November 2007 Challenge Archives [Archive]

crystalmoon

10-29-2007, 10:13 AM

Hi Im in...I hear you Mona I also only seem to manage two weeks raw at a time then I crave cooked veggies...swede & turnips mashed! I need to find some good raw recipes for these two veggies cos they are a main staple in the UK during winter. I usually try to eat local seasonal produce as much as possible but for the raw challenge Im allowing myself to have any raw foods so hopefully I wont feel deprived.
Im gonna be heavily relying on Alissa's book & dvd & you guys!

I have at least 56 lbs to lose to reach the top end of my correct BMI

swingbolder

10-29-2007, 10:59 AM

I'm in.:)

This past month has been great and I'd like to keep it up.

missthomas86

10-29-2007, 11:03 AM

ren

10-29-2007, 11:12 AM

Get a little dorm room refrigerator. Sometimes families will provide a little fridge too.

ren

10-29-2007, 11:13 AM

Count me in.

networktechnician

10-29-2007, 11:31 AM

I'm in for the month of November.

beppa66

10-29-2007, 11:31 AM

WOO-HOO! Ready to RAWK November! WOOT!!!

silkyraw

10-29-2007, 11:52 AM

I am totally in:) Last month had it's ups and downs for me. However, I am once again commited to the challenge....I know I can do this. It is sooooo fabulous that we have this type of support on-line.

Now that I have Alyssia's book, I have been rededicated to making it work!! So hip hip horray for November:D

Hannah

10-29-2007, 02:53 PM

I'm SO in! :p Each new day of raw brings more and more strength and momentum! :cool: Let's rawk and roll! :D

debilana

10-29-2007, 03:26 PM

I just signed up for this chat- I have been officially raw since Sept. 28- I transitioned in the first 2 weeks with some steamed brown rice and broccoli a few times, but other than that, I have been all raw...I think about eating some of the food I make at work or for my family, but I am honestly to scared to eat it- I don't want to go back!!!!!!!!!!!!

For the nanny- I am a nanny too, plus I cook for this family and my own- earlier this year I bought a big lunchsack, meant to take a few sixpacks camping. It has a shoulder strap and holds all my munchies for the day. You can slip an icepack in it and just stick it in the corner.

I am lucky- my nanny family eats really well and the mom is my biggest support- often she sees me doing something for myself and follows my example. She lets me make my green juices n smoothies-and I got her hooked on green smoothies! I cant even drink those yet, I strain mine (no juicer yet), but she likes to chew her drink!:D She loves the raw snacks I bring, too, and so does the baby:) Maybe your good example will motivate the mom to change her habits, if only for the sake of the kids. My nanny mom isn't wanting to be raw, but she is very concerned that they get organic meat...I got the kids on hemp milk, from cows milk when I started here....we buy more organic produce....and the kids eat more almond butter, raw cheese, and raw snacks .....goldfish got thrown out! All from mom taking my cues and doing her own reading...ok, I brought the hempmilk over, but the kids love it more than the soy!

Glad to meet all of you, good luck this month- this is my first raw holiday, I can't wait!

Raspberry4

10-29-2007, 07:37 PM

Lodestar - maybe you could supply some rawlicious Thanksgiving recipes since this is not your first????

It will be an interesting Holiday season to start it out raw. :cool:

Rawdina

10-29-2007, 07:47 PM

Hi, I'm in!
I'm new to this site (posted an intro on the welcome board) but not new to raw. This will be my first month 100% all raw though. I'm excited, I've got all my fave raw recipes marked in Alissa's book and looking forward to getting support from this site.
Rawdina :)

tvillemom

10-29-2007, 08:08 PM

http://i117.photobucket.com/albums/o79/LotR4me/Icons/bouncingsmiley.gif

I'M IN I'M IN I'M IN!!

Wendi:D

lovableleah

10-29-2007, 08:58 PM

Count me in! This is going to be lots of fun!

kaleidoscopeeyes

10-29-2007, 09:25 PM

Count me in! I've been raw for a little over 30 days already, but since I'll continue to do so signing up couldn't hurt! :P How does this work, exactly?

sciencegal

10-29-2007, 10:23 PM

Yep, count me in for November!!!! Sciencegal:D :eek:

jenjen

10-30-2007, 12:06 AM

alright i am in. i have not had any problems being raw since last may but in the last 3 weeks i cann't seem to go more than a week without cravings. i'm sure it's because it's getting colder.
i just have to be lest restrictive over the variety of raw, make some more dehydrated foods and i think i'll get through the winter.
anyway...here goes.
j

saltywater

10-30-2007, 03:31 AM

i´m in too...
i´ve been cleansing so i can start on the 1st. it´s good cause i´ll have time to soak all that needs to be soaked before the 1st...
YEAH!!!! i´m excited!!!!

dawLs

10-30-2007, 08:57 AM

me too!!!
i havent been able to stay raw for a whole month since last november... but i am gunna do it FOR SURE this time!!!
i need the encouragement tho.

floating

10-30-2007, 09:18 AM

I am in for the Month! Been lurking on the sight all October to prepare.
Am a mother to an 8 month old and still nursing!

Goal- emotional balance, lighten up!

tinystrawberry

10-30-2007, 10:45 AM

yay for you Trinity :D! must be so excited~!

count me in for November.
Last month i lasted only 9 days entirely raw in a row. it's been a few days since another full raw day - i'm ready to do 30 days -
my dad is having surgery tomorrow to get two cancer lumps removed. i know he has them because of his diet:( - so that is a huge motivator to be raw (and to get him to be raw!)
OH and my boyfriend is now mostly raw, so that's AWESOME! :D

moineau

10-30-2007, 11:29 AM

Alright, I'm in! I made my first batch of almond milk and pulp last night to try a cracker recipe. My roommates don't care much for the food processor, but who cares!

Thanksgiving should be interesting this year! Whoa, look at all those exclamation points!!!

SuBu

10-30-2007, 01:39 PM

I wasn't too good at posting this month, but I've been raw. I'm in for Nov too.

Cabosun

10-30-2007, 02:20 PM

Oh I want to join in:) Count me in on this one!

Lynn

GypsiAnsara

10-30-2007, 02:41 PM

Hello!
I have been raw since Oct 15. I would like to make a commitment with you guys and get all the good tips while I'm at it!

Juicy Girl

10-30-2007, 04:16 PM

Count me in. I just discoverd my new house has a pecan tree. I can't wait to try the raw pecan pie recipe for Thanksgiving.

jm042054

10-30-2007, 06:13 PM

I would certainly like to learn more and try :)

missodu

10-30-2007, 06:31 PM

I am so doing this November! I am 23 yrs old, 5'7 and have business weighing 187 pounds. I am sick of being fat and still suffering from acne at my age. I want clear healthy-looking skin, hair, and a healthy, fit body. I joined Gold's Gym and now I have to get my eating down packed. Can't wait til Thursday!

Yeshia

10-30-2007, 06:40 PM

Count me in!

ski bumette

10-30-2007, 08:47 PM

November 1st will make it 3 weeks since I re-entered the raw world. I've done really well....totally raw the first 2 weeks but sadly twice this week I surrendered to the SAD veggie burger for dinner along with my raw salads as well as having a couple of meatballs when I made dh spaghetti w/meatballs. :eek: I'm not sure why:confused: ......but at least I didn't beat myself up about it.
So now I'm committing to 100% raw for November. Thankfully I won't have a Thanksgiving to get thru....:D but sure could use some special recipes to help me with Christmas dinner.
so here's cheering us all on.......RAW RAW RAW!! We're all gonna become rawbabealious!

ron4540

10-30-2007, 08:57 PM

Count me in!

My 9-tray Excalibur arrived today. I think it'll help me get to 100% raw consistently. I really miss breads and warm foods.

I have the first batch of goodies in right now. I go to sleep in another 1/2 hour, and then voila -- in the morning, a warm breakfast!

By the way, I just signed up for this forum, & this is my first message. I'll post an introduction soon! Very tired now - goodnight to all - and much success to all in November!!

missthomas86

10-30-2007, 09:41 PM

Really excited as i have tried going raw many times mixed with a vegan diet and failed. I will be going cold turkey as i have a overeating problem and feel i can overcome it with raw foods. Doing it to beat obesity.

lost 45lbs on SAD gained 16 back
Height- 5ft 6
Current Weight-216
Goal Weight-125-135

dani_b

10-30-2007, 09:54 PM

I have had a lot of slip-ups lately while trying to transition. I did eat all raw for a few weeks a couple months ago, but it wasn't balanced at all and it wasn't helping me. I want to do it the right way this time and give it a chance to work!

PhoeniX

10-30-2007, 10:21 PM

Yeah!! Count me in!

ShellyDC

10-30-2007, 11:20 PM

Any suggestions on how to prepare?

tootles

10-31-2007, 02:33 AM

Count me in as well. I'm a complete raw newbie so excited but also a little apprehensive about the challenge. Looking forward to tomorrow, and reading all your posts in the coming month.

menat

10-31-2007, 06:02 AM

I am in! This time I will try to be 95% raw. I want to look good for New Year's Eve! The only thing cooked I will eat is beans. Wish me luck.

Please, guys, I will need lots of encouragement. I always fail when I am out the house later than expected or when I visit relative's house for the weekend. I eat SAD food.

I need Raw buddies in my life!

rainbowgirl

10-31-2007, 06:56 AM

October was great, and here comes NOvember! So quickly! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!

RAW!!! DH is going to the market tomorrow.....gotta love THURSDAYSA!!!

RaWnbowgirl

TLAPLANT

10-31-2007, 08:01 AM

Count me in. I'm hosting my family thanksgiving dinner this year. Perhaps I can slip some raw in on them too!

ReneeH

10-31-2007, 08:23 AM

Hello RAWbies!!!! Count me in for the NOV Challenge!!! Let's do this, YAULLLLLLL!!!!!!

pete

10-31-2007, 08:56 AM

i'm in.:D

i've been 95% for 2 weeks and i have everything in place to be 99-100%.
time to kick the coffee, which i have cut down tremendously anyway.

i'm running out of unpasturized almonds though:(

it's gonna ba tough on turkey day though since i'm the one cooking for my family. but i CAN do it!

Sunluvva

10-31-2007, 09:50 AM

Hi I'm in too, cant wait. This is going to be a healthy november for me. I gave up alcohol nearly 2 weeks ago and am going to be as raw as possible and stop smoking tomorrow!

I'm training to run a marathon and need to loose 2 stones (28lbs) at least.
I'm gonna do it:D

curlykitty

10-31-2007, 10:38 AM

I am only 2 days raw but I am up for the challenge! :p

ladypeace82

10-31-2007, 12:43 PM

I'm going to try this again. :)

rawkchicster

10-31-2007, 01:08 PM

Can I join without including Thanksgiving? It's my first trip to the inLaw's since we got married last December...

I'd love to make a raw thanksgiving, but I don't want to be unappreciative.

JennaBoBenna

10-31-2007, 02:23 PM

I never liked Thanksgiving foods, this will be a cinch :)
Last year I dodged Thanksgiving by getting sick from chemical exposure(Mom made me clean the bathroom :rolleyes: )
This year...maybe I'll just have a smoothie. Maybe I'll make ice cream :cool:

So, ja, I'm in! *thumbs up* :D

BoraDeb

10-31-2007, 02:43 PM

Exactly how does the challenge work in regards to posting and accountability, etc?

Also, we carved pumpkins with the kids last night. I cooked and pureed half so I can make SAD pie but I'm dying to have RAW pumpkin pie and soup.....any suggestions?

Deb

Rawkinlocs

10-31-2007, 03:34 PM

Rawchicster, if you decide to make Thanksgiving non-raw, that is your prerogative but please do not disclose any details of it in the challenge thread.

