The June 30-Day Challenge 2008 Archives

[Rawkinlocs]

We're coming up on June...summertime is coming...time to get ready for those bikinis and short-shorts! LOL!

Summertime is a GREAT time to get started with raw as there are SO many delicious fruits in season and what better way to stay cool on those hot days than to eat fresh, juicy fruit, drink smoothies, make raw ice cream and the like?

So, if you're ready to go for it...to commit to 30 days of raw eatin' for the month of June, just check in right here!


Then, when June arrives, a brand new 30-Day Challenge will commence!

[dawLs]

oooh me please!

oh and question... does it have to be 100 % raw? i have tried raw eating before and have done the challenges before but i feel if i go super strict then i am more likely to give up! hahaha. basically, i'm not a perfectionist :p

[Green_Woman]

I'm in. Going for 100% (especially now I'm more "educated" on what's REALLY really raw! :D)

[Raw Buddha]

Please sign me up. I've been trying to go raw on-and-off since, I believe, February and have spent the whole of May preparing myself (and my family for their support) for a summer devoted to getting myself (body, mind, and soul) in order. Since having children and now going into my 9th year of homeschooling them, I haven't given myself permission to just have me time in a very, very long time so this is a big deal for me. I find it hard not to give all of myself to my family, so I know I will find it hard to be a bit "selfish" this summer, but this is something I have to do. So, hopefully, with all of your help, this time I will succeed.

Good luck everyone!
M

[Jenifae]

I'm in again. Last month I was able to go the first 9 days 100%. After that I'd get a day here and a day there. So, now I am intending on making it the full 30 days this time. ;) Of course, One day at a time ;)

Many Blessings for our Strength, Love, and Endurance in creating our Vibrant Health!

[GINGERSPICE]

Perfect timing, include me in the 30 day challenge. :)

[Zuri]

I'm in. It'll be good to have some people to vibe with and check in. YES, juicy lovely summer fruits! Maaaaaaan, I'm just waiting to see that guy that always sells natural seeded watermelons on my way home....reminds me of the country because he has this big old truck and sits by the side of a Baltimore city road. Mmmmmmmm.....and I've been raw this past week and the weather finally seems to be staying warm so I'm totally psyched! Looking forward to you-pick-your-own fruit too, esp. blueberries. :D

[StarFire]

I'm defiinitley signing up.... count me In for RAWtabulous foodz and that RAWmacious glow http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Gimme.gif !!!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/COOKIN111.gif ...Yep green smoothies...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/flower5555.gif ... Exotic Greens!!!

and... a few komucha mojitos http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/smileybubbels.gif!!

RAWk on!

[Snownoir]

I'm in. :D My goodness I'm excited.

[gfgirl]

I'm excited for this, count me in! I'm taking the Level 1 Chef certification tomorrow. I'm totally new to this, but can't wait.

[Rawkinlocs]

oooh me please!

oh and question... does it have to be 100 % raw? i have tried raw eating before and have done the challenges before but i feel if i go super strict then i am more likely to give up! hahaha. basically, i'm not a perfectionist :p

Well, I mean, the whole point of the 30-Day Challenge is to eat 100% raw for 30 days. But if it's a personal choice to do like a slightly lower percentage, then that's your prerogative however, per the rules of the challenge you CANNOT post your cooked food in the raw challenge discussion threads/posts. Only mention what raw foods you've eaten in the daily threads. Any cooked foods, you can document in your personal journal if you have one set up...but please do not post them in the 30-Day Challenge Daily Threads. Thanks!

[tanishamarshall]

I'm in.. But I hope I remember to pop in and share what I had for the day.

[lodestar]

in for another amazing month. YES! xox

[smb106]

I have been away from the boards for awhile, but I'm back and EXCITED for the challenge!!:D

[ClareMarie]

I'm in! I'm new to the forum, but today marks my 14th day 100% raw. I'm a type 1 Diabetic and I'm hoping to use raw food an exercise to get off insulin!! I'm excited to join an official 30 day challenge!! :D

[moonstar]

I CHOOSE to be in :-)

[mrsalf97]

I'm in as well.

[gardenmama]

I'm new to the forum. But I'm in for the 30 day challenge!!!! My husband is doing this with me. We have done raw a day here and a day there. But we are committed to doing the 30 day challenge for a total body workover. I'm coming here for the encouragement. And anyone with exciting raw recipes I'm willing to try them too. I'm excited about this challenge!!

[mangosteen]

YAY!!!

I have been waiting around for May to be over! Now I can be part of the monthly challenge for the first time!

WOHOOO!!!

I have been priming myself for weeks and can't wait to start a fresh slate.

mmmmmmmmm mango ice cream in a raw banana split!


and my moms bf has a dehydrator for me!

perfect!

[Raspberry4]

It will be a pleasure to give myself the gift of raw live food and nourish my body for a change! Let's go June! :p

[Stina]

The accountability does me good. I'm committing to 100% for the month of June; otherwise, I goof off and say I'm "High Raw" and then eat crap! So, I look forward to getting to know you all for this month's challenge.

[dakinimind]

I'm in for the June Raw Challenge. The longest I've ever lasted 100% raw was 90ish days. I've been a fairly dedicated cooked vegan for the past 2 years, but nothing made me feel as good as those 3 months raw vegan. For whatever reason, I feel motivated to make the commitment. Are we supposed to post before stats somewhere?

[menat]

I am in the June Challenge.

[Zuri]

I'm defiinitley signing up.... count me In for RAWtabulous foodz and that RAWmacious glow http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Gimme.gif !!!

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/COOKIN111.gif ...Yep green smoothies...

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/flower5555.gif ... Exotic Greens!!!

and... a few komucha mojitos http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/smileybubbels.gif!!

RAWk on!

OOOOOOOO yaaaaaay! Starfire energy! Great!

[Zuri]

I'm in. :D My goodness I'm excited.

Your smile matches that smiley! Cute!

[Fennec]

Please include me in the June challenge. I cannot guarantee that I can go 100% raw, but adding more raw foods to my diet is better than none! Also, I fill inspirited to participate in this challenge because summer rejuvenates me.

[dawLs]

Well, I mean, the whole point of the 30-Day Challenge is to eat 100% raw for 30 days. But if it's a personal choice to do like a slightly lower percentage, then that's your prerogative however, per the rules of the challenge you CANNOT post your cooked food in the raw challenge discussion threads/posts. Only mention what raw foods you've eaten in the daily threads. Any cooked foods, you can document in your personal journal if you have one set up...but please do not post them in the 30-Day Challenge Daily Threads. Thanks!

thats cool, i can do that!
i am going to eat 100% as much as possible...
i just feel that if i have to eat a tiny bit non-raw to stay as much raw as possible, it will work better for me in the long run till i can fully do it. :o if that makes sense at all...
best wishes to everyone!
-hoLs x0x0

[Snownoir]

Zuri! Thank you. (are you on fotki?)

Uno mas!!!!

I made a delish cauliflower soup last night. mmmmmm. I'm excited about soups.

half a head cauli
handful of cashews
1 carrot
water
herbs
salt
miso
and then a bit of cucumber in slight chunks
(all in the vita mix)

it was SOOOO creamy and yummy and fulfilling. I think it will really be helpful for me. For those who get tired of salads or want something filling in the evening and warm, try soups. They're still raw, just use warm water or keep your vita-mix on for a while to warm it up. And there are ENDLESS possibilities. Avo's work well to add creaminess and heaviness as well.

I hope thats helpful. I'm really looking forward to starting a new chapter together tomorrow everyone.

Stay in touch!

[Zuri]

Zuri! Thank you. (are you on fotki?)

Uno mas!!!!

I made a delish cauliflower soup last night. mmmmmm. I'm excited about soups.

I hope thats helpful. I'm really looking forward to starting a new chapter together tomorrow everyone.

Stay in touch!


What's "fotki"? Did I miss somethin'? :) Your soup sounds lovely, and I haven't had the courage to try soups. I guess I'm still stuck on the thought of cooked soups. :confused: I'll definitely be keeping in touch!

[Carlsbad]

I'm in! I disappeared from the May challenge and am coming to the end of a two week Master Cleanse, but I'm in for June. Here's to farmer's markets, fresh summer produce, and my one year rawversary (June 26th)!

[kimba]

Hi! I'm graduating from Massage Therapy school June 1st and this will be a great way to start my new life. I'm really looking forward to this challenge.

[Snownoir]

Congrats Carlsbad!! Thats awesome.

Zuri, there is a website called Fotki, and there is someone on there with the name ZuriBunti. And I thought you two might be the same. =] I was always real cautious of soups as well, mainly because of the ingredients that are popular in recipe books. But, now that I've given it a try, I'm all over them! It was soo pleasant. You can make potato ones as well (I've done that in the past). Raw ones. Just soak the potato in water to help eliminate some of the starch and use warm water.

Welcome Kimba!

[northwoodsgirl]

I am in for my first monthly challenge!!! Can't wait!!!

[Rainie]

Haven't posted as much as intended for May but it's been a raw month and it feels good and I'm ready for June. Congrats to you all for May. It's a great time of the year and on the planet to be raw. Let's do it...;)

[Horsekisses1]

Hello All!
I am new here and ready to join you on the June 30-Day Challenge.

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh i can definitely do this! i'll be juice feasting the entire month LOL :D

[coertel]

I am in! I am new but summer is the best time to try!!! i am excited.

[avanderland]

Sign me up! I've been about 80-90% raw, but I'm ready to try for even higher. And you're right, it is the PERFECT time. Mmmmfruits. I'm totally committed to posting and checking the board every day this month!!

[sistaloxxs]

Count me in also.

[rawmiss]

Well, I mean, the whole point of the 30-Day Challenge is to eat 100% raw for 30 days. But if it's a personal choice to do like a slightly lower percentage, then that's your prerogative however, per the rules of the challenge you CANNOT post your cooked food in the raw challenge discussion threads/posts. Only mention what raw foods you've eaten in the daily threads. Any cooked foods, you can document in your personal journal if you have one set up...but please do not post them in the 30-Day Challenge Daily Threads. Thanks!

Oh, thanks for clarifying this. I'm in! I've been high raw for awhile and would love to ditch some of my cooked food and take it to a higher percentage!

[Rawkinlocs]

Welcome to the June raw food challenge!

If you are not familiar with how these work, you basically just document your (RAW) intake each day (a new thread will be created by me each day), how you're feeling, etc and give and get support.

Per the rules (sticky posting) you are not to post your cooked food slip-ups here in the challenge threads - those are better suited to your journal and if you're really having a time of it and need some help with cooked food issues, please post about in the main Raw and Living Food Discussion forum area...but please, not here...thanks!

So, have fun and have a wonderful day!

[cordeliasmama2]

going on day 32 & super stoked! going to get dinner from cafe grat...:p

[cordeliasmama2]

i'm in going on day 32...super happy & feeling free...:D

[Conscious Midwife]

Here I am ....

In it to win it
Started my AM off with a green smoothie ( orange, banana, spring mix)

Experiemnting with a horseradish root based dressing at lunch today
Making flax crackers later tonight
I have soem raw spanish peanuts , so I may make a nut butter for an apple snack this afternoon

[Zuri]

Hi all!

Congrats on your day 32 cordelia and let us know how that recipe turns out life. I hear ya, I'm "in it to win it" as well and feel much power and courage to do this challenge. I was running late this morning to get to work so I only have a green smoothie of chard, banana and pear, some green grapes and nuts but I'll be fine til I go home later today! Looking forward to reading everyone's posts. Have a great day. :)

[Ariannah]

Count me in!

