The May 30-Day Challenge 2008 Archives

[Lil nutty]

bok choy update..
I made a GS with a whole cuke, a stalk of bok choy, handful of parsley, a frozen banana and water.

Not bad at all. Made about a quart.


Actually, I was wondering if I was eating enough. On a SAD diet I ate a ton more. I eat more if I get hungry or a craving, so I figure I'm doing ok.

[cordeliasmama2]

hi everyone! as i read through these i can't help but notice all of the weight everyone is releasing! congrats!!!
i have made the choice not to step on the scale until day 30...i tend to get a little obsessed w/the # i see on there & think it's better for me this way =0)
doing great! made some super yummy unrefried beans today! omg soooo yummy! my daughter was way into them, too!
bf: smoothie w/very berry cherry frozen goodness from tj's added a banana, hemp protien & oj
lunch: cucumber slices w/unrefried beans, cashew cheeze & gauc...had about 12 of these =0)
pear slices
dinner: will be a big salad @ work!
feeling good, but a little spacey...maybe detoxing? suggestions anyone?
have a wonderful raw day!

[kidkaras]

hello everyone!

just checking in..had a busy hectic day but feeling great..

breakfast: banana/strawberry/blueberry/spirulina/chia/coconut /kale smoothie

lunch: green lemonade (head of romaine, lemon apple celery, cucumber)juiced
(im amazed how this kills my sweet cravings completly)

dinner.. huge salad with red onion, tomato, basil, cucumber,red leaf lettuce,raisins

snack banana almond smoothie
some baby carrots for crunching...:)

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a rawkin' day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[Jenifae]

Hi Pinkrosebud,

I too am eating alot of food or so it seems/feels like. I have been eating more on Raw then I ever did on SAD. I don't know if this is just transitional for me or not. I am not losing either and want to. I don't have alot to lose so, I"m not panicking but, until or unless I get my portions in control I don't know if I will lose any weight. :rolleyes: But, I am proud that I am 100% Raw still :p

[QUOTE=pinkrosebud;417716] I too eat a lot of food, and after looking at everyone's posts I am worried that I am way over doing it, especially considering my symptoms and inability to lose weight.

TODAY:

B: Green Tea w/lemon-honey
L: 32 oz GS: Spinach, Frozen Banana's, Frozen Strawberries, Apple Juice, Cacao Nibs, Cacao Powder, Maca, Acai Powder, Vitamineral Green
"Sipped on this all day"
S: Nuts, Apple, Watermelon

I would like to shrink my stomach and stop the urge to eat all the time. Any tips?

[mmaynard]

Happy Friday! :) I'm starting out my day with cucumber juice, and then will have fruit and a smoothie later this morning. I have been filling up on nuts the last few days and today seems as if it will be a lighter day for me. I'm planning on a salad for lunch and then more fruit this afternoon.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[lodestar]

it's gonna' rawk all right! feeling strong, fit and undeterred

Adj. 1. undeterred - not deterred; "pursued his own path...undeterred by lack of popular appreciation and understanding"- Osbert Sitwell
undiscouraged
resolute - firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination; "stood resolute against the enemy"; "faced with a resolute opposition"; "a resolute and unshakeable faith"

yep, that's me. :D

[Vessel]

This is just day two for me so I hope it's ok to post here! I'm still excited and made it through my first day with just episodes of small temptation but I stayed the course.

I have been experiencing some headaches and this weird sensation in my spinal area, but other than that it's going good. I bought myself some b12 supplements yesterday and I'm wondering if that's ok because I found out that I'm very deficient. Before my raw start I had a lot of numbing in my toes so I thought this might be good to get some of the nutrients in my system.

So far I've had a grapefruit for breakfast but I hear mangoes calling my name so I'll have some of those too...

I love the way my body feels since I started two weeks ago at 70% I've only had one day that I felt sluggish and woke up with a headache, but again it didn't last long. I think it's just detox. So glad I read about that before I started or it may have freaked me out. I'm so excited! Really I don't know when I've been so excited!

[Vessel]

hi everyone! as i read through these i can't help but notice all of the weight everyone is releasing! congrats!!!
i have made the choice not to step on the scale until day 30...i tend to get a little obsessed w/the # i see on there & think it's better for me this way =0)
doing great! made some super yummy unrefried beans today! omg soooo yummy! my daughter was way into them, too!
bf: smoothie w/very berry cherry frozen goodness from tj's added a banana, hemp protien & oj
lunch: cucumber slices w/unrefried beans, cashew cheeze & gauc...had about 12 of these =0)
pear slices
dinner: will be a big salad @ work!
feeling good, but a little spacey...maybe detoxing? suggestions anyone?
have a wonderful raw day!

how do you make the unrefried beans? I have lots of beans here at home and well honestly I'm not sure what to do with them. I've been told to sprout them but I'm not sure about eating a lot of sprouts right now. Just wondering what else I could do with them. They are great for protein, right?

[protea]

Hi everyone,

If it wasn't for raw, I would NOT be able to keep up with our extremely busy work schedule!!! That I know for sure!

Today's food: same as yesterday..

Have a super raw day!!:p

[Kdub34]

I really want to do this, but the problem is I lack support at home. I can not cook food for my hubby, then have my salad or whatever. But I will try. I really want to feel healthy again!:(

[Jenifae]

Well, I'm staying 100% Raw but, I am eating more then I normally do. Maybe I"'m overcompensating for not eating SAD and I've gained :mad: only a pound but, still..................:confused:
Does anyone know if you need to do portion control along with Raw in order to drop?
Any experiences I would love to hear.
I'm going to try to do that today.

[sriraw]

Hi all. Having some health issues (non-raw related), but still staying the raw course.

Jenifae - I had the same problems as you that I gained a bit of weight when I would first start raw. A lot of it was cos I was eating so much due to craving cooked food. Eventually, those cravings die down and then you won't be eating as much and your weight will normalize. For me it is a tough transition to go raw, so I try not to worry about the weight gain and then seems to work themselves out once you stay the course.

Good luck to everyone!

[gritsnla]

Today is going much better than yesterday. Will not post the slip-up.
So far today a banana for breakfast
sprouted raisin bread
guac and pico on what I will call a corn patty
and just some pico de gall on another corn patty
Supper will be some "cheese" I made to go on my sandwich sprouted bread that I made.

Hoping for a great weekend with plenty of sunshine!!

[Carlsbad]

Hey Guys!!

I'm back from my trip, and I stayed raw the whole time, no problem. We even got stranded in the Atlanta airport on the way home, and I still had plenty of food and was fine.

Here were some unexpected bonuses: 1. Since I always had food with me, I could eat whenever I was hungry, and didn't have to worry when we didn't have time to stop for a meal (happened a couple of times because of travel stuff, and if I'd been eating SAD I would have thrown a hungry temper tantrum!).
2. I only got about 2 hours of sleep each night because of, well, it's a long story, but I still had the energy to get through each day and I had the concentration to get a lot out of the conference. Granted, I was completely exhausted and that sucked, but if it weren't for that steady raw energy, I never would have made it. I even went running for half an hour one of the mornings! Raw is amazing.
3. Before, when I would get really tired, all I would want was old SAD/junk comfort foods. This trip, all I wanted was light fruit or some of my kale chips. SAD foods sounded gross. That's progress baby!!

Food today has been weird, as my stomach is still not that anxious for food (when I'm sleep deprived my appetite plummets and I feel kind of queasy all the time). Anyway, breakfast was a banana, then a hard workout class, then some grapes, a few almonds, two chai raweos, carrots with zucchini hummus. I can't wait for tomorrow, when I can get back to green smoothies!!

