September 2007 Challenge Archives

[tvillemom]

Wow...only 5 posts today!! Where is everyone!! I have had a not so great day, but still 100% raw. I went to the Dr. today, first time in 7 years, and got a pap, and regular exam. I also got my thyroid checked, and my blood test came back abnormal:( I suffered a minor set-back...feeling like my body let me down:( I now have to do serious research about healing my thyroid, but I already promised DH (because he is SOOOO worried about my health) that I would do whatever the Dr. recommended. NOW, that being said, I can still do all the things I want to....and wait for the healing to happen. They also are sending me to an indocrinologist, and didn't tell me HOW ABNORMAL my bloodwork was, just that it was abnormal..... so, now I have even more reason to REMAIN 100% RAW!!!

food today has been light because of the dr's appt.
water
barleymax
mexican lunch....guacamole salad...YUMMY
NOT hungry for dinner.

Ya'll have a great night.

Wendi

[Shell]

Hey everyone!
Tvillemom ~ I hope everything goes well for you, with your thyroid....both with healing it, and with the research! I also haven't been to the doc in a number of years....I've been delaying it, but after reading your post, maybe I should get on it!
It's all good here......all raw and such! I'm really struggling to listen to my body, and not eat when I'm not hungry.....I just feel like I'm not getting all the nutrients I need in a day if I only eat what I HAVE been eating (which isn't much). Oh well, I'll figure it out! I can't believe this is the last week of September. Where did the time go?!

[Morn]

Today is Day 1 Lemon Cleanse, the last phase of my Cleanse I started in May. I do have a frozen green drink to take to work. I am going to try 30 days of Liquids. :rolleyes:

I just received my 30 day Journal from Revvel so I am all set to go ! Perfect timing.

You should be down to your goal weight and a size 2 in no time!:D

[Morn]

Wow...only 5 posts today!! Where is everyone!! I have had a not so great day, but still 100% raw. I went to the Dr. today, first time in 7 years, and got a pap, and regular exam. I also got my thyroid checked, and my blood test came back abnormal:( I suffered a minor set-back...feeling like my body let me down:( I now have to do serious research about healing my thyroid, but I already promised DH (because he is SOOOO worried about my health) that I would do whatever the Dr. recommended. NOW, that being said, I can still do all the things I want to....and wait for the healing to happen. They also are sending me to an indocrinologist, and didn't tell me HOW ABNORMAL my bloodwork was, just that it was abnormal..... so, now I have even more reason to REMAIN 100% RAW!!!

Wendi

Sorry - big hugs going out to you today!

[Morn]

Today was just orange juice for me as I am trying to transition my body back into eating again. I am really torn as I want to keep fasting but I also planned to be off of it by now. I also went out and bought a bunch of produce yesterday for this week so I need to quit soon! Well I think I will sleep on it and see how I feel tomorrow!

[cinnamon panda]

i haven't checked in awhile, been running around. but still blogging and still totally raw which is so amazing. i am feeling:D :D :D

-GS for breakfast
(colon hydrotherapy:eek: first time, it was grrrreat)
-1/2 flax cracker
-avocado with sea salt
-banana before gym b/c suddenly my body was ready to M O V E around a lot. people at the gym probably thought i was on speed.
-smoothie with banana, hempseed protein, young coconut water and meat, and strawberries. MMM MMM gooood.

goteamgo!

[diali36]

Wendi,
I'm sending healing thoughts and good wishes your way. Keep strong.You'll be fine.
Diane

[rawfigure]

You should be down to your goal weight and a size 2 in no time!:D


Morn, you gave me the motivation I needed to do a longer Liquid Fast. I have always avoided it but realize it is something I need to do for my body. I do hope to get back into my 2's ! :D not that 4 is not good...but I look better 5 pds leaner I have tiny bone structure for my height.

Today

20 OZ Lemon Cleanse Water
20 OZ Lemon Water
16 OZ Green Drink
8 OZ Carrot, Celery and Apple Juice.

I am supplementing with 10 Master Amino Pattern and Sylcovir and my Bowtrol Cleanse and Oreg. Oil caps.

This week I am reducing the weight training till I get adjusted to the liquid diet.

yeah ! Day one down.....

[Rawkinlocs]

Only 5 days left!

[Rawkinlocs]

Hello everyone!

Well, since the end of the September Challenge is vastly approaching, I wanted to ask how everyone (who participated this month) feels about the new format of doing a new thread everyday.

Now, I know that I like it, Alissa likes it, and many others mainly because it seemed to be a lot easier to follow and keep up with the posts of each day. I've seen the (old) one-thread-challenges just really run amuck and became very difficult to follow and some members didn't want to join in because it was just too confusing.

So...what's your opinion? Do you prefer the new way of daily threads or the old way of having one, long thread? Why?