[Raspberry4]

Good morning everyone! Good luck at work Zuri.

Happy Day number 1 everyone.

Plans for today:
Raw menu of:
Mono meal of fruit
Green Smoothie
Green Smoothie
Soup with herbs and veges plus small greens salad
Entree (not sure - will see what I can 'forage' from the fridge to make)
Desserts ready - Alissa's blonde fudge, almond cookies, and chocolate brownie (Don't hate me cause I'm a raw foodist...:D )
Movement: Turbo jam - whatever I can get this old body to do.

Have a great day - the sun is out and I am tired but ready to go!

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n235/yayitsdaniel2/happy.jpg

SW: 177.2 (gained 27.2 pounds by making consistent bad choices :mad: but that is changing :) )
GW: 135 - 140 (size 8 pants)

[peghat7]

Count me in also. I'm new to this forum and pretty new to raw foods (less than a month). I'm looking forward to June!

[magglepie]

Oh me me me!

[avanderland]

Love the smiley, Rasberry 4, what a great welcome!

"In it to win it," haha, that sounds great! I'm raring to go too!!

Today so far, just a lot of green smoothie (boston leaf lettuce, green powder, cherries, apple, pear, coconut oil)... Am leaning towards basil-pesto on zucchini pasta for dinner tonight... It will be my first time making raw pasta!

Going to the coop tonight, and have lots and lots of yummy treats planned for this week, and LOTS of salads.

Have a GREAT rest of the Sunday everyone, and enjoy your raw yumminess as we approach beautiful summer!

[RawSinger]

Yay!! Sign me up!!!!!!!

My menu plans for today:

Big green smoothie at some point in the early afternoon

Zucchini angel hair with raw pesto

Maybe raspberries (I'm on such a raspberry kick [that has lasted my whole life] but they're so expensive here. If raspberries are under $3 for a half pint where you are, feel super grateful!!)

I may snack on a few other things but this is all I have planned.

Have a rawesome day, everyone!!

[dawLs]

so far have had a small apple and 20 grapes.
i am visiting my parents right now so i will have to head to the grocery store to pick up some food as i am reluctant to use up all of theirs!
plus, i am DYING for some avocado!
-hoLs x0x0

[Jenifae]

Good Morning Everyone! :)

I love all the Sunshine everyone is offering. I affirm a strong decision in being committed to 100% Raw and Working out Daily!

I'm starting my day with Water and Lemon Water. Then I am going to work out and do my ranch chores. Those Horses of mine are my LOVES!

Later, I am having some girlfriends over in the afternoon and are having a potluck. So, they are bringing stuff for them and I plan on having a salad with Avocados - Yummmmy!

It's so Beautiful today. The sun is out and the birds are singing and I feel pretty good:)

Ready to Restart and Recharge!

[Zevron]

Taking the challenge.


Zev

[corazon]

I'm in! I didn't officially join the May 30 day challenge, but I was raw 95% of the month, lost 14.5 lbs, and feel light, clean, and clear. I've been 100% since last week, and I'm excited to see how I feel after this month.

xo- cheers!

[Shurtleff]

Yea!! I remembered to sign up on day one...I have been wanting to join this challenge for awhile now...Yippee!!!! OH, and count me it!! Haha

[SisterMckay]

How did I start the day?? A white smoothie as my daughter calls it! Almond milk, banana, ice, wheat grass juice, flax seed and honey! Always a hit around here. A big salad for lunch, probably a bit of trail mix for snacks… and hmmm dinner? I don’t know yet but it will be yummy I’m sure!

[samadhisoul]

did a liver flush last night and so far have had water...but have a green smothie with mesclun, collard, red leaf lettuce, blueberries, pineapple, and coconut oil ready to go!!!

thinking about a nice light soup for dinner
and I made some caramel brownies that are fabulous --taste like peanut butter pie to me though.

[menat]

Having a smoothie right now.

[Raw Buddha]

I've been looking forward to June 1st because I am raring to go with reclaiming a healthy me--body, soul, and mind. I love the "In It to Win It" slogan that, I believe, LifeAGift posted earlier, and I'm going to try to think of that anytime I feel like I'm wavering.

Started today off well with a green smoothie (2 glasses worth, want to work up to 4 glasses), fruit salad with pistachios, Larabar, and macadamia nuts. I am hitting that time of day where I start craving cooked stuff, so I am drinking lots of water and am going to exercise. Hopefully, that will keep me satisfied until dinner, when I will have Spanish scramble with avocado in a scooped out tomato and then make some blondies/walnut fudge.

Good luck everyone!
M

[glochick]

Just found this website, and clearly it's perfect since it's the first day of the challenge.. count us in!

Lisa and Ev

[oceanee]

Hi Everyone ~

Starting another month and it is so helpful for daily accountability. I also write in a notebook and maybe someday I will blog but baby steps on world wide journaling:D !

Not feeling hungry today so have had a grapefruit, a few onion bread crumbs , raw hummus and green beans. OH ~ :p What am I thinking I made Grezzo's chocolate cake. In fact I cut the recipe in 1/2. I put in the fridge for a little while and WOW it is awesome !! Next time I get a cocoa urge I may try to make the "frosting" but add some chopped nuts and put in little cups (perhaps find a small candy mold) , put in fridge to harden and bingo just pop in my mouth. The "frosting" would also be perfect for dipping berries into .....YUM!!!

Rawkinlocs~Thanks for being our faithful moderator and diligently starting each day with inspiration!

RawSinger~Let us know how your horseradish dressing turned out please !

Mendt~Love your weight loss treat. Great idea.

Okay fellow rawbies let's have an awesome month !
Oceanee

[Eva]

How did I start the day?? A white smoothie as my daughter calls it! Almond milk, banana, ice, wheat grass juice, flax seed and honey! Always a hit around here. A big salad for lunch, probably a bit of trail mix for snacks… and hmmm dinner? I don’t know yet but it will be yummy I’m sure!

Wow, that sounds wonderful!

[northwoodsgirl]

I have been waiting till June 1 to join in on the fun--:)

Breakfast--Green Lemonade (juice lemon, apple, celery, romain)
snack--Green smoothie (romain, sprouts, strawberries)
Lunch--Salad and avacado
snack--necterine and cherries
dinner--???

So yummy!!!

June Challenge SW--212lbs

[glochick]

Started the day with carrot/ginger juice, then had a rollup for lunch.

Made some Sun burgers for dinner which I'm really looking forward to.

Snacks today were:

RAW Chocolate Mousse pie (from local health food store)
Bing Cherries... (yeah, nearly better than the pie!!)

Hubby and I are very excited to find this community!

[Horsekisses1]

I am new to the raw food way of eating (I officially began just two weeks ago), but am determined to do my best at this 30 day challenge.

So far I had a green smooth made with spinach, fresh pineapple, and banana; raisins with soy butter; and sprouted grain bread with a slice of raw onion on top...I was craving onions for some reason.

I plan to make another green smoothie for dinner, but this time I will add freshly ground flax seeds. I will eat some raw trail mix for my evening snack.

I look forward to learning from the rest of you...

Have a great day guys!

[dawLs]

brekkie: 20 grapes, small apple
lunch: cup of spinach leaves, half a tomato, half a pepper, handful of trailmix
dinner: banana, avocado, half a tomato, half a pepper, cup of carrots, cashews

-hoLs x0x0

[adaora]

I'm in!! on day 4 actually!!

[Snownoir]

Checking in.

This morning I made a smoothie of 2 peaches, greens from the garden, 1/4 cucumber, handful dried blueberries, tsp maca, tsp hemp protein powder, 2 dates, and water. It wasn't that good, but I drank most of it. My boyfriend woke up wanting to make this big breakfast of eggs and hashbrowns. But when I said that I wasn't going to eat any, he asked "well what are you going to have then?" I said a smoothie. "Oh," he said, "can you make some for me too?" So there was no breakfast temptation. That was nice. =]

Then he, our two furkids and I went on a crazy 4 mile hike, and I started my period today. I was not feeling to great on the way back down. Lunch was good though. Bacon avocado, endive, peach salsa (homemade, raw), and tomatoes sprinkled with sea salt, seaweed and sesame seeds. It was really yummy. Then a peach (crunchy and yummy) and an apricot. It was a great lunch. And water. Oh, and some pomegranate apple cider (not raw, but I don't care).

Dave is now making some grilled cheese that he was going to have with some left over raw soup I made, but there is some really weird green stuff on the top. So I have to make some new stuff. Oh well. I'm not having the grilled cheese, but I'll be making another soup tonight.

So far, I'm doing great and feeling fine (minus the horrible cramps).

Enjoy yourselves everyone!!

[Stina]

Hey guys, I'm psyched up to do the challenge. This accountability really helps me. I did fine this morning without coffee, just a little slow and stupid! I have so much healing I want to do that I'm digging deep into my emotional resources to make this committment.
I've been eating a high raw diet, so detoxing should be minimal, me hopes!
I made four different flavors of raw granola bread and it really helps to have some snack food around for weak moments.
best of luck, Everyone!

[paulag]

This is my first day. I want to join in on this challenge! I am wanting to go raw again (fell of 3 years) because it feels great. I also have 40 lbs to lose. Need support......

[Rainie]

Thanks for all your enthusiasm and good energy. I was raw for May and I'd like to move thru summer that way. I've been eating too much protein lately - which I find all too easy to do - I feel so much better eating a little lighter than I have the last few days. So, bring it on June...
:p

[OneBite@aTime]

I'm a day late....was on vaca but, here.....signing up!

[ClareMarie]

Today was fabulous! My first official challenge day and my 16th day at 100%!!

I woke up late and stretched bfast out over a couple hours having a honeydew melon, a mango, some blueberries a few cherries and an apple w/ cinnamon.

Lunch was an apple, some carrots and a little chocolate spread yumminess...

Dinner was two small tomatoes and two small avocadoes.

No greens today :( Which isn't so good, but tomorrow I'll be more balanced since I'll get up at a reasonable hour!

But it feels pretty darn good to have gotten through 16 days at 100% raw! This is getting so easy!!

[paulag]

I really want to do this need support!

[rawmiss]

Let's see
watermelon
green smoothie
raisins
nori/tomato sandwitches
chaco: coconut oil, agave nectar, carob powder, vanilla
frozen rasperrries

[Shoney]

Hi all! Have never made it through a full 30 days, so right now I'll be happy if I can just get to 50%!! Think this month will be more of a transition period for me, hope that's okay!

Had a bowl of watermelon earlier. Oh yum! And then most of a banana tonight. My stomach has shrunk a lot the past month (lost 12 pounds eating all SAD), but my desire for raw food has resurfaced, so here I am! ;)

[mangosteen]

a bag of trader joes frozen mango and a banana. i dont feel starvfing and empty, which is good. but is that enough? less that 600 kcals :/

[tanishamarshall]

Hello all

I had
Green SMoothie (Banana and apple with Spinach)
Zucchini pasta with raw cheddar cheese sauce. Sounds weird but so good
3 raw Pecan walnutty fudge balls
Green Smoothie (Banana and apple with Spinach)

[Kindermama]

Hello! I would like to join you! This month I turn 31 and I want to make this the month I lose the weight. I've got lots of family gatherings this month... a challenge for me, but I'm going to make it happen!

Today was great!

B: Green Lemonade

L: Green Smoothie (kale, bananas, tropical fruit mix) - My 4 year old drank a cup of it herself! yay!

Snack: ooooh hubby made his salsa... dipped carrots in it, but oh so wanted some of his corn chips... going to have to figure out how to do a raw 'chip'

Dinner; Romaine Salad w/ bean sprouts, beets, carrots, garlic, onion, green onion, and some EVOO and balsamic vinegar.