[Raw Yogini]

So far today a GS, this is what I plan on taking to work tonight:
GS, apple, grapefruit, banana-strawberry ice cream, large green salad w/ avo, carrot pecan burger w/ curry sauce, probably a fudge ball or two, too, oh yeah, I'll probably take almonds, too
Before work I'll probably have a banana w/ almond butter

[Green_Woman]

Had to attend a Student Ambassador lunch today. I ordered a salad with lemon juice, vinegar and a smidgeon of oil for topping. It had some non-raw cheese sprinkled on top but not enough to effect me, though I did take off the croutons.

All in all, nasty! *laughs* I prefer my HOMEMADE food, thank you very much! Though it was interesting listening to all the other girls discussing health issues and then ordering massive burger and fries meals... SAD food to the MAX!!

At one point, one girl said "You look so healthy, Martha" and I said "I'm a raw food vegan" and got to talk about the diet a bit but all in all, poor reception. Most of them gave me "You are a loser" looks, which only made me feel happier that I'm NOT running with the pack anymore! ;)

I look forward to long life, health, wealth and happiness....


Starting today. :D

[Green_Woman]

It's possible to overeat on raw. ;)

I came home, feeling a bit mentally starved from that crappy salad, and fixed myself a banana/cashew/medjool date smoothie.

After gulping that down (it really satisfied my dessert cravings!!!), I then made a dinner-lunch of a big raw cracker, some cherry tomatos, half an acovado, and a few 1x1" slices of raw cheese.

I'm SO stuffed right now!!!


I will bring a banana or apple or some raisins tonite for between shows, but otherwise I'm sure I'll survive a few hours of work without really needing too much more food. *Laughs*

Now, time for a nap. Despite my zany new energy level, I'm still suffering from only 3 hrs of sleep last nite! :D But I made some good progress on my end term papers!!

[jules88]

Lots of energy today!!! I had green juice (16 oz)which consisted of spinach and watermelon. My girls even drank a glass or two.

Some chocolate ganache to help with the craving, which I might add a almost nonexistant. However, now I have to make some more since my son asked if he could snack on it and I thought it was his choc./avo pudding (raw of course, and I told him he could and he devoured it!!!

Dinner a large salad and I mean large. You know the serving bowls that you would put side dish in???.... Well, that was my salald bowl. I do have to say that I am still full.

[jules88]

Today I had the rich cheddar cheese sauce with celery. Ate 1/2 stalk of celery. That was breakfast and lunch. I wasn't really hungry till real late today. I did drink lots of water and after the celery had the choco/banana shake that the recipe was given out on this challenge. For dinner we went to Ruby Tuesdays, I made 3-4 trips to the salad bar. Left very stuffed and no craving. That progress for me!!!:D

[Jenifae]

Today was not the best day. I've done good until today. It wasn't a horrible day but, I did have two slips.

B: Green Tea w/lemon & honey and Banana
L: Spinach Salad w/red cabbage, broccoli, califlower, cherry tomatoe kidney & garbonza beans, sunflower seeds, beets, vinegarette & couple bites of fruit: strawberry, melon 2 bits, pineapple 2 bits
S: Handful of my own Trail mix Nuts & bowl of watermelon
S: some more bites of watermelon, honeydew, grapes, & pineapple

Still feels like I"m eating all the time.

[Jenifae]

Thank you for sharing. It's nice to not feel alone. I'm still staying strong even with the 2 lil' slip-ups today.



Jenifae - I had the same problems as you that I gained a bit of weight when I would first start raw. A lot of it was cos I was eating so much due to craving cooked food. Eventually, those cravings die down and then you won't be eating as much and your weight will normalize. For me it is a tough transition to go raw, so I try not to worry about the weight gain and then seems to work themselves out once you stay the course.

Good luck to everyone!

[cordeliasmama2]

had a great raw day!
lots of fruit & a big salad
more of my unrefried beans yum yum :p
2 cashew lara bars

[Raw Hope]

Hey your job sounds interesting
love yoursig
i have to put my goals on paper
no more excuses
Strengthen me God
1 Timothy 4:15-16(AMP)Practice and cultivate and meditate upon these duties; throw yourself wholly into them(as your ministry); So that your progress maybe evident to everybody.
Look well to yourself (to your own personality) and to (your) teachings;persevere in these things (hold to them); for by so doing you will save yourself and thise who hear you.

'Invite everybody to keep looking because your practice will be your evidence"-Creflo Dollar' The Five R's of Change.

The first two are key scriptures in my change spiritually
and the third is just for for good humor once you've done with the Word of God says.

So I thought hey why not spread some truth to help all of us spiritually and RAWly to stay focused
at least me anyway
Very key to My Change
PRACTICE CULTIVATE MEDITATE

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a great day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[Banshee]

Morning Everyone!

Hope everyone is doing great! Just got back from a business trip so haven't been able to post (or catch up with all of yours), but will...

Anyway...doing well....today I'm feeling a little tired (from trip I'm sure)...
Looking forward to huge GS
Salad with avo and red bell peppers
Maybe juice a little
Going to make some crackers and sweet potato chips and probably some zucchine dip....

Have a great day!

[rawmonger]

I haven't posted in a few days. . .sorry.

Been all raw though. I've been really into mangoes lately.

Have a great day.

[Green_Woman]

John fried himself up some taquitos this morning and the smell actually MADE ME ILL. *laughing*

Yay!!!

I had some carrot/greens juice for breakfast and will be fixing a big raw sandwich for lunch soon.

I love being raw... this has been an amazing couple of weeks!!!

[RawSinger]

Have a rawesome day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[protea]

Hi everyone,

B: choc/banana smoothie
L: Avocado and ***
Rest of day: fruit

Have a great one!!:D

[pinkrosebud]

Hello, everyone!
I successfully juice feasted on Thursday and got to 7:30 pm on Friday with the MC. I used to be severly hypoglycemic, but since going raw my condition has greatly improved, except when I try to MC. So I think from here on out I will be juice feasting instead of MC. But I broke my fast well, with just some coconut h2o and the meat of a young coconut and went to bed. I felt so awful on Friday that I could not excercise, despite going to the gym. I tried but had to leave with in 10 minutes because I thought I was going to pass out. Then this morning I was not hungery so I had a MC drink and went to the gym to go spinning. Came home had some greens and orange juice then a big salad with no fat for a late lunch. The best part about this is that I got on the scale this morning at 7:30 am and was at 147.4 YEAH YEAH YEAH!!!!! I have finally broke my 150 platue. I was 151.0 on May 4th and now I am at 147.4. I am so happy to finally be losing again after 5 months of being stalled between 150-154. My weight loss has motivated me to stay low fat raw and keep my portions small, at least for today, but I am feeling successful for the first time in a long time.

[Lorraine]

Haven't posted in a while. My internet connection was out, but I'm back.

Today I've had:
- Mango slices
- green smoothie
- water
- prunes

My day isn't over yet, so I may yet snack on some more fruit or something. I'm learning how to just eat to satisfy hunger rather than always trying to satisfy my taste buds. So the menu can get a little boring at times.

I'm planning on making some dehydrated snacks for the upcoming week. Green smoothies are good, but I need some savory variety.

[Aasyah]

05/07 was my start date i have changed it to today. I was ill for a few days and could not eat for a while. :(

Todays intake began this evening:

A bowl of fruit, water and mixed fruit/veggie smoothie.