[freebird]

Woohooo! Go team GO!!! xoxo

[Yeshia]

Day 40!:D

Yeshia
xoxoxoxox

[goodbeets]

You folks have been so great! I have fallen off a bit but I don't beat myself up about it which is a real improvement. I am ready to go for it again, though!!! Go raw!!

[rawfigure]

Day 25 WOW !! And for me Day 2 Liquid Fast !

Today..easy ....Liquids !!!!:)

[lodestar]

yeah! i'm here :)

[shine72]

and eating a little gem for breakfast! I made Alissa's Banana Butter Blueberry Pie for dd's birthday celebration yesterday and it is SO delish!:D I've read through her book NUMEROUS times, and I can't believe yesterday was the FIRST time this recipe popped out at me!:eek: I would've been making it a LONG time ago if I had realized how yummy and easy it was a while before!

Hope ya'll have a GREAT raw day!:D

[justinesmith]

Day 43 for me! I can't believe I just typed that. It seems like yesterday I made the commitment (was it really just mid August??) and now it's almost December. WOW!! :D With just a few indescretions (well documented in my blog) I have been almost 100% ~ whew! No plans on stoppin' yet and I believe I see a juice fast in my near future......

[Yeshia]

Day 25 WOW !! And for me Day 2 Liquid Fast !

Today..easy ....Liquids !!!!:)

Day 3 fo rme.

Way to go us!!:) :)


yeshia

xoxooxoxox

[tvillemom]

Hi all!! This is the plan for me today:
barleymax
tea
walnut taco meat with something....


I also want to get to the grocery store and buy some kale...to make kale chips for my trip to Puerto Rico at the end of the week. I think I am going to pack:
kale chips
dehydrated nuts
flax crackers
(all these in my suitcase)
with a couple of packaged raw bars in my carry-on so they pass inspection.

Anybody else travel in flight?? Wondering what they will allow? I tried to call the airline, but everything is automated....:mad: very frustrating!!! I wanted to ask what they WILL allow...but I figured nuts and crackers are easily identifiable if they look in my suitcase...so they won't look like bomb material!!! LOL.

OK...I have alot of work to do to get the kids ready to stay at relatives house while Dh and I are out of town.....I HATE flying. Pray no planes go down.....:o

Wendi

PS.. Thanks for all the hugs yesterday. I was very emotional about it. THEN, this morning another nurse called me and had rescheduled my appointment to get me in earlier....she told me my numbers (not really sure what they mean) but where my number should be UNDER 5.6....mine was 60:eek: So, yeah, I'm sticking to 100%RAW and getting some Dr. intervention until things heal up.....and I know they wil heal up!!! Hey I wonder if the nurse meant 6.0 NOT 60??? Anyway, my number was off.

PEACE

[tvillemom]

HEY: I just checked on tsa.gov and looked up special items for travel, and the only restriction about food was that going through the x-ray process, all food had to be wrapped. I guess that means that I can pack food in bags (closed) in my suitcase and alittle in my carry-on. I just wanted to let anyone who was interested know. If I have any trouble, I'll let everyone know how it goes when I get home!!!

Wendi

[RawRoch]

I know it's only 5 days left in this challenge but I didn't want it to pass me by. This will be day one of totally raw food for me. I hope I can do it. I made a corn salad for lunch (corn fresh off the cob, green peppers, cucumbers & red onion w/ a dressing of red onion, garlic clove, EVOO, the juice of lemon and a touch of kosher salt). I can't wait to dig in.

Don't have a plan for dinner yet but I'm going to look into that now so I don't get caught with the munchies.


BW - 211
GW - don't have a GW in mind but my goal size is an 8, current size = 16

Have a great day everyone!
Tamara

[tinystrawberry]

Happy raw day ~
AHH they had pomegranate's and delicious plump mangoes at the store :) :D YAY that'll be a real good dinna!:cool:

RawRoch - your name ~tamara~ is just so lovely

[GlimR]

Hello Rawbies!!!:D
Day #32 for me....100% except for one nonraw choice...feeling great...making something yummy for dinner just don't know what yet...avocado/cacao pudding for lunch......mmnnnnnnnnnnnnn~:p

[Stina]

With this new format, I feel like I can easily keep up with the others and not lose track.

I now have a couple of apple trees in my backyard- oh Joy! Juicing heaven! I'm going to go juice kale, a pear and apples for my morning coffee......

[casperlynn]

Hiya fellow rawbies! Just checkin' in ~ something I haven't been too good at these last few days. :o I can't believe the September challenge is nearly over!

Food intake is good and on track. I had a couple of huge "woots" when I found myself at a restaurant Friday evening and then again Sunday when we went to a Rangers baseball game. Managed to not indulge in the yucky (must keep telling myself it's yucky) stuff. Stick to my guns I did.

