The July Sizzlin' Hot 30-Day Challenge 2008 Archives

[Rawkinlocs]

We're coming up on July...summertime is HERE and in full effect!

This 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 July, just check in right here!


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

Please be sure to read the rules for the challenge if you are new to the forum and/or the 30-day raw challenge. Just a quick reminder, the purpose and main goal is to eat ALL RAW for 30 days. Sometimes you may slip, sometimes you may consciously decide to incorporate a little bit of cooked food...all your personal choice BUT...we do NOT discuss cooked food, even slip ups here in the challenge threads. That is best for your journal/blog if you have one.

Thanks!

[Anastazia]

Howdy, everyone! :D
I'm back, & been climbin' my way back up to about 80% raw the last little while, { & let go of another 10 lbs, even with too much on my plate lately!} but KNOW it's time again for 100%!!! :rolleyes:

I lost computer access for awhile, but I'm back online, & ready to jump into this month's challenge! :eek:

I'm so excited!!!
And can't wait to see who else signs up!
Let's have a RAWlicking month of deliciousness! :cool:

~Anastazia~

[WendyLouWho]

I tried this in May and struggled due to lack of preparation/back up plans with a family that eats cooked food. Thankfully, dh and familyl are very supportive and I've been testing recipes and finding what works for me the past few months so I'm ready!

July will be my 100% raw month!

[brewcat]

Count me in!

[Kendra]

I'm in!!!! :D I'm fairly new here, but I've been dabbling in raw since March/April. I kept telling myself that I needed to do one of these 30 day challenges, and I'm finally ready to commit.

I can't wait to meet you all! :D

[RawSinger]

I'm in also!!!

[lodestar]

on for another 31 actually :D can it already be July :0

[saxmaam]

I'm in. I mentioned in another thread that I'm going to follow the 28 day eating plan from "Living on Live Food." Is anybody else taking that approach?

Susan

[Honeybee]

I'm ready to go raw...again. Looking forward to the challenge.

[Lightspirited1]

I'm here too!

[sweetlime]

i'm ready!

[AICgem]

Ok, I'm ready again!!
I now have a Champion Juicer and Vitamix 3600 to help me on my way!!
Plus a family reunion picnic in Sept that I would like to loose some weight for and look super healthy!!
lets do it!!

[mia954]

I'm new here and totally ready for this.......
count me in!!!

[Rainie]

We'll celebrate freedom by being free...

[fusilloa]

:D going green and raw July 1st

[chinesewoodbass]

I've been 100% raw since June 9, and going strong. Daily Kundalini yoga helps too.

[hillarylouise]

My partner has been so impressed with the changes in my body and outlook over the course of the June challenge, that he's ready to do the July challenge with me. He's a junk food vegetarian who is most nervous about giving up his daily PB&J and pizza, but he's enjoyed the raw recipes I've made over this past month, and has already taken to the morning green smoothie.

[ltcartwright]

Using these last few days as prep, but I'm in for July.

Keep motivated gang!

[Grimalkin]

Count me in.

[Raediance]

Hi everyone!
It's been a LOOOOOOOONG time since I've posted here, but I have been checking in periodically. I have gained so much weight and so many ailments since going SAD, I am ready to jump back in!! I can't wait!!!!!!!

[rawlinda_sue]

I'm in! This is my first time - I'm looking forward to it.

[1bigfamily]

I would like to join. Hopefully this will be just the encouragement I need to do what my heart desires.

[mama2girls]

I'm in... I started late in June so I'm actually at about 14 days... excited to start fresh with others at the same time :)
I'm going to kick start with the first few days doing green smoothies and juices, good way to get rid of cravings I figure.
M

[reedred]

this will be a treat to spend the month attempting to go raw day by day with other people that have the same goal in their hearts, peace be with everyone

[threedogs]

I'm back (too!) and I've already started. I'm doing a juice fast - I NEVER thought I'd be able to do this... I feel terrific and am SO glad my body went in revolt and forced me to change my evil (SAD) ways!! hehe...

This is great - whole raw food (and this forum) is the greatest!!!