BoraDeb, basically you check in daily (or whenever you can) and you can write about what you've eaten each day (RAW only please), any changes you're feeling, any detox symptoms and you can ask for support or suggestions on how to deal with cravings, etc. The goal is to be 100% raw for 30 days - slip-ups may or may not occur (or in some cases, even actual conscious decisions to eat something non-raw)...but if they do, as the challenge rules indicate, please do not disclose that info here...we want to keep things raw-related in the monthly challenge threads. That's all!

Great to see so many participating - RAWK ON!! :cool:

raw_danceruk

10-31-2007, 03:57 PM

To keep up this month, I stayed 90% raw last month..but I find the format of the new monthly thread hard to keep up with :eek: .. maybe just me!! I will give it a goo..eitherway going to RAWK on for November:cool:

lush

10-31-2007, 04:28 PM

I'm in for November

marlleve

10-31-2007, 04:59 PM

First time posting. I live in rural Iowa. None of my coworkers or friends are raw vegans. I could sure use all your support and good advise/tips. Have had some problems lately staying 100% raw vegan. I know I can get back on track with your help. Have been learning so much from this discussion board which I found recently. Count me in for the November Challenge!!!!!

Lady Green Jeans

10-31-2007, 05:16 PM

Sadly, I too have not made it a full month for the last several challenges. Been around long enough so disappointed in myself for not doing better.

Am recommitting to the November challenge. I did this two years ago solid and can do it again! Am with you all 100% starting tomorrow.

Kathy

Rawzula

10-31-2007, 06:08 PM

Tinacampy

10-31-2007, 07:06 PM

I am ready to take the plunge, but have a couple of questions. Im a nanny and the family are sad eaters and so is my family. They leave me no room in the fridge for my fruits and veggies. Any suggestions on how i can stay 100% through all of this.

could you buy a mini-fridge and keep it in your bedroom? Sounds a bit unreasonable for them not to leave you any room at all, but maybe this would work. You can get small box-sized ones for around $100...

Good luck!

Also, I've been raw since Monday, so hopefully I will continue through November. I will do my best to post every day but I don't always get on line.

Here's to a raw November and beyond!

oceanee

10-31-2007, 09:10 PM

I'm in. I have made it one week, three weeks, one week the past few months then it is like I eat stuff I never cared to eat. Am I playing some weird psychological game with myself??
I know I feel better RAW, I want to stay RAW and I want to be free.
My goal, one month at a time. Be healthy, free from addiction and fly like the wind....
Oceanee

lytlsprout

10-31-2007, 09:10 PM

I'm in for the November challenge. And this time I'm on the challenge board. I'm also applying to be a part of Rawkvillage. I'm looking for as much support as possible. My body just can't take cooked food anymore. I get so sick from it, it's just not worth it at all! Looking forward to having you all on my team.

menat

10-31-2007, 09:53 PM

I am trying so hard to think and buy raw. I went to the store and bought health food non-raw foods like Morningstar egg tofu quiche and their soy sausage and kettled taro chips and some SAD foods like cheese potato skins and buffalo wings. Since I eat 70% raw, after a few bites, the stuff tasted like crap to me. I wasn't sure if I should throw it away and just forgive myself for spending $20 on food I can't eat or should I give it away? Well, I will through away the SAD stuff, because I should give people stuff I wouldn't eat myself. But I will give away the healthier cooked foods.

I feel so awful, because I did this the day before the raw challenge without realizing that I can't eat that stuff. Sunday I will go over my grandmother's house and I will give her my non-raw foods.

This 100% raw thing will take a lot of prayer. I am already freaking out on what I will do for Thanksgiving!

A QUEEN FROM QUEENS,NY

10-31-2007, 10:20 PM

Peace ..
Well This Will Be My First Time Going Raw So I Need All The Help I Can Get !!!!

Lady Green Jeans

10-31-2007, 10:33 PM

I gave away a great deal to a neighbor last time I needed to rid the house of SAD foods. Have very little this go around and will be donating it to my church's food drive as most is of the canned or packaged pasta variety.

Rawsome Ginger

10-31-2007, 10:56 PM

I'm in!! My computer crashed when I signed up for October, never got caught up jouranling... So, here goes....Can't wait!

DewDrop

10-31-2007, 11:44 PM

I am in!!! This is a new Month waiting for great expectations.

gr8gem

10-31-2007, 11:52 PM

I am in.....

rawgreenyogini

11-01-2007, 12:46 AM

I'm in!!

Since going raw in June of this year it's been great every month....except for October....wasn't very Rawktober...:P
sniff...sniff....:(

So back on track!!:D

And I have set some new goals this time. I have also just started the Dr.Natura colon cleanse and Detox kit. Only on day 6 as of tomorrow Nov 1. No significant "happenings" yet......

Also my goal is to get back on the yoga track. I hurt my wrist about 6 months ago and haven't been able to practice. Whoa do I need it. I feel so stiff and my fibromyalgia is killing me!!!

So...November will be 100% raw, yoga and detox.

I'm like Trinity who posted at the beginning of the thread....it's baby making time. But gotta wait until after the three months colon cleans/detox is done because of the herbs used...not recommended for pregnant women.

back2rawgirl

11-01-2007, 01:21 AM

I would love to get back to eating all raw:) . I have not been eating healthy for the last couple of years, but prior to that I ate raw for a year, lost weight, looked radiant, and maintained a trim figure. I have since put on 25-30 lbs:( and am ready to drop the bad eating habits, headaches, fatigue, and excess weight!:D

Rawkinlocs

11-01-2007, 03:13 AM

Okay rawbies...this is DAY ONE of our November Challenge! I know many of you are concerned about the holiday, but please check out our recipe section as there are a LOT of raw Thanksgiving ideas and suggestions! I may bump some of them up for those that need them. Also, as a reminder, in these challenge threads we do NOT post our "slip-ups" and any cooked foods that may be consumed. The goal is to TRY and refrain from cooked food...but stuff happens - however, we don't want to focus on that but rather pick up, dust off, and get right back on. For those new to the challenges or the "new" format, please read here: http://rawfoodtalk.com/announcement.php?f=35

saltywater

11-01-2007, 03:25 AM

hi!!!
i´m so excited...i actually began the challange yesterday. i was preping a lot of stuff (pizza base, almond milk, marinated fennel salad, etc) so it was easy...i do find that at night i get a sweet tooth.
haven´t had anything yet to eat...water will be a good start!!!
good 1st raw day to everyone!!!!
see u soon

Madeleine.Blythe

11-01-2007, 04:34 AM

I'm in! Though, I've been raw for just over a week now, I'm sure I'll need the encouragement to keep it up eventually. =)

Good luck, dears. <3
xxo

tvillemom

11-01-2007, 04:59 AM

I'm so ready to jump into this challenge, I couldn't stay asleep. I had to get to the computer!!! I'll definitely be checking out the Thanksgiving thread....I find what is easiest for me on Thanksgiving is to take a great salad to the meal....and snack before I go. I always try to take a sweet with me for dessert.
Have a fantastic first day everyone. I'm starting DAY 1 with a GREEN SMOOTHIE!!!

Wendi:D

Cabosun

11-01-2007, 05:17 AM

Good morning to all of you here:) This is my very first challenge and I am so looking forward to it! I will be traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday to my dear MIL's.....but I do plan on taking my raw food with me. I am going to take some of the Thanksgiving recipes from here as well. I am starting my day with a green smoothie and taking plenty of fresh fruit with me to work. Also some raw hummus and raw flax crackers.

Everyone make it a GREAT day!!!:)

Lynn

lavendarJ

11-01-2007, 06:14 AM

Hey Hey Hey Everyone!

Cabosun and Saltywater-
Enjoy your journey and just take it day by day

I think I'm keeping it simple....

7 a.m. raw hemp protein banana smoothie
10:00a.m. - some sort of fruit (haven't decided yet what I want)
1 p.m. - 2 veggie wraps (a raw wrap filled with some shredded romaine, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado slices and horseradish sauce)
4 p.m. - handful of nuts (maybe cashews or maybe brazils)

that's all I got so far; If I can make it happen, I'm taking a salad with me for class tonight- hopefully I'll have time to make one before I have to fly out of here; made my wraps last night

happy happy day everyone

Raspberry4

11-01-2007, 06:42 AM

lavendarj - you are really prepared! Good for you. Preparation is the key to success with raw - although I have made some good meals with just an avocado, onion, and tomatoe. It is incredible to me how easy it can be to eat raw when keeping it simple. I like to do the wraps too - you can put anything in there raw - and adding some flax oil and raisins too really makes it taste almost gourmet (to me anyway).

To anyone who feels concerned about Thanksgiving: Please don't freak out about Thanksgiving. I am cooking this time and will have both my mom (my father passed away this June so it will be a difficult first Thanksgiving for us without him) and my mil with us (who has Alzheimers) and both do not 'get' my lifestyle (but my mom is supportive anyway). I am just taking it one raw day at a time. I plan to look up the raw recipes and prepare, prepare, prepare. My PLAN is to eat raw and that is all I am focusing on. This will be the first Holiday for me raw and I am a bit concerned but with everyone's support we are lucky to be here and have each other.

I hope everyone has a wonderful raw day today.

Starting weight on November 1, 2007 challenge: 163.6 lbs.

Lady Green Jeans

11-01-2007, 06:51 AM

Day 1--Hoorah! Starting out with my usual GS and have been adding unpasturized frozen Acai. Seems to give me an extra boost or longer energy.

Am taking a salad to work for lunch. Will make a raw soup for dinner when I get home. Have some asparagus that I'd like to make into a different recipe or awsome spicy soup. Will check for some recipes later.

Good luck to everyone today.

trinity082482

11-01-2007, 07:06 AM

As a Canadian, the Thanksgiving holidays are over for us. My challenge is going to be wasting the food that is in the fridge because I am the only one who eats the vegetables.
DAY ONE!!!!!

Mercy

11-01-2007, 07:18 AM

Like the Little Train That Could said, :confused: "I think I can, I think I can, I think, I can." I just started Alissa's 100% Raw two days ago, so I may make some mistakes out of ignorance, but I'm up to the challenge. I'm already planning what I will take to my extended family's huge Thanksgiving gathering (over fifty people). Thirty days from now I hope I'm saying, "I KNEW I could, I KNEW I could, I KNEW I could. :D

ReneeH

11-01-2007, 07:22 AM

Hey RAWbies!!!

Count me in for the November Challenge!!! I'm gonna take it one day/one meal at a time. I did REALLY well with the October Challenge, so I'm trying to make things as simple as possible for November. I don't celebrate Thanksgiving, so I'm glad I won't have to worry about that!

BoraDeb

11-01-2007, 08:13 AM

I actually recommitted to raw on Monday night with a 24 hour fast.

Last night while the girls were out T-or-Ting I was handy out candy while making Raw Pumpkin pie. (Kinda oxymoron-like to hand out candy while preparing great food for myself?) I had some left over filling and threw them in the dehydrator to make a few pumpkin cookies. I'll let you know how everything tastes later.

This morning I started off with 2 big oranges for breakfast. I always feel so good (energized yet calm) when I'm raw, it's crazy that I ever slip up....? This time I'm changing my thoughts about how much food I CAN have as opposed to what I CAN'T have, and I'm going to make sure I eat enough raw to not get hungry. I'm also not going to focus on my lack of kitchen experience, but instead embrace the learning.

My last weigh-in was Sun or Mon morning (can't remember) but I was 171.5! Ouch :eek: - haven't seen that in over 3 years.