I really want to do a cleansing fast before the end of the year, but I have to it when DH is traveling for work because I don't know if I can handle being around the smells of cooked food during that time. Problem is he doesn't do any extended traveling until January. :( So it might have to wait until then. I don't know...we'll see.

Keep on keepin' on, y'all!

[Shell]

Howdy y'all!
Casperlynn ~ I'll give ya a couple too....WOOT WOOT!! Good for you! Them guns is worth stickin' to!

So, it's been a great food day for me.....I had a lovely wilted spinach salad with marinated onions, avo, heirloom tomato, carrots, and mustard seed dressing......divine! Not sure what to have for din......I made the eggless egg salad, maybe have that with some sliced jicama as "crackers"....don't know....going to fly by the seat of my pants! Have a good one all!

[rawfigure]

Well it seems that the Liquid Fast was a good idea. Day 2 and wow I am having a "cleansing episode" like there is no tomorrow ! I ate a grapefruit and with in a few hours YIKES ! ...good thing I worked at home today. :eek: I have done Dr Natura then Bowtrol for 4 months and have been cleansing but I guess sometimes the body needs to get its mind off digestion !

[Rawkinlocs]

Four more days!

[GlimR]

Day 33 for me!!:D
The last couple of days have been rough as far as cravings go. I have realized without any question that I am addicted to cooked food and like any addict I have the inner workings necessary to get what I want...I can lie, hide, conive, plan, etc...I haven't eaten cooked food but I have been thinking about how I could get some. I am pre-menstrual and I think that is why yesterday was so hard. I wanted something but not just "anything". I had nothing in the house that would be "worth" the fall. (as if anything could be) so I waitied...I half jokingly bribed my husband w/sex last night if he would go get me the "thing" I wanted. He said "NO! And you'd better not ask me again. I am not THAT virtuous!!!"....I was mostly kidding...he wasn't!!!
I run a family day care and so have children here from 7am until 6 pm so I am housebound during those hours. I planned on getting up early this morning so I could run to the store, which opens at 6:30 so I could GET the desired item...my husband leaves at 6:15 so he would never know I did it..would hide all the wrapping in the garbage. It was my plan to do that this morning...but...
By the time he woke me up at 6 to kiss my goodbye I had pretty much come to my senses......*deep sigh*.......it's a horrible thing to obsess. I even thought about it when I woke up in the night. Crazy!!!:(
But...I didn't do it...I am aware of what I was doing...I am on day 33 and I have plans for myself that are way more fullfilling than eating said crap. So..I make my green smoothie and make some things for the dehydrator today and keep eating good raw food when I am hungry and putting one foot in front of the other.
Thank you guys for being here and for caring~

[shine72]

GlimR - That was a GREAT victory! Good job girl!:D And tell your hubby he gets props too for not caving to the temptation!:p

I'm here and raw and battling a UTI. The good thing about battling a UTI is.....
Well, I can't think of a good thing so, NEXT!

I'll be drinking LOTS of water today, so I won't be lacking in the department I typically neglect. I tend to eat less when I drink that much water, so I may end up in a detox again. (I'm hoping not)

Hope everyone has a GREAT raw day!:D

[tvillemom]

CONGRATULATIONS GLIMR!!! You are so strong. I know, without a doubt that I have done the same thing!!! Some of the time, I don't actually cave, but sometimes I have. I won't cave again!!! Thank you for sharing your VICTORY!!!

I have lots to do today. Dh and I are leaving town tomorrow evening...flying out from Charlotte on Friday morning...to Miami, and from Miami to Puerto Rico.
I am going to try to take some foods with me, but I'm not sure how much RAW foods will be available. I will search them out, and make requests, it's the best I can do!

Yesterday's food:
barleymax
tea
walnuts w/ drizzle of evoo sprinkled with sea salt and nutritional yeast
brownie/choco avo pie (frozen in two layers...YUMMY)

I need more greens so today I will make a large green smoothie and have that 2 meals!!!

Take care!!
Wendi

[Yeshia]

Hmm 41 i think lol

only a few more days for the 30 day-:D ers lol

xoxoxoox

[Morn]

Yeah for you GlimR!

I decided to end my fast at 10:30 last night with a salad. It was wonderful. Anyway I am hoping to stay under the 140's but I am now back up 2 pounds to 138. I just want to stay under the 140 mark so I am hoping I can maintain that. I guess we will see! I got some beautiful tomatoes yesterday from someone at work and can't wait to eat them. Their produce from their garden this year was so wonderful and I love the free part! Anyway Have a great raw day!

Tvillemom - I hope you have a fabulous trip!

[lodestar]

here! still at it. glad to be surrounded by such good, trying rawbies!

[diali36]

Daily, much easier to keep track of everyone. Easier to follow.