[Conscious Midwife]

Maybe:confused:

[Daphne]

Hey!!! I SO want to join! Um....I'm a bit confused how to join, though...do I just type this message and then I've officially joined, or is there more to this?
Either way, consider me joined for SURE!
Hello fellow members, good luck to everyone on their journey...

[hibisanpo]

I'M IN!

I can't wait to be 100% again! After some experimenting around with adding cooked into my diet, I realized how great I felt being all raw.
weeee!
good vibes to all.

[tarasellers13]

Hi,
I am brand new to the raw food life style. I am a culinary school graduate, and I have just finished chemotherapy. I am hoping this month will allow me to detox, find some inner peace, and loose some water weight due to the steroids I was prescribed while on chemo.

Get luck everyone,
Tara

[threedogs]

Tara -

This is the best thing you could do to help your body heal - and this forum is the greatest.

sending some gentle {{{{{{hugs}}}}} your way.

Lynne

[tigerbee01]

yay count me in!!:D

[BDraw]

This would be a great b-day gift to me . . . b-day is July 1. And I really would love to be 100% again. Okay, I'm in! Time to reread Allisa's book and re-motivate me again!

Stand back world -- here we come! ;)

[KirbyCuke]

I would love to join in as well,thanks so much!

[Kitty]

ok I am ready :)

[menat]

I am in, but I may have to do more than smoothies. I miss eating. LOL

[dakinimind]

I'm in! June went great!

[tvillemom]

I'm in for July! I made a valiant effort in June, but July is going to be KICKIN'!!!

[Zuri]

I'm in 'til July 23rd then I'm moving to the fasting board! Bring it!

[raw4u]

Count me in

[Sugar Snap Pea]

Okay, I'm doin' it! Such a healthy way to eat, and I'm becoming a slacker...

[Emma-Liza]

I'd like to join! I started over the weekend. I'm keeping a diary here (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/blogs/blog-17533/), too.
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HW 220
SW 215
CW 210
GW 120

[Didinium]

Count me in as well! I'm looking forward to keep on going raw this month.

[MorningRuby]

Why hello! I haven't even really been on the site much for months, and when I am it has just been reading through everything. I decided to go 30 days all raw and remembered that you guys do this monthly thing. So for the first time ever, I'm committed to going 100% for 30 days. I'm really excited!!! Good luck everyone!

[gritsnla]

Time to get commited .. no, silly, to the ways of RAW! Ah, but what a lovely vacation that would be!

Time to get back to doing what works best for me. Time to let go of what others think. Time to delve a little deeper inside and see what makes me tick.

Looking forward to it!

[Elisabeth]

I'm in. :)

[kennithia_wllms@yahoo.com]

I'm new to Raw Food Diet and don't know much abot raw foods other than fresh fruit and vegs. I plan on ordering Alissa Cohen's LOLF book and DVD to help me get started on learning how to prepare raw meals. This new journey is both exciting and scary! Thats why I'm so glad to have found you guys because you all have a wealth of knowledge! I can't wait to get start!

[faithjrny]

We both did this in Feb and lost 20 lbs each! Now, we are ready to let go of another 20 each. My dd is 14 and so sweet. Out in the kitchen right now making some raw chocolate nut balls for us to treat ourselves with the rest of the week. :D She's also making Lemon Chewies so we'll have those, too.

I think key for me is to stop eating by 6pm each night. At my age (49) and approaching menopause, LESS is BEST!;)

Glad to be here for the support. Let's do this!

Blessings,
Lori

[rawlaw06]

I'm in. I'm ready.

[Green_Woman]

Yay for Month Three!!!

I'm excited!!! July is a GREAT month to be lovin' and livin' RAW!!!


:D

[Riarules]

I am new to raw foods. I am excited and nervous. I purchased Alissa's book and DVD. I am expecting wonderful things during and after my 30 day's!:)

[srsarri]

COUNT ME IN!!!!

I am SOOOO excited! I have been about 80-90% for the past couple of months, Im ready to kick all cooked to the curb!!!!