Slowly gaining strength and eating gradually. raw fruits, veggies and nut sure look good can not wait for adding more in the days to come.

Until next time.:cool:

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a Happy Mother's Day to all the moms...have a wonderful day to everyone!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[solfullone]

I know it's late, but tomorrow (5/11) will be Day 1 for me. I already went grocery shopping! =)

[Lorraine]

05/07 was my start date i have changed it to today. I was ill for a few days and could not eat for a while. :(

Well, congratulations on day 1 then. :)

I just put some "meatballs" in the dehydrator. Woohoo! Can't wait for tomorrow.

[cordeliasmama2]

had such a wonderful raw day!
b/f mango
lunch: big salad & tea
dinner: last of my unrefried beans, cucmbers & yummy mango salsa! this was sooo good!!! the cooks @ work gave me some to take home.
just had some yummy raw choc. ice cream =0):D

[cordeliasmama2]

so far i've had a great mommy day! my wonderful dear friends showered me w/gifts & the fiance gave be some beautiful flowers!
can't wait for dinner which will be cafe gratitude! i'll probably order extra for monday =0) i'll keep you posted on what i order....been there many times, but does anyone have a fav item on the menu?
i'm so glad i gave myself the gift of raw for this mommy day! i hope all the moms out there have an amazing day!!!!:D

[Jenifae]

I would like to say to all the Mom's out there -

Have a Very Happy Rawsome Mother's Day! :p

[Jenifae]

Today was medicore..................I started with Banana and a couple bites of watermelon. For lunch I ate at Soup Plantation with my Granddaugther who's here for the weekend. Had a huge spinach yummy salad. Did cheat a couple of bites of brownie :o (I know - we're not supposed to mention)

I had mixed fruit tonight.

[Green_Woman]

Green/fruit smoothie for breakfast! :) Fed the manchild and he immediately gave me a wry frown but drank it down. Later I asked why he hadn't seemed to like it this time and he said "Too sweet!"

*laughing*

I'd have thought anything but THAT!! :D

The smoothie was a unique concoction of:

big handful of kale
2 bananas
4 medjool dates
2 washington apples
1/2 english cucumber
2 oranges
2 stalks of celery
2 cups of water
1/2 cup almonds


DELICIOUS!!! Still finishing my serving of it, too! VERY filling and yumm...

[rawmonger]

bfast: green smoothie of orange juice, bananas, pineapple, coconut oil

lunch: olives and seaweed salad (wakame, hijiki, dulse and cucumber)

If I get hungry later I'll have an almond butter/banana shake or some other nutty thing.

[Rainie]

Hello everyone -

I haven't checked in for a few days but all is well and I'm feeling pretty good. Eating a ton of papaya - I have to slow down on the bananas, though - before I start dragging my knuckles... :o

[Green_Woman]

Rainie - I likewise have noticed that too many bananas both clogs my system up AND slows my metabolism down. Pity! They're so YUM :D

[Dogma23]

Have not posted since Wed because I have been in LA. Did get some great raw food.

Today breakfast was a fruit smoothie. Lunch was Nori Rolls. Dinner was Raw Pizza and Chocolate/Banana Cheesecake (super yum).

I have become totally addicted to buying raw cookbooks :D

Happy Mother's Day to all!!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a GREAT day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[lodestar]

here! feeling good and needing some avos.

yesterday was a little tough with the smells of cooked food and not enough satiating foods in the house, but desire prevailed with the tomatoes, smoothies, nuts, Lara bar. :)

[protea]

Hi everyone,

Seems like Mon-Fri is easier for me to stay raw, since I'm at work then.. yay for Monday!!:p

B: choc/banana smoothie:
Snack: banana
L: avocado, fruit
Rest of day: fruit, maybe salad

Have a superaw day!:D

[Green_Woman]

I love Mondays! I work weekends and so I enjoy Mondays because even though I work Mondays, too, I don't do NITE jobs so it's like having a day off. :D


Sipping on a delicious smoothie right now.

MY MONDAY SMOOTHIE

handful of frozen strawberries (my fridge was set too high...LOL)
three apples
small bag of organic greens
handful of blueberries
2 c. water
2 oranges

[Raw Yogini]

I'll definitely have a GS and have decided to put more greens in them to make them bigger. I've been making 16 oz size and will double everything to make them a quart. I'll do half before work and take the other half to work w/ me tonight. I'll also have grapefruit, an apple, celery, carrots, raw soup, big salad and banana-strawberry ice cream.

[Lil nutty]

Happy Monday!!

Enjoying the raw day!

Fruit smoothie in the morning.
Sweet potato chips and veggies with rich cheddar sauce for lunch
and a HUGE salad for dinner.

[Lorraine]

Today's Menu:

1 1/2 quarts green smoothie
fresh yellow mango
"meatballs" (nuts, mushrooms, onions, red pepper, seasonings)
pumpkin seeds

[Dogma23]

Breakfast - Fruit Smoothie / Nuts
Lunch - Green Salad
Dinner - not hungary

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a terrific day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[lodestar]

good morning all!

"Fresh, organic, nutrient-dense, and enzyme-rich raw foods can really boost anyone's self-confidence due to the dramatic physical improvements they bring about. And it's a different kind of self-confidence too, the one that feels honest in your bones because you know you didn't cheat. You jacked up your score in the attractiveness meter with discipline, proper knowledge, diligence, perseverance, and natural, nutrient-rich food, not with toxic chemical injections or cosmetic incisions, the a-little-more-here and a-little-less-there kind of artificial procedures. But the mind-blowing thing about the raw diet is that you will look as if you had a face lift or a tummy tuck. Go search the internet for before and after raw transformations for proof."---Charmaine D. Mercado

I used this quote on my blog yesterday and thought you may want to see it since it is a boost to the "raw way."

Doing well and plan to continue doing so. Rawk on!

[protea]

Hi everyone,

B: choc/banana smoothie
Snack: banana
L: Avocado, fruit
S: not sure yet

Have a fantastic raw day!!;)

[RawSinger]

Have a rawesome day everyone!!

B/L: large salad

D: zuchinni with marinara

D: maybe red grapes

[Jenifae]

Well, back on track.................hope that's okay to just jump back in.

B: Water - green tea (is this not raw?) (please let me know, anyone.?)

L: Bowl of mixed fruit (Watermelon, pineapple, honeydew melon, grapes, blackberries, cantelope, banana)
Handful of my homemade mix nuts (Brazel, hazelnut, cashew, walnut, almond)

S: Small handful of nuts and some grapes

I plan on having a spinach salad with avocado, carrots, red cabbage, broccoli, califlower, bell pepper, & tomatoes

Instead....

D: GS (Spinach, broccoli, green pepper, apple juice, banana, dates, figs, goji berries, cacao nibs, acai powder, vitamineral green)

S: Bowl of mixed fruit

LS: Active X Peanut Butter/Chocolate bar.

Seems like alot but, I feel good I stayed raw

:)

[Raw Yogini]

I'm drinking half of my GS now and am taking the other half to work tonight. I'm also taking a grapefruit, pineapple, this delicious raw soup I made yesterday, banana-strawberry ice cream and a fudge ball w/ raisins. I avoided some temptations at work last night and trust that I will easily do the same tonight!

[Green_Woman]

I made myself a treat this morning:

frozen bananas
strawberries
a dash of honey
water


blending into the YUMMIEST icecream I've ever had in my LIFE!!! Being lactose intolerant I'd never enjoyed icecream much as a child... it always made me ill, but THIS treat was FABULOUS and SIDE EFFECT FREE. *dances*

I'm feasting on a big bowl of Alissa's Zippy Tomato Soup now. :D

[rawmonger]

Great quote, lodestar. Thanks for posting.