[diali36]

Went to a raw food demo a local church put on last night. So much fun, tried a lot of food I haven't made yet myself. The best part was the lovely people who put it on. She was just diagnoiosed with tyroid cancer and turned to raw t o get healhy. Along the way she has regained her health, lost 65 lbs, and gotten lots of energy, her husband also has lots of beniftis, went from 225 to 185, cleared head, more energy. They said it has made such a difference in their lives they just wanted to share with others.
One of the recipies they made was Alissa's strawberry crepes, MMMM good.
My friends went with me, he is a real meat and potatoe man:eek: but he tried everything and liked most of it. His wife and I are going to try to get some veggies in him. He said he could definately eat the crepes.:p

[rawfigure]

Hey ALL ! 30 days coming up on us fast. I think I will hit my goal of losing 4-5 pds this month. Then I will be ideal weight. Then to maintain. Now that I know I will survive a few days on liquids I will do that ore often, thnaks Morn for the motivation to try it !! :D

Day 3 of liquids...mostly Lemon Water and Green Drink today, did eat some flax, sesame, pumpkin seed brittle I took out of the dehydrator. Who could resist a taste...but no food today, I did a quick walk today. I have loads of energy on this liquid diet so I think I will add the jogs back in Friday.

[Stina]

The new way is easier to keep up with but the old one seemed more interactive- more conversation flowing back and forth. Hard call.

[lodestar]

love the daily thread...a lot of interaction is happening on the blog...which i am appreciating sooo much. :)

[GlimR]

I love the daily thread....I always know where to go to read everything and not miss anything!

[sciencegal]

I like the daily threads, too!!! Sciencegal:D :D

[goodbeets]

All of you are awsome and inspirational. Here's not just to 4 more days, but to the rest of our lives, the best lives ever!!

[Shell]

GlimR! Congrats on your Victory!! http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s87/saschm12/Smilies/yupi3ti.gif
Tvillemom ~ Bon Voyage! Have a great trip!

Ok, onto me now......same old story.....raw raw raw! Going to try the eggless salad tonight with jicama "chips"......I'm soooo excited! Anyway, have a great day all!

[Stina]

I'm having a hard time but I'm making it. I just moved and my life is chaotic, or at least my kitchen is, so I'm not in my usual groove. I relaxed and let myself have the heavenly date nut torte but with orange instead of lemon juice. At least I have a tree heavy with apples in my new backyard for juicing....!:)

[shine72]

Hang in there Stina. We moved on April 1st and I'm still not done unpacking! I've cut myself some slack though. In that time I've: taken the kids 100% raw, held classes, worked at building my business, had family visiting, homeschooling.....

You get the picture. And I tend to be VERY SEVERELY hard on myself. So if I cut myself some slack, maybe you could too?;) :D

[Lady Green Jeans]

The daily threads are soo nice. Get a fresh start to each and every day--and everyone's perspective to the day, too!

Kathy

[rawfigure]

Daily, much easier to keep track of everyone. Easier to follow.

DITTO..and if you miss a day you can easily find it w/o scrolling through 23 days to get there ! :D

[Rawkinlocs]

Three days left!

[Raspberry4]

No doubt about it...daily is the way to go. I get frustrated scrolling through pages and pages. This way makes it much easier to find the recent posts and motivates me with each increasing day. :)

[Raspberry4]

Hello to everyone!

I have had a really bad week this week. Weird and uncontrollable things have been happening and I have been without sleep for several days and VERY crabby (not depressed, just overwhelmed and uncertain). Plus when I am very stressed and emotional like this I miss my father deeply who always made me feel good about myself (he died 3 months ago today). He was a great father and a good friend.

However, the good news is (gotta look for that rainbow, right?) that I am still 100% raw! I would have caved before for lesser things.

I tried on my pair of 18's and they were very loose. It may not sound like much but these jeans were very tight I had to leave the button open when I wore them. So that made me feel better. Still a long way to go but this helped me to feel a bit better.

I hope the day goes well for all of us.

[shine72]

Raspberry4 - Congrats on the jeans! That is SUCH a good victory!
I'm sorry about your dad. I still have conversations with my Granddaddy and my Baba (they are who I was closest to growing up).

I'm still here, still battling this silly UTI. Oh well. This too shall pass.

So far:
LOTS of water
herbal mix for UTI
1/2 a fruit smoothie

Hope everyone has their BEST raw day yet!:D

[RawRoch]

Hey team,

Did get a chance to post yesterday but I had an ok day, not great, but not bad. I have higher hopes for today. I feel my tastebuds changing by all of the fresh foods that I've been eating so I know it's all up hill from now on.

So far today I've only had cranberry juice but I feel myself getting a little hungry so I'm going to have a kiwi. This is day three for me, I'm feeling good and I hope everyone has a blessed day!

Tamara

[lodestar]

here and still :Ding!