Dessert.... YUM! RAW CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM... I can NOT believe I get to eat this- it tastes like the REAL thing.. wow.. with treats like this, I think I will be able to stay raw this month!!
I used 3 bananas, 2 big TB Cacao powder, 4-6 dates, some Agave nectar (this is okay, right?), 2 TB raw Tahini- blend with 1/2 the ice, then the rest- total 3 cups ice cubes in the blender... I then threw the mixture in the freezer for a little while too - so good!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a rawkin good time!

===============
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]

I had a Great Day!

Breakfast: I had a Banana this morning. I worked out and then did my chores.

Lunch: Small Salad w/ spinach, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, peas, broccoli w/ braggs vinergerette
Spinach Corn Chips with salsa and homemade guacomole~

Snack: RawVolution Chocolate Bar............these are better then Larabars, I think, anyways.

Dinner: Trail Mix w/ apple and grapes

Yay! I did good!

[Kindermama]

New here too, and I just set up a blog. I am so excited! I am finally learning what my 'staples' are and keeping my head on straight to do this!

I am going to lose this baby weight once and for all, gain energy and clarity, connect with my God and savior, while following and living on this Genesis diet.

[lodestar]

awake...green...happy...focused...the beat goes on. :D

[MiahTay]

Sorry guys but I missed the first.

I have really been fighting to keep my head above water. I don't know if it makes sense (but I'm guessing I'm not the only one) RAW is who I am and it is deep within me to eat this way. I don't know why I keep going back to cooked food but I feel bad physically when I do. So, here I am again ... My raw food support group :) . I can't do it on my own.

So, my food for today:

GS
Apple with dates, walnuts, some honey and coconut oil
Pineapple
Large Salad for dinner

I'm also hoping to get something in my dehydrator that has been sitting unused for over a month!

Have a GREAT raw day!

Heather

[Eva]

Hey HEATHER! Good to see you here! I'm in too. :)

[Zuri]

Hi All!

Good luck Heather and don't give up! Happy Monday all. Feeling good today. I've had a nice piece of watermelon so far. I'm not sure what's on the menu for later. I called out sick so today is MY day. It's great to read everyone's post. Enjoy your day all!

[MiahTay]

Hey thanks for the warm welcome! I just got done making a wonderful smoothie ... banana, a handful of baby greens, pineapple and a few pitted cherries - YUM! Now, I'll sit here sipping this wonderful concoction and read the boards. I've already walked my 3 miles this morning as well - It's a GOOD day!

Heather

[Green_Woman]

Started day out whipping up some guacamole for my man. Also searching the site for the perfect green smoothie plan for myself. I want to step up the greens and proteins this month and stay away from so much of the fats. :)

[Shurtleff]

Hello everyone!!
I had a great start to my day two!
Started walking this morning. I thought since I am in this 30 day challenge (and lovin' it) that I would also get my jiggle bottom (and thighs) moving too!!! My goal is to walk 15 mornings in June.
Okay so Food...Banana before walk with water
Then juiced Kale with apple, carrots, romaine, lemon, ginger.
breakfast was a sinful little reward consisting of
bananas, soaked raw cashews, raw agave, raw cocoa
and avocado all blended in my VM. Oh so yummy!!

I think lunch will be raw onion bread (rawvolutions version) along side of a huge salad.

I have some kale crisps in the dehydrator as I am typing this and will be snacking on those as well.

dinner will probably be raw tacos...I already have them made up!

Good luck to everyone today!!!!:D

[rawinspired]

Hello everyone!

I did Raw earlier this year for 24 days and felt amazing!! Food issues Gone! Bingeing Gone. I, like Heather, know this is what my body is supposed to have. So I am excited to join in on the 30 day challenge!
Blessings to all.

Christine

[Kindermama]

Green morning to ya!:D

I just made my green lemonade to go- I'm out the door for a hike with double jogging stroller in tow! Oh yes, and a 2 and 4 year old to boot!

I'll check in later! Have the best day ever!

- Okay, so this morning-

GL- (Green Lemonade)- Romain, Kale, lemon and apple thru the juicer

S- 1/2 an avocado, raw walnuts, water

L: Sweet potato slices
GL- w/ beets, romain, lemon and apple - juiced

D: Portobello mushroom caps filled with guacamole, topped with sprouts

I cannot believe I juiced 2 heads of romain today. I am really going thru the leafy greens. I am in the mood for something sweet, but too lazy to make it.

[avanderland]

Hey, Heather, welcome! That's what we are here for, to all support one another! Your day sounds amazing, and that apple treat sounds delicious!

Today for me:
Green Smoothie (Apple, Banana, Pear, Kale)
Marinated & Dehydrated Portabella mushroom (OMG THIS IS GOOD)
Grapes
Chocolate Macaroons

I'll probably have some kind of fruit snack when I get home, or maybe some carrots, and a large salad for dinner! I'll check back in later!

[CustomMade]

Just found this site and want to join the 30 day challenge, even if I am a day late to start :p I've been about 70% 10 100% raw for 7 months.. I want to go all the way!

Custom

[Carlsbad]

Hey Everybody!

Today is my last day of a fourteen day Master Cleanse. I kind of feel like I want to keep going, but I'm heading out of town on Friday, and I need to ease back into solid food by then, so tomorrow I'll be starting some juices. Raw foods don't appeal to me at all right now though (actually, nothing really appeals to me right now, in the food department), but I'm hoping some green juices will get me back to enjoying produce.

My trip this weekend is to my 10 year high school reunion! I'm so excited. I went to a boarding school in Delaware, of all places, so we're all going back to school for a weekend. It's going to be amazing seeing everyone. Foodwise, I have no idea what I'm going to eat though! I usually take a bunch of dehydrated things when I travel, but I don't think my stomach will handle that well after two weeks of lemonade. I'll have a car, so I think I'll just stop by the grocery store on the way and load up on fruits and avocados. I'll bring some salad dressing too.

As a bonus, I'm 10 pounds lighter than I was at my 5 year reunion, and about 20 pounds lighter than I was in high school! yippee! :p

[MiahTay]

Hello everyone!

I did Raw earlier this year for 24 days and felt amazing!! Food issues Gone! Bingeing Gone. I, like Heather, know this is what my body is supposed to have. So I am excited to join in on the 30 day challenge!
Blessings to all.

Christine

That is exactly how I am! When I am eating raw my food issues are gone and I feel so good.


Hey Everybody!

My trip this weekend is to my 10 year high school reunion! I'm so excited.



Carlsbad - This year is my 20 yr, HS reunion, I'm not going but I could not say the wonderful things you are saying. I am 45 lbs. heavier than I weighed in HS (and I've lost 20 lbs.). But I say this in an encouraging way - you are an inspiration, that it CAN be done. And I have a family reunion that I AM going to at the end of this month and I can say that I am at least 20 lbs. less than when I saw any of these people 2 years ago and I can see it in myself that I am more vibrant. So, at times I may get frustrated that things aren't improving fast enough (not just weight), but when I look at the last year as a whole, I see improvement. Compared to the last 12 years of gradual slide down hill - I'll take the year of improvement ... and actually when I really consider it, it really has only been 6 months. I've lost 20 lbs., I've accomplished the longest fast I've ever done (12 days), I've tried new raw recipes, my skin has improved, my energy has improved, we have purchased 6 acres to be able to live a more natural lifestyle (we still need to build). When I look back LIKE YOU DID, it is encouraging and a bright future!

Thanks,
Heather

[tvillemom]

Signing in a day late....but I'm IN!!

[tvillemom]

Heather, and the rest of the "Challenge group"

I did pretty good in May, I did about 10 days of Master Cleanse, but since then I've let things slip alittle!!!

It's time to re-devote myself to 100% rawness! (before things get outta hand!)

I promise to post EVERYTHING I eat. I know I can't post NON-raw foods, so for me that means that I HAVE TO STAY 100%!

Today so far has just been a refreshing fruit/nut salad for breakfast! Lunch is going to be something with coconut butter smoothed on.....I just have a taste for it, so now I have to find somthing to smooth it on......

Peace.

Heather: I'm with you on the slipping to SAD foods.....WHY DO I DO IT TO MYSELF??? BUT I'M BACK AND READY TO COMMIT!!!!

[gfgirl]

Hi Everyone,

I'm new to this....today is my first day raw, so far. Hope I'm doing ok! I need to break out my blender so I can try one of those green smoothies!

B-2 bananas, blueberries
L-salad with avocado, pumpkin seeds, olive oil, cider vinegar

That's it so far, but I packed a bunch of stuff to take to work - carrots, apple, almond butter, coconut, etc.

Is it ok to eat a Prana bar? It says it's raw and organice, so I hope that's ok. I like to keep these in my bag.

And I'm still trying to figure out the wheatgrass thing - I'm gluten-free because of Celiac Disease, and I hear mixed things about being able to have wheatgrass. Just curious if anyone knows anything about it.

Thanks!

jen

[herbalgirl]

Sorry guys but I missed the first.

I have really been fighting to keep my head above water. I don't know if it makes sense (but I'm guessing I'm not the only one) RAW is who I am and it is deep within me to eat this way. I don't know why I keep going back to cooked food but I feel bad physically when I do. So, here I am again ... My raw food support group :) . I can't do it on my own.



Heather,


This is exactly how I feel, too! I know you will get much needed support here. :)

[Orchardnimf]

:cool:
Please sign me up...Thanks!

[mangosteen]

started off the day pretty late. just woke up and had a yummy gs with mango and romaine. later in the day i will thaw out some delicious mangosteen! mmmmmmhmmmm. i have some blended salad that tastes delicious but the fluffy, foamy, fibery texture...ew.....

[oceanee]

Hey everyone ~ yeah for June and a such a good group of Rawbies !! I am crazy busy at work but had to pop in before the day was gone.

Gazpacho
a few, very few raw pecans
tonight - salad...

skipped my GS this AM, just not feeling like anything so listen to the body I did.

later ~
Oceanee

[Raw Buddha]

Hi All!
Day 2 has been good so far, had some cravings earlier today when I had to buy lunch for my kids but I haven't given in and won't! For breakfast, had a gs; lunch, fruit salad and a Larabar; dinner, not sure yet but probably guacamole--just wish I had some dehydrated chips to go with it, guess I need to order some. Anyway, I'm off to do my exercise for the day.
Wishing you all success on your path to health!
"Talk" to you tomorrow--
M

[MiahTay]

And I'm still trying to figure out the wheatgrass thing - I'm gluten-free because of Celiac Disease, and I hear mixed things about being able to have wheatgrass. Just curious if anyone knows anything about it.

jen

Let me know what you find out with the wheat grass, I'm curious.


Hi All!
Day 2 has been good so far, had some cravings earlier today when I had to buy lunch for my kids but I haven't given in and won't! For breakfast, had a gs; lunch, fruit salad and a Larabar; dinner, not sure yet but probably guacamole--just wish I had some dehydrated chips to go with it, guess I need to order some. Anyway, I'm off to do my exercise for the day.
Wishing you all success on your path to health!
"Talk" to you tomorrow--
M

I don't know why but lunch for my kids is my hardest time of the day. But what I have found helps is to plan something decadent for myself for lunch - like DESSERT! :D

We are going over to my parents for dinner tonight and I'm bringing the salad so I will be happy, and I'm going to try to duplicate a salad dressing a friend of mine made last week (sadly she, like me, doesn't use recipes often), if it turns out I'll let you all know - it's a yummy tomato basil dressing.

See you all tomorrow!