Deb

pete

11-01-2007, 08:26 AM

no breakfast for me (i almost never eat breakfast)

but i did pack a huge spinach based salald and my own hemp oil dresseing for lunch.
i also brought a few apples with me.

not sure whats for dinner yet, maybe some "vegie sushi" and miso dipping sauce.

i'm stoked for my first monthly challenge. :D

nov 1st weigh in 270lbs

Maddy

11-01-2007, 08:41 AM

ermm can I sign up today to start now (just after lunchtime)

4forme

11-01-2007, 08:41 AM

I thought I posted in the sign up link, but it must not have gone through. Anywho, I excited for my first challenge!
Today was day one for me, it wasn't bad!

Breakfast I had a green smoothie

Lunch was a spinach salad from a recipe I just found here

Dinner was cabbage carrot salad from rawvolution

snacks were raw nuts, apples, pears, and one ani's donut hole

Did not drink enough water today, need to work on that. I even got in some rollerblading! Don't want to overdo it so, tomorrow I will just walk.
Have a great day!

ron4540

11-01-2007, 09:18 AM

Hi everyone,

Here we go....

breakfast -- dehydrated (10 hours) veggies on a stick -- tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, cauliflower, zucchini

lunch -- frozen banana ice cream with hemp seeds

yum, yum, yum..... more raw food please :)

saltywater

11-01-2007, 09:31 AM

wow...my daughter is on holiday and a friend came to play..had to make cooked lunch, nut i felt ok!!!:D
i had a pear at 11:30
sml handful of macadamias (while cooking them lunch) at 12:30
made delicious fennel,zuke,red ppr,carrot marinated salad with sprouts...at 14:30..feel wonderful and full.
haven´t been drinking water though.....

strenhgth ladies!!!!!we´re going to make it!!!!

SuBu

11-01-2007, 09:35 AM

Morning everyone! I'm working on posting every day this month. I made the cinnamon raisin bread last night, so I have that and my green smoothie for breakfast. I brought soup for lunch and an orange for snack. Dinner will be a salad or guacamole and jicama (I slice it and use it as my chip for dipping). It's gotten so much easier. Really not stressing over what my next meal will be anymore. It's really just routine now. Loving it!! Hope everyone has a good day.

jaydee

11-01-2007, 09:38 AM

Rawsome Ginger

11-01-2007, 09:51 AM

Good morning! I am getting ready to do some oil pulling and make a big green smoothie, then work out!! Bye Bye yucky problems that I want to go away!!

Raspberry4

11-01-2007, 09:58 AM

Subu - yummy on the cinnamon bread - can you advise where to get the recipe???

shine72

11-01-2007, 10:02 AM

shine72

11-01-2007, 10:04 AM

Today is DAY 29 and believe me, it's been wild! Working in an office where someone is ALWAYS popping popcorn and yesterday for Halloween our team had chips, dips, cake, and pizza!! :-{ My concern is what am I goin to prepare for Thanksgiving!? I'm used to to the mustard and collards, sweet potato pies, candied yams, etc. HELP!

Talk to Rawkinlocs about her stuff. She knows how to make lots of good stuff! :D Also, I think there's some recipes in Alissa'a book too. So you could make one of each persons for those things and have a GRAND 'ol feast going!:D

shine72

11-01-2007, 10:07 AM

It's SO nice to see everyone posting here! :D

I started out today with a fruit smoothie made by my oldest son. He's 11, loves being raw, and has SO much fun in the kitchen.

I've got almonds dehyrdating, and I need to get some pistachio's soaking. I'm gonna have a WHOLE BUNCH of seasoned nuts and seeds here shortly. Only problem is, I have to hide them from EVERYONE (especially me:o ) if I want them to last more than five minutes in this house! We all can't help it! They're just so dang good! :D

Hope everyone has a GLORIOUS raw day!:D

Barbie2

11-01-2007, 10:08 AM

I have been dealing with an awful rash since October 22nd. It first started on my neck and then spread to my face and around my eyes. My race and neck then turned bright red, like one big whealt. My face feels tight and itchy at this time.

My doctor saw me last Thursday and actually thought the rash was amusing. He said, "Wow, you have one big whealt!" Then prescribed Predinsone and Atarax. He said I'm allergic to something. Don't know what.

The rash recently spread from my neck down to my torso, including my back, even after taking the meds, it is worse. I feel awful! I plan to call my doctor today to let him know it has not improved, in fact it is worse.

I'm a nurse and I work 12 hour nightshifts, luckily I am in my four day off period, then this weekend I go back to work, two on, one off and then three on.

Since my rash started I have been drawn to raw food sites. I learned about raw foods awhile back, but never tried it. Now I am really drawn to it. I feel this is the way I need to go, to heal and feel great.

I have and awful addiction to junk foods and I feel this is causing lots of my problems.

I need this challenge, 30 days to commit to this diet may be the only way I can truly heal. Please let me join.

Barbie7

greenday

11-01-2007, 10:11 AM

Yep, I'm here and ready to clean house in November. Instead of Spring cleaning it's Fall cleaning! My goal is to spend the rest of 2007 getting my priorities aligned so that I can soar into 2008 well on my way to better health and energy. This means forgetting the past and forgetting the "New Years Resolutions" that have never worked for me. It means being accountable now. Each day is a new opportunity to reinvent ourselves and create the life we dream. :)

Tinuviel318

11-01-2007, 10:19 AM

As of right now I'm going to try to make it the whole month. I've tried in the past but not with much success. I live at home still and my family are all SAD eaters, as is my fiance. So I don't usually last too long.

My goal with the raw diet is to clear up my acne and lose a few extra pounds.

crystalmoon

11-01-2007, 10:20 AM

:D Hi All Im in the UK & its about 3pm now & im feeling great;)

8am - warm water with freshly squeezed lemon juice
small banana
11am - small mango
1.30 - ginger larabar
3pm - medium apple
Plus water, water, water LOL
For my main meal I will have either flax crackers or onion bread with seed pate & sprouts or Alissa's falafel with salad.

Im not referring to this as a diet cos dieting in the past has never been about loving myself...infact diets have always been a self harming exercise for me:eek:
Instead this is the start of my new life & is not just about food but is about learning to love myself in so many other ways too.
Today I have had so many firsts like taking the time to spend 30 minutes reading raw books before getting out of bed & 'entering' the day as a way to focus my INTENTION for the day. Rebounding for 30 minutes then dry skin brushing before my shower, then taking the time to self massage with raw cocoa butter after. I felt AWESOME after taking this time to show my body I do love her & I am sorry for abusing her for all these years. It feels like she is humming a happy tune, I feel very ALIVE. Yeah:D

Mona

11-01-2007, 10:30 AM

Hello everyone!

Day one...feeling good except for sore throat.
Ivé bought a pumpkin. What to do with it? juice?

menat

11-01-2007, 10:32 AM

breakfast - yogurt
lunch - raw miso soup
dinner - salad

I vow to wake up every morning and take a raw oath at my personal alter in order to keep me mindful for the rest of the day.

tootles

11-01-2007, 10:45 AM

First day raw (I'm a complete raw newbie), and am currently tucking into a broccoli, salad and cashew nut salad - which tastes so good.

Breakfast was a banana and strawberries, and for the rest of the day I've had another banana, a satsuma and a Nakd raw bar. Need to check out some recipes to try. Keep posting what you're eating, I love to see what others are having and to get more inspiartion.

solongng00dnite

11-01-2007, 10:51 AM

I am up for the challenge. Thanksgiving is going to be tough, i'll be in Ohio for almost a week surrounded by tons of SAD snacks, cookies, the works!!!

But...I CAN TOTALLY DO THIS

AND SO CAN ALL OF YOU:D

solongng00dnite

11-01-2007, 11:08 AM

After feasting on SAD food last night I am wiping the slate clear and beginning the November Challenge.

Breakfast
6AM-Water with lemon juice
11AM-Banana

I've been drinking organic Tulsi Tea all morning. Instead of heating it I just put the tea bag in a mug with a lid, added cold water and shook it a bunch. I just keep refilling it and shaking. Someone on the board recommended this tea for stress and seriously I feel like I am in a daze, I am so mellow & peaceful (mind you I NEVER feel like this while I am at work).

Lunch & Snack
Red Pepper strips with hummus
Kale salad with tomatoes and red onion with raspberry vinagarette

Last night I got some raisins and nuts I ordered so I am currently soaking almonds and cashews. When I get home I am going to make some "mashed potatoes & gravy" and some cornbread mostly because I have corn and cauliflower that I need to use before it goes bad but also as a test for Thanksgiving.

Barbie2

11-01-2007, 11:20 AM

Well, I'm really going to do this! My first day raw.

For breakfast: I had juiced 6 organic carrots, one apple and one pear, thick frothy and very yummy!

For lunch I plan to have a mango and avocado salad with olive oil lemon dressing.

Dinner will be a salad of romaine, endive, shredded carrots, radicchio, cranberries, almonds and a simple dressing

I will drink lots of water and snack on dried blueberries and cranberries.

Saturday I plan to go shopping, before work, long work week ahead.

I love reading everyones posts. Great meal planning!

Barbie

Yeshia

11-01-2007, 11:20 AM

I really need the accountability here this month lol

I am still Raw buy I was sorely tempted Halloween Night

and came this - close!:eek: That line represents how close:(

I craved chips sugar and even alcohol last night. First time ion my journey so I guess I am very lucky!

So Ill be posting daily to make sure I stay on track.

networktechnician

11-01-2007, 11:43 AM

Should I assume that there is no sign up sheet?

shine72

11-01-2007, 11:54 AM

Should I assume that there is no sign up sheet?

THIS right here would be said sign up sheet. So feel free to start posting your 100% Raw Challenge Adventures in the Day by Day threads.:D

Raw Jewelrylady

11-01-2007, 12:03 PM

Ok..I'm In !

I was doing so well & had over 30 days going when we had a major family tragedy. I am still grieving the loss of my brother big-time..but I need to take care of me. Time to re-focus on what works for me.:)

Today is Day 1

I've had 3 green smoothies so far with bananas, strawberries & spinach. Bought some molds to make Raw candies with different fillings for the Holidays. Time to look forward & not back.:)

RJL

networktechnician

11-01-2007, 12:08 PM

Thank you very much. I wan't quite sure how this works. Wonderful!!!

summer12

11-01-2007, 12:10 PM

Doing good. Went to Samsclub yesterday to stock up on fruits and veggies and I had 3 people comment on my grocery cart. Ohhhh do you own a restaurant??? Ohh you still cook from scratch??? You must have a really big family??? What are you going to do with so many onions? What???? I have never ever had anybody notice my cart when it was full of SAD crap. Sad state the human race is in.

Breakfast: fresh squeezed orange juice & green juice with apple and lemon
Snack: celery sticks with sunflower seed cheeze
Lunch: Huge salad with Alissa's French dressing and mango
Dessert: 4 dates

Made some bluberry pie that will be dinner and got some onion bread going in the dehydrator
( that's where the onions go lady :) )

MiahTay

11-01-2007, 12:27 PM

I just found this site and have been needing some extra accountability. I'll start right now. :eek:

Lady Green Jeans

11-01-2007, 01:05 PM

RJL,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My mother passed away Oct. 1st and the hurt is difficult. My thoughts are with you.

Am so glad to be here on this challenge. Feel so energized and focused this month. Made Pad Thai for lunch out of my kelp noodles and it is fantastic. Used a small amount of chili past which may not be raw, but this will be on my to have often list for sure.

Happy raw day to all.

