thenamesben
10-15-2007, 07:01 PM
Hello there,
I am 32 and have been battling junk food eating/cravings my whole life. I'm about 40 lbs overweight and LOW Low low,,, on energy. Since childhood I've battled fatigue/allergies/depression/headaches and chronic fatigue. I've been to the doctor at least a dozen times or more.
I am at a breaking point in my life now.. I call in sick about once a week (running out of sick and vacation days quick) and avoid every one and every thing like the plague. I have become a hermit.
So, over the years doctors just say I am depressed and prescribe anti depressants.. Well, they do work at first and then slowly wear off and my mgs are upped.. And I am so sick and tired of that..
Most all natural remedy sites say the same thing = balanced diet and exercise. Ive tried both over the years.
As far as exercising, I do fine for a few weeks and then a mental or physical illness stops me in my tracks for a couple of weeks and then I just kinda fall out of the routine.
And food, I do okay staying off the fast food and candy for a few days and then I just slowly fall off for any number of no-self control reasons.
I think I have finally found the best way to diet/live and that is RAW.
I have recently read a few books on it love the logic and simplicity of how it works.. I have also found a few good web sites like this one that should keep me motivated.
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Where I am today:
I am on my 8th day of about 90% raw.
All fruit in the morning till noon. Salads and nuts for lunch.
Veriety of raw and cooked vegs for dinner ( will hopefully be able to stop the veg cooking in a couple of weeks).
The good news:
- I've lost about 5 lbs.
- The food is tasting better and better each day.
- My allergies are all but gone.
The could be better news:
- Junk food cravings are still strong, the strongest at lunch, though getting better.
- Mentally I am still about the same with terrible headaches and lethargic.
- No BM since I've started (8 days now.. This one is my biggest concern.. I'm eating tons of fiber, I don't understand)
Does any one have any advice?
AND.
How long does the detox period last?
Is no BM for 8 days normal? I don't even feel like I need to go:confused:
I'm in this for the long run to feel and look better.
Thanks for reading..
I am 32 and have been battling junk food eating/cravings my whole life. I'm about 40 lbs overweight and LOW Low low,,, on energy. Since childhood I've battled fatigue/allergies/depression/headaches and chronic fatigue. I've been to the doctor at least a dozen times or more.
I am at a breaking point in my life now.. I call in sick about once a week (running out of sick and vacation days quick) and avoid every one and every thing like the plague. I have become a hermit.
So, over the years doctors just say I am depressed and prescribe anti depressants.. Well, they do work at first and then slowly wear off and my mgs are upped.. And I am so sick and tired of that..
Most all natural remedy sites say the same thing = balanced diet and exercise. Ive tried both over the years.
As far as exercising, I do fine for a few weeks and then a mental or physical illness stops me in my tracks for a couple of weeks and then I just kinda fall out of the routine.
And food, I do okay staying off the fast food and candy for a few days and then I just slowly fall off for any number of no-self control reasons.
I think I have finally found the best way to diet/live and that is RAW.
I have recently read a few books on it love the logic and simplicity of how it works.. I have also found a few good web sites like this one that should keep me motivated.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Where I am today:
I am on my 8th day of about 90% raw.
All fruit in the morning till noon. Salads and nuts for lunch.
Veriety of raw and cooked vegs for dinner ( will hopefully be able to stop the veg cooking in a couple of weeks).
The good news:
- I've lost about 5 lbs.
- The food is tasting better and better each day.
- My allergies are all but gone.
The could be better news:
- Junk food cravings are still strong, the strongest at lunch, though getting better.
- Mentally I am still about the same with terrible headaches and lethargic.
- No BM since I've started (8 days now.. This one is my biggest concern.. I'm eating tons of fiber, I don't understand)
Does any one have any advice?
AND.
How long does the detox period last?
Is no BM for 8 days normal? I don't even feel like I need to go:confused:
I'm in this for the long run to feel and look better.
Thanks for reading..