Three months into this 100% raw thing, I'm going through some kind of detox. I'm very tired and headachey. Still I ate a lot today, I think it's my cycle. Anyway:

bfast: green smoothie
lunch: mango
dinner: big green salad with tomatoes, cukes, green onion (which grows wild in my yard), mushrooms and olives. Dressing was creamy dill with pine nuts.

[rawmonger]

Jenifae: tea isn't raw.

Nevertheless, I do drink it on occasion (hmm, I guess that makes me a bit less than 100%). Typically I will drink it if I'm feeling very cold, as I live in an old, drafty house here in the Northeast and we've turned off the heat for the season. Other times I just sip on a cup of boiled water and get the same warming effect, basking in the steam. It always warms me right up.

[Rainie]

Sounds like everyone's doing great!

I think I need to adjust my color scheme. My hands are a tiny bit yellowy/orangey. No wonder: lots of papaya, mango, tomato, orange peppers, tangerines, carrots, ton of oranges (I may be OD-ing on oranges but they FEEL so good). :p

[Green_Woman]

Had a big green smoothie for dinner and just had a dessert of raw almond butter/raisins/raw honey all mixed together like a lumpy raisin pudding. :D

[Dogma23]

Green Smoothie for Breakfast
Lunch was Pesto over Squash Pasta
Dinner was veggie burger with kale.

Took a raw cooking class tonight and it was wonderful.

[Rawkinlocs]

Two whole weeks down! Keep up the great job!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[cordeliasmama2]

It's been a few days...but i'm doing great!!!!
cafe grat. was great as usual.

I made a super yummy raw cheesecake that i found on this site...
made some really yummy smoothies, too
banana/strawberry/pineapple w/ice & coconut water
almond butter/banana/ice/coco. water/raw choc
my daughter loved both of these sooo much!
big salads w/tahini dressing (so easy & yummy)
apples & corn

Feeling fab! hope everone else is too!!!:D

[protea]

Hi everyone,

B: choc/banana smoothie
L: salad
Supper: fruit

Have a great raw day!:cool:

[Green_Woman]

I continue to feel far more upbeat overall than my usual gloomy self! :D Raw has been SO GOOD to me so far!

I went 100% yesterday.

Started my morning out with a banana/raw cashews/medjool dates smoothie... ran out of raw almonds, hence the cashews. *laughs* Not AS yumm as the other recipe, but perfectly fine way to start my day!

We shall see about lunch... I am plotting a raw sandwich but will need to take a walk up the street to get an avocado for that... so I might just chop some tomatoes and cucumbers into a sheet of nori and munch on that, instead. :D

[molliegirl]

I'm so excited! Is it okay for me just to jump in here?

This is the first time I'm doing this diet and I am so excited, though already a bit nauseous. I've been eating terribly lately, but I dreamed all last night about eating raw and today I've had cherry tomatoes, baby carrots, and water so far ... and no temptation to drink the coffee sitting in the office!

I don't know what challenges to expect, but I'm kind of an all-or-nothing gal and if I weren't 100% raw I'd be too tempted to eat the bane of my existence ever since starting dieting: FAKE SUGAR. So I have to be 100% or that will be the first area in which I'll slip. I don't think I'll miss it, really. It doesn't taste any good. It was just a crutch that I used while counting calories - - - -

Thanks for listening.

Mollie

[Green_Woman]

Mollie - EAT LOTS OF RAW FOOD. No, I'm serious. A few cherry tomatoes and carrots is NOT enough when your body is still transitioning out of SAD, cooked, icky food into delicious, wholesome, fresh RAW food. :D

So, DO NOT think you have to just eat a little bit here and there to be raw. In the beginning at least, raw fooders need to eat ALOT.

I'm sharing this because the first time I tried raw I was, like you, really really excited. But I didn't eat enough and started feeling starved and succumbed to SAD food again.

THIS time I've been raw for over two weeks now and I feel FULL, healthy and completely happy!!! And despite how much food I appear to be eating everyday, my jeans are loose!!!

[pinkrosebud]

I am in Oly too. I would love to know of any raw food communities that do potlucks in our area, or any other events that happen in Oly. Do you have any resources that you could share?

[gingincal]

Hello to all! I've not been a good poster lately. :rolleyes: Life's been rather hectic. I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, though. YEA! :D

Today's menu was:
Romaine salad with balsamic vinaigrette and avo
cashews, cacao nibs and agave (x2 :eek: )
grated beet salad with mustard vinaigrette

I've really been wanting some green lemonade - may make a big ole glass of that in the a.m. :) Good nite and happy rawness to everybody.

[Dogma23]

Breakfast was a pom smoothie
Lunch was salad
Dinner was sald

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a beautiful day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[Jenifae]

B: Banana
L: Bowl of Fruit and some Nuts
D: Spinach Salad, with broccoli, red cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, beets, kidney beans, garbonzo beans, and strawberry vinergette dressing
S: Small bowl of fruit

Yummm!

[Raw Yogini]

Good morning, everyone! Plans for today:
GS (I've doubled my intake over the past 4 days and have noticed an improvement w/ cravings and feeling full)
grapefruit, choco/banana smoothie, I may make that yummy raw soup again. I feel really full right now so it's hard to think of what else I might have. I'm finishing my garden planting today-lots of fresh organic veggies will be available to me soon, hooray!
Sending thanks to you all for this forum and your great comments. Have a great day!

[lodestar]

here...happy...dedicated...let's rawk!

[protea]

Hi everyone,

Food will most likely be the same as yesterday - keeping it raw!!

Have a super day!:D

[gingincal]

It's been a green lemonade kind of day :) Yum. I even convinced hubbie to have some with me :D That's a first! Also had a really tasty grated carrot and raisin salad. See y'all later!

[pinkrosebud]

Today would normally be a juice feast day, but the school quarter is kicking into high gear and I have to really focus and be in top mental clarity, no fuzziness is acceptable right now. So my eating is as follows today:
B- 30oz of green/grapefruit juice
L-Dried mango, pear and 1 dried nectarine
D-Asian salad slaw and marinated asparagus
1 hr. jog, 1/2 hr. walk with 2lb hand weights
Morning weight 149.2
I had a good eating day and a good physical activity day, but that has not been the case for the entire week, and my weight is being soooo stubborn. Oh well I have to focus on school right now. Good Day Everyone!!!!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a great day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[oceanee]

Hi everyone~
Hope I can join in. I just finished an almost 3 weeks mc and thought it would help to keep checking in.
Have GS to travel and some fruit for lunch.
Have a wonderful day everyone !
Oceanee

[Raw Yogini]

Good morning everyone. Menu for today: GS, pineapple, apple, bell peppers, banana w/ almond butter, banana-coconut ice cream, almonds

[Lil nutty]

Hi--
I'm having a GS for breakfast.
Fruit for lunch and a big salad for dinner.

I had my first GS with Kale yesterday!! Not my favorite but it was edible!
I'm going to try and make some fudge today.

[lodestar]

here, present, content, feeling the power! Happy day to all. xox

[protea]

Hi everyone,

B: choc/banana smoothie
Snack: banana
Lunch: apricots, buckwheat, almond butter, agave
Supper: Fruit

Super raw day to all!!;)

[TxRawGirl]

I'm a "late bloomer" but count me in as of May 17th!!!!