Sunrise

11-01-2007, 01:05 PM

Count me in as well!

scarletblizz

11-01-2007, 01:21 PM

last month, after two weeks of going raw i fell off the wagon. i'm gonna hop back in again and hopefully stay there for 30 days. :D so count me in for the november challenge!

tinystrawberry

11-01-2007, 01:27 PM

day 1 is going great!
i'm making in the dehydrator:
raw chili, lots of apple/strawberry fruit leather, and i'm gonna make some sweet "crackers" later. yum. and i made chocolate freezer bars, which i'm not sure how they'll turn out :confused:

hope everyone has a nice day

MiahTay

11-01-2007, 01:27 PM

I'm getting a late start, just found you today. Well, I just put my coffee maker into dry storage and did a quick inventory of the produce in my fridge. I've got lots of carrots for juicing and salad fixings. Anyone got any ideas for lunches that aren't a salad? If I'm juicing or smoothie for breakfast and big salad of some sort for dinners, there are some days I don't want a salad for lunch ... thoughts? Also, I don't currently own a dehydrator, I know it's important to get one with temp control that goes below 110, does anyone know of one that won't break the bank?

tvillemom

11-01-2007, 01:32 PM

Hey all!

Summer: Funny story about people making comments about what is in your cart. I have one to go with it:
On Sunday, we ate lunch with my parents and my sister and her hubby. I made this LARGE salad with everything fresh my parents had in their fridge...it consisted of: brocolli, salad greens, and an apple. It filled up a nice size bowl, and my sister comments, "There sure is alot of stuff in that bowl!!:eek: " Well, noone commented on the huge bowls of brunswick stew they were eating, along with cornbread, and later ice cream. Well, as my sister was filling up a LARGE mug of ice cream I say, "Gee, that sure is alot of ice cream you are putting in there!!:eek: "

RJL: So sorry to hear of your loss!!! Welcome back!!
Today I have had:
a green smoothie
a handful of deh. almonds
some deh. zuke chips!!
Need more h20!!!

Wendi

tvillemom

11-01-2007, 01:36 PM

In preparation for Thanksgiving, I would like to know how to get a pumpkin/butternut squash pie smooth.....will the contents go through a regular blender? Last time I made one, it was kinda "crunchy". What is the best way to get it blended until smooth?? I also could run it through my juicer with a blank on....what works best for someone who doesn't have a heavy duty vitamix???

Thanks...NOVEMBER RAWKS!!

Wendi

crystalmoon

11-01-2007, 01:42 PM

Dinner turned out to be an onion bread sandwich with avocado, seed pate & sprouts for the filling. Yum!

for supper I will have my dessert - torte type base topped with goji berries that have been soaking in fresh fruit juice for 24hrs :)

jaydee

11-01-2007, 02:20 PM

Talk to Rawkinlocs about her stuff. She knows how to make lots of good stuff! :D Also, I think there's some recipes in Alissa'a book too. So you could make one of each persons for those things and have a GRAND 'ol feast going!:D
Thanks, Shine 72! I'm learning as I go!!!

Shell

11-01-2007, 03:14 PM

Ok. It's November. I'm back to 100%. All raw. All good. Let's go!

tvillemom

11-01-2007, 05:26 PM

Dinner was a banana!! That's what I wanted.....ain't the raw life grand!!

Wendi

CANIBRAW?

11-01-2007, 05:31 PM

I'm in. I've attempted in the past. This time, is it!

lytlsprout

11-01-2007, 05:48 PM

So I'm in this month. Today and for the first three days of the month I'm just going to do smoothies and nut milks. So today I've had two green smoothies (64 oz total) and I have sesame milk and a chocolate shake for later. I bought stuff for juicing too. Though I think that my juicer is about ready to kick it because a lot of the pulp has been coming through. I'm going to register for one for my wedding. anyone anyone....;)

CANIBRAW?

11-01-2007, 06:04 PM

I made up a raw trailmix yesterday, consisting of cashews, almonds, brazil nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and raisins. This is what I had for a late breakfast.

Dinner will consist of Spinach Salad w/lots of veggies, topped with oil, raw apple cider vinegar & seasonings.

EZ rider

11-01-2007, 06:07 PM

I put some raw sunflower seeds into a small cup and poured a little Hemp seed oil from the HFS on them and stirred them up and it was RAWlicious.

RJL - good to have you back. I've missed your inspiring posts.

Lady Green Jeans

11-01-2007, 06:12 PM

Wendi,

Good question on smooth pumpkin pie filling. You sound on the right track to put in the juicer with a blank. When I make nut butters, I kind of get them ground in my food processor and then feed through my juicer with a blank. Feed through 4-5 times for a pretty smooth nut butter. If it is still not as smooth as you like, maybe then put it in your blender for a little while to see if any improvement. Sure sounds good to try. Too bad yams turns color so fast or I would probably try one of those.

megazelle

11-01-2007, 07:24 PM

My first raw day was satisfying in every way. 29 more days will prove alot to myself. Looking forward to the days ahead.

rawkchicster

11-01-2007, 07:36 PM

Yay! I can't believe I made it through day 1!!!

COFFEE is my biggest challenge, as I design for a living, and really have depended on it to work my long hours and stay creative. I haven't had a day without coffee for months :P.

But I DID IT!!! I did have tea, but it's a first step, and all the food I ate today was 100% RAW :)

7:00:00 Hemp Smoothie
9:00:00 apple (small)
Fuyu Persimmon
11:00:00 Raw chocolate pudding from Gliving
1:00:00 Thai Coconut noodles
Napa cabbage salad
5:30:00 Papaya (1 cup)
6:00:00 More chocolate pudding from Gliving
7:30:00 20 Okra
1 cucumber
3 stalks celery
3 mini red and orange peppers
1/2 florida avocado
salsa
small piece 88% dark chocolate

no food after 8

TEA ALL DAY

5 Mile walk
Run (6 miles)
Ab workout
yoga

YAYY!!!!! I FEEL AMAZING

debilana

11-01-2007, 08:05 PM

Hello all,
I am a complete newbie to the boards! I love this place already=)

Nov. 1-
2 big glasses green juice
midmorning snack- power smoothie (raw cacao, maca, amazon bliss, water, frozen banana half, pom seeds, these change from day to day)
lunch- raw burger bun with nutburger and almond mayo, spinach and tomato
snack- apple
dinner (early) big huge salad with my mustard/poppy/raw apple cider vin/flax oil dressing

great day!:D hugs to all=)

Bonnie33

11-01-2007, 08:17 PM

I'm here for the challenge too. I started in October, but it took me a couple of weeks to get to 100%, so here I am now totally raw, on-board, ready for the challenge!

Breakfast: Green Smoothie - celery, kale and banana
Snack: Orange Juice
Lunch: Cut veggies and cashew cheese
Snack: Apple
Dinner: Big salad with walnut taco "meat"

It's been a great day! Hope so for you too.

Bonnie

tanishamarshall

11-01-2007, 08:42 PM

Hey I'm here but won't be able to post as much for teh next week but I'm in on this challenge.

Riiiya

11-01-2007, 08:42 PM

woooah RAW became so natural i haven't noticed October ending and November beginning! i'm definitely innnnnnn

lots of food today :( all raw of course :) but i feel i'll pop or start gaining weight uuh

anywho- go rawwww!:cool:

StarFire

11-01-2007, 08:46 PM

signing up! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/author.gif

StarFire

11-01-2007, 08:58 PM

RAWK ON and WELCOME to all the newbies!! and Alohas to all my long time rawbie buddies!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/grouphug.gif

sorry I appeared to whimp out on everyone in October... just got busy with work -- but DETERMINED to post more regularly in NOVEMBER.... I really missed ya'll.... (that's my new word I learned from sunshine! :D )

So -- November... it is my gateway ... leading to the fulfilment of my dreams.

This month... I break thru my plateau...
This month... I find new strength and determination
This month... I am filled to overflowing with joy in my chosen path
This month... my lifestyle will touch at least one life, and help someone somewhere make the quality decision to RECLAIM THEIR HEALTH and their life.... because I will be the example that will peak their curiosity -- and give them hope thru my testimony.

bring it on...

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Madeleine.Blythe

11-01-2007, 08:59 PM

I started a week or so ago, but I wanted to post anyway and keep up with it!
I love being raw, I reallllllyy love it. I keep things really simple.
:D

Todays consumption:

Meal 1 - 2 apples
Meal 2- 2 apples
Meal 3- Salad w/nori
Meal 4- Apple Pie Larabar
Meal 5- 2 apples

I went apple crazy today.. man, even my larabar was apple pie!
haha..
oh well.

Raw Jewelrylady

11-01-2007, 09:01 PM

Lady Green Jeans, so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Thanks for the kind words.

Tvillemom & EZ rider, Thanks for the welcome back as I sure have missed posting.

Had a great day 1-

green smoothies
Chili/taco type salad with walnut meat & a chili sauce topped with cashew sour cream on a bed of greens~no recipe just through it together with what I had available & it was FAB!:D

apple
orange
pumpkin seeds
pina colada of thai coconut meat & water with pineapple

Feel very full & satisfied. Threw out some *trigger* foods today as well.

A great first day.

RJL

tinystrawberry

11-01-2007, 09:14 PM

today was good! i ate
some chili which was good - i'll have the rest tomorrow
cuke salad - with raw Annies dressing (that i made)
2 tiny persimmons - yummo
onion bread
smoothies - half of a cherry/raspberry one, and half of a orange/strawberry :D

goodnight, all :)

oceanee

11-01-2007, 09:42 PM

Oh for raw day 1 ! So crazy busy I didn't finish my morning gs till lunchtime, then 2 small apples on my drive home at 7Pm. I even took a walk in the dark before work. Salad tonite but wasn't hungry.....
I have not made it past 3 weeks yet but this is the month ! I want to feel like you do after a few weeks again !
Oceanee

ski bumette

11-01-2007, 09:49 PM

:D Another good day in my raw world!! It was sooooo easy, fact is it's too easy!! lol
Just want to send condolences to those who have recently lost loved ones. My prayers are with you.

I wasn't hungry at breakfast so for once all I had was water....I love the fact that I don't have to eat if I don't want to at breakfast!!

Lunch: No-Wheat Thin crackers with corn/mung bean salad.
Snack: banana
Dinner: Spinach Caesar Salad, mediterrean burger patty, No-Wheat Thin crackers
Snack: will probably be a kiwi.

Thank goodness I had the crackers all made as well as the corn/mung bean salad.

Day 2 will be just as good......raw raw raw!!

solongng00dnite

11-01-2007, 10:10 PM

Today was fabulous. I love it. Not hungry, completely satisfied. After I got home from work, went to jazzercise, shower then had fun not cooking. I made alissa's mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy and I got some cornbread in the dehydrator. Cant wait to taste it!!!

Tomorrow I have to go to a business lunch. This will be my first time to a restaurant since being on/off raw for the past month. I scoped out the menu online and found a salad I can get and I am going to bring my own dressing. Afterwards I have some hummus left over from today that I am going to have with carrots. I think this will be just fine.

Yay, I feel so good.

Cheers everyone!!!!!!!!

sciencegal

11-01-2007, 10:21 PM

I'm actually gonna make my day 1 tomorrow! (Nov.2nd)-I need to get the "sweets"(SAD) outta my system. BUT I'm here!!Sciencegal:D :eek:

Rawdina

11-01-2007, 10:46 PM

Hi Folks,

Congrats to everyone on having a great Day 1.