Blessings,
Heather

[Shoney]

Didn't eat breakfast cause I didn't feel hungry, but that may have been a mistake!

Had a small handful of walnuts, half an apple for lunch. Came home and had a small avocado with vinegar and about a third of a tomato. It's too hot to eat much more. Been drinking lemon water - am so excited to have lemons in the house again!! Haven't been drinking water for weeks and weeks - just the usual diet pop and coffee. Have gone twenty four hours now without a diet pop!

Came down with a killer caffeine headache this afternoon, but drinking the lemon water seems to help. I know I want that junk out of my diet, and I guess it should say something that if it physically hurts to stop eating something, maybe it's not that good for us anyway?

[mmaynard]

Hey gang,

Where did May go?! :eek: I had a really busy month but have finally found my way back here to start posting every day. So far today I had a smoothie with 3 oranges and coconut oil (would have had pineapple, too, but it wasn't ripe enough), hemp seeds, goldenberries, Lara bar, a piece of raw chocolate and some cashews. Tonight I'm having the rest of the fruit from an Edible Arrangement that came to the office that no one wanted. :)

Wendi: It's so great to see you here! I have been a horrible buddy and am glad that you have been doing well.

Have a great night everybody!

[ClareMarie]

Apple w/ cinnamon
mango and blueberries
green smoothie (yum)
Apple/carrot/ginger/kale/wheatgrass juice
strawberries
about 10 raw olives
yummy salad!

I think I'm going to start doing green smooties for bfast and lunch for the next couple weeks to get a lot of greens and really get my BG (blood glucose) under control. but it feels good to be nearing the end of my 17th day raw!

[ThnkYouJesus!!!]

I'm in!!!!!

[Zevron]

Had GS for breakfast
Salad for lunch

Need to bring something raw for a snack tomorrow.
Got too hungry after work.

zev

[Jenifae]

I had a Revelation today!

Everytime I try to do the monthly challenges I get obsessed and begin to rebel myself. So, I realized today that I need to just take it slow and let myself transition slowly and comfortably. I want to continue to focus on becoming healthy; rather then feeling like I have to be perfect right now.

That's part of my Eating Disorder - Perfection. Aaaaaaaagh!

So, I think doing the monthly challenge for me right now triggers me to obsessive and too weight - food focused resulting in me relapsing or sliping, resulting in feeling guilty, resulting in a cycle of thinking - "well forget it I already messed up". So, for me right no it's healthier to focus on my Health and to continue to strive to the best of my ability without guilt or the need to be Perfect or 100%.

I'm removing my weight to remove my weight section in my signature to assist me in letting go of my weight focus.

I am NOW beginning my HEALTH FOCUS!

So, I leave the Monthly Challenge and wish you all Great Strength and Perseraverance!

Love and Light
Jen

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a fantastic day!

===============
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!

[sharonb50]

Im in again.:D

[RawDrop]

Well, I started in the March monthly challenge and wasn't able to finish the month because we ran out of money, and couldn't afford the internet. Which meant that I didn't have the support of the lovely people on here. My partner isn't incredibly supportive, unfortunately.

So, I am back.

Purple smoothie from this morning:

1 cup kombucha
2 cups cranberry juice
banana
strawberry
cherry
raspberry
blueberry
5 dates
2 handfulls of spinach
1 handfull cress
cinnamon
ginger


Snacks today are going to be red grapes, carrots, cashews and almonds and some nori.

Keep your fingers crossed for me! I want this to work for me. I know that in March when I was probably 75% raw I felt lighter and more energetic and overall, healthier!

[oceanee]

Good Morning everyone ~

GS w/ kale, banana,mango and peaches...oh and a touch of flax seed.

Salad with all sorts of veggies for lunch

Hmmm... dinner either another salad or honeydew melon

Oceanee

[MiahTay]

Good Morning!

I truly believe summer is the perfect time to discover or rediscover raw foods. It just feels RIGHT. I had a good day yesterday, I wavered slightly while the kids were making their lunch, but once I dove into mine I was fine. I think a big key for me is to not let myself get too hungry. Well, I have a lot I want to get done today so here is my food for today:

1/2 of my daughter's cashew/banana/cacao smoothie
2 nectarines
pineapple with pecans and dates with a drizzle of honey and coconut oil
Salad for dinner
If I'm hungry after dinner maybe a small smoothie

Have a GREAT raw day!

Heather

[tvillemom]

Good morning all!

Heather: That pineapple thing you ate sounds DELICIOUS!!

Michelle: It's great to be back, and you have NOT been a horrible buddy....I have been busy too, it's just great to know that you noticed that I was here, now I feel more accountable. If I disappear, will you email me and "get on my case!!":p

Yesterday was great! Food wise I had:
apple, banana, walnuts drizzled with agave (this made a HUGE bowl!)
lunch I really wasn't that hungry, but I REALLY wanted some coconut oil (weird craving huh:rolleyes: ) so I had some walnuts stirred around with the coconut oil, sprinkled with sea salt and some carribean jerk seasoning. This was really good!! I was wishing I had banana/flax crackers of Alissa's to smooth some coconut oil on, oh well, now I've gotta get some more flax seed to make some!!

Then I went to the gym after I fixed my sad eatin family their dinner, and was dreaming of eating a green salad with mashed (seasoned) avo for the "dressing", but when I got home it was late, and I was too tired, so I just drank some water....showered and went to bed.

Not alot of food yesterday, but I really wasn't hungry when I didn't eat so I'm ok with that.

Can't wait for the day, planning on making a choco pie. If it turns out good, I'll post the recipe!!

Peace!

[MiahTay]

Just a quick note to let you all know that the Tomato Basil salad dressing I made last night turned out GREAT and I posted it on the recipe section of this site.

Heather

[corazon]

I've been busy the past few days (graduating from nursing school in 9 days!), so I haven't posted on the challenge yet, but I have been eating 100% raw and it's going great. Because I've been running around so much I've been eating mostly whole fruits & veggies, lara bars, nuts, and drinking lots of water. Pretty simple, but it's working for me. I'm feeling good!

[gritsnla]

Started yesterday, so just a day behind. Refocusing on my RAW priorities and getting back to the challenges and reading everyone's support, encouragement and questions. Love it here!

GS- 2 frozen banana, 6 romaine leaves without stems (gots a blender), 1-1/2 c. diluted kombucha, 2 T chia - ofcourse it was yummy. Pretty much my staple and will sub spinach when romaine is gone

Lunch- portabella with guac & salsa
Supper - will be making falafel pate to eat with cukes
Snackage will be some raisins or nuts and seeds if needed

Back and glad to get my RAW groove on!!

[Zuri]

Hi Roomies!

I hope everyone is having a magnificent day! That's right Gritsnla, let's get the RAW GROOVE ON! :D *dancing with Gritsnla and eyein' that big bowl of watermelon. I finally made some hummus and at first it was not tasting that good to me, but now, it has a nice flavor, and is esp. good with some sesame crackers. Def a change from the norm and doesn't taste like SAD hummus but has a distinct taste all its own. COOL! I also had a nice sized salad today and yummy watermelon. Have a good one all!

[avanderland]

I LOVE RAW!

This 30 Day Challenge was just waht I needed to pull back on the raw tracks, and I feel SO AMAZING!

Food today:
Kombucha, banana, apple
Amazing salad with red leafy lettuce and sun-dried tomatoes
Grapes
Figs!

And probably another salad later!

[Green_Woman]

Im losing track of how many days I've been raw!!! I am in love with life and ESPECIALLY with raw!!! :D

I made a bunch of fun stuff last nite and this morning.

Jicama fries (from Alissa's recipe) - YUMMMY to munch on!!
Mashed potatoes (Alissa's recipe, again, since I'm keeping it SIMPLE and sticking to her book only for now) - delicious, but I've always been a sucker for these even long before I had heard of raw!!!
Celery/cucumber soup with seasonings - my own creation, a potent blend hopefully to cure my little bit of break-out

[menat]

I just discovered Lara bars from people talking to them on the boards. They sell them at Trader Joe's. I can buy some for when I am out and don't have a smoothie on me. I can eat those and just drink water.

[Thaminah]

Hello everyone! I have actually been following this challenge since day 1. However, I have been so busy I have not had the chance to post. I am aiming for overall 85-90% raw in this challenge, with several 100% days during the challenge. Right now I am doing well. I have actually been less hungry. I have been eating raw trail mix, raw pepitas, fruit and salad. To be honest, this is working well for me. I have tried to cut nuts out of my diet for the most part when I have tried raw in the past, but I find them to be really satisfying and filling. I would like to cut down the amount of nuts I eat over time to focus more on the GREENS!!! I actually love my greens and green smoothies, but I need to find a way to jazz up my salads a little more. I am not really into the raw gourmet with the dehydrators and such. I prefer simplicity.

I am happy to be embarking on this journey with you all! Let's make the most of it!

[tanishamarshall]

Green smoothie
Larabar
raw Pasta with cheddar cheese sauce
miso soup with kelp noodles
almond butter balls (Alissa's yummy recipe)

[smb106]

Hi everyone!

Sorry that I haven't posted since signing up, but I have been 100% raw and feeling great. I went 100% raw in Decemeber and have now made it officially my lifestyle. This is my 6 month milestone and loving it!

For breakfast I had raaw oatmeal with banana and raspberries.

Snack- banana

Lunch- broc. and carrots with zucchini hummus.
Snack- apple.

Dinner will most likely be a large salad.

I hope everyone is feeling great and can enjoy the sunshine!
:D

[Raw Buddha]

Still doing great, despite having made a couple of raw recipes yesterday and today that just didn't suit me at all--yuck! I may have to just keep it simple until I have maintained raw for a longer amount of time and my taste buds have changed over.

B: green smoothie

L: Ani's breakfast pancakes (yuck!, but I don't think I made them correctly so will tweak again in the future just to make sure) and had carob pudding (also yuck, but this was definitely my fault--bananas weren't ripe enough and I used cocoa instead of carob. It wasn't sweet enough and just tasted off--sigh!)

D: Fruit salad with walnuts (going back to simple--I love fruit salad!)

Snacks: pistachio nuts & Larabar

Thanks to the person who posted the tip regarding packing a decadent treat for myself when I have to buy lunch for the kids--I will keep that in mind and will make sure I have something with me at all times so I don't give in to cravings.

See you tomorrow!
M

[Carlsbad]

Ah Day Three, woohoo!

Today I am breaking the fast from my Master Cleanse, so I started the day with some of the lemonade, then had a bunch of grapefruit juice, and then a bunch of orange juice. I've got some veggie juices for tomorrow. My body is so excited about those! I'm ready to take a break from citrus.

I have tomorrow and Thursday off from work, so my goal is to get a lot of sleep, clean my house, and go buy some clothes for my trip this weekend.

Keep rawking everyone!!

[mmaynard]

Hi Everybody!

Today went really well but I've been feeling really tired and my face is really broken out. I started the day with cucumber juice to try to help clear my skin, and then had some watermelon. I had a big salad for lunch and then munched on cashews, a few chocolate truffles and some goldenberries. Tonight I am making the angel hair pasta with marinara for me and my hubby (who has reluctantly agreed to eat anything I make). :)

My coworkers are really excited this week because I told them I am bringing in smoothies for everybody for our team meeting on Friday. It's first thing in the morning, and a few weeks ago everyone but me was really lethargic and really weren't participating, so I told them that I was going to bring in smoothies so they had some energy. :) I had them choose between a pina colada (my personal fav), banana spinach or banana bread smoothie. So far the hands down winner is pina colada, so hopefully everybody enjoys it!