[Morn]

Hello everyone! I made my broccoli salad yesterday for dinner so I have leftovers for today. Somehow it seems like it didn't taste as good as what I remembered it tasting but I will eat it anyway. Also it seems like since I have fasted I am getting full really quick now so I will have to watch it so I don't over do it. Todays food is a salad, broccoli salad, and a banana. That is what I have with me at work. I hope you all have a wonderful raw day!

Raspberry4 - sorry about your dad and congrats on those jeans being looser. When I started my jeans in an 18 were too tight and didn't even fit so I know what you mean. You are making progress. Be proud of yourself!

[GlimR]

Day 34 and all raw!!:D Feeling good except fo major back issue acting up since saturday...arghhhhhhhh..slipped vertabrae that can be calm for months and then wham! I started taking a vegan b complex and have been feeling better since then as far as mood and energy. Wish my tom would begin so I can weigh in.....*keeping fingers crossed*
Today I felt like making some "stuff":D I have maraws spinach herb crackers in the dehydrator and some vanilla and chocolate crepes too.......I figure if I am going to eat something sweet this is the time to do it! Also will make her ravioli cheese filling to go on the crackers.....lalalalalaaaaaaaaa......*off I go to play*

[Rawkinlocs]

Paradiselove,

I've taken your post and moved it over to the Raw and Living Food Discussion forum. Please remember (everyone) that one of the new conditions for participating in the new monthly challenges is that we do not mention our slip-ups in the challenge threads...you keep on going and if you want to discuss it, do so in your blog/journal or in the main, Raw and Living Food Discussion area.

Thanks!

[GlimR]

*tip toes in*..........*whispers*....sure is quite in here~ Hope everyone is doing well~

[Riiiya]

ahh what an inspiring raw day :D i had my current favourite salad for lunch (red cabbage in curry dressing- so simple and i adooore it) then i ate lots of fresh salad after work in our cafeteria ( i found out they actually had a salad bar yay!) and then i made an avocado/banana chocolate pudding mmmmmmmmm!

go raw!

[hawaiigal]

Raspberry4 Sorry to hear about your dad - I hope you feel better soon.

[Raspberry4]

Thank you for the support - it was an emotional day all long. I really miss talking to him everyday. I pray that he is in a better place (I like to believe that anyway).

Went well with the raw today. Was able to do 30 minutes on the treadmill and 15 on the stationary bike.

Have a great night everyone.

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[cinnamon panda]

hellooh. haven't posted it awhile...other blogs and works calling me...but day 27 and still raw!

GS for breakfast
carrot, cucumber, spinach juice
bike ride
pizza from cilantro live restaurant...a little pit stop from my biking :) and a scoop of coconut ice cream
avocado
a couple flax crackers
and 2 lara bars

haha. i was hungry today. (but yesterday i wasn't. haha) pms here we come!

i'm feeling a bit smaller...my weight will come off slow...it always does, but a couple things are fitting nicely, so that makes me feel good.

looking forward to starting month 2:D

[Rawkinlocs]

2 more days!

[Raspberry4]

This month really flew by. It is such a good feeling of committing and sticking to 100%. I am so appreciative of this forum. It is really one of the best I have ever been on.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Friday! Blessings for a great day.:)

[Yeshia]

This had been a wonderful month for me thanks to the support of this board!:D

[lodestar]

here! full of continued hope and expectation...an amazing month of 100% :)

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND! xox

[Morn]

Well I finally tried out my new icecream maker and made a raw vanilla icecream with carob chips. I could only eat a little bit since it was so filling and dense. The texture was decent but I think it wasn't quite right. Don't know what it was lacking and I guess I need to tweak it a bit and experiment some more. I think it needed to be sweeter though. I also made Rawvolution's summer corn salad which I love. Yesterdays food:


A banana
Broccoli salad
Garden salad with raspberry dressing
Summer corn salad
Raw icecream with carob chips

[Morn]

Today is my day off but I have parent teacher conferences and a volley ball game for my daughter later. I just got done exercising and I feel great. I think I am going to make some fresh apple, carrot, beet, and spinach juice and finish up my broccoli salad from yesterday.

Today’s exercise: 45 minutes of rebounding, abs. Etc.

[RawRoch]

OMG.....is it just me or did anyone else have trouble with their transition. I'm having cravings (followed by bites of cooked food here and there) like mad. But I'm NOT giving up....I can't give up because I don't want to be defeated.

Congratulations to everyone who has made it through the challenge thus far!!! It's not an easy feat, it takes courage and strength and everyone should be very proud of themselves.

....on to day 5 for me

Have a Blessed Day!

Tamara

[GlimR]

Day #35 for me....I am feeling good, other than the back issue, which comes and goes and suppossedly always will. Other than that I am up and excited and thrilled with raw...am chomping at the bit to weigh in but will wait till after tom so I see the best payoff!!!:D
Count me in for Oct's challenge too!!!