I'm just getting in from school and I've been on the run all day (tues n thurs are the worst 4 me)
anyhoo, I had a big bowl of flax cereal (I make a huge batch every wknd in my dehydrator) its ground flax with whatever nuts I have on hand - chopped up almonds, and walnuts this time, lumped up and dehydrated with honey and sometimes, I'll add blueberries or raspberries. So yummy.
I ate that with almond milk and a little agave (have a sweet tooth that I'm working on :(

Anyway, that kept me content all day long and all I had was lots of water throughout the day, with some lemon water in the afternoon. Tonite when I got home I made a huge green smoothie. I juiced cabbage and cucumber then blended in a handful of red grapes and 1/2 banana, broccoli, garlic, spirulina and water. This is my 1st green smoothie ever. I used the veggies and fruit I have on hand (payday is on Thurs wooo!) Anyhoo, the cabbage was kinda overpowering, but the banana and grapes gave it some balance. It was weirdly delicious with just a hint of yuck... I think I just have to get used to drinking my veggies as a smoothie - I'm so used to fruit smoothies, but that's the thing about this journey there's always some new food adventure right on the horizon. AND the more I drank, the more it grew on me and I LOVE what this is doing for my body ;) Till 2morrow!

Over and Out
Rawdina

PhoeniX

11-01-2007, 11:07 PM

November Raw Day 1 - Yeahh!!

Today's food

Juice (Carrot, Apple, Cucumber) (refreshing!)
Raw chocolate Frappucino (fantastic)
Alissa's phad thai (1st time - also fantastic)
Chocolate, banana, mint ice cream (new attempt)
Juice (Carrot, Apple, Cucumber) (more juice)
Assorted raw cashews, pistachios and fruit

Good luck with everyone's raw challenge!!

floating

11-01-2007, 11:11 PM

sounds like everyone ate so little...i ate three full meals and snacked all day up until sleep. one snack/meal at a time(:
many have said with weather change in MN raw foodist eat lighter...not the case for me so far.

thanks for sharing everyone.

Raediance

11-01-2007, 11:48 PM

I'm back for the challenge- I got off track on the 20th of October and fell back into my old patterns- so, as they say, if at first you don't succeed... try, try again! Eventually I'm gonna get this right! This time!!!! No time like the present, right? I am going to 'officially' start 100% on Saturday the 3rd due to a 'situation' tomorrow, Friday, but I wanted to get my self on the list, get my head in the right place (RFT!) and join the fun! Looking forward to this!!:D

back2rawgirl

11-02-2007, 12:15 AM

I started day one with some mandarin oranges and a young coconut. By mid morning I was already more energetic and happy!:) For lunch and dinner I had greens, sprouted seeds, and avocado. Desert was big beautiful juicy grapes yummm!

My starting weight is 150 pounds

My goal weight is 125-130 pounds

I am going on a Caribbean cruise at the end of this month and it would be great to be fit!

Hannah

11-02-2007, 12:46 AM

Hey Yall - Technically for me it IS day 2, but I just wanted to check in and say hey ... bery busy day for me today ...

I ate:
Grawnola with banana and almond milk
some grapes
some cheezy - almonds - delish!
and a bananas with chawcolate puddin'
water

tomorrow I must have some greens - I feel the cravings coming

Aleesha Sattva

11-02-2007, 01:06 AM

me me me!!! i'm in.

i'm 100% raw and hoping to keep it that way through my trip to vegas for my daughter's wedding mid november.

:D

saltywater

11-02-2007, 02:54 AM

good morning!!!
for me it´s day two too!!! it´s already 8 in the morning here...
and booooy did i have a bad night...because of baby not food.
he´s 8 months old and breastfed all trough the night (or so it seemed).
i feel so tired...
but besides that , i look forword to a new raw day!!!
have fun and enjoy this raw friday!!!!

not hungry yet for breakfast

Rawkinlocs

11-02-2007, 03:10 AM

Today I had:

oatmeal w/apples and coconut oil added
oatmeal cookies
apples
bananas
big slice of calzone (it was frozen and then thawed in the dehydrator)

Rawkinlocs

11-02-2007, 03:10 AM

Have a GOOD one!

saltywater

11-02-2007, 03:55 AM

good morning!!!
hei...i´m always the first :D ...it´s the time difference.
the first thing i want to do as soon as i wake up is get in here and vent...

i´m tired, but because of baby, going to the coop to get more food for the weekend. going to try and make the sweet potato chips from www.goneraw.com they have awsome recipes!!

have a wonderful raw day!!!
be back soon.

p.s. i don´t think i could go through this without you guys|!!!!!
thanks alissa and rawinlocks for making this possible!!!!

crystalmoon

11-02-2007, 04:07 AM

Good Morning All
Detox has begun! Woke up all bunged up with mucous, sweaty, hair greasy etc. Also got a wierd red mark along the inside of my lower right arm...looks like a hot water burn,its got that splashed look about it. ODD May be I was burned there once but I cant remember it so if I was it must have been along time ago.
Ive done two weeks raw a few times & each time the detox comes quicker;)

Just had soaked prunes & gojis for breakfast and taken second oral dose of collodial silver, also sprayed it in my ears cos they are soooooooo itchy today (forgot to put it in my post yesterday).
will check in later to see how you are all doing

Cabosun

11-02-2007, 05:10 AM

Good Morning to Everyone:)
I did great yesterday and I feel so energized this morning and am ready to go for today.
I have already done my workout and had my green smoothie.
For lunch I am going to have my 14 grain raw power that I have soaking and ready to warm just a tad.
Dinner will be a huge leafy green salad with an avacado and "taco meat" (crushed soaked raw walnuts with cumin and corainder). Squeeze on some lime and YUMMY!
Perhaps some fruit later this evening with some raw honey and coconut.

Have a Terribly Teriffic Day Everyone:)

Lynn

Mona

11-02-2007, 05:11 AM

Feeling good today. Drinking a big green smoothie for lunch!

EZ rider

11-02-2007, 05:33 AM

Good Morning RAWbies :)
I like to start my day with a very easy, quick, RAWlicious drink. Using one of those small hand citrus squeezers I like to make some fresh citrus juice right after getting up. Its better then a cup of coffee for giving my body what it needs to start the day. Recently I got a bunch of really nice tangerines on sale so thats been my quickie breakfast for the last few days. YUMBO :)

Shell

11-02-2007, 05:37 AM

Woo! Ok, decided to post eaaaarly today! First, Cabosun ~ wow, I envy you! Already done with a workout AND a gs?! At first I though, oh, well, there must be some sort of time difference, but no! You're in Michigan, so we're in the same time zone! Wow! Good for you for getting it together so early!!:D
Anyway, I plan to have a great day......eating some honeydew now, and it'll only get better from there! I may post later....hmmm, don't want ya'll to get sick of me though!!

Have a Fantastic Friday!

Lady Green Jeans

11-02-2007, 06:56 AM

Starting my day with a green smoothie with Acai. Ten times better than coffee used to be. Whipped up creme of asparagus soup for lunch and am taking a couple apples and small avos for snacking or in case I get hungry before I leave work. Will be having mock salmon or sunny pate for dinner in collard rollups with lots of veggies. Rollups seem to be one of my favorite things and one I never get tired of eating.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Raspberry4

11-02-2007, 07:40 AM

Happy Day number 2 everyone!

Menu for yesterday:
Smoothie
Pea soup with almond milk and garlic, ginger blended in
Mesclin salad with pea soup again (added in some soaked mushrooms for
flavor)
2 raw cookies (1 each after lunch and dinner) + some raw crackers with soup

Not much time for exercise yesterday with work and sick son.

Enjoy your day :)

tvillemom

11-02-2007, 08:07 AM

Good morning everyone!! Everyone seems to be having such a great start!! I think today will be a gs, and ???? We are travelling, and I'm just not sure what we will have available. I know I will keep some nuts handy.....fresh fruits, So I will keep it raw, but probably not have time to post until Sunday!!!

Keep it raw.
Wendi

solongng00dnite

11-02-2007, 08:15 AM

Day 2

I am so glad it is friday because then I'll actually have time to make some interesting recipes. As I said last night I have some mashed potatoes with gravy and cornbread waiting for me for dinner.

For breakfast I made some kind of delish slop. I put a banana, strawberries, raspberries and kale in my FP and turned it into a creamy oatmeal like consistency. Topped it with 3 kinds of grapes. FABULOUS!

For lunch I have to go out to eat for work (first raw outing). I am going to get a salad. Brought my own dressing:)

For a snack later I have an apple and some carrots with hummus.

pete

11-02-2007, 08:24 AM

woo hooo day two!

day one went great, i even had to goto a party with lots off cooked vegan food and i didn't feel tempeted at all.

my dinner last nite was celery dipped in left over miso-based dipping sauce and some raw cheese, along with a big glass of unpastureized apple cider.

have a rawsome day everyone.:D

ron4540

11-02-2007, 08:53 AM

since post yesterday --

Last night's dinner was raw sushi made with untoasted nori, grated cauliflower for mock rice, scallions & carrots inside, sprinkled with a little Bragg Liquid Amino & topped with hemp seeds.

Today so far -- flax seed crackers topped with dried cinnamon apples, and more flax crackers topped with dried assorted veggies dipped in liquid aminos

And today's dessert -- banana & date ice cream topped with hemp seeds

Raw is Fun !!

paradiselove

11-02-2007, 09:48 AM

:D Hey All,
I'm late but I'm here!:cool:

4forme

11-02-2007, 09:56 AM

And feeling great!
Breakfast: watermelon
Lunch: HUGE carrot salad and some cashews and ani phyo's donut hole
snack:3/4 larabar cause I didn't have anything else in the car with me
dinner: green smoothie and donut hole
snack: apple and some almonds
Other than eating more than I needed to, I did pretty good. Even drank loads and loads of water. despite that though I am still thirsty. Hmm, must try to keep it up, body must be super thirsty. Tomorrow I will try to eat only when I am hungry.

So great to read everyone's successes, and share mine. I am thankful for this challenge.

Off to bed and ready for another great day tomorrow!

shine72

11-02-2007, 10:00 AM

Good morning everyone!

So far today I've had:

Two bananas
Some seasoned almonds
Some seasoned pistachios

For those of you detoxing, hang in there. The feeling you have when you come out of the other side of it is SO worth it!:D

JTEgirl

11-02-2007, 10:18 AM

Hi, I'm new here and new to raw so I may as well jump in with both feet! LOL!
I'm in! :D

JTEgirl:p

A QUEEN FROM QUEENS,NY

11-02-2007, 10:21 AM

Peace ... What A Day

I Have A Office Job So You Know What That Means!!!! Hunger Kicks In Almost Every Hour So, I Hade Some Free Time & Posted My First Set Of Questions And Was So Excited When I Recv Feedback From My Support Team... (u Guys Made Me Blush)

10am - Warm Herb Tea

1230pm- Salad(spinach,onions,cranberries,corn And Sundried
Tomatos)

2pm- Raw Olives (about 10-15)

4pm- Fruit(papaya,pinapple And Kiwi)

Fiji Water (the Best Alkaline Water) (ph Balance 7.5)

Also...i Tested My Will, When Around 11pm On Day 1 My Husband Ordered Papa Johns Pizza Right Infront Of Me And I Didnt Even Smell It (the Mind Is A Powerful Thing)

Peace

Rawkinlocs

11-02-2007, 10:43 AM

QueenfromQueens,

Please place your daily posts in the challenge threads already created (November Challenge -Day __) rather than creating separate threads...one of us moderators will create the threads in this area. Thanks! :)

Raspberry4

11-02-2007, 11:23 AM

Please wish me luck. My boy is getting worse and we are off to the doctors (again). I need some comfort but hopefully not in the form of food...

summer12

11-02-2007, 12:16 PM

Hello my name is Summer and I'm a Falafel and Mango chutney addict. I can't stop eating this stuff. It isn't even done dehydrating yet.:o

Today I've had
Banana
onion bread w/ sunflowerseed cheeze
9 Falafel with 1cup of mango chutney
huge slice of blueberry pie
Tonight I'll have enormous green salad with Alissa's French dressing.
Have a good weekend Ya'll. See you on Monday! Keep Rawkin!

