Back to raw after a year

[RawNubian]

Hello everyone,

I just logged in for the first time since June. At the beginning of last summer, I was doing so well on raw and then I totally caved into cultural/social pressure and began eating cooked. I am so annoyed because I was looking so good, ten pounds lighter than now. Oh well, I am back now and transitioning back to raw. I am concentrating on adding in as much raw food in my diet as possible but I am not putting pressure on myself to be 100% raw just yet. These past few days I have been oscillating between 85-95% raw. Anyway, I am glad to back!

[MrsJohnnyG]

I am totally brand-new to raw (two wonderful weeks and counting!!) and to the site but wanted to say WELCOME!!! :D

[RawNubian]

Thanks MrsJohnnyG!

I am also enjoying being back on raw, I have been making green smoothies almost everyday! Yum!

[Morn]

Welcome back. and in no time at all those 10 pounds will be gone again. It is all good and part of the learning process of life so don't beat yourself up. THe important thing is you are back on the right track again now.

[RawNubian]

Thanks Morn, You are a real inspiration with your weight loss and raw success!:)

[spicyfull]

I wish you everything you need to Stay RAW.............Welcome to MY World.

[IamLoved]

Welcome back! Don't beat yourself up too hard, remember it is a journey, one we all take at a different pace.

[RawNubian]

Thanks spicyfull and IamLoved!

I am really trying to focus on eating what I want under the umbrella of raw and living vegan foods and balancing my sometimes hectic lifestyle. Somehow I managed to make green lemonade yesterday before work. I even cleaned up everything, drank all the juice and made it to work on time! woohoo! And felt wonderful and refreshed at the beginning of the day! I am sippin' on a green smoothie now and planning on eating lunch and dinner out since I will be in Manhattan probably until late this evening.(seeing the chronicles of narnia: prince caspian tonight! :p ) I am lucky because the restaurant, Quintessence, here in NYC has a lunch combo for about 10 bucks, pretty cheap around these parts. Then I am going to Raw Soul up in Harlem for dinner before the movie. YUM!

Again, thanks for all the encouragement everyone! I need the support for those veggie burger cravings that pop up sometimes after a hard workout or dance rehearsal!

[MrsJohnnyG]

I am lucky because the restaurant, Quintessence, here in NYC has a lunch combo for about 10 bucks, pretty cheap around these parts. Then I am going to Raw Soul up in Harlem for dinner before the movie. YUM!
Oh man, I am SO JEALOUS you have raw restaurants near you!! I have to drive 45 minutes just to get to my closest organic grocery store... waahhhh!

That green lemonade and green smoothies sure are addictive, aren't they?! I just had a green smoothie a couple of hours ago and just READING the words, I am already craving another one! :eek:

[RawNubian]

Oh man, I am SO JEALOUS you have raw restaurants near you!! I have to drive 45 minutes just to get to my closest organic grocery store... waahhhh!

That green lemonade and green smoothies sure are addictive, aren't they?! I just had a green smoothie a couple of hours ago and just READING the words, I am already craving another one! :eek:
Yeah I am lucky to have restaurants and stores that cater to the raw and living food lifestyle. I had a pizza at Quintessence last year and it was soooooooo good!

I am all about green lemonade and green smoothies. I made like 40 ounces of green smoothie this morning and I am STILL trying to finish it!
Green lemonade is just....electifyinfg! All that life energy from the greens just flowing through the body, with the lemon juice just giving it that zest! I would never have thought that I drink that green could get my so excited! I mean I never thought I could make swiss chard and romaine lettuce delicious in a juice but apparently with 2-3 apples and a lemon, it's sublime! When I make it, it comes out to 16 ounces of juice which I finish pretty quickly. Hoorah for green lemonade! :)

[jacsam]

Welcome....sounds like you all ready know what raw is all about.....you'll have an edge this time around.

[RawNubian]

Welcome....sounds like you all ready know what raw is all about.....you'll have an edge this time around.
Hi jacsam!

Yes, I am really appreciating what raw is all about this time around. And I am also listening to my body alot more and understanding my own likes and dislikes. For example, while I do like salad alot, I can't eat it everyday, for lunch and dinner. I was trying to do that last year and I think that contributed to my falling off the wagon, not feeling satisfied. This time around, I stuff the blender with greens and fruit and make a smoothie, a much better way for ME to get my daily greens in addition to fresh juices.
I just had a raw Sun-dried Tomato Basil Fettucine with a salad on the side from a local raw food spot, and I am stuffed. Well not stuffed, but really satisfied and no longer hungry.

In regards to listening to my body, last year I was eating lots of nuts and feeling sluggish. I realise now that I can have nuts but maybe a handful in one sitting is the maximum.

I guess this is just all part of the journey, right?

cheers!

[Frugal Raw]

Welcome!! I wish you the best of rawesome health!

[corazon]

I am all about green lemonade and green smoothies.

And I am also listening to my body alot more and understanding my own likes and dislikes.

Hi! I'm pretty new around here, and have been 100% raw for 1 week and feel amazing. Green smoothies have saved my soul from the temptations of SAD, whenever I'm having a craving I just blend up a new tasty concoction. And I'm buying a blender today so I can try out this green lemonade that everyone's so in love with. I've been listening to my body a lot more as well. So, welcome, and it's great to see similar experiences reported here.

[RawNubian]

Hi Frugal Raw and corazon!

Thanks for the warm welcome!

I just came from the vegetable and fruit market and it felt great to fill my grocery bags with fresh produce. Green lemonade is on the menu for this evening.

I love this lifestyle! All the counting calories, fat grams, carbs, etc... was driving me crazy before. Now I just feel free! I go with my hunger and grab fruits and veggies, a fresh juice or treat myself to a raw meal at a restaurant. I feel so much lighter and energetic!

Have a great weekend everyone!