Thanks - this is a wonderful idea!!!:)

[cordeliasmama2]

hi all! hope everyone is well!!!
been into BIG salads @ work...yummy & free!!!!
been making green smoothies each mornig, but i've been adding berries...i'm diggin' em & so is my little one...she iss so my kid!
still working on my cheesecake...think i will wait a while b/f i make another...soooo yummy...tooo yummy & then i only want to eat that...my daughter had been sharing w/me, she loves it, too :p
had some nori rolls w/gauc for lunch
dinner will probably be a huge salad from work w/bell peppers, port. mushrooms (i have to reassure the cooks that it's totally cool that it's not cooked ;) ), sundried & fresh tom. w/raw tahini dressing...love it!
have a super raw day everyone!!!!!

[Green_Woman]

Missed yesterday but I was raw. :D Even went to dinner with my man and STAYED RAW. :D

I'm chowing down some tomatoes, avocado, crackers and raw nori sheets soaked in Bragg's... my favorite salty, tasty treat!!

I had a big almond/banana/date smoothie for breakfast and carrots/tomatoes for lunch.

I LOVE RAW!!!

[pinkrosebud]

Today was another great raw day. Kinda snacked all day. Here it is:
Late breakfast around 11 am.
B-1 big tomatoe, marinated Asparagus, 1 cup Blueberries, 1cup strawberries
L- Asian chopped salad with sprouted lentils, watermelon
S- Too much dried mango, dried pineapple, 2 dates, tates of of choc sauce I made
D- tastes of some mango-strawberry pudding, 1 fresh mango
Lite weights on lower body
45 min strong cardio.

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a rawesome day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[rawforthesoul]

Today would normally be a juice feast day, but the school quarter is kicking into high gear and I have to really focus and be in top mental clarity, no fuzziness is acceptable right now. So my eating is as follows today:
B- 30oz of green/grapefruit juice
L-Dried mango, pear and 1 dried nectarine
D-Asian salad slaw and marinated asparagus
1 hr. jog, 1/2 hr. walk with 2lb hand weights
Morning weight 149.2
I had a good eating day and a good physical activity day, but that has not been the case for the entire week, and my weight is being soooo stubborn. Oh well I have to focus on school right now. Good Day Everyone!!!!


What did you marinate your asparagus in? I'm looking for good marinades to use on vegetables and i haven't found any that I like on the google search engine.

[jules88]

I haven't checked in in a few days. However, things have been going fine. Today I had watermelon/collard greens juice and some raw fudge and a larrrrrrge salad for dinner with tons of stuff on it. We had a party to go to yesterday and I have to say that I did pretty good. It sooooo helps when you eat ahead.

Every one have a great day.

[oceanee]

Had the most amazing sleep that only eating raw can provide. Not sure what I'll eat but bananas to start....
papaya salad tonight and maybe veggies for lunch at the beach!
Oceanee

[lodestar]

warmer weather is really helping with the cold smoothies.

still on target and feeling good. :D

[Eva]

Had some non-raw food here there then everywhere (sort of) ... back on track. I have lots of wheat grass grown, a FULL fridge of yummy organic mixed everything, tons of frozen bananas... And I had a lovely green smoothie to start out this morning.

I'm waiting until I get The Hunger Signals to eat again! Yay!

Oceanee -- You're living true to your name, eh? Having your veggies at the beach. Sounds lovely.

Lodestar -- It sure does help to have the warmer weather!

All right raw challengers -- Have a great day! :)

[Raw Yogini]

I'm drinking a GS right now. The kids and I are going to the farmer's market and I'm excited to see what goodies I'll find there! We're also going to a lake today and I'll be packing pineapple, an apple, Lara bar, hopefully some farmer's market stuff, some nuts and dates and raisins. I haven't been to this lake before and I'm hoping there are some good hiking spots. Have a great day everyone!

[Jenifae]

I have had a hard time since, right before Mother's Day. Been a little off for a week and don't know if I can re-commit. Can we do that? If so, I would like to recommitt myself to 100%. I feel and sleep much better at 100%. Even though I seem to still be eating more then I did when I wasn't raw. I'm not sure if that is emotional/mental - thinking I can eat more because, it's raw ;) or if I'm needing to increase certain foods while eliminating others.

Any experiences?

[Green_Woman]

Started day with green smoothie and a handful of almonds...


Going to Tucson to stay with a friend. :D Let's see if I stay raw!!!

[cordeliasmama2]

so far, so good today...nice warm weather, happy baby and yummy food ;)
b/f: smoothie & the last piece of cheese cake =0)
rest of the day will be salad, yummy fruit from the farmers mrkt & unrefried beans & gauc...is it just a california thing or do you guys from other states ejoy avocados as much as we do?
have a great raw day!!!:)

[Green_Woman]

I'm in Arizona and I LOVE avacados!!!

[pinkrosebud]

Hi rawforthesoul,
I marinated the asparagus in a tiny bit of sesame oil, garlic and really pure balsamic vinegar, it was too die for. The sesame oil is not raw, but I used perhaps 1/8 th of a teaspoon for about 2 lbs of asparagus. The balsamic I use is out of this world, it is Delizia brand aged over 5 years. If you are oppossed to using balsamic use apple cider vinegar with a little agave, this works well too.

[pinkrosebud]

I'm in Washington state and I LOVE AVOCADOS, quite frankly, if my metabolism let me I would about 10 a day, but that is not the case so I have to limit myself to about 2 a week:mad:
Today is great, really warm here in Olympia about 87 degrees. Started the day with 2 liters lemon water, 1 hr. of spinning. 45 min of really annoying cardio kick boxing class and food so far is:
B- Quart of green juice with grapefruit, orange, lemon, collards, chard and celery
L- Nice green salad with lots of goodies (really low fat), and 1 small banana with some choc sauce, raisins and 1/2 tsp of cashew butter
S- Few bites of mango strawberry pudding with chia seeds
D-? Thinking lettuce wraps with raw baba ganoush, zuccinni hummus, or a tomatoe sauce and cucumbers, tomatoes and sundried tomatoes
Weight at 7:30 am was 147.8
Didn't lose this week, but didn't fast either, so I may have actually lost weight with out knowing it because last week I was 147.4 after a two day fast:rolleyes: goal for next week is 145.0 We will see. Cheers everyone.

[rawforthesoul]

Hi rawforthesoul,
I marinated the asparagus in a tiny bit of sesame oil, garlic and really pure balsamic vinegar, it was too die for. The sesame oil is not raw, but I used perhaps 1/8 th of a teaspoon for about 2 lbs of asparagus. The balsamic I use is out of this world, it is Delizia brand aged over 5 years. If you are oppossed to using balsamic use apple cider vinegar with a little agave, this works well too.

Great, that sounds like a really good marinade! Thanks!!!

[Raw Hope]

Hi Ladies I joined 3 days ago, wanted to make sure I could last at least 3 days before joining publically
I got a new GS 32 oz jug and its clear
So when I had it in the breakroom @ work mind you I work at a hospital in OB
unit. So one of them said doesn't look like meconium(it newborns' stick poop, b4 it becomes stool) yeah she said my smoothie looked like sh*t
Good thing I had my LIVING oN LIve FOOD book(planned on looking up some recipes over lunch) by Alissa cohen; I had the chance to introduce to them raw food and its benefits and had a book to back it up
Thanks Alissa
it really came in handy

[Jenifae]

Hi Ladies I joined 3 days ago, wanted to make sure I could last at least 3 days before joining publically
I got a new GS 32 oz jug and its clear
So when I had it in the breakroom @ work mind you I work at a hospital in OB
unit. So one of them said doesn't look like meconium(it newborns' stick poop, b4 it becomes stool) yeah she said my smoothie looked like sh*t
Good thing I had my LIVING oN LIve FOOD book(planned on looking up some recipes over lunch) by Alissa cohen; I had the chance to introduce to them raw food and its benefits and had a book to back it up
Thanks Alissa
it really came in handy

How funny. I worked a faire today and in of the girls said that my Green Smoothie looks like "baby shit". We laughed and I told her "dont' say that" so, she just had to say it a few more times. Whatever:rolleyes:

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a great day!