Boy I loooooove raw

MiahTay

11-02-2007, 01:09 PM

Well, I joined late yesterday and this totally was not planned, but I'm feeling pretty good today. Started the day with a Green Smoothie then headed out to stock up the fridge ... oh my ... talk about a stressful experience! I won't take time for all the details but will say - I MADE IT! I was very hungry when we rolled back into the driveway but didn't yield to temptation. For lunch I had a handful of sugar snap peas, a handful of baby carrots, a sliced tomato and a WHOLE avocado - I'm happy now! :D Having this group is such an encouragement.

saltywater

11-02-2007, 02:03 PM

hi again...
if anyone is craving chips try the recipe at www.goneraw.com...oh my!!!!
sweet pot chips, i´ve been munching on them all day while dehydrating they are soo yummy and satisfying!!!!
ate an apple, banana and pear...
4 mac nuts
coconut water
marinated veggies - rocket salad

and now i think i´m going to make some almond milk for dessert...

see you guys tomorrow...

:D

oceanee

11-02-2007, 03:58 PM

Day 2, made myself sit down for a few seconds to read all the good stuff people have been writing today ! I need to get through this month with my crazy wild working and then it'll be second nature. Plus it feels so darn good. My work won't slow down till April..so I have to really make time to plan.

GS
sunflower seeds and raisins
watermelon

some water but not enough - got to make the time !

Tonite - veggies of some sort....

Thanks all of you for being there !

Oceanee

crystalmoon

11-02-2007, 04:27 PM

Hi everyone day 2 all raw :)

Had alot of fruit today: apple, banana, 2 papaya.
Also nori rolls with seed pate & herby salad inside...I love how quick & satisfying these are.
Dessert was a small piece of Jennifer Cornbleet's flourless chocolate cake. I had it on its own, it was very rich. Think I will make a fruit sauce to go with it next time I have some to calm down the chocolateyness (is that a word LOl).

golizzie

11-02-2007, 04:33 PM

I'm diving in! I want my health back!

rawkchicster

11-02-2007, 04:38 PM

YAY! I just made my first green smoothie EVER... I feel like such a newb. lol.

I drink green juice alllllll the time, but nothing is as good as that green smoothie!

Here's what I put in:

LARGE bunch spinach
fistfull broccoli sprouts
2/3 frozen banana
1 cup coconut juice
1 packet stevia
pinch of salt

OMG. It was SSSOOOOOOO good! I think i'll make another.

*NOTE* if you don't like the taste of green, you probably won't like this recipe, it's a good balance of green and sweet. :)

StarFire

11-02-2007, 05:06 PM

Raspberry... http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/hug-1.gif I do hope you son gets better soon... blessings and keep us posted okay?

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/hangin.giffor all rawbies detoxing... hang in there... ...you'll be feelin better soon!!

Everyone's doin so great! I love the positive energy and the 'can do' attitude! its rawkin awesome... I think this is the month to Glow!!! I'm workin on making sure my raw glow is brighter than the Christmas tree.... hahahah... jes kidding! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/laugh.gif

RAWBIES... I am on a coconut kick... young delicious coconuts with scoop meat (as we call it here in Hawaii). I've one for dinner last night - then I've had two so far this morning. These are sooo full of coconut water -- I mean it is to the top FULL!!! sooo sweet and delicious! I've got a salad which I think I might be diving into after I write this... but... I'm really wanting another coconut! hmmm... we'll see!

EVERYONE -- RAWK ON ... and have a rawmacious day! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/sun.gif

BoraDeb

11-02-2007, 06:50 PM

Hi all,

Day 2 going exactly as planned. It really is so much easier when you plan ahead.

Got "that time of the month" bad today and it was my last day at work, I'm starting a new job after 15 years, AND my body is... well, let's just say releasing alot of stuff from my insides. But every hour I feel better than the last!

Looking forward to a happy raw day 3.

Debbie

rawgreenyogini

11-02-2007, 07:01 PM

I forgot to post yesterday!!

So sorry....

so I had a "burger" and "fries" for dinner lastnight. I love this raw stuff!

Today so far 2 liters of green smoothies...and about 2 liters of water.

I don't have time at work to really sit and eat a meal so my green smooties really help out with that.

Tonight I think it is seatangle noodles with either pesto sauce or marinara sauce....what do you think?

menat

11-02-2007, 07:03 PM

Day two and I am doing fine. I spend a night at my grandmother's and even though it was heavy, I carried a bag of fresh veggies and fruit so I can make sure I had a raw dinner that day and breakfast the following day.

I know that I will have to carry my food whenever I visit somebody. Sort of a pain, but its the only way to stay on track.

Raspberry4

11-02-2007, 07:24 PM

Starfire - thank you, you sweet thing. I am always glad to see your posts.

Menu for today:
Raw cereal with almond milk and banana
Green pea and almond milk soup with veges cut up into it
Zucchini pasta noodles with marinara sauce (the sundried tomatoes really help with the flavor of the sauce)
Made chocolate candy - couple of bites (yummo)

No exercise again - due to no time with sick boy and work, etc. Am hopeful to start again tomorrow :)

Have a wonderful night everyone!
http://i165.photobucket.com/albums/u68/NSUDemonChipmunk/Good%20Night/01.gif

Bonnie33

11-02-2007, 07:37 PM

It's a beautiful day in Northern California! Fall, but still very pleasant. Tonight we're going to hear Ravi and Anoushka Shankar play wonderful sitar music. Great way to end the work week and begin the weekend!

Breakfast: Fruit smoothie

Lunch: Big salad

Snack: Apple

Dinner: Hmmmm...not there yet, but I know it will be good.

BTW, my exercise goal is 35 miles of walking per week. I use a treadmill 3 miles in the morning and then walk to and from work M-F for about 3 miles. And I will need to pick up 5 miles over the weekend. With weather like this, it will be easy.

Bonnie

solongng00dnite

11-02-2007, 07:51 PM

Menu for today:
Raw cereal with almond milk and banana

How do you make your raw cereal?

Otis

11-02-2007, 08:03 PM

Count me in too! October, which my first month of being raw, went unusually well for because I've never been true to a diet, and I've been on every one known to man! So far, no desire to cheat! Lost 10 pounds so far, don't expect to lose that much for November since I'm finally through detox. Let's do this!

Madeleine.Blythe

11-02-2007, 08:28 PM

Today was the same as always!
Apples, vegetables, a few nuts..

purged once though. Eh, tryin to break the habit!

BDraw

11-02-2007, 09:46 PM

Hi! Just now able to get on-line, it's been several months due to crashed computer and big move from Montana to Texas. And it is so good to be back! I need this challenge! So, I shall start two days late. . . and then I will take one day at a time! Reading everyone's post is very encouraging -- dang, how I've missed that. Thanks!

Until tomorrow! Blessings!

Wendy Jenae

11-02-2007, 10:46 PM

Hey everyone!

I am new to the board and am a bit late signing up, but I, too, would like to take part in the November challenge.

debilana

11-02-2007, 11:54 PM

Today was hectic, but I ate well=) My schedule was way off but I feel fine.

Breakfast- no morning juice first thing- my nanny family is moving and everything was packed, and no time at home- so ate some of my choc maca flax balls I made at home last night ...took baby and we went to a raw food cafe and ate pie and juice for breakfast=) yum!
Later, had a salad, and tonight a pizza bread with nutburger and lettuce.

bright blessings all

Rawkinlocs

11-03-2007, 01:27 AM

Raspberry, many blessings of healing to your boy and comfort (not food) to you!

Today:

- oatmeal cookies and "milk"
- oatmeal
- banana
- an orange
- 2 salads
- nut and seed milk
- vanilla shake
- pear

Rawkinlocs

11-03-2007, 01:28 AM

Keep it rawkin!

GypsiAnsara

11-03-2007, 01:43 AM

Ha! Just figured this thing out. I get lost on forums - sort of like I get lost in track home neighborhoods. So! I missed yesterday. But that's okay, I ate the same thing today as yesterday.

3 green smoothies (lots of spinach and a kiwi, coconut water, soaked date, frozen banana)
soaked almonds & cashews
a couple dates
some zucchini hummus and cucumber sticks
lots of water with lemon or lime juice

I don't know why, I just don't really feel like eating much. But love the green smoothies. I made a lot more food for going into work, but didn't want to eat it. I was practically gagging on the salad I made - couldn't even chew it, just had to spit it out. I don't think it tasted bad, either. Pretty weird. And I keep walking around looking for food to eat, then not wanting to eat anything. I did a great job of cleaning out the refrigerator in preparation for going to the farmer's market tomorrow, though.

I'm almost 3 weeks all raw. Maybe this is just another level of detox somehow?

Mona

11-03-2007, 02:11 AM

Well, the first snow has fallen on Sweden. It is a very white and beautiful morning. Yesterday evening I had SO much energy! I had to dance around in the kitchen while making salad. Do you remember what it was like to be a child and have so much energy that you have to run all the time? It was a little bit like that, and I think that feeling will come back more and more if you eat raw and exercise and so on...

Have a great day everyone!

Cabosun

11-03-2007, 03:17 AM

A Good Morning to All Of You Here,

Mona,
There is something magical about that first fallen snow. I remember as a child how we used to go outdoors and catch those beautiful flakes on our tounges and then dance around and make snow angels. Well gues what? I am starting to feel more and more like a child again on this raw food lifestyle. I am feeling that energy that I used to have as a child. It is just amazing!:)

I am having my warm lemon water right now and soon I will start my engine and go and exercise. So my eating plan for the day is this......

Breakfast is a green smoothie

Lunch is a nice veggie tray with my homemade raw hummus

Dinner is going to be raw spaghetti al pesto

If I feel the need for a snack it will be a raw food bar today.

I will not be able to post tomorrow, as I am heading to the cottage today and do not have internet access.

Everyone make it a great day:)

{{HUGS}} Lynn

saltywater

11-03-2007, 04:03 AM

good morning to you all!!!!

here it´s a bit different from sweden...it´s hot and sunny in portugal the evenings do get a bit chilly but now it´s wonderful outside...
i´m having a heavy mucus discharge, i wonder if it´s detox or maybe too cool in the evening compared with the day....

haven´t had breakfast yet going to go for a power green juice (spinach, fennel, apple, carrot, lemon, ginger)...
feel energetic even though baby kept me up all night again:confused:

well beautiful raw saturday to all of you...checking back later:D

Lady Green Jeans

11-03-2007, 04:44 AM

Good morning all.

Mona, your post had me instantly back to my childhood looking out the back window of the house to a pristine fairyland forest of completely untouched snow (not even a bird had left its tiny footprints). What a great blessing to have grown up just like I did. Thank you for your thoughtful thread.

Cabosun, hope your time at the cabin brings you reflection and joy.

Saltywater, awsome that you are raw during your pregancy--what a wonderful gift to give your child and your family.

I love being on this board and learning so much from each person here.

Could not sleep so got up to read and then decided to check out the site. Have been starting the day with awsome GS's and going from there. Putting in unpasturized, frozen Acai and feel a little more energized with the addition. Rotating the greens as have read that was important for a solid nutritional profile. Do have favs that I will probably always gravitate toward, though.

Working a second job on the weekends to help pay for Tess' surgery (my beloved Springer Spaniel). She's quite the character.

Anyway--today is GS for a.m., packing fruit and nuts (no twigs today) for lunch and back home for dinner--it will be Gazpacho as I made it last night to have nice and chilled for today. Need to get my salmon pate going, too.