Wendi: I'm going to try out your walnut/coconut oil/sea salt/jerk seasoning recipe tomorrow if I can find any jerk seasoning in my house. Thanks for the suggestion on spicing things up!

Have a great night!

[Stina]

Hi Everyone- I'm doing great. I have a green smoothie every day and am really enjoying wrapping up a tangy salad in nori paper, then I feel like I'm really eating something and not air. I experimented yesterday with marinated a collard leaf in a tamari sauce to soften it up to use as a roll-up. An idea I got from Elaina Love's site; worked pretty good. Raw food tastes remarkably better when I'm eating 100% raw and not just high raw; anyone notice that? strange, ay?

[Kindermama]

Day 3- a tough day for me- maybe the cravings were worse today because I didn't have any green smoothies- but just fresh OJ? Anyway I'm going to keep going and keep getting excited about new recipies and try to incorporate more raw for my kids

B: Fresh squeezed OJ

L: raw crackers w/ nut butter, banana and agave nectar

s: carrot sticks

D: Hummus and sprouts on Nori

Planning on raw ice cream again- something to look forward to! Yum-o!

[Rainie]

Mashed potatoes??? mmm... sounds soo good! Lately, I can't get enough strawberries and tomatoes (something about those red foods). I'm loving the freedom from cravings - indulging in destructive food choices is such an easy way to give one's power away - for me anyway. For today, I choose LIFE. Good going everyone - you're all doing great!:)

[Zevron]

Had a better raw day

Green Smoothie
Salad
Carrot Juice
Little bit of Fudge Ball
Chewie Cookie

SW: 172.3
CW: 171.2
GW: 145

Hope everyone is having a great night.

[mangosteen]

today was sooooooooooooooooo tough!

i went with my mom and my brother to th emall to look at some furniture, etc. and they decided that they wanted to go to the food court. how considerate...they purposefully make raw harder for me because they don't believe in it. *sigh* but lucky me, I had a banana earlier and my mom was kind enough to pack some sliced romaine, squash, radish, and carrot. it was a nice thought, but it just DID NOT do anything for me. she ended up adding it to her noodles she bought at the f.c.. i am always really bothered at how inconsiderate they can be. i know they would never do it, but still, it always hurts me and makes me a little bigger when they put me in difficult situations. at this point i am happy to be vegan and like 99% raw. the spices i use were already in the house and questionable, and since rawness is so hard to make sure of these days, i just dont think the minor details are worth stressing about. ha, and aunt flo is visiting too, so i am extra, hungry, cranky, and hormonal....maybe not the best time for raw. maybe the perfect one!!! it is just difficult.

today i had 2 bananas and some bunches of greens, then finally came home an hour ago....5:00!!! and was absolutely ravenous. i ate about 1/4 cup -1/3 cup of some raw pecans, drizzled with maple syrup, then finally powdered with cinnamon and sprinkled with cayenne, and a dash of mediterranean salt...for a nice contrast. sooooooooooooooooooooo good!

i know that maple isnt exactly raw since it is boiled to evaorate exces water, but for me it is a nostalgic flavor that i am not really ready to give up. i use it with moderation and it has a great array of nutrients. it is about the bg picture i think.

and it is delicious!!!

[adaora]

day 6 for me. It's been rather difficult the past two days--only because despite my spending over fifty bucks at wf on produce yesterday i still seem to have just some avocados and fruit for smoothies and greens.
today i had water upon waking.
a peach strawberry bee pollen smoothie for breakfast.
an avocado sprinkled w/ braggs and a few dashes of dulse powder.
a raw revolution bar as a snack.
a green smoothie for dinner.
lotts of water,
and i've been nibbling on goji chunks for the past hour.

the days befoe have been fairly simple. in fact i spent the past few days in awe of the nrg that i feel w/in my body on so many levels. a raised awareness of simple and soulful things. a sort of "intunement".
i had been eating in similar ways as today only w/ more bananas.
had a bit of nausea last night (bad food combining).
can somewhat feel my system adjustin' to all of these enzymes. fortunately i drank a lot of gs over the past 3 months prior to rawin it up.
thankin' God tho'. This really is a BEAUTY FULL experience. been veg for 6 yrs and can't believe i didn't make this transition sooner! (i know all things in their due time..). The only thing I wish is that there were more raw/vegan food/supplies inside Detroit. urgggh. doin the wild green thing. definitely investing in a dehydator and a decent food processor next wk!!!

ANY recipes or suggestions for rawlife without it are welcome!!!
may grow tired of avocados and banana soon.

[rawmiss]

Watermellon, raisins, strawberries, flax seeds, brewers yeast, agave nectar, beets, green smoothie, apple, coconut oil.

I have been noticing some, ahem, cleansing action in the nether regions, but I never felt so good!

[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!

[ClareMarie]

Well, portions were out of control today, but I stayed 100% when I really didn't want to so...success!

[dakinimind]

I got a little bit of a head start on the raw challenge and today is Day 5 for me.

Today, I felt severe cravings for junk food...chocolate chip cookies, in particular.
I did not, however, succumb. My husband, the Jack In the Box-atarian, is eating a huge bowl of popcorn smothered in real butter presently. One of the great smells on this planet, by the way. I ate Emerald Kale (kale with coconut oil, garlic, fresh ginger and soy sauce) instead.

Food for the day:

Yerba Matte tea
Broccoli and garlic
Kale
Spring greens salad with veggies
Avocados with cilantro, tomatoes and onions
Thai Coconut


Oh yeah...and kombucha.

Laughing Giraffe, sold at Whole Foods Market, is another excellent company making raw food granola, macaroons, etc. The price point is high, but worth it. Also Vega makes a really good raw bar.

Mood was pretty stable today, except for the cravings.

I've started attending a Tibetan Buddhist study group. Went to my first "class" yesterday. I'm very excited about this prospect! The center is of the Kagyu (sp) lineage. Most of the programs are taught/lead by ordained nuns.

[tvillemom]

http://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q176/shegunner75/good%20morning/sunshine.jpg

Good morning!!

Looking forward to Day 3!

Yesterday's food intake:

Breakfast/lunch (it was late) great big green/purple smoothie! It had wonderful FRESH strawberries, a few frozen cherries, and LOTS of baby spinach, and of course some frozen banana, and a heaping tsp (or 2) of coconut oil, and a light drizzle of maple syrup. I am almost out of agave and I want to save it for my choco pie (didn't make it yet, but hope to today!)

Dinner was a great big green salad with some seasoned avo mixed in for flavor and lovely fats!

I also exercised yesterday again! For the second day in a row. (this is huge for me!!)

Feeling great! Hope everyone else is to.

[Conscious Midwife]

RERAWING TODAY
HARNESSED last nights new moon energy
Saged a sacred space and myself last night
Enjoying H2O right now
Will nourish myself with organic carrot juice later
~need to release 85lbs

[Zuri]

Good day!

Thank you for the lovely picture tville. I DO feel hope. You stand firmly grounded life; go on girl! Well, I'm munching on some nice firm green grapes right now and they taste GREAT! Got a salad with basil dressing and avo for lunch and a HUGE container of watermelon. CAN'T WAIT! YUMMO!

Make it a wonderful day all. :)

[adaora]

here's to a powerfully LIVE day everyone!

enjoying a fruit smoothie and some goji chunks for breakfast.

[MiahTay]

I started my day with a 4 mile walk then came home and stretched. I am loving that my children are finally old enough that we can get REAL exercise and not just a stroll :D And it's also good time to talk and enjoy each other's company.

I don't know why I get certain things in my head. I'll make my children a fruit smoothie or cacao smoothie for breakfast but in my head I MUST have a green smoothie, because ??? Anyway I am trying to break my mindset of absolutes and enjoy RAW. I made us all the same smoothie this morning banana/pineapple/cherry made with walnut milk - it is like a little slice of heaven. So, my food for today looks like ...

Smoothie
Pineapple (may add nuts if I'm really hungry)
cauliflower with tomato basil dressing
large salad for dinner

Have a great RAW day!

Heather

[vegggeeemom]

i just wanted to type i'm in but it wasn't long enough i had to type at least 10 characters so here i'm saying i'm in lol :D

[corazon]

Made it to the gym last night for 30 mins of weights and 40 mins of cardio!

Ending up getting really snacky yesterday and eating lots of dried fruit & nuts, so I'm going to focus on fresh & light today.

Hope everyone has an awesome Day 4!

[smb106]

So I've started to move into my new house on MOnday. We've painted and tonight is moving night. I am so excited. THis is my husband and mine's first house!

Anyway, the best part is the kitchen. I've created the perfect raw vegan kitchen. I cannot wait to put all the appliances, gadgets, and food away tonight.

This morning I juiced a bunch of red grapes for breakfast. Lunch is a green smoothie. Snack- apple. I will have a sald for dinner.

All this moving has left me exhausted and a bit out of it. Any suggestions for a quick pick me up??

Well hope you all have a great day!

[Raw Yogini]

I'm drinking a big GS right now. Plans for later? big salad w/ avo, variety of fruit, I'll probably make "donut holes" for a dessert.
Best wishes to everyone.

[MiahTay]

Well, I made a good choice! My children requested I make one of their favorite lunches today, unfortunately it's one of mine too. SO, I made myself some sliced strawberries with ground walnuts topped with some walnut date milk (but more like cream). It tasted like dessert so it worked, and now I'm full and the lunch mess is all cleaned up! Victory!

I'm off to Sam's Club to restock.

Blessings,
Heather

[MiahTay]

So I've started to move into my new house on MOnday. We've painted and tonight is moving night. I am so excited. THis is my husband and mine's first house!

Anyway, the best part is the kitchen. I've created the perfect raw vegan kitchen. I cannot wait to put all the appliances, gadgets, and food away tonight.

This morning I juiced a bunch of red grapes for breakfast. Lunch is a green smoothie. Snack- apple. I will have a sald for dinner.

All this moving has left me exhausted and a bit out of it. Any suggestions for a quick pick me up??

Well hope you all have a great day!

Congrats! How exciting. And you are starting off by setting up your kitchen right instead of having to retrofit after the fact. We have just purchased 6 acres and are in the design phase of our house and I have asked hubby to have a stand alone refrigerator and a stand alone freezer side by side, so that I can shop once a week and fit all the produce.

Blessings,
Heather

[Carlsbad]

I'm still breaking my MC fast, so I started the day with fresh oj. I have lots more of that for later, and then some of my beloved veggie juice (carrot, cucumber, celery, spinach, parsley). I'm salivating just thinking about it! How funny is that?!

My stomach is slowly waking up from the fast and I'm starting to get excited about all the raw foods I'm going to eat. Bananas sound particularly enticing, and grapes, and watermelon, and cold cucumbers, and on and on! I love that I'm thinking longingly of foods that are good for me--it's a nice change! :p

My mom has volunteered to make me a raw feast for my birthday in August. I'm really excited about that, especially since last year she made all my favorite foods and I had to bring my own raw stuff. It was tough. So this year we're going to work together to make something yummy and raw! I got a new uncookbook yesterday--Everyday Raw--and the pictures are so amazing. I want to frame them and post them all over my house! I can't wait to do some serious uncooking next week! I'll let you know how it goes!

[Kindermama]

Day 4! A new day and a fresh start!

Started w/ some Green lemonade.... planning on a green smoothie day.

[Green_Woman]

Feeling a little ill. Any suggestions for managing a sick stomach with RAW food?

(It's not at all connected to my diet. I know what's causing my stomach to flip-flop. :) )

I've pretty much just had a few raw cashews and a larabar for food today.