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[jules88]

Haven't logged in in a few days. It does help to log in, the support is like no other!!! Had a choco/banana shake for breakfast, large salad for lunch and dinner and a few pieces of raw fudge. Can't live without!!!

[oceanee]

Gosh~ I am the first one again. Ah, it is the day of rest .
Making a GS as I type w/spinach,apple,OJ,banana ,flax and coconut oil Kind of cleaning out the fridge...
Made corn chips, banana chips and shrooms to dehydrate last night and forgot to turn the darn thing on! :rolleyes: What a space shot after swimming in the Gulf !
Have a great raw day all !
Oceanee

[Lil nutty]

Hi, Its a greeen smooothie day!!!

I'm having one for breakfast and lunch, and a salad for dinner!

[Raw Yogini]

I'm drinking a GS now and will be going to a family party soon. I know they will have a big fruit salad there and a green salad so that's what I'll eat. I'll have a choco banana shake tonight. Maybe more, not sure yet.

[Raw Hope]

Hello All
juststated the day with Strawberries this morning
and a stuffed portabella for lunch, hey I asked Mom to try it and she wanted me to make her one!!!
I was so surprised and very glad she enjoyed it
Dates have been soaking for my fudge balls this afternoon
I hope they turn out great
HAVE a RAWKIN DAY!

[pinkrosebud]

I created some new recipes lately and they are soo yummy. Yesterday I made mango, strawberry, chia seed pudding. It was dried mango, (trying to use it up and not buy anymore for a while), strawberries, 2 dates, vanilla and soaked chia seeds. Let sit and oh my God it was yummy. Then this morning I was inspired to make flax crackers and granola, because my sweety bought me some raw crackers and granola and they were soooo expensive. So the granola was kinda of everything I had in the house lol. But the base was flax, chia, sprouted and deydrated buckwheat, orange juice, and some fruit, pee pollen, and dulse. The bee pollen gave it a slightly off flavor, which bummed me out because it was perfect before I added it. But oh well! Then I made some flax coconut curry crackers that are to live for, or at least the batter was. Everything is in the dehydrator, so I will let you know how it turns out. Last night I had a big dinner (mediteranean inspired), and desert and what do you know I was up 1/2lb this morning:mad:. Since it is Sunday I will set some new goals for the week. No dried mango is the number one goal I have, and then a close second is to not eat anything after dinner, including fruit, and lastly juice feast on Thursday.
I have eaten a lot for breakfast, and kept snacking on my recipes, so dinner should be a big green salad and maybe a green smoothy or juice. I will check back later to record all my food for the day. Cheers!

[Green_Woman]

Munched on raw bars all day... they were only 90% and up raw... also had some cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, raw crackers, and some Kumbuchi drink (is that REALLY raw??? anyone know???)

All in all, I have NO headache tonite - a first in awhile! And I just feel GREAT - except raw bars make me feel heavier than fresh food... but I was on the road all day so it was hard to keep fresh food on hand... grrr...

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a rawkin' day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[lodestar]

i'm rawkin' and humbled at the bounty of this earth by a loving Heavenly Father.

"Food is a love note from God. Its letters are written by the rays of the sun. It says I love you and I shall take care of you and sustain you with the offerings of my earth. If we take time to read the love letter, by chewing carefully and feeling the messages that are stored in food by the sun, earth, wind, water, and even by those who have grown, harvested, and prepared the food, its assimilation takes on a whole new meaning. This is a specific way of receiving God's grace, a holy sacrament to be experienced slowly, carefully, and consciously." ---Gabriel Cousens, M.D.

happy day dear raw friends. xox

[Green_Woman]

I'm still going STRONG... STRONGER, in fact. I've begun to crave ONLY the simple, mono foods... nothing makes me smile bigger than a great big fresh salad smothered in raw toppings.

I made a big blender full of strawberry/banana icecream to treat myself all day. :D I LOVE that stuff...!! Understand, I NEVER got to enjoy icecream as a child, because I'm severaly lactose intolerant and it would make me ill. So THIS raw icecream is AMAZING. :D

Right now I'm munching on my long-time favorite lunch (I get in ruts that I love ;) ) of sliced avocado, chopped tomato, raw crackers misted with Braggs, and sliced cucumber all sprinkled with sea salt.

MUCH THANKS to the individual who informed me my numerous headaches were probably from dehydration... I've been upping my water and downing my salt intake and it's really helped! Day Two of being headache free. :D

[RawSinger]

Have a rawesome day, everyone!!

[oceanee]

Wow this is a slight month of raw 30 day challengers isn't it /

GS w/ banana,kale, blueberries, flax,coconut oil and mango

watermelon

pumpkin seeds

raw bar

Tonight ~ salad I believe !

Happy day all rawbeaucious folks!

Oceanee

[cordeliasmama2]

wow! i can't believe it's already day 19...time sure flies when you're having fun on rft!:D
doing great! been making big samies w/raw bread, sprouts, tom, gauc, unrefried beans & spinach soooooo yummy!
got some premade raw hummus...good, but tastes like mayo to me..
lara bar & lots of fresh fruit! i looooove summer!!!!
have a great raw day!!!!!;)

[Lorraine]

It's much more difficult to remember to post everyday than I thought. I'm workin' the raw, but I often forget to post.

Today's menu:
- Green smoothie (added collard greens to my standard spinach, banana, strawberry smoothie)
- oranges
- bananas
- apples
- prunes
- water

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a rawlicious day!

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[TxRawGirl]

You are an inspiration to me...Do you mind if I print your post and take with me everywhere I go? I have close to the same issues except i need to lose about 30 pounds!!!

I'd love to have your icecream recipe!!

You are totally RAWSOME!!

terrintx

[lodestar]

good morning!

sipping my green smoothie...mixed organic greens, pineapple, watermelon, ground flax, orange....ice. yum.

yea for the may challenge!

[protea]

HI everyone,

Missed a few days of posting, but still continuing on the raw path! After seeing Morn's glam shots this morning, I am inspired even more!!!!!!!!!!:D

B: choc/banana smoothie
Snack: banana
L: Green salad with hummus dressing
Supper: buckwheat, agave, almond butter, fruit

Have a super raw day everyone!!!!!!!!:D

[oceanee]

It's a good day with RAW !
GS - drank 1/2 and I didn't like the weird combo so I had to chuck the rest...
watermelon
raw bar
tonite mango/red onion/tomato salad ( yum )
apple...
That's my guess !
Have a great day all !
Oceanee

[Raw Yogini]

I'm drinking a GS right now. I made extra to take on a class picnic w/ my dds. Today I'll also have watermelon, choco-coconut banana shake, celery, red pepper, a big salad, maybe more.