Hope everyone has a rawlicious day! So glad to be here.

solongng00dnite

11-03-2007, 06:23 AM

Welcome to day 3. I think this month is going to fly by. It really seems like I just signed up for the November challenge like a few hours ago haha.

Anywho, it is 7AM and I just had a glass of lemon water. Saturdays are my crazy work out days because there are 3 classes in a row at my gym. I'll start off with some cardio kickboxing at 8AM, strength training at 9, and jazzercise at 10. Everyone in jazzercise is always like "HOW ON EARTH CAN YOU DO 3 CLASSES IN A ROW" and I totally credit it to being raw. I come out of the classes each week and I still have tons of energy. I usually come home and go to the farm market and buy all my veggies for the week, but since we are getting the effects of the hurricane I think I will just be going to Sam's Club.

For breakfast I am going to have some sort of fruit concoction. When I get home from the gym I'll probably have some mashed potatoes that are left over. As for the rest of the day I am going to be uncooking a lot! I have a bunch of food I need to use before it goes bad so I am going to make

pesto (my grandma's recipe - just oil, basil and garlic mmmmmmmm:))
brazil nut milk
savory nori snacks
mushroom ravioli
corn chowder
broccili soba in spicy almond sauce
lucious lemon cookiesEnjoy day 3 everyone

Raspberry4

11-03-2007, 07:22 AM

Rawkinlocs - thank you for the well wishes. :) (Still raw - the best thing to do I am finding out is to NOT eat sad during stressful times - it does NOT help!).

Solong - you can buy groats (buckwheat) and soak and dehydrate them, then add nuts, raisins, etc. for cereal. Or, I buy grawnola online.

miss174

11-03-2007, 07:22 AM

I would like to join too, I've taken meat almost completely out of my diet but have gained a good 10 pounds eating other stuff since then. I'm ready to seriously give raw food a try.

Raspberry4

11-03-2007, 07:32 AM

Solong - my goodness your menu sounds absolutely delicious. I want to come to your house for dinner! I wish I could get 1 exercise in, let alone 3 - that is wonderful!

LGJ - your description made me remember being outside when the snow is lightly falling with big wonderful flakes and not hearing anything but the soft wind and feeling absolutely taken up in the quiet, cold, and magnificence of God's beauty. Thank you for the memory.

Saltywater - I'm with you with the child keeping up the mom all night. I feel your pain. Hang in there. You are doing a great job staying raw through it all!

Cabosun - again a wonderful snow filled memory!

Mona - I look forward to some day dancing in the kitchen (or anywhere for that matter). Good for you!

Happy day number 3 everyone :)

raw_danceruk

11-03-2007, 07:48 AM

Well heres my first post in here!! .. I have been so busy but will make an effort to check in ;)

Been and stocked up for the week this morning :

Apples
Pears
Black grapes
Brocoli ..(my favourite)
Red cabbage
Ballerino Tomato's

so I am all ready for the week!!

So far today been drinking pomegranate juice as I work

Raw-k on ;)

ron4540

11-03-2007, 08:01 AM

Day three already! Good morning folks!

Dried apples & flax crackers in the morning, followed by nori rolls.

Today I walked about 17 miles along the Baltimore waterfront (Canton to Fort McHenry round-trip). I stopped at Whole Foods and Barnes & Noble along the way. There was a unicyclist show at Harborplace, and the usual guys on the flying trapeze.

Have a "rawsome" day! :) ron :)

TLAPLANT

11-03-2007, 08:22 AM

I'm still new to being RAW (4th day today) but what a difference a day makes! I'm currently training for the Breast Cancer 3-Day (60 mile walk) in San Diego, CA. On day 2 of being RAW I walked 8.5 miles. Not a long walk, just average for me. Prior to the RAW diet I'd feel no after effects of that length of walk. Yesterday (day 3) I was in a lot of pain throughout my body. I had a terrible headache which I really had since day 1 but it worsened yesterday. Though I didn't take my temperature it felt like I was running a low grade fever. Yesterday was a very difficult day for me. Through that I stayed RAW and WOW today is wonderful. I woke up with no pain, my headache is gone. For the first time in years I can breathe clearly and I haven't taken my allergy medicine yet. I feel like I've been reborn! It is truly amazing.

Late next week I go to San Diego to participate in the 3-day walk. I'm a little fearful of being raw while traveling and how my body is going to react to the 60 miles. If anyone has any staying RAW while traveling suggestions I would love to hear them.

Have a beautiful day!:D

swingbolder

11-03-2007, 08:42 AM

Good morning all.

Not much to report. I'm very busy and not spending a whole lot of time thinking or preparing food so my diet is pretty boring these days: green smoothies, shakes, salads, nuts, kale chips.

Breakfast today was a 64 ounce green smoothie. Need to get in the kitchen and make some kind of dressing for a salad later.

Well have a great day everyone.

SuBu

11-03-2007, 09:22 AM

You guys are so great. I just finished welcoming a newbie to this board and then I pull up this thread and read the most beautiful thoughts. At first I realized how lethargic I was even as a child then I just drifted into your beautiful scenes of past memories. It was joyful. Thank you so much! Anyway, today is my daughter's baby shower so I'm going to make a huge salad and some raw goodies as the other girls are having lasagna and tres leche cake and punch! As usual, I started with my green smoothie. I need to find something scrumptious to go with oranges--I bought a huge bag and don't really know what to mix with them for a great smoothie. ??? Hope everyone has a great Saturday.

Wendy Jenae

11-03-2007, 10:22 AM

This morning began well with an awesome fruit smoothie.

I'm new to eating raw. Right now, the thing I am completely enjoying is experimenting with all the different kinds of combinations I can come up with for smoothies.

Honestly, right now, I could see myself living on smoothies and nuts for awhile.

The thing I feel myself going through is separating what my body desires verses what my mind craves.

When I drink a smoothie I can feel a sense of peace and relief come from within my body. But in my mind, I still want pizza, cake, chicken, etc. Even though this is just the beginning for me, it has been a great learning lesson to be able to clearly see the difference between mind and body cravings.

Rawzula

11-03-2007, 10:54 AM

I ate 4 bananas for breakfast, and will be having a green smoothie for lunch and dinner:D.

I have to run out to the supermarket to get more greens.

solongng00dnite

11-03-2007, 01:13 PM

apple for breakfast
a brazil nut and some blueberries while shopping
mashed potatoes and a piece of cornbread & a piece of walnut fudge for lunch

Now its time to not cook!!!!

raw_danceruk

11-03-2007, 01:23 PM

Been doing some uncooking

Had Pomegranate juice brekfast and lunch

For supper.. have made

Red cabbage and Brocoli salad

Sprouted bed wraps

May or may not end up eating it, but it sure looks good ;)

rawkchicster

11-03-2007, 02:43 PM

Hi All! I'm going to the international farmers market tomorrow, and they have a LOT of cool fresh food, lots of raw stuff that I can't get even at whole foods.

Any ideas on what I should pick up? I want to prep for the week ahead! :)

I always get a case of 9 coconuts each weekend, cuz they're less than $1 EACH!:eek:

Barbie2

11-03-2007, 02:45 PM

My husband and I went shopping today.

Bought some

spinach, romaine lettuce, green leaf lettuce
cucumbers, zucchini, carrots, tomatoes
several kinds of apples
starfruit, grapes, bananas
big bag of beautiful oranges
3 Larabars
Portobello mushrooms
almonds and pecans (love pecans)
flax seed and a ground flax seed meal

I'm excited about eating raw at work tonight. First time I can go to lunch without having to heat it up in the microwave. Just grab my bag and go to the lunch room or snack on it as I go about my shift.

I plan to take a green smoothie
nuts and fruit to snack on
Plus a Larabar
Also bottled water so I don't buy soda

Have a good day!

Shell

11-03-2007, 02:58 PM

Checkin' in for today......It's been good so far....grapefruit for brekkie, orange for a snack, and then a salad of grated sweet potato/sliced celery with a "salsa" of tomatoes/marinated mushrooms/onion/spinach and topped with hemp seeds. It was um, "interesting"....I don't think I'll make it again. I only used that combo of ingredients because I needed to use them up before they went bad! I hate throwing out veggies! Anyway, don't know what the rest of the day holds, but I may make Alissa's choroses....haven't made it in awhile, and it's sooooo good! Have a great Saturday everyone!
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u6/summersky030/Assorted/bday1102.jpg

Hannah

11-03-2007, 03:01 PM

Hey Everybody - sounds like y'all are rocking with it - i love all the different perspectives and even the diverse locations of the people on this board - its so cool that we are so far physically and together in diet and in cyberspace ... I LOVE IT!!!

My personal computer crashed so I'm working on posting consistently, and we'll see how it goes.

Today I had:

Strawberries and Bananas with almond butter and chocolate syrup (I LOVE this combo)
Some olives
and now I am off to have a green salad and to make apple sauce
and water - I must drink more water

Keep rawkin out!

rawgreenyogini

11-03-2007, 03:02 PM

Good afternoon everyone!

Well day 3 is it?? I already lost track.

Last night I was going to make spaghetti but dh said he felt like Thai....so Thai it was.

We make fresh yummy spring rolls with lettuce as wrappers and soften sea tangle noodles for the rice, then lots of veggies.
Tom Ka soup with coconut milk, more veggies.
Pad Thai with zucchini noodles and spicy sauce
and a curry dish.

too yum

and for dessert.....bananas wrapped in coconut and then dehydrated until warmed through. yummy!

He helps in the kitchen so it may sound like lots of work but it wasn't really.

I've only had water this morning and am feeling really hungry. But I am at the library since the home computer sucks.

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. This is it for me until monday.

chat with y'all later

Rawzula

11-03-2007, 03:03 PM

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc123/barjonproductions/cookingnotallowed.jpg

Sums up the 30 Day Challenge perfectly.

I'm doing well so far. I've eaten very little today.

Due to the storm here on Long Island, I wasn't able to get to the supermarket like I planned.

Will go out later on.

Rawsome Ginger

11-03-2007, 03:14 PM

Hello All!!
Green smoothie for me and some warm tea!
Later i'm having flax crackers with my fav avo,tom & onion! Yum!!
Need to get back to store also!!

Raspberry4

11-03-2007, 03:28 PM

Rawgreenyogini - gosh girl that sounds heavenly. I wish I was as creative as some of you are. I am not that talented - nor patient :o

I did make some of the raw chocolate (found recipe on the forum somewhere) last night and it was really good. Had to put it in fridge covered before it somehow got all eaten (now who would do such a thing! :rolleyes:

rawkchicster

11-03-2007, 03:42 PM

Been drinking concoctions all day, other than a champagne mango somewhere inbetween.

Hemp smoothie with spinach and banana
Tea
Champagne Mango
Aloe, cucumber, celery, mint, lime, and coconut water juice. YUM. Will use less aloe, next time, tho :P

Oh, and for some reason, yoga was SUPER easy today! I felt so strong, it's insane. :)

BoraDeb

11-03-2007, 05:09 PM

I'm doing good. Actually on day 5 since I started a few days early. I'm feeling great.

Trying to make a raw pizza now, really just the crust cause I started so late I'll make the pizza tomorrow.

My pumpkin cookies and pie came out good but it was a bit bland and I would have liked it to be more smooth. But hey! that's what experimenting is all about.