[adaora]

made an avocado/carrot soup in the vita-mix for lunch today.
it was ...interesting. added a little braggs and dulse flakes.
it wd have made an excellent dip for flax crackers or something of the sort.
gonna try again w/ zuch instead of carrots.

[gritsnla]

A little late posting but I AM HERE!!
GS for breakfast - needed 3 frozen bananas for a little extra creaminess, 2T chia seeds, 1-1/2 c. kombucha, 6 romaine leaves sans the stalks - yummy

an avo samich for lunch

some dark chocolate

and for supper zucchini "pasta" and tomato dressing

[hillarylouise]

although everyone here seems to nice to apply the requisite peer pressure!

[Shoney]

I have had 3 or 4 liters of water with fresh squeezed lemon juice, 2 strawberries and air. :)

Considering a water fast to get through the next day or so. My right hip has started acting up again, not sure if it's because of the weight loss or what. But it's painful and twingey. Maybe I'll self-massage tonight.

Have a great evening!

[hillarylouise]

It took more than one trip to the store for the complicated ingredient list, but I made the Russell James' lasagne recipe last night, and it was absolutely spectacular, well worth the trouble:

http://therawchefblog.com/lasagne-recipe/

Gathering the ingredients was by far the hardest part of the process--mostly unskilled labor required to prepare and assemble the layers. There were bits of the various layers left over, which make good snacks spread on flax crackers today.

[mmaynard]

Good evening,

I had a difficult day today but am hanging in there. This morning I had a choco banana smoothie, the rest of my goldenberries and pina colada smoothie tonight. I haven't been feeling so great the last few days and have been really tired, so I'm hoping that improves soon... or at least for the weekend so I can enjoy myself!

Next week I will start going to the gym 3x each week with a buddy. We are meeting before I go to work so I can get exercise out of the way for the day. I am really looking forward to getting back in shape and also being accountable to someone.

Have a great night!

[Zevron]

Hello

Breakfast - GS
Lunch - Salad
Snack - GS
Dinner - Raw Fudge

After eating Lunch, I felt great.

[Thaminah]

I am sorry to say ya'll...today was a hot mess..I did horrible...but on the bright side...I am looking forward to getting myself back together tomorrow. Does anyone have any economical suggestions for lunches? I can't keep purchasing salads every day...I could make them...any ideas for an extraordinary salad to try?

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a wonderfully-raw 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!

[dawLs]

still here... just haven't checked in due to exhaustion from work!
trying to stay positive :o
and i am about to have apples and bananas for brekkie! yum-o!!!!!!!!!!
best wishes to all!

[Zuri]

Hi Daw', mmm apples and 'nanas sounds good. I hope you are able to get some rest very soon. Only one post thus far??? I hope everybody is doing well. I'm doing pretty good. Sipping a green smoothie now of chard, apple and banana. I have a salad later with avo and basil dressing, some pineapples and RP's brownies. Boy would she be happy to know her recipe is living on! GO RP!

Lovin' me and lovin' life! :D

[oceanee]

Good Morning everyone ! Had to add some color to the day as I am feeling like I need that happy boost ! Drinking GS as I type ( slurp slurp ) , have a salad for lunch and probably another for dinner.

dawLs~ Hang in there and stay positive and remember raw will feed your tired bones in the very best way !

Have a great day everyone !!

Oceanne

[hillarylouise]

Just proclaimed my participation in the challenge on my beauty blog (http://jackandhill.typepad.com/jack_and_hill_a_beauty_bl/2008/06/30-day-raw-food.html). livingrawgirl graciously let me post her pic!

Yesterday I subsisted on the leftovers of my lasagne ingredients from the day before. The walnut and sundried tomato filling and the macadamia nut cheese went on flax crackers, and the leftover zuchini noodles got tossed with the tomato sauce. Restaurant salad for dinner.

[protea]

Hi everyone,

I'm ready to join the June challenge, even though I'm 4 days late..:o
Anyway, I had my usual choc/banana smoothie for breakfast and brought a banana, buckwheat, almond butter, agave, goji berries and water to work. Planning to have watermelon for supper...

Have a super day everyone!:D

[gritsnla]

Good morning to all!
Went out and did some 1/4 mile each of walk/jog/walk/jog/walk. Not exactly sure of the time, not what it was a year ago though. Glad I went out and made the attempt.
GS for breakfast - ran out of kombucha yesterday so just plain water.
Lunch will be mushroom with guac & salsa
Dinner is undetermined possibly falafel pate' with cuke so I can use it up.

Have a good one!

[vegggeeemom]

Looking forward to today!
I was up really late with a friend who came over to help me pack.
Had a very stressful situation but handled it very well.

Really looking forward to this weekend. I am going hiking and then another friend is coming over to help me pack.

My kids are really loving the fruit. I need to get the veggies I bought cut up too so they can munch on them as well.

[smb106]

Good day all!

So it was another late night last night moving and packing, but tonight is the first night in the new house! Yeah!!

Despite feeling exhausted, I was able to get out a run 3 miles this morning, which made me feel pretty good. Breakfast was not exciting since I packed everything up last night. I had a banana and apple with almond butter. It was tasty, but I really wanted my raw oatmeal.

I went to the coop and bought a salad, pear and lara bar for this afternoon.

Dinner, will be a simple salad in the new house! Can you tell I'm excited!! :D

gritsnla- Can you post the falafel recipe? I lent Alissa's book to a friend who is starting raw. When I read "falafel" it sounded so good!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

[Kindermama]

Im feeling some detox effects, but hanging in there! ~Lost 2 lbs already!!!

Next week I turn 31, so i have some motivation!


Okay, today I Consumed;

MC lemonade (NOT doing that again.. baby didn't like that)

Watermellon (1/4)

Raw ice cream

Raw flax crackers w/ avocado

Feeling very full now- which amazes me since I am usually a big eater... and even though I feel like I ate too many crackers I still have lost weight. Hooray!!

[vegggeeemom]

I'm so rushed for work as I slept in. I packed my lunch but not what I'm craving. I'm so badly wanting some veggies w/ some sort of dressing. didn't have time for anything but quick cut and go. so i've got 1/2 a canteloupe in my bag! lol just will spoon it out to eat it! yum.

i can't wait until tomorrow to eat some hearty veggies.

[adaora]

cooked my SO some currylentil soup yesterday(my favorite) and DIDN'T eat any!!! I'm so proud of myself!
had a heck of a detox effect last night--all is well today.
had strawberrynocheesecake for bfast.
a peach & strawberry smoothie for lunch & 1 goji chunk.
Probably have some walnutty romaine taco's tonite.
I am lovin livin raw!!

[Raw Yogini]

Menu for today:
GS, pineapple, grapes, strawberry banana ice cream, a huge salad w/ lots of veggies and an avo and maybe a banana w/ almond butter and raisins.

[Thaminah]

Just checkin in with everyone..glad to see most of us are doing great! Today I had a banana, strawberry smoothie, a whole banana, cole slaw and corn. I am having tummy troubles today. I'll probably have a salad or GS later.

[Shurtleff]

:p Got back into town this morning...thank goodness!!

Was getting very tired of onion bread, eggless egg salad, tacos, apple bars ect...

Had a banana on the ride home, then went to hfs to pick up some essentials and discovered kombucha there!!! YESSSSS!! YUM YUM YUM! Love it!
Had some goji tea and then found a modified version of RFRW's thai wraps and decided that was going to be dinner so back to the store for cabbage and basil and cilantro and mint then I made them up...very easy and so rewarding!! I am glad it makes a lot because I will be eating them tomorrow too!
I am not having any cravings yet and have been feeling really great. :)
I am feeling so clear and focused right now....hmmmm maybe it was the kombucha!! I have to get more of that! Too pricey for now...maybe it will be my week two treat!

Till tomorrow.....

Patricia

[rawmiss]

They had strawberries on sale, so I pigged out on stawberries today! Also seaweed, apples, GS, kiwi, brownies and raisins. Such deprivation! ;)

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a glorious and victorious 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!

[Shurtleff]

Goodmorning to everyone!

I am surprised that nobody has posted yet.:confused: ........I get to be the first. Haha:p
Anyway, started off with juicing this morning...romaine, cuc, carrots, ginger, green apple. Yum!
Next..I am thinking of a smoothie but am not sure what I want yet.
Then for lunch it will be leftover thai wraps, oh so good! Not sure about dinner yet.
Hope everyone has a great raw day!:D

Patricia

[northwoodsgirl]

Good morning, Just logged on to get some ideas as to what to eat today--
But since I am #2 here is my plan--
Green Lemonaide
fruit smoothie
avo and salad for lunch with raw ceaser dressing MMMM....
coconut bar for afternoon snack ( I found these great new bars they taste like a mounds bar)
Dinner--I have a cantalope calling my name!!!

Have a great day!

[protea]

Hi everyone,

B: choc/banana smoothie
Snack: goji berries
Lunch: buckwheat, agave, almond butter
Supper: fruit

Have a great day!!:D

[tanishamarshall]

So far:

Green Smoothie
Mango
Banana

[avanderland]

Hola all! Have a fabulous Friday! Celebrate, the weekend's here!

Today for me:

Banana, strawberries, and lots of water
Jicama fries (OMG these things are GOOD!)

Will probably have a salad and a smoothie later!! Maybe some chocolate macaroons.

[Green_Woman]

Been working all week and no time to get to my computer. Staying raw, though. Actually, I think this week I'm at about 99.9% raw!!! ;)


Today, I have no appetite from being rather weakened by the hormone problem, so I've pretty much just been sipping on an almond/orange/banana/date smoothie all morning and nothing else.

Strange thing about raw - that I LOVE - I woke up at 730am thinking "Darnit, did I OVERSLEEP AGAIN??" :D

Even when I'm "sick", I'm STILL waking up early and chipper!?! :D

[Judith Miller]

So far so good, but I do feel a little hungry. I'm starting a little late on June 6, but better late than never!

[hillarylouise]

Yesterday I overdid the breakfast smoothie, adding celery, flax meal, kale, blueberries, apple and pineapple, and producing something grainy and sludgy that felt like the nasty-tasting "health food" I remember my hippie mom making in the 60s.

Today's morning smoothie I kept simple, and it was fabulous. I had frozen some kale from last week's farmer's market, and found that the frozen kale is brittle and far friendlier in my middle-of-the-road blender. I also refrained from turning the drink into a sludgy essay on "health." Just kale, banana, pineapple.

[Shoney]

My raw food intake for the day has been over a quarter pound of dates, about half a pound or so of strawberries, and may get to an avo later tonight.

[Kindermama]

WEll its the end of day 5 hooray!

Lets see...

Water w/ lemon
Salad
Salad w/ raw corn
raw ice cream
pistacios

yay!

Day 6!

I was feeling fast-y (or ish I guess) and I didn't feel like eating anything this morning, took a nice long nap with my baby and woke up ravenous! I ate some plums from my backyard and then made a big huge disgusting chocolate kale shake... I don't think I can ever use kale again with chocolate.. .BLECH! Drank some of it anyway since I didn't want to waste the Organic Dagoba Cacao power.... next time im going to use romaine or spinach...
Then DH came home with a spring salad for me... lots of no-nos for him that I couldn't touch *sigh* but then I had my favorite raw ice cream and it was all good- no feeling deprived! WOO HOO!

I actually fit into some jeans that I couldn't get into since after my 1st was born... oh yeah!

[cordeliasmama2]

doing great! haven't had time to get on the ccomputer...but doing swell!!!
b/f: banana
l: sandwich of sprouta "bread", gauc, sprouts, toms, "cheese" & unrefried beans
snack: sat in the back yard w/my little one & we shared 2 nects & 3 peaches...she likes the white ones best
d: big salad w/toms, red onions, mixed greens, sd toms &evoo
corn =0):)
hope everyone is well!!!