[pinkrosebud]

Gosh, I wish I had all ya'alls small appetites. I don't do much physical activity and yet I seem to always be hungery. When I read what everyone eats it makes me think that I am eating way too much food, but I am terrible at not eating when I feel hungery or bored for that matter. Oh the fun challenges I get to work on. Anyway, I have not posted in a couple of days because life is crazy right now, but am still raw, except I did eat eat some non raw olives and a non raw pickle, but so far today I have eaten a lot of fat, and am hoping to not get get hungery later in the day because I have eaten to much as is here is my food for the day thus far:
B- GS with one mango and one banana
L- Spinach salad with one tomatoe and dried tomatoes, young coconut and raw bar (this was a fattening lunch)
S-Raw chocolate banana ice cream with tahini and honey on top (so yummy, but high fat), a few tastes of curry flax crackers.
D- Some more flax crackers and 1 date log.
Yikes it is not even 5 pm. and I have yet to exercise, and my back is out:( I definatly think lemon water for the rest of the day is in order. But I have not broken down and bought any dried mango, but it has been a real struggle. Hope everyone is having a rawdious day. Cheers. Rosebud
P.s. ate fruit after dinner on Monday, no exercise today. Goodnight.

[Lorraine]

Hope everyone had a great raw day. Here's my menu:

- Green smoothies (spinach, collard greens, bananas, strawberries, water, agave nectar)
- prunes
- 1 pineapple
- pumpkin seeds
- water

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a RAWKIN' day twenty-one...THREE weeks down!

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[protea]

Hi everyone,

My food will be very similar to what I ate yesterday... have a super raw day!!;)

[Eva]

I've been up since 5:15 am or so, and I woke up awake! And I even went to sleep pretty late!!!

I LOVE being raw!!!

[Eva]

I've been up since 5:15 am or so, and I woke up awake! And I even went to sleep pretty late!!!

I LOVE being raw!!!

woke up awake! haha Did I really write that??

I mean I was wide awake the moment I got up! :p

[oceanee]

LOL ~ re: woke up awake ! I , on the other hand went to bed really late ( night time energy through the roof ) and then woke up later than ever ! So, I had to run out of the house ( after throwing on some clothes:p ) and was late for work ! Missing my GS as no time but have watermelon, an orange and papaya salad ...Tonight who knows. I am making the " almost sort like Ritz crackers " and banana fruit leather...it's dehydrating as I type.
Have a great day everyone !
Oceanee

[Raw Yogini]

I'm drinking my GS. I made a really big one.

I decided to make chocolate fondue that I got off a website and I have a bunch of strawberries to dip in it so when the kids get home from school we'll have a fondue party.

Last night at a work dinner meeting everyone at my table had cheesecake for dessert. Cheesecake was my absolute favorite!!! I wasn't too terribly tempted but I'm making the "just like cheesecake" recipe that I got off this website. I haven't tried it yet. I need some more cashews to start it but I'm looking forward to trying it. I'll make sure to save the chocolate sauce to top it off, yum!

This is inspired by those who eat raw dessert for breakfast. I'm breaking out of my dessert only for dessert. Anyway, just nice to do something fun and
different today. Best wishes to everyone!

[Green_Woman]

Life is amazing. RAW IS AWESOME!!!

Staying strong...!! Went to dinner last nite and feasted on a SCRUMPTIOUS raw salad. My newly raw man, John, had the same. We both proceeded to walk for a couple miles and stare at the moon all nite, all hyped up on RAW FOOD. :D:D

I love raw!!!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a terRAWfic day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[Raw Yogini]

I feel great and empowered! I am making a vow to be 100% RAW today. I will report back at the end of my day (which will be 8am the 23rd because of working all night). Best wishes to all you great beings. :p

[oceanee]

Hello everyone ~
GS w/ kale, banana, mango and pineapple plus falx, coc oil and maca.
Lunch - watermelon
Orange
Dinner - zuke marinara or tomato salad...
Have a great day ~
Oceanee

[protea]

Hi everyone,

I also vow to be 100% raw today!

B: choc/banana/raspberry smoothie
Snack: banana
L: buckwheat, almond butter, agave, fruit
S: fruit

Have a great one!!;)

[Eva]

Hi everyone! :)

Just poking my head in here. I hope you all have a great, rawsome day!

[Kristen23]

Hello everyone!

I have done little experiments of being raw here and there for a couple days. Now I am ready to take on the 30-day challenge!

I was going to wait until after the Memorial Day holiday...but I decided why wait? I am not going to put off my life, health, and dreams for one more day!

Here we go today is Day 1!

So far so good...

-kristen

[cordeliasmama2]

congrats kristen!
i too vow to be 100% raw today!
had a grreat past couple of days...realy into making nori rolls...
b/f banana & green smoothie
2 oranges
lunch: had takeout from "seed"...nachos & seaweed salad...yummy
dinner: a BIG salad @ work...and probably some raw ice cream for late night snack =0):p

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a wonderful day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[protea]

Hi everyone,

B: choc/banana smoothie
Rest of day: fruit, raw chocolate, greens?

Have a super Friday!:D

[Green_Woman]

I've decided to starve myself today....




(JUST KIDDING!!! :D)

I'll start my day out with a smoothie and probably have some raw sandwiches or a raw bar before dress rehearsal this afternoon. Tonite, I'll make or buy a green salad for between shows. Should be an interesting day.... the wind is making it impossible to do outdoor shows with much success, though. :(

[Kristen23]

Hello all!

On day 2, feeling pretty good! My eye keeps looking over to our coffee selection in my office...but, not an overwhelming feeling of "I wish I could have coffee! I need coffee!" Which is a miracle, if you knew me....

Today I am having

B- Cashews & Lara Bar
L- Raw cashew pad thai (from raw restaurant, yum!)
S- Carrots
D- Fruit
S- If hungry, Lara Bar


Working both jobs today-- hope I get an energy kick!

Have a great day!

[lodestar]

awesome raw green week coming to a close...

i love your goals green woman. :D

[rawmonger]

Hi all,

I haven't posted in a few days but I'm still raw. Mostly eating salads, green smoothies, coconuts. Take care all.

[Raw Yogini]

OK, plan for today:
GS
pineapple/strawberry/cherry salad
big green salad w/ cucs, celery and olives
grapefruit
raw cheesecake w/ the choco fondue topping
maybe a Lara bar
Take care all!

[Rainie]

I haven't posed for a few days but I'm still raw and feeling good. A few cravings today but not sweating it much. I bought a big bag of figs - the softest I've seen. They almost melt in my mouth. Nice treat. Have a nice weekend all. Be Well.:D

[oceanee]

Hey there raw challengers ~ Been a wild day and my energy just increases daily!! It is fantastic .

No GS this AM as I really just felt like water.
Orange
raw bar
apple(too busy to sit and eat as often the norm so easy eat and run food as I work)
misc raw finger snacker veggies, salad, raw tahini dressing
watermelon

Love the way raw makes you feel ~ no lingering depression or negativity !

Rawk on !
Oceanee

[Rawkinlocs]

Have an excellent day!

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Please remember, no mention of slip-ups (not that you're gonna have any) - just focus on raw and staying positive and most of, have FUN and enjoy yourselves!

[oceanee]

Hey where is everyone:) ~ Out playing I hope, gardening perhaps or something water related as a American tradition?..

Green drink : kale,collards,cuke,celery - strained
grapefruit
watermelon
big yummy salad fro dinner

Have a stupendous raw weekend !
Oceanee

[Green_Woman]

I am munching on my raw sandwich favorite snack for now. Will likely make two different smoothies to take with to my shows tonite... I have a bluegrass concert to guest sing at this evening! Yay!!! :D

Still loving raw!!!!!!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a wonderful day!