RawRoch...everyone is different...hoping you find your way without too much angst~

[GlimR]

Morn~
I read your latest entry (in your blog)...you look absolutely beautiful...and you are an incredible inspiration...thanks for taking the time you do from a very hectic schedult to keep us posted on your journey and progress...wishing you the best always~

[Raspberry4]

GlimR - it is that time for me too today. Hope your back is better.

Morn - you are a great inspiration.

[Riiiya]

wow september is almost over..... i'm soooooo looking forward to October- i plan to make a raw pumpkin pie :rolleyes: mmm

today i came home...made a corn soup and ...just couldn't look at it! uuff... it seemed like i wanted something light and sweet- so i made "cereal"!!! i guess i'm just listening to my body :D

i liked the "cereal" so much that i posted the recipe hehe
http://www.freewebs.com/riiiya/recipes.htm

Hope everyone had a GREAT raw friday! :o

[Yeshia]

My DEHYDRATOR:D ARRIVED

AND I'm ON A FAST SOB:rolleyes:

DARN IT:p

[Peter]

Hello,

Will there be a October montly raw challenge? If so, when and where do I sign up for it?

Peter

[GlimR]

Hi Peter~ Yes...there will be one posted right here probably sunday.

[Rawkinlocs]

One more day left!

[StarFire]

RAWK ON RAWBIES http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/thyahoo.gif !!!

September has been amazing ~ is it just me or has this month gone zipping by really fast??? Still raw - still lovin this lifestyle... and exercising everyday too!

blessings everyone... jes a few more days! WE're gunna finish off the month of September RAW and STRONG and RAWKin the house!! :D

WhOoohOOoOoo!!! :D

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[Raspberry4]

Good Saturday morning to everyone! Two days left for this month's challenge. It is so hard to believe. I am very proud of myself - I have not been able to accomplish this level of committment for YEARS!

Have a wonderful, Raw, delicious day :)

[RawRoch]

I feel so good this morning. I just weighed myself (wasn't due to until tomorrow but couldn't resist) and I lost 4.5 lbs. I feel sooooo good!! That was the payoff for this week b/c this week was really tough.

And last night my DM wanted taco's from taco bell so I went and got them for her and I didn't have any desire for it. I got home and had celery and salsa. I feel so good today!

I hope everyone has a GREAT day today!!

Tamara

SW - 211
CW - 206.5
GW - not a weight, but a size - 8

[lodestar]

oh, i just love the enthusiasm for this month's challenge.:D you have done so well and i am happy to report that this month has been awesome for me too. i'll weigh in on Oct 1...i've decided to weigh in once a month and keep track on my blog...but the scales can't measure head and heart happy:) ...that is where i am off the charts! i have had one amazing month and plan to extend it to two when the October challenge begins.

so, happy Saturday and keep on rawkin'! xox

[rawfigure]

RAWK ON RAWBIES http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/thyahoo.gif !!!

September has been amazing ~ is it just me or has this month gone zipping by really fast??? Still raw - still lovin this lifestyle... and exercising everyday too!

blessings everyone... jes a few more days! WE're gunna finish off the month of September RAW and STRONG and RAWKin the house!! :D

WhOoohOOoOoo!!! :D

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My thought exactly !!

I would say, one day early, that the 30 day Challenge was a success for me !
The biggest thing was the break through in my husbands acceptance of Raw. He has given me a hard time before, especially eating out. Yesterday we went to Ithaca NY, for those familar it is a haven of Vegan and Rawfoodists. Most restaurants offer both in addition to SAD, so I could eat in peace !!
My DH told me last night that whatever I was doing different to keep it up !

RAWK ON !!

[Shell]

My thought exactly !!

I would say, one day early, that the 30 day Challenge was a success for me !
The biggest thing was the break through in my husbands acceptance of Raw. He has given me a hard time before, especially eating out. Yesterday we went to Ithaca NY, for those familar it is a haven of Vegan and Rawfoodists. Most restaurants offer both in addition to SAD, so I could eat in peace !!
My DH told me last night that whatever I was doing different to keep it up !

RAWK ON !!

Congrats, rawfigure! It's so much easier when those around you are supportive, and appreciative of your choices. Rawk it girl!

I've been MIA for the last 2 days, but through the temptations of SAD, I have prevailed! Woot! I'm so excited to be able to end this challenge on a high note, and prepare for the October challenge (which really WILL be a challenge, considering Canadian Thanksgiving is next weekend.......ack!), but I am bound and determined to make it a raw holiday....going back to my hometown is always a diet trap, but I may just need you all a little more to help me make it through......anyway, getting a little ahead of myself here....
I'm so very proud of everyone.....we rawked it ladies! Let's get through tomorrow, then it's on to RAWKTOBER!!!!

[shine72]

Hey all!