[Judith Miller]

Started out with some blueberries & fruit. Had a late morning snack of guacamole and raw cashews---wow it tasted just the same if not better as chips. That I can do! :)

Headed into the "big city" of 3,000 to walk around the square. It's a beautiful day!
06062008 005

[Shurtleff]

Hello all...:p

I thought today was day 7 (June 7th)???

I posted first on this thread but that was friday morning...so what happened?

Oh well....day 7

Going strong and raw raw raw!!
I probably didn't eat enough because I am feeling hungry right now but here's what I have eaten so far, I drank a bottle of kombucha and later ate a larabar then I had a 1/2 cup of the leftover simple sweet and spicy thai wrap filling. Hmmmm... time to forage for a snack! :D

[Shoney]

I too am confused on the days.

Nevertheless: today I had 2 salads with guac, several strawberries, a bite or two of cantaloupe and some not-so-ripe kiwi, lots of water with fresh lemon, and another quarter pound or so of dates. On the salad I used balsamic vinegar and sprinkled nutritional yeast over the top. Yum!!!!!!

Best day yet!

[Rawkinlocs]

I don't know what happened. I could have sworn I posted day 7 last night! Oh well, must have been more tired than I thought.

Sorry for the mix-up..but all posts from today have been moved here!

[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!

[tvillemom]

Happy Sunday Morning to everyone! I've missed posting for a couple of days, but my food has been like this:

Breakfast: either a smoothie or fruit salad with coconut oil and a small drizzle of maple syrup
Lunch: (usually not too hungry after the large breakfast) so I might have a quick handful of nuts
Dinner: salad with veggies and an avo mashed up with seasonings for the dressing

Today:
Breakfast: I'm feeling like juice...so I'm going to have baby greens, carrot and apple juice...oh and celery Then maybe eat an apple on the way to church
Lunch: salad with avo and raisins and dehydrated mushrooms YUMMY and whatever veggies I have left.
Dinner: not sure yet. Maybe I'll save 1/2 of my avo and make some guacamole and walnut taco meat and eat that on flax crackers or in another salad.

I'll post later, but that's the plan.

Have a fabulous Sunday!

[Shurtleff]

Goodmorning :p

I am starved!! Going to have to go to the supermarket to get supplies. I think that I will have a larabar for now just to quiet the beast in my tummy! haha
Going to the sister in laws house today for a small family get together. She's preparing (I think) spareribs and potato salad. But she's excited that I am bringing the Thai wraps (yes, still stuck on these) and a raw sprouted lentil salad. I may also make some strawberry lemonade to bring too. Well, have to go and get supplies and start uncooking!!

Everyone have a beautiful day!:D

Patricia

[Judith Miller]

Wow this is just day three and I feel great. My skin is already glowing. I don't have to wear cover up today! :) Gotta go to the grocery and stock up too. I have so much more energy during the day--the bad part is it doesn't go away at night and I'm having trouble sleeping. Got an adjustment this morning so the neck and headache are gone-yeah!

Have a great day everyone!

[vegggeeemom]

I had a great day! I have been able to post much. So much going on.
But, I did go hiking yesterday and making it to the top was such an awesome experience. I am SO sore but I just keep stretching and am looking forward to next weekend to do this again!

After we hiked my friend took me out to lunch and I got a salad and it was SO good.

I about died on the way up because I didn't eat enough for breakfast or take anything on the trail with me.

[ThnkYouJesus!!!]

Hi all...I had a hard time this past week and fell of the wagon. I feel terrible! I am starting new again today. Hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!

[ThnkYouJesus!!!]

cordeliasmama2 - Could would you mind posting the recipe for the unrefried beans please??? I tried to do a banana search and google it, but found nothing. I would be so appreciative!!!:)

[Shoney]

and each day gets better!

For breakfast I had: 1 apple, half a mango, large slice of watermelon, lemon water

For lunch I had: organic salad with tomato, onion, half an avocado, balsamic vinegar and rich cheddar sauce (raw)

This afternoon I had another salad and have been drinking raw lemonade. It's VERY hot and muggy right now! :)

Feeling great, the kids are eating increased raw as well, and I can climb the stairs with almost no knee pain. My caffeine/aspartame headaches have faded into almost nothing, my bowels are moving once again, I'm sleeping better, and life is good!!

[lavendarJ]

Just wanted to say "hey"...I may start posting next month. I haven't posted in a long time. I've done a lot of cleansing off and on lately. When I'm finished with this cleansing I'll be eager to jump on board and share some stuff with ya...

In the meantime, I will be enjoying a delicous ginger-lemonade that I'm sure you've all made. There's so many versions and flavors...here's mine:

6 small lemons (juiced- I peeled the skin off because my lemons were not organic)
9 - 10 cups of pure cold pure water
1/4 - 1/2 cup agave (I used 1/2)
4 inches of ginger root (I used a little more and peeled the skin and put in juicer)

It's so fast and easy to make. It only took about 15 minutes (or a few minutes less) and that includes prep, juicing, mixing the drink and putting it in the fridge, and then washing everything)

[menat]

I drinking mostly tea today, but I made some smoothies made from mango, oranges, celery, banana. Enough for this evening and breakfast and lunch tomorrow.

[vegggeeemom]

had a great day.
breakfast canteloupe
lunch banana strawberries
dinner celery with avacadoes
snack watermelon

towards the end of the day the kids were begging to eat "real" food. I said ok. so I got the celery out and had some almond butter and they ate their celery with that while I ate mine w/ the avocodo mix.

They wanted pizza and I *thought* about it but never did anything about it and they forgot totally about it afer the celery and almond butter.

I'm grateful for that as having pizza here would not have been good for me!

I feel overall i've had a great week!

[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!

[mmaynard]

Good morning!

I am off to the gym this morning for the first time in years! I had a slice of watermelon this morning and made myself a smoothie to have after my workout. I packed a lot of fruit today and am planning to have a big salad at lunch.

Have a great day!

[gritsnla]

Started off with 1 t. coconut oil, then did my cardio and had some sweet watermelon for breakfast! Looking to be a beautiful sunny (tho hot & humid) day!!

GS for lunch - making it with some oak leaf lettuce, kind of bitter, but that's all I've got with 2 banana, 2 T chia seeds and some diluted Gingerberry Kombucha = yummy

Mango and kiwi for snacking before they go bad

Trying some cold soup for supper and a salad

Have a good one!

[hillarylouise]

Staying raw was easy this weekend, including a brunch for some vegetarian guests who had never eaten raw. I did take great pleasure in the smell of barbecue wafting over the fence from my neighbors' back yard, but wasn't at all tempted to cheat.

I took a trip to the supermarket on Sunday to pick up some laundry detergent, and was really struck by how little food there was for sale.

I think the weekend was easy in part because I was able to play in the kitchen. The work week, when I'm less focussed on food and have less time, will be interesting.

[smb106]

SOrry that I did not post over the weekend. I still have not set up internet or cable in the new house, so I had to wait until the work week to post.

The weekend went well and I feel great!

I made my chocolate macaroons in the dehydrator last night for my co-workers. All they see me eat is fruit and veggies so I wanted to show them the sweet treats we can also eat. They turned out great.

Breakfast: raw oatmeal with a banana and rasperberries.
Lunch- salad greens with bail, srpouts, cucumber and red grapes.
Dinner: Salad greens with tomoto and avocado!

Have agreat day and try and stay cool!

[Zuri]

Hi Rawbies,

WOW, day nine! How time flies when you're raw! The weekend was busy for me and I was able to stay raw. The heat here in Baltimore was unbearable so I found myself eating lots of watermelon while on the go and I was fine. I mean it has been 100-103 degrees F. Speaking of which, going to the store today! It's oh so much more fun shopping for raw food. Me want more watermelon! Can't wait til the other melons come in season. I want cantaloupe smoothies. Talk to ya later. Have a great day everyone!

[Raw Buddha]

Had a rough few days of staying raw and didn't do as well as I wanted, but I also didn't beat myself up over it like I used to in the past, so there is some improvement at least emotionally.

Today is another day:

b: gs
l: fruit salad
d: oatmeal with banana and raisins
s: Larabar (may have a frozen smoothie later--it is so hot today!)

Wishing success to all!
M

[Java]

I'm rockin' along here in day nine of my 1st 30day raw challenge. I must say that I didn't have much of a conversion to the raw food diet. I did a 28 day cleanse in May and the diet is a raw vegan. So all my withdrawl symptoms from cooked food, caffeine, starches etc...happened last month. June is a continuation of a making really good food choices. With the cleanse I had to take a lot of herbs and drink the psyllium husk and benonite clay shakes, now I just get to enjoy and discover this whole world of raw food!!

Typically, for breakfast I am having a fruit smoothie, if I get up early enough, I will have a juice from my champion juicer first then an hour later I have the smoothie. Snacks are typically fruits or nuts. Lunch is something I have made from Alissa's book. I had the carrot-pecan "burgers", the other day, they were very good! If I don't have something ready from the dehydrator, then I will have a salad. I try to have a juice in the afternoon, about the same time that I would get a candy bar or some other sugary snack! Dinner is a salad with a dessert.

If I get hungry I usually have a handful of raw mixed nuts and a big glass of water.

The day before I started my 30 day challenge I had a blood panel drawn. I got the results today. Everything is in the excellent range. My naturopath said it will be interesting to see if anything changes over the next 3 weeks as I maintain the raw food diet. I am betting my cholesterol and triglycerides go even lower. Cholesterol is at 129 and Triglicerides at 72. I will keep you all updated on my post 30 day blood panel.

Enjoy your day!
Peace :)

[ThnkYouJesus!!!]

Hi everyone! Today was a good day staying raw. I had so much energy from all the live food I was eating...it didn't even matter that I didn't have a full 8 hours of sleep! Back when I was eating cooked food I would have been pretty tired.

Foods eaten today so far:

watermelon
raw hazelnuts
zucchini & broccoli salad
cherries

Enjoy your evening!

[Shurtleff]

I don't know why but today I woke up feeling tired. Even now I am ready for bed. I haven't "slipped" or anything so I just don't get it..why the feeling of lethargy:confused: I probably just didn't eat what my body needed. I think I may have overindulged on the kombucha. I had problems with overactive bowels this morning:( ...I think it was either the kombucha or the tomatoes.
Today I had green lemonade (purple kale, apple, carrots, ginger, lemon) from my juicer. Then I had a larabar followed by most of a mango and two kiwi's (boy those were yummy) and a few bites of raw coleslaw. I know I need to eat more...I think I will make a nice salad or maybe just a smoothie for dinner. I hope tomorrow I feel more energetic.
Day 10 here we come!!!!!:D

Patricia

[Green_Woman]

What an amazing week this has been!!!

I'm on day 43 of Raw (I believe, maybe 44... I have lost count. :D )

And tonite I made my FIRST attempt at Alissa's Chili recipe - VERY good, delicious, and tastes SO like the chili my mother used to make for me back in my childhood. What a fabulous recipe! Raw, healthy and healing, and yet... full of memories, too. :)

I LOVE RAW!!!!

[Rawkinlocs]

Hope your day is filled with rawesome goodness!

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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!

[mmaynard]

Hi Everyone,

I had a great day at the gym yesterday with a really intense workout. I am planning to go on Wednesday and Friday this week as well, and then my hubby and I are planning to go to Grezzo this weekend as a reward. :) I have a buddy now at the gym so I have extra motivation to go, since I don't want to let her down.