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[cordeliasmama2]

i have to say that these past 25 days have just flown by...i really think that rft helps! i look forward to logging on whenever i get the chance!
feeling swell!
that past few days have been lots of salads, smoothies, samies w/sprouta bread, leaf croquettes (from leaf rest.) and lara bars...yummy!
only 5 more days until i step on the scale...i did get a pair of jrs. size 9 jeans today...my old navy size 8's are getting big...and i'm donating my size 12 pants =0)
hope all is well w/everyone!:D

[oceanee]

Cordeliasmama~Way to go on the jeans being loose and in new size~ feels so good doesn't it !
Gorgeous day here ~
GS
grapefruit

salad

gauc/salsa/corn chips tonight and maybe watermelon.....

Have a wonderful day !
Oceanee

[CANIBRAW?]

I've been traveling. The hotel has a beautiful fresh fruit spead. Strawberries, melons, banana & grapefruit. This has given me a great start to everyday.

Went to the store upon arrival and purchased enough produce for several days.

[Raw Hope]

Hi Ladies
i have taken too many trips tp grocery store this week,
but I'm learning
The stuffed portebellas have been going over well
I took them to Women's Forum today (we are currently reading over a Joyce Meyer Fav, Battlefield of the Mind)
and they loved the Stuffed portebella - the quickest recipe to whip up
I'm going to continue to sneak Raw food on them
and when I have my fitness bootcamp this July
I'll tell them about the food they already said they enjoyed :)

[Rainie]

Thanks for being here everyone. Accountability helps so much. Day 25 feels good - great, in fact. And nothing's been turning me on more than organic valencia oranges. They're so beautiful. Such design inside! I love the color and the juice feels like music going into my belly. Nature is amazing. Best to all. :o

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a rawsome day!

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[lodestar]

here, green, happy, focused...off to a rainy day picnic :D

[Raw Hope]

Off to a great Green day
Had a hearty Romaine Salad
I'm @ work now(YEAH 2nd Shifters)
and I'm having watermelon then Avocado, Onion and tomatoes sandwiches:)

[Raw Yogini]

I drinking my GS and made extra to take to work tonight, I'll also take a grapefruit, pineapple, salad w/ avo and other vegggies, banana w/ choco fondue and raisins, Lara bar

[oceanee]

OMG I had a glorious day off ! Took a ferry out to a little close to deserted island ~ and swam all day with the dolphins !
Raw is wonderful~ I ate my way ;) through the day...
GS
watermelon
pumpkin seeds
salad
blueberry's
mango smoothie
salsa, guac and "corn chips"
more salad
YIkes ! A lot of food but I have been so active and it was like catch up. But so easy.
I am making onion bread right now as I know I need to keep plenty of variety around with company. I have no desire to eat "their food".
Feels great.
Hope everyone took a moment to honor those who worked for our freedom in the way they saw fit over the past years.
Oceanee

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a wonderful day!

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[oceanee]

Morning all fellow rawbies~
Green Drink - (strained) kale, collards,lemon,green apple and cuke.
watermelon
gazpacho
salad tonight?
Oceanee

[Eva]

Good morning!

Oil pulling now -- no idea what I'll eat today but I'm thinking a lovely green smoothie with added cacao sounds good to start.

Or maybe some juice then a green smoothie soon after?

hMMMMMM...

Not sure, but it will certainly be a raw day. :)

Have a great day all!

[Green_Woman]

Green smoothie and a banana/really-raw cashews/pine nuts/raw honey smoothie for breakfast with a few chunks of delicious coconut fresh from the hull for breakfast so far!! :D

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a rawkin day!

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[lodestar]

here, green, happy and rawkin'. xox

[Eva]

Just popping in to say hello. I'm at a coffee shop (with herbal tea at the moment) and can smell the wonderful bagels. Not gonna cave, though!

(Right?!)

[Green_Woman]

CAVING is NOT an option. ;)

I am doing great, battling some fatigue and cramping in my arthritic knees (mostly just detox pain, so I WELCOME it!!!)....


Mr. Positive is at my side and keeping me energized and focused... :D

I still feel lucky!!!

[angelia]

ok... I guess I'm REALLY late or really early... May 28th begins my 30 days...

It all really started in Boston over the weekend when I discovered Alissa's restaurant and then her book.

The husband is in too!! :D

[lodestar]

along the same line...today is 30 days completed raw for me :D

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a terrific day!

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[lodestar]

actually yesterday was 30 days for me...but i'm still rawkin' xox :D

[oceanee]

I think I missed posting yesterday ~ still going strong in the raw department though company here BUT I am th ehealthy one!
Today
GS
watermelon
avocado
salad
Have a great day everyone !
Oceanee

[Green_Woman]

Where is everyone???

I'm also past the 30 days mark, but I'm just going to keep on going. I also want to strive for TOTAL 100% for the June Challenge!!!

Had a delicious really-raw cashew (homegrown in Patagonia)/medjool/banana smoothie for breakfast and a 100% raw bar.

Headed to work in 30 minutes... no lunch breaks at this spot so I'm going to grab some "to-go" raw stuff at the Co-op on my way over. A couple bars, likely, and a banana or two. I can eat "healthy" raw food for dinner tonite when I'm done with the shows. :D

[cordeliasmama2]

just checking in...doing great! still on the raw train....chooo choo!!!
yesterday had a super yummy smoothie w/salad greens, fresh oj, pineapple & banana
2 apples
oj
simple past few days w/ mainly salads & smoothies =0)

[Snownoir]

Dos Mas!!!! Two more days everyone! I'm excited about June 1, I'm joining in then. (I'm working on it right now too but I like the counting up process).

Have a great day and good job on all the accomplishments you've made (including the "mistakes" because they teach you something).

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a great day!

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[oceanee]

Good Morning !
GS
avocado
salad
watermelon
tomato - onion bread
Hope everyone is doing well !
Oceanee

[lodestar]

happy day all...green, happy, focused and feeling swell. :D

[Eva]

Good morning! I'm off cacao after a 1-day juice fast. I thought I was going to need more time than that to have energy in the AM and mentally throughout the day. But I guess not! Not too shabby.

I had a lovely green smoothie with wheatgrass juice, chard, banana, pineapple, a couple fo-ti capsules and ground flax. What a wonderful breakfast! :)

For lunch, who knows? I did just get Carmella's "Best of the Sunny Raw Kitchen" ebook, so I might be making one of her yummy soups. They all look so good!

[protea]

Hi everyone,

I am back again after a few days of not posting. However, I am very exited about the June challenge and ready to go!!

B: choc/banana smoothie
Snack: banana
Lunch: buchwheat, almond butter, agave
Supper: fruit?

Have a great day and congratulations to those who completed the 30 days RAW~!!!:D

[Green_Woman]

Started my lovely day out with a nut/banana/orange/honey smoothie...

I'm excited to begin the June Challenge!! :D

[Rawkinlocs]

Well folks...this is the end of the May 30-Day Raw Challenge!

Congratulations to all who completed it, even if you had some bumps in the road!

Look forward to June's 30-Days Raw and keep up the great work in improving your health and your overall wellness!

Have an excellent day!


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[oceanee]

Way to go all the May raw challengers !
Big GS
watermelon
avocado
big salad
Tired after a great few days off , with company who ate SAD and I made it raw !! Yeah ~Feeling like I need to eat more but could be just cuz I am tired !
Happy weekend !
Oceanee

[lodestar]

this was a great raw month for me...thank you to everyone for so many encouraging posts and the vision to keep trying. yeehaw! let's move onto another great month. xox :D

[Snownoir]

Great job everyone!!!!

[cordeliasmama2]

these were great 30/31 days...i love raw!!!!:D