I'm still here. Just had been sick, quick trip to the ER, got taken care of, and am getting better now. I even had to have hubby bring me bananas and and apple so I could take the medicine. Gave me a good opportunity to talk to the woman who was taking our insurance information about raw foods when she commented about how healthy I was eating!;) See, you really CAN make good come out of a bad situation!:D

Hope everyone else is rockin' their raw lifestyle!:D One more day left ya'll! Next we'll see who's up for October!:D

[StarFire]

I would say, one day early, that the 30 day Challenge was a success for me !
The biggest thing was the break through in my husbands acceptance of Raw. He has given me a hard time before, especially eating out.

My DH told me last night that whatever I was doing different to keep it up !

RAWK ON !!


rawfigure... THAT IS WONDERFUL! Your perservence has paid off and you are a radiant example of how this lifestyle can truly change people! blessings girl - I'm so happy for yu!

lodestar.... you are so right - what the scales say - is just a small measure of the amazing changes and blessings we experience!! I'll see you in the October challenge!

RawRoch... you passed up taco bell.... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/wow_bounce.gif ... from someone who used to be addicted to their food - that is HUGE!!! CONGRATULATIONS! WELL DONE!

Raspberry.... congratulations on a month well done! It is wonderful that you accomplished this challenge -- and so the journey continues and you will continue to be amazed at all the benefits you will be enjoying!! RAWK ON! So proud of you and happy for you too!!!

Shell16... yes girl... we did RAWK IT!! it's been a good month - and no worries ~ I know you will do fine next weekend. You have such an amazing foundation now -- and a determination to succeed... RAWK ON GIRL!!
WELL DONE!!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/481.gif... We did great everyone!!!

[StarFire]

Hey all!

I'm still here. Just had been sick, quick trip to the ER, got taken care of, and am getting better now.


WOWZERS SHINE http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/190-1.gif.... girl - i hope youre feeling better! Or was this a ploy to prove to hubby how sexy you look in a hospital gown???http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Snicker.gif

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/tha857f08c.gif ... feel better!!!

[Stina]

I've got a mildly stressful day ahead of me, but thank God I'm Raw so I can handle it. I don't fly off the handle all of the time like I used to. I just flooded my body and brain with love via green juice. It's everything I wanted coffee to be and more.....:)
I'm so happy to be setting up a kitchen that is more use-friendly with my raw lifestyle. This move has really upgraded the standard of my living, thank God.

Happy Raw Day everyone!

[Raspberry4]

Starfire - many thanks. You are such a positive influence on this forum. Congratulations to another good month. October is a definite because this is the month (thanks to Halloween) that I usually start my annual gain of up to 20 pounds through the end of the year :eek: Rawk on baby, rawk on...!!!:D

[GlimR]

rawfigure~
I'm from there...or just outside it...did you go to GreenStar?? I loove that store!!!! Or Moosewood?? Ahhhh will be moving back next summer...can hardly wait!! Glad you had a wonderful time...:)

I'm doing great...it's been an awesome month for me...can't wait to roll raw right over into October!!! Yup...right into January and beyond~ I am sooooooo excited!!!!!:D Just wanted to say thanks to everyone in the challenge this month...you've really helped me keep going and stay enthusiastic!!

[Morn]

My thought exactly !!

I would say, one day early, that the 30 day Challenge was a success for me !
The biggest thing was the break through in my husbands acceptance of Raw. He has given me a hard time before, especially eating out. Yesterday we went to Ithaca NY, for those familar it is a haven of Vegan and Rawfoodists. Most restaurants offer both in addition to SAD, so I could eat in peace !!
My DH told me last night that whatever I was doing different to keep it up !

RAWK ON !!

That is so awesome rawfigure!

[Morn]

Today I just did some stuff around the house and juiced and exercised. I also need to go through some clothes that don't fit me anymore. Over 1/2 of my closet is too big for me! I am still struggling getting rid of stuff though. I think because this has all happened so quickly I am not mentally caught up. I know I need to do it but I think I am still afraid. I seriously have emotional issues to still deal with. Foods eaten today so far:

apple, spinach, beet, carrot and banana smoothie
summer corn salad

Exercise: 1/2 hour of rebounding

[Green Life]

I'm still here, and still 100 percent.

One day left?? We are all doing awesome, keep it up!!:D

[rainbowgirl]

the next challenge.

You guys look like you're doing a great job.

I really need accountability and may just keep doing the monthly challenge.

Sue

[Raspberry4]

rainbowgirl - committing to the challenge was the best thing I ever did for myself. I have not been able to do 100% raw until I committed. Plus all of the people on the forum are a great support/inspiration to keep going.:)

[Weazelchef]

Sorry to say i have fallen down this week because of cravings... blah blah blah right?

Anyway! I went to a raw meetup group and it was so amazing! It really reminded me how great raw is and inspired me to quit messing around!

[Rawkinlocs]

Yaaayy!!! 30 days raw!!!

Congrats to everyone who successfully completed the challenge. Anyone who may have slipped once or twice or more...get ready to REALLY do it up in October!! Never give up!