[twilight]

Actually I started last week, but did eat some "raw" almonds from Target that seemed rather crunchy and some roasted nori for my wraps. oops

[Tru2lifeluv]

I will begin my first 30day raw challenge starting with you all on July 1, 2008.

I am very excited, and I think this is an excellent time to embark on eating raw.

[~tammla~]

Hi everyone,
It's 10:36 on the last day of June...just found this site and am ready to go raw! Looking forward to hearing your stories and sharing successes!

[PattyL]

I just found this website. I have not read the book yet. My dogs have been raw since March and I have seen amazing results. Now, its my turn. I will begin tomorrow (July 1).

[oceanee]

Summertime raw commitment. I am in ! Love having to post for the world ~ and I want to make it straight through 2008. That's only 6 months, I mean what's that when I look back at last year it seems like yesterday......
I mean I want to go forever~ 30 day challenge to start ~ 6 month to aim for ~ then viola it is 2009 and go raw.
Oceanee

[Thick]

I'm in for July. I have been transitioning since the beginning of May. I know a lot of recipes I like, now. There is a plethora of delicious fruit and vegetables at the farmer's market, now. My kitchen is so stocked. I'm ready to see what the difference is between 90% and 100%!

Catherine

[Cinnamon]

I'm in for July too! With all the fresh produce in the stores and we have so many local Farmer's Markets, it is time again to up the percentage of raw from "high" to 100%!

[jules88]

I'm in!!! The first few days are going to be rough though. I am going to visit my sisters and although they have all tried raw, they aren't currently raw. I will be bringing my vitamix and picking up some fruit and veggies. I make all of my sons food, so the way I blend things up I know their blender won't hold out but a day or two. I need to heal my skin and I am 100% positive that I can do this eating raw, because I have done it before. The doctors say it Atopic dermatitis. I could have told them that and saved me the $$$. So, here is to staying raw and feeling great. Good Luck to everyone during the 4th of July weekend.

[bsqmurphy]

I'm definatley in!

I just completed day 15 and I've already released 10lbs. Yeah! Can't wait to see 30 days - and 6 weeks at the end of July.

Living RAWesome!
Bri.

[Rawkinlocs]

Welcome to the July 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!

[StampThineImage]

Today has officially begun, 15 minutes ago and I am accepting the challenge.
I went 100% raw for the first time eleven days ago. I weighed in yesterday, and have lost 14 pounds! Now I am really motivated! One day at a time, one week at a time, onward I go!

[StampThineImage]

I have gone raw for the last 11 days and am ready for the challenge. I look forward to joining you all.

[tvillemom]

Good morning! Great job, StampThineImage!! Today will be busy, but I'm looking forward getting some new foods....my family FINALLY received our STIMULUS CHECK in the mail. I have some bills to make up, but I'm going to get some supplies for myself that I've been putting off!

I'm really craving a good, juicy cantelope, so I will buy one of those today! I'll post later with all my foods!

EVERYONE HAVE A GREAT DAY!!

[lodestar]

on board for another amazing raw and juicy month. happy eating and living all. :D

[saxmaam]

This will be my first day of 100% raw ever, that I know of.

I made most of the food for days 1-3 yesterday (LOLF plan) and this morning I'll pack lunch, snacks, and dinner into a small cooler and take it to work. If I'm running on time, I'll take the bus, otherwise I'll drive so I won't be late to work.

The funniest thing happened a few weeks ago when school was out and the high school kids were in high spirits. My "lunch box" is a red igloo cooler, kind of large for a lunch box though not large for a cooler. This car full of kids passed me as I walked home from the bus stop and each one of them yelled "I like your lunch box!"

The trouble with the lunch box is that it ties up one of my hands. I want some kind of lunch backpack.

Have a good raw day everyone.

[tallen]

Today is day one for me and I look forward to joining you all.

[freespirit]

Day 1 of 100%

[suptz1]

I've been waiting for July 1 to get started and committ!!!! Been testing recipes and learning all I can learn. In it to win it!

