TrailBerner
04-30-2008, 12:15 PM
Hello all,
I have been 'dabbling' with a raw diet for several years now and have had extended periods of staying about 70-80% raw and one recent stretch of 10 days at 100% raw (WooHoo!) but haven't been able to transition over as fully as I hoped. Never quite get past the SAD (in my case total junk!) cravings, feeling hungry all the time and that scary 'vulnerability' that comes from not having my emotional eating vices to numb out...
Though I am proud to say that even with my sketchy adherence, I've been able to keep off over 40 lbs. and picked up running and even ran a 5K! :-) (Don't get me wrong, I have to fight to make myself get out there for 20-25 min runs these days, but it's still progress, right?)
This way of eating and lifestyle makes sense to me on so many levels and I'd really like to experience an extended period of 100% raw to hopefully reap the benefits I read about (increased energy, focus, optimism, improved body and skin condition, etc.).
I'm taking the 30-day May challenge and will be doing my best to give and receive support thru this forum so that I can look back at the end of May and be proud I made it, and did so in such good company! :-)
All the best,
Mary Ann in MA
CW: 133# & 31% BF
GW: 123# & 24% BF
I have been 'dabbling' with a raw diet for several years now and have had extended periods of staying about 70-80% raw and one recent stretch of 10 days at 100% raw (WooHoo!) but haven't been able to transition over as fully as I hoped. Never quite get past the SAD (in my case total junk!) cravings, feeling hungry all the time and that scary 'vulnerability' that comes from not having my emotional eating vices to numb out...
Though I am proud to say that even with my sketchy adherence, I've been able to keep off over 40 lbs. and picked up running and even ran a 5K! :-) (Don't get me wrong, I have to fight to make myself get out there for 20-25 min runs these days, but it's still progress, right?)
This way of eating and lifestyle makes sense to me on so many levels and I'd really like to experience an extended period of 100% raw to hopefully reap the benefits I read about (increased energy, focus, optimism, improved body and skin condition, etc.).
I'm taking the 30-day May challenge and will be doing my best to give and receive support thru this forum so that I can look back at the end of May and be proud I made it, and did so in such good company! :-)
All the best,
Mary Ann in MA
CW: 133# & 31% BF
GW: 123# & 24% BF