Does anyone a GOOD, simple recipe for a raw wheat bread? I have some wheat berries sprouting and would like to find a good STAPLE bread that I can make over and over. If you do please post it AND email me directly. I've only had the chance to check in here about once a day and I need to use the sprouts by tomorrow. BoraDeb@yahoo.com (BoraDeb@yahoo.com)

Thanks a bunch,
Love you guys
Debbie

crystalmoon

11-03-2007, 06:58 PM

Hi everyone Im late checking in today, it's nearly midnight here in the UK.
Woke up with full on flu like detox going on so just had water til lunchtime. Ive had detox symptoms before when Ive done 2 weeks raw a few times, this time feels deeper...like another layer is being shed:rolleyes: Physically I feel weak & aching all over but emotionally I feel really happy like my inner child is just dancing for joy inside me;) It is quite an odd combination of feelings LOL

Have had a banana, nori rolls stuffed with mixed seed pate, salad & sprouts, a pummet of blackberries & about 2 cups of sugar snap peas.
see you all tomorrow

debilana

11-03-2007, 07:07 PM

Today I felt great! It's fun to read what everyone else is eating=)

Breakfast-2 huge glasses of mixed juice (I juice at random, its whatever looks good), plus made breakfast for my DD and DH as well.

snack- big plate of fruit shared with DD, and a raw bar.

Early dinner- small raw bun with nutburger and greens.

going to work for a few hrs and packing a salad and apple in case- not sure if I will eat it.

Lady Green Jeans

11-03-2007, 09:18 PM

Wanted to touch base at the end of my eating day here. Just checking out the posts and reading what everyone was up to today as I enjoyed my gazpacho. Has to be my best batch ever--would not be able to tell it from the old cooked version. Really proud of myself today as I did not give in to cravings. My weekend job is serving up food samples--really did not get all that tempted. Had taken an apple, some water and a raw trail mix I put together last night. Stayed the course--even past my old nemesis--mashed potatos. Feeling just too good to go and mess it up for myself and end up feeling physically lousy. Thanks everyone for being here--the support is just (r)awsome.

Bonnie33

11-03-2007, 10:38 PM

Day 3.

Ran some errands that weren't very successful, so I took myself to Cafe Gratitude for lunch. It always feels almost strange (and wonderful) to be ordering from a restaurant menu!

Breakfast: Green smoothie - collard greens and banana

Lunch: Cafe Gratitude Spring Rolls, Taco Salad, Cacao pudding

Dinner: Apple

Daylight saving times ends tonight. I'm glad because I like daylight in the mornings. No matter what I do, it's too hard for me to get up in the dark.

Great weekend to everyone.

Bonnie

Rawkinlocs

11-04-2007, 01:08 AM

- grapes
- apple
- oatmeal (w/apples, coconut oil, cinnamon and nut-seed milk)
- oatmeal cookies
- orange
- salads
- flax crackers
- cashews

Rawkinlocs

11-04-2007, 01:09 AM

Don't forget to set your clocks back tonight! Have a RAWsome one!

saltywater

11-04-2007, 02:19 AM

goood morning!!!
i feel energized, even though i didn´t sleep that much (baby woke up early)

yesterday was my first night ou raw. it went very well!!! i took greens and extra colorful veggies with spicy tahini sauce and a pear. no one said anything...it´s so nice not to have to explain, there was even a friend of mine that worked at pure food and wine with me (we are both portuguese but went to cooking school at the natural gourmet in nyc and worked together at pure food and wine - i was 100 % raw then for months, but it was sooo easy). anyways...
i´m starting with water today...i really need to drink up
maybe making some carrot flax crackers later.

have a wonderful sunday full of raw goodies....

raw_danceruk

11-04-2007, 02:53 AM

Been up early.. been for a run, come back..been sat here guzzling water..so so thirsty

Not sure if or what I will eat today! But..sure it will come

My kitchen is full of ripe lovely fruit..mm the smell is lovely :) ...and not a fruit fly in sight..for once!

Raw-k on :cool:

Mona

11-04-2007, 02:58 AM

I was out as well yesterday! I went to a halloweenparty that had "Barbie" as a theme. Me and my husband dressed up as dancing SwingBarbies. I had packed my bag with fruits and nuts just in case. It was a nice party but something happend. Unfortunately a girl drank too much and got alcoholpoisined and had to be taken to the hospital. It is so sad that we have a culture and tradition of poisoning our bodys. I hope she´s feeling better today.

These two last days I haven´t slept that well and something is going on in my stomach. My throat is swollen and I´m kind of worried about it since I have to go to work and sing next week. I really want it to heal. I will try to rest and drink a lot of water. Anyone else had experience of detox and infected throat?

Have a lovely day everyone

raw_danceruk

11-04-2007, 03:02 AM

I had exactly the same kind of detox.. again about 3 weeks ago, swollen throat, then no voice, then 7 days of full flu. Still not feeling back to 100% but at least it means the right thing is happening

Try to take it easy and get plenty of fluids- orange juice, lemon juice and eccenacia work wonders!

Really hope it passes quickly for you !!

Mona

11-04-2007, 03:09 AM

Thanks! I will try that :)

Lady Green Jeans

11-04-2007, 04:34 AM

Also try raw pineapple juice--believe Norman Walker advised singers used to keep their voice from being overstrained, etc.

Hope you feel better soon.

swingbolder

11-04-2007, 06:29 AM

worked together at pure food and wine - i was 100 % raw then for months, but it was sooo easy).

Hands down that is my favorite raw food restaurant. If I could eat like that every day, I'd be in absolute raw heaven. Maybe someday when I win the lottery.;)

Had a chocolate shake last night and it kept me up until about 2 am. Very unusual for me as chocolate normally doesn't affect me, but I know that it can have the same effect as caffeine. It wasn't a jittery or nervous feeling, just wide awake. I will still eat my chocolate shakes, but just not so late in the day.

Have a great day all.

megazelle

11-04-2007, 06:44 AM

Good Morning-
These last 3 raw days have been great and I'm looking forward to the 4th day. This is my first time 100% raw. Its really a satisfying and flavorful way to eat. Anybody else have gas issues:eek: though?? I'm sure hoping that will pass. pun intented.:confused: ;)
Have Luscious Day all you Rawbies:D

Raspberry4

11-04-2007, 06:54 AM

Happy day number 4 everyone.

Son is still vomiting, feverish and up at night.
I feel very tired this am but am willing to try one of The Firm workout tapes again (it is hard to keep up with something new and all those turns and hops, etc.).

Food yesterday:
Cereal with almond milk and banana
Mesclun salad with macademia oil and sea salt and green pea soup
Guacamole wrapped in lettuce leaves
Chocolate candy (yummyyyyyy)

Looked through some of Alissa's recipes - the Noasted Turkey sounds really good for Thanksgiving with cranberry sauce and greens. Will keep looking for a side dish as I really do not like cauliflower mashed potatoes.

Have a wonderful raw day everyone
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solongng00dnite

11-04-2007, 07:17 AM

Currently I am indulging in a smoothie or swiss chard, kale, raspberries, strawberries and orange juice. mmmmmmmmm!!!!

Off to jazzercise this morning in a few minutes then coming home to some delishous pancakes that are almost done!

After that, going to church with my mom then going shopping for some more veggies and fruit.

I have a pineapple to cut up and then I can relax because I was uncooking ALL day yesterday - from 2 until midnight:eek:

shine72

11-04-2007, 08:18 AM

I can't tell ya'll how much I love it when the clock turns back!:D But to be completely fair and honest, I get just as excited (and sometimes MORE) when the clock moves forward (spring/summer is MY time)!

So far I've done things a little backwards. Usually in the morning I have fruit, or a smoothie, or my choc. shake. But the onion bread was done and I was cutting it up (6 trays worth), and it just smelled SO good! So that was breakfast. (Not all six trays mind you!)

I think I'll have a green smoothie before noon or whenever the hunger starts to hit. Sounds good to me!:D

Hope everybody has a RAWKIN' RAWESOME day! :D

Rawzula

11-04-2007, 08:22 AM

I had salad for breakfast and will have a green smoothie for lunch and dinner.

floating

11-04-2007, 09:12 AM

megazelle- yes the gas thing is my biggest relief and husband is way annoyed. I shall explain to him.....Like anything, it will pass!

You all have been very inspirational for my first time going raw.....I too am looking to havemy child-like spirit shine. I observe my 8 month old and picture myself as a little one, randomly bursting out in laughter during car rides while playing music. What a joy it has been to observe and feel her happiness.

I am the girl who has been dipping walnuts in nut butter in the PM.....wanting the "full" feeling. Now I will consciously begin reaching for greens instead!

With Love,

crystalmoon

11-04-2007, 10:24 AM

Hi all, my detox flu type symptoms are still upon me & i'm coughing up nasty stuff :eek: I havent smoked for about 2 years but i've obviously still got alot of the damaging gunk to get rid of :p

I had a personal miracle occur for me whilst shopping today...I totally didnt want ANY of the SAD food at all, not even when i walked by the bakery with all the fresh bread smells :D
Instead my mouth was watering all the way down the fruit & veg aisles...my body really seemed to want some wierd fruits Ive never had before...i tried walking by them but couldnt get them off my mind so had to go back for them. It was Sharon fruit (permisson?) & custard apple (chiramoya?). I had them as soon as I got in & they were heavenly;)
just goes to prove my body knows best!

Sofar today soaked dates, lemon water, sharon fruit x2, custard apple.
Will have onion bread, sprouts & seed pate tonight...maybe some salad.

Hannah

11-04-2007, 10:41 AM

I can't believe its already Day 4 - November is going by fast for me ... had grapes and avocado this morning - going to have a green salad with Alissa's mock salmon pate for lunch - and then ... I dunno :o

I hope those of you experiencing the more intense detox find some relief soon - keep rawking and soon it will pass - better out than in!

Have a Beautiful Sunday!

raw_danceruk

11-04-2007, 10:56 AM

Checking in with my eats for today!! lol

Ran for an hour this morning

Lunch : Cabbage and broccoli salad.... red cabbage is soo good and crunchy!!

Dinner: 2 navel oranges

Have a little slither of cheezecake for later, may have that a bit later on and make some mango sauce to go over it..om om;)

MiahTay

11-04-2007, 11:28 AM

Well, I didn't know if I was going to make it yesterday, I find the weekends more challenging mentally. I am still preparing food for family of 6 and I'm the only one eating all raw.

I've been keeping it simple:

Yesterday was:
Breakfast - a Green Smoothie
Lunch - veggie plate
Dinner - Big Salad
Before Bed - I was a little hungry so I had another banana

I'll probably have about the same today, but I did make some raw hummus I'll probably have with lunch.

Yesterday I woke up feeling a bit rough around the edges, and didn't even get out of bed until 9:00, lots of mucus. BUT this morning MUCH improved, and chronic muscle pain is already eased up.

Raspberry4

11-04-2007, 12:38 PM

Miahtay and Crystalmoon - I hope you are both feeling better very soon (and anyone else who is feeling detox/under the weather).

Menu so far:
Cereal with almond milk and banana
Soup with veges (tomato & onion & cilantro tossed in) + mesclun salad with
sea salt and macademia oil (very, very comforting and tasty)

I have to say that I tried really hard to follow the Transfirmer series tape (cardio + sculpting) - I fell off the box twice and just could not keep up with it at all which frustrated the bananas out of me. So I dug through my old tapes and found a step one from Susan Powter days of old. I will see if I can keep up with that for now and perhaps move forward. I don't think exercise should be an 'exercise' in trying not to kill myself during the tape. :o

Keep on keeping on....:)

crystalmoon

11-04-2007, 12:52 PM

Raspberry4 you made me chuckle...every time I try new gym equipment it is an 'exercise' not to kill myself LOL I'm not the most co-ordinated of people ;)

I just re-measured my self cos I was feeling different in my clothes...Im using measurements rather than scale weight cos I think its a better guide...
well guess what I've had major changes in the 4 days of this challenge...
I've lost 3 whole inches off my waist :)
1 inch off my bust
2 inches off my hips
That has really cheered me up & detox is a tiny price to pay for results like these;)