[WendyLouWho]

I'm here and excited to start. A GS is on the menu for breakfast in a few minutes :)

[Kendra]

Reporting for duty :D I will start Day 1 with a delicious green smoothie.

Congrats on your weight loss, Stamp!

I hope everyone has a great day. :D

[Daphne]

Whoa!:eek: 14 pounds in 11 days? Good JOB Stamp!
Don't have much to say about myself so far; just wanted to say I'm here and a raw newbie (well, never done it for 30 days straight anyway).......good luck to all and enjoy eating some crazy delicious raw food!!
p.s. Wendy: what's a "GS" ?

[raw4u]

Ready to start my 30 day challenge. I started the day with a pineapple, mango and banana smoothie. I will have a green smoothie for a snack, salad with nuts for lunch and raw oatmeal for dinner. Hope everyone has a great day

[oceanee]

Way to go Stamp !

I am back and doing the MC for a few days to jump start myself. Looks like this month has a great bunch of excited rawbies - yeah !

Oceanee

[Zuri]

Welcome Daphne! Hello all! Glad to read your posts. I'm so psyched to start another month raw! I feel wonderful and the weather is just so warm and cozy right now. Believe it or not I'm munching on peas and avocado. I had some of those yummy pink plums from the farmer's mkt. and some nice firm cherries! YUMMO! Keep rockin' ya'll! Have a good one. :D

[Kendra]

Hi Daphne. GS = green smoothie

This is my first time being raw for 30 days too - the longest I've gone so far is 7 days. Should be fun!

[Daphne]

oh lol Green Smoothie, right, that makes sense.....bit of a "duh" on my part :rolleyes: thanx Kendra!

[protea]

Hi everyone,

This is my third 3--day challenge this year, but I have not been dedicated to RAW lately, and really feeling it! So, today I started with my usual choc-banana smoothie - I've really missed it!!

The rest of the day will be mostly fruit, figs, plums, cantaloupe and grapes....mmmmm!!:p

Have a super raw day everyone!;)

[reedred]

thanks to raw food talk i feel like taking the raw food challenge for breakfast ive had cherries and then dried apricots loving the possiblities without the terror of turning on any fire to eat remember "it is not the food in your life, it is the life in your food" famous quote

[RawFoodGirl]

Hello everyone. This is actually my very first day on the Raw Foods diet. Although I know it is going to be challenging and difficult to stick with, I am looking forward to the ending result.:o

[mchap256]

Hello Everyone~ Happy 1st of July!! I can't wait to see the changes that will happen to me. This is my first time going 100%, and I'm ready!

[Thick]

Good morning=)

I've never done a challenge before, so I'm going to just edit this one post as the day goes on I think. That way it's easy for me to go back and see what was going on by the day.

Plan-
B-huge salad w/avacado,tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, jalapeno and mixed greens
S-fresh figs
L-fresh peaches
S-pecans &dates
D-Spinach pesto soup
S- way too many pecans=)

What a luxurious day of eating I have to look forward to. I feel alost guilty eating the expensive figs, but I would have defiantely spent more than that eating out on a sad diet, eh? It might seem strange to ahve a huge salad for breakfast, but it kind of replaces my long lingering coffee hour, kwim? I do drink green smoothies, too--but sometimes I eat them instead=)

Catherine

Later, here's what I learned today-
1. I don't need to taste the food im cooking for my family. Ive made it all before, and they will tell me if its underseasoned.
2. If you are too full of pecans, no amount of husband junk foods will sway you...stay full!!

I stayed 100% today.
I started the parasite cleanse today. It gave me diarrhea, but thankfully I saw no worms, yet. I don't really want to see, or look--but poo to a mom is just too fascinating I suppose=)>
I have a lingering sore throat. Ive had it forore than a week. I initially thought it was a gluten response from some 90%ing I did, but now that my family also has it, I guess Im just plain sick. I hope to look back to this post soon and be grateful the sore throat is gone.
I have noticed a rebellious side to me that resists the structure of a challenge, but I stayed raw anyway.

[brewcat]

Hi everyone,

It's a fine, fine day to be raw, sunny and 78 degrees with a slight breeze :D .