Today I am planning on a smoothie, a big salad at lunch and some fruit in the afternoon. Not sure about dinner yet. It is supposed to be very hot today so I think I might pick up some watermelon tonight on my way home from work.

Hope you all have a great day!

[adaora]

Been MIA. work work work! but hangin on.

today i had a breakfast smoothie of my usual strawberrypeachbanana (im soo hooked on this) w/ hemp seeds and bpolln.

water til noon. then probably some avocados and a kombucha tea.

dinner?...maybe another smoothie...or salad. haven't figured that out yet!
heres to a peace day!

[gritsnla]

Day 3 of watermelon for breakfast. It was a big one! And no one else has touched it and it is so sweet! Also had 1 t coconut oil this morning.

GS for lunch. A fruit salad for snacking. Big salad for supper.

No video workout this morning, just pretend jump roping with my Turbo Jam gloves on for about 15 mins. Whew!

Have a good one!

[Shurtleff]

I feel energized today! :p
I started the morning out with a smoothie consisting of banana, mango, avocado, hemp seed oil, coconut water, vanilla. It rawked!!!

I know a larabar will be the next thing I eat due to being easy to carry along. I have to take my grandmother to pre register at the hospital today so it makes an easy snack/meal.

I really need to have a big salad for dinner and probably some fruit in there somewhere.

Everyone have a great day!

Patricia

[Green_Woman]

Have a sick stomach today... I prolly just ate too much chili too late last nite... but it was so GOOD!!! LOL

I made myself my FAVORITE food for breakfast, lunch and dinner today since my stomach is unstable. Almond/date/banana smoothie- a big old batch (almost two quarts) and a green smoothie (apple/banana/cucumber/romaine lettuce/orange).

Also sipping on some kombucha, because I can. LOL

[smb106]

Hi there:

So after my run this morning, all I wanted to eat was something cool. I made a large fruit salad. I ate that for breakfast and my snack.

For lunch, I made zucchini pasta and pesto. I tried something new with the pesto. Instead of pine nuts, I used leftover almond pulp from when I made almond milk. It was great. The consistency was creamy. I just didn't want to waste the almond pulp. I will continue to do this!

Dinner- Will be a salad with avocado.


Stya cool:eek:

[Zuri]

Hi all,

Yeah sm, I have some pulp in the fridge now that I may make Alissa's falafel with. Those gems taste very good! Day 10! It feels like it has been longer. This is great! I haven't been getting enough sleep so no time to make what I really wanted and THE HEAT ....ugh...I had green smoothie of collards, banana and apple, some cashews, grapes and strawberries that I got from Whole Foods that WEREN'T ripe or sweet tasting or something, and a huge smoothie of almond milk, blueberries, pineapple, and banana. I think I'll try that smoothie you mentioned adaora; it sounds good! Have a good one all!

It's so quiet on this board. :D

[Kindermama]

I've been MIA for the last few days because my kids, my hubby and I all got some sort of weird stomach flu virus and so... haven't been eating much... just trying to take care of the kiddos and DH is worse than the kids!
LOL

Anyway, hopefully I'll be able to post more tomorrow!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have fun with raw today!

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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!

[tvillemom]

Good morning all! I've really missed posting! My family has been extremely busy getting ready for vacation. We are WAY ahead of schedule. The house is straightened up already and all the laundry is done! This is a first ever for my family (well mostly me) All I have to do now is some dusting, mop, and clean the bathrooms. My parents are even coming for dinner tomorrow night and I'm not even nervous about it! This is a definite first!

Food the last couple of days has been simple. I'm definitely low on produce this week, so I've eaten the same things over and over. I don't like to do this, but it's just for this week. The week at the beach will be great! I'm looking forward to having more variety (I always buy lots of fruit and veggies. The kids like to eat more fruit at the beach...like grapes, apples, watermelon,......but I am craving some peaches, mango, strawberries....)

Anyway, my food this week has been:
GS made of greens, sprouts, banana, blueberries, cherries
ice cream pops made of blended banana, cherries, and a drizzle of maple syrup (this was really yummy!)
salads with sprouts, nuts and a drizzle of citrus
my last few apples are gone....
I've also nibbled on some granola made of agave, sprouted buckwheat, raisins, pumpkin seeds....I'm glad I had this yesterday to snack on as supplies are getting low.


I'm glad I have sprouts ready to eat! Today's food will be simple, as tomorrow I will HAVE TO go to the grocery store to buy a few things!
FOOD PLAN:
GS with greens, sprouts, agave (no bananas left:o) blueberries, and cherries (not sure how this will turn out without my GS staple, banana)
Lunch: salad with sprouts and some homemade raw dressing
Dinner: salad with dehydrated mushrooms that I have ready and can't wait to treat myself to!!

Sorry this has been an extremely long post! I just had so much to catch up on.

Have a great day!!

[gritsnla]

Great Beginnings of a Beautiful Day!
Had my coconut oil and then did TJ Cardio and the standing Abs program. Now having a juicy cantelope for breakfast.

Lunch is on the road but taking a GS. Have some really fine looking cashews in the car for snacking on. Unsure of what supper will be. Have some yellow pepper and cukes, might just have them in strips with tahini.

Have a good one!

[Green_Woman]

Munching on larabar and sipping kombucha...and marveling at the interaction I just did(n't) have with three deaf, German customers.

Amazing world I live in, amazing!

[Zuri]

Hi Rawbies,

Very interesting Green! I got a very good visual off of that comment you made. Well! Day 11. WOW. This is great. All I've had so far today is an avocado, sesame crackers, and an apple that was way too hard for me. The weather is cooler here in Baltimore and I'm attempting to just make it through this week at work! Tville, let us know how the beach was! Soak up some rays for me. Later all. Have a good one! :D

[hillarylouise]

I am surprised at how easy it has been to stay raw, even during the work week (it helps that I work at home, I'm sure), and even dining out, as green salads and fruit salads seem to be on every menu. My appetite has so shifted already that temptation isn't an issue (even while watching the steak episode of Top Chef!), and I seem to want to eat less at a sitting.

I thought going into this that doing my best would be good enough, and I expected to be slipping a lot, if only for convenience's sake, but I have yet to slip at all. I know better than to be impressed with myself on this count--the credit goes to the diet. It's an extremely livable way of eating that my body likes.

[Rainie]

Haven't posted in a while but still raw. The last couple days have been rough with cravings. Nothing in particular just SOMETHING cooked. Today I talked myself out of going out to get junk all day loooong. I have to keep reminding myself that it will pass. On the up side, I'm enjoying the season of strawberries and raspberries and blackberries...Nature is the most remarkable artist. Hey Green Woman, I'm curious about the interaction you did(n't) have. DO tell...:) :o :(

[ThnkYouJesus!!!]

Hi all...hope you all had a good day.

The last three days have been wonderful on raw.

Foods eaten today:

Watermelon
Hazelnuts
Cherries
Salad

Not sure what to eat for dinner yet. I guess I will cross that raw bridge when I get to it! :p

Be well!

[Jazmyn]

I'm in!:D 11 days late.:rolleyes: Better late then never!

[Stina]

Hi raw friends,

I haven't been checking in 'cause I don't have easy access to a computer. I've been doing great eating raw until this afternoon. Inexplicable cravings kicked in. I drove to the pizza parlor. It's closed! I don't know what stopped me from going somewhere else; all of the raw eating I've been doing is giving me some strength. I went home and way overate on raw food, but, heck, I stayed raw! For the most part it's been just wonderful and I am so thoroughly enjoying recipes.
I'd be too embarrassed to list everything I ate today! :D

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a great one!

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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!

[Zuri]

Hi all,

Wow, it's almost 10 AM and nobody has posted. Welll, I'm munching on a big bowl of watermelon and have some peas, avocado and nuts for later. I haven't had the energy to make a salad or something else prepared this week. Day 12, COOL, and I started a while before day 12 so I'm feeling GOOD! Have a good one all! :D

[gritsnla]

Almost time to say good afternoon (here, anyway)
Had to leave the house early this morning and just grabbed a rasisin cinnamon bar by Raw Organic. Later had a peach and some red grapes. Gotta eat a cuke before it goes bad, possibly with just a tomato and some salt and pepper. And then may do what I did last night and just simply ate yellow-green, a purple and red pepper strips with tahini. Keep it simple for now.

Have a good one!

[Jazmyn]

Hi everyone!

I'm having a great first day on raw. I had a lovely platter of fruit for breakfast this morning and I feel great!:) lol, when I told my mom that I was going on the 30 day challenge, she decided to go 100% raw with me!

[cordeliasmama2]

i'm still in...can't seem to get enough nori...think my body wants the b vits....it's been really hot, so lots of smoothies, salads & nori rolls =0)
i just got one of the "high country wild root kombuchas" @ whole foods & it is soooo yummy! tastes like root beer...@ least i think so...i haven't had soda in over 7 years...i think it's worth checking out =0) & it's on sale
have a great raw day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:) :D :p

[Thaminah]

Hey everyone...hmmmm today I made a green smoothie for breakfast. We were fresh out of bananas...and I made an important self discovery....AVOCADO + GREEN SMOOTHIE + ME = :( It was not really all that. I need my bananas in my green smoothies...this one just had too much oily creaminess going on. However, I drank over half of the pitcher, ate some mango, thai salad, veggie roll. I am going to try to do even better tomorrow! I am also going to incorporate exercise into my lil program!

[rawmiss]

I had pineapple, kiwi, tomatos, avocado and raisins.

Congrats Jazmyn on taking that first step!

[Jazmyn]

Thanks Rawmiss, I'm feeling great.:)

I had a "nori" attack today too,Cordeliasmama2.:D I was eating sheets of it straight!lol. I made date nut torte for lunch--and ate almost all of it in one sitting!!. So good!! I didn't have enough ingredients so I had to quarter the recipe; but it was still a lot! I also had lots of strawberries, a piece apple, and half of a young coconut. I had lunch really late--I finished at 3:00--and now at 6:20 I'm feeling quite pleasantly full. I'm not sure when I'll be hungry for supper...although I could have a fruit smoothie right now...lol!:D

[lodestar]

raw amazing day...glad to see all are doing so well. :)

[ThnkYouJesus!!!]

Hi Rawbies!!!

Today I had so much energy...it was fantastic. Eating raw is fabulous!

Foods eaten today:

GS
Watermelon
Nuts
Unfried Beans
Tomato
Avocado
Apple

;)

[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!

[lodestar]

good morning all...may today be wonderful and raw! :D

[Zuri]

Hello!

Happy raw eating today! It's pay day and it's Friday...woo hoo! After this last bunch of nuts are done I won't be buying nuts to snack on anymore. It's way too easy to grab those rather than make something, especially if I'm constantly on the go. Anyway, will check back in later. I hve some peas and cantaloupe for snack. Was rushin' this AM. Later roomies!

[Shurtleff]

Hello everyone!

I haven't posted in a couple of days but I am still on the raw!!

Grandmother had surgery yesterday and well the days before were full of Dr appts and tests and I was the driver.

I am not very well prepared today :eek: but had a big bowl of fruit for breakfast and will make it through today then go to the store tomorrow.

Hope everyone is doing great!!!:p
Patricia

[gritsnla]

Shurt - sending rays of sunshine to your grandmother!! Take care of her (and yourself!)

A little slippage yesterday, but nothing too bad. Loving the melons in the morning! Cantelope today again for breakfast. Shared a little with Daisy the WunderWeiner! She likes watermelon too!

Cukes and falafel pate for lunch.

Supper? Hmmm? Maybe something simple again. Been working for me lately.

Have a good one!