I'm going to close up the day 29 thread about 10 min. early (10 til midnight here in the Pacific NW) so if anyone didn't get a chance to post for Saturday, when you post your first for today you can catch up on Saturday in that post as well!

Thanks everyone!

[rawfigure]

Yeah...30 days RAW..KUDO"S to ALL !!!!! I am Graduating from the 30 day RAW Challenge. See you at the other threads !:p

[lodestar]

(bowing...clapping hands...doing sommersaults...waving...green in between teeth!):D

an amazing 30 days! will report results in blog. thanks to all who have given me a boost along the way. you have been indespensible and made the ride a real trip! ;)

let's rawk on to another raw month.:)

[Green Life]

Whoo Hoo!

Heh Heh

Ya, another 30 days gone raw!!

[Yeshia]

Gongrats all

45 days in total for me!:D

See you all tomorrow!

[GlimR]

Alrighty then!!!!:D Sept challenge almost over...

Changes for me include~
*released 10 lbs
*sleeping better
*complexion looks brighter, softer
*more energy
*total change in attitude
*more positive
*believe in myself again and my abilities
*determination

I wasn't going to weigh in till after my m. cycle starts but couldn't stand waiting any more. I am down 10 lbs. I hoped it would be more but I'll take it...at 50 and without being able to excersize right now it is pretty good!!:)
And more than that is how I feel...so incredibly good emotionally. Slow and steady will work...just keeping my eyes forward~

So....thanks Alissa for all the work you do and for giving us this space to support each other...makes a huge difference in my life~

[Raspberry4]

And for the positive changes experienced. That is really the best thing about being raw - is feeling better emotionally, and/or physically.

It really went fast this month.

Let's progress into the next month raw and ready to go...

Have a great day everyone :)

[Morn]

Alrighty then!!!!:D Sept challenge almost over...

Changes for me include~
*released 10 lbs
*sleeping better
*complexion looks brighter, softer
*more energy
*total change in attitude
*more positive
*believe in myself again and my abilities
*determination

I wasn't going to weigh in till after my m. cycle starts but couldn't stand waiting any more. I am down 10 lbs. I hoped it would be more but I'll take it...at 50 and without being able to excersize right now it is pretty good!!:)
And more than that is how I feel...so incredibly good emotionally. Slow and steady will work...just keeping my eyes forward~

So....thanks Alissa for all the work you do and for giving us this space to support each other...makes a huge difference in my life~

Yeah for you GlimR. I am so happy for you! And 10 pounds that rawks!:D

[Morn]

Yesterday's food:

apple, spinach, beet, carrot & banana smoothie
summer corn salad
garden salad with rawvolutions ranch dressing with a pack of raisens on top
organic smooshed apricot fruit leather

[StarFire]

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/high5.jpg ....... Closing out the month http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/th357582627l0ng1ru-11.gif... and looking foward to October!!

...RAWK ON RAWBIES... glad I'm sharing this amazing journey with you! ...

.... oh - btw Morn... I had a mini raw un~cooking workshop yesterday and one of the dishes I taught was your cheesecake recipe that you had posted a while back... can we say - UBBER SUCCESSFUL?!!! everyone RAVED about it! then of course I had to show them your photos!! everyone was amazed!! RAWK ON GIRL... you're touching a lot of lives with your story! (oh - and thanks for the recipe!) :D


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[Morn]

Thanks! I am so glad everyone liked it!:)

[Morn]

Omg - I Am So Jumping Up And Down With Joy! I Just Realized I Am A Tree Now!

[Shell]

It's the end!!! We did it! I can't wait for a fresh new month of raw goodness in my tummy! Woot!
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[Morn]

Today's food:

apple, spinach, carrot, beet & banana smoothie
summer corn salad
a banana
handful of raw macademia nuts
alissa's guacamole with flaxseed crackers

Goodbye September!

[lavendarJ]

Okay......I finally had that romaine/cherry tomato/onion/green pepper/avocado/pecan salad that I had been craving.....yummy for my tummy...not quite ( a little bloated after eating some raweos and a bunch of nuts)... I know, I know that after fasting so long, I should have eased my way back to those yummy brazils but I couldn't wait another minute once I bought them.....

Looking forward to seeing everyone next month (tomorrow:D )

[Morn]

Welcome back to Raw eating again Lavender!

[Riiiya]

ahh i celebrated the end of September with a great raw Apple Pie!!! i ate almost half of it uuuuuuuffffff...... :rolleyes: :D :D :D

[casperlynn]

Wow...the month really has flown by, hasn't it? Congrats everyone! Participating in my first challenge with all you wonderful rawbies has been such an incredible experience. You all truly inspire me and I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. :D Let's keep it rawkin' into October! Yeah!

(Saying adios to September as I enjoy a perfectly ripe avocado...Yummmmmm!)