Started out today with:

1/2 papaya
strawberries, raspberries and mango

And then moved on to:
Green smoothie w/ banana, mango, parsley, romaine, agave syrup & Boku

We're out to dinner tonight for our 13th Anniversary. There's a great little Bistro we're going to that actually has "organic" fruits and veggies on the menu. I plan to have:

Pear & Walnut mixed green salad

Have a great day everyone!

[Green_Woman]

Today is a 100% RAW day for me!

I've been strong at 90-100% the last two months and I'm feeling a need, physically, to succumb to my body's demands to go ALL THE WAY RAW!!!


So, welcome, July - and welcome, welcome 100% RAW Health, Happiness and Bliss! :D


I'm so excited, guys - I turn 23 tomorrow and I want this to be the best year of my life so far! :D

Food So Far

Green Smoothie for lunch today, waiting in the fridge... it has bananas/organic spinach/organic apples/raw almonds/honey in it. :D

And I'm sipping on some rich, raw ginger kombucha right now. :)

I LOVE RAW!

[Thaminah]

Peace everyone!

I am looking forward to celebrating a successful month full of juicy, succulent, raw foods, as well as detoxification of mind, body and spirit! :D

This month I am going to release some weight, detox and work on a better me! God willing!

~Thaminah

[Thaminah]

Peace everyone!

Today is going lovely. I feel great. So far:

Breakfast - Almond milk, Raw Food Power protein (vanilla) and (2) small bananas

Snack - Herbal Tea

Lunch - Nice big salad and water


For my next snack I plan to drink some Vitamineral Green. I am planning on just having a GS after I workout this evening and maybe some raw pie!

[twilight]

First day, off to a good start with my usual breakfast, a protein shake and fruit (today: hemp protein, ground flax seed and banana smoothie). Then a walk picking some blackberries leading up to a nice 5 1/2 mile run on the trails, followed by picking and eating some black raspberries, blackberries, and mulberries. Had to fight the daddy long leg spiders for the berries! :D

Lunch was a green smoothie (kale, spinach, celery, blackberries, strawberries, hemp, flax seeds).

Dinner will be cucumber, avocado, romaine, celery...not sure what else. Probably some walnuts and almonds today also.

Have a great day everyone!

Deborah

[~tammla~]

Happy First Day All!

I'm just going to edit this as I go along. I am only eating when hungry and stopping when I no longer feel hunger pangs, but am wondering if I should incorporate heavier things in? I've been eating lots of fruits...but never really get that "full" feeling...which I guess is not supposed to happen anyway?

I really don't know much about raw food meal planning, just picked up a bags worth of fruit at the stand on the way to work this morning! Any ideas?

So far I've had....

B: Herbal Tea, fruit salad (cantaloupe, honeydew melon, pineapple, grapes, banana)
S: Avocado w/ strawberry
L: Salad greens w/some kind of deliciously spicy edible flower, shredded carrots, plum
S: banana

[hillarylouise]

Glad to be starting a new month of raw!

Breakfast: Green smoothie, with chard, banana, blueberries and pineapple. I always freeze a bunch of chard and kale from the farmer's market so I'm never without it.

I made a fresh corn/daikon/jalapeno/red pepper/cilantro salad with lemon and olive oil yesterday, which will be lunch for today. Now that I no longer eat sugar, I find corn so overly-sweet that it's like a dessert--have to add spicy and bitter to make it palatable as a savory dish!

Took my partner out for his final SAD dinner last night, a deep dish pizza. It looked pretty good, but I was able to appreciate the smell and look of it without wanting to actually eat the darned thing. He started raw today along with me. Did I mention that he is terrified?

[faithjrny]

My 14yo dd and I are in high spirits today! Had a fruit smoothie for breakfast made with fresh-picked blueberries (we picked at a farm close by!) strawberries, frozen bananas and sesame milk. We just finished a 4mile Walk at Home with Leslie Sansone on dvd - awesome!:p

I'm off to make us a green smoothie for lunch. We will probably have a salad for dinner.:D

Blessings,
Lori in TX

[srsarri]

Today has been good so far! ... Its 3pm and im just starting to have cravings.. ill get over it soon I hope.. I have eatin a lot so far... more then the rest of you! LOL...

HERE GOES:

B- Banana, Peach, and a half of a honeydew melon

L- Salad with Spinach, Apple, Mango, Avocado, strawberries, tomatoes

S- Banana and an orange

I feel like I have left a lot out!!.... ill repost with dinner! ive been eating nonstop!

[StampThineImage]

Well my daughter has decided to join me, she is 14, and has dabbled a little with me in the past.
So far, all I have had is my 16 oz water with fresh lemon juice upon arising and half an apple just now. I am planning for some grapes, and I honestly dont know what else, because I have to go to the store still! I planning on a big yummy salad for dinner though, and of course later I will have my green smoothie. I am really beginning to like them, but my dd thinks they are disgusting, but my ds5 likes to share!
TVILLEMOM: I went to your blog, and I am going to get some zukes today and try your zuke hummus. I love hummus! I am excited to not use canned garbanzos for it. I have yet to try sprouted garbanzos for it, though i have sprouted them!
HILLARYLOUISE: I didnt know you could freeze chard/kale. Do you blend it
while it is still frozen? Congrats on influencing your SO, that is what I am trying to do as well. I think he is starting to think about Raw more, now that I have had such dramatic results. (lost 14 pounds in 11 days, and my blood glucose has dropped almost a hundred points!)

Keep it up! What a wonderful way of life. I am so glad to have this forum to share with one another.

[gritsnla]

Day 1 of the July Challenge and ready to roll!
1/2 t. coconut oil
1/2 honeydew
15 large cashews
the other 1/2 honeydew
zucchini & yellow squash "salad" w/ dressing
red & orange pepper strips w/ tahini for supper
raisins if I want something sweet in the evening

Have a good one!

[Elisabeth]

Today has so far been like most workdays for me lately. I made about 3/4 of a blender full of green smoothie (2 bananas, a few strawberries, a little water, and then filled to the top with spring mix), filled my 16oz travel cup for work, and then my 12 yr old son and I split the rest for breakfast. When I get to work, I just sip on the green smoothie thoughout the day and also drink green tea and water, and I'm completely satisfied until I get home. Sometimes I also supplement with some other raw snack, which for today is freeze-dried peas (Just Peas). I assume that those are considered raw, but I've searched around and haven't found a definitive answer.

For dinner we'll be having pesto-stuffed portobello mushrooms garnished with sun-dried tomatoes, and blueberry pies/tarts for dessert. I'll try to take some pictures when I get home.

:)

[Honeybee]

Hello everyone

I've had a good raw day so far

B: (2) small apples
S: Made a big salad for work (sunflower seeds, kale, yellow pepper, carrots, raisins)
L: More salad
S: Laura bar
D: Dinner is going to be a green smoothie (Ice, water, banana, kale, blueberries, chia seeds, bee pollen and wheatgrass)

Congrads Stamp on losing 14lbs! :)

I'm looking forward to sticking to raw this time around. The longest I've been able to do it is 40 days. I'm going to beat that by a million.

Have a great day everyone.

[srsarri]

I ATE LIKE A HORSE TODAY!!!!!!!!!!!. and I dont care!!!!! it was ALL RAW!!! WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and im having SUCH HORRIBLE CRAVINGS!!! ahhhhhh. I dont know what to do with myself......


here is what I ate:

B- Banana, Peach, and a half of a honeydew melon

L- Salad with Spinach, Apple, Mango, Avocado, strawberries, tomatoes

S- Banana and an orange

D - guacamole with carrots, I had another full avocado, a tomato, red onion and carrots.

I also consumed:

Some cherries, A plum, some more carrots, uhmm... a few bites of mango.... I guess I didnt eat that much but I feel like I do when im all raw! because there are a lot of diff. individual things I eat!

YAY!!

[Emma-Liza]

First challenge day, but I've been doing this mostly full-on for the last 4 days. I'm starting to notice that my palate and stomach are more sensitive. The taste of things is very complex, mostly in a good way, which I would expect. But I used some frozen blueberries in my smoothie this morning and the whole thing just tasted of "freezer." So disappointing!!

So now I'm "spoiled" to fresh foods. Ha. :)

So far today--
Blueberry/banana/lettuce smoothie
Mock Salmon Pate
Huge yellow tomato with o&v dressing
Small Fuji apple
Big ol' carrot
3 pecan halves and 4 raisins (I didn't really mean to count--just tasting them. I am not obsessive. Really.) ;)
Probably Pad Thai for dinner

[Lightspirited1]

Day 23 for me (second time around to doing a 30-day stint)

This time is easier. Signed up for last mo. challenge late in the month although I'd been doing it since June 9th.

Really hot the last few days and didn't eat much, but am making up for it today.;)

Banana
TWO large servings of Green Smoothie (banana, spinach, mixed berries, water)
leftover Butternut 'Spanish Rice' w/Raw dill 'cheese' tortilla & Taco 'meat' PLUS about 5 raw olives
cacao 'ice cream'
a few servings of cherries
about 60 oz. of H20 ...so far

I'll probably have watermelon for dinner again.:D Had some (and cherries) last night and LOVED it!

Keep on, keepin' it RAW!

[StampThineImage]

Well today we met at the park with the homeschool group and brought all our raw goodies and eventually was sharing with everyone around! It was great to share what I am doing (we) with others and had a few say they could tell a difference in how I looked just from last weeks meeting! How cool!
SO for lunch my daughter and I have eaten:
a baby banana
two black plums
two fuji apples
2 YELLOW kiwis These were new to me, they are bigger than the reg kind, and yellow fleshed and sweeter. MUch sweeter, in fact almost too sweet for me now, but everyone else loved them! In fact i cut up two, but really only ate a few bites of them, now that I think of it.
We ate a couple carrots
2 oranges
and some water. Im feeling hungry again, so will have to make our salad soon.
I have to cook for my other family members, and then all the smells will get to me, cant be hungry when I do that!
I did buy my zukes for hummus, i might make that later too.
Day one, almost done!
Thanks for all the encouragement on the weight loss, it sure feels great!

[BDraw]

6:30 pm so far, so good. . .

Breakfast after working in the garden was 1 1/2 bananna, 1 orange, 2T. seseame seed, handful of parsley made into a GS.

Lunch was 2 bananas, handful of almonds, a couple of brazil nuts, and some cashews (can you tell I went shopping and was putting up groceries?).

Supper was small stuffed portabella with 1/2 avacodo and onion, drizzled with Braggs liquid aminos. Banana for dessert later.

It feels good to be doing this 100% again and being accountable.

[sweetlime]

i feel so lucky to be RAW!

today is day 15 for me.

breakfast: kombucha tea
lunch: coconut "sticky rice," and mango with a sweet almond/agave sauce. this was freaking amazingly delicious
snack: piece of dark chocolate, 1/2 of lara bar
dinner: big fat salad: spinach, kale, zucchini, sprouts, sunflower seeds, red pepper, and Alissa's apple-vinegar & olive oil dressing--so good!

it's that time of the month for me, so i'll probably eat like crazy until i go to sleep!

[raw50]

I'm back in the raw saddle again

[raw50]

I started a 21 day smoothie/juice/raw soup plan last week. I'm hopping on the 30 day challenge to keep me accountable. My plan is to transition to whole raw foods after my 21 days.

I've been raw before but ate alot of dehydrated/ high fat foods. This time around I want to keep it simple (hence the smoothies). It's also time to stick to my commitments.

I'll be here the entire 30 days, I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone.

Lori

[tallen]

I felt pretty good today. My exercise and food is posted below. Hope everyone else has had a great first day as well!

Exercise:
30 min walk
75 min Yoga
75 min Ballet

Food:
Orange
Banana
Green smoothie with kale, pineapple, banana and hemp
Bowl of local cherries
Mango
Whole Pineapple
Large handful of pistachios
1/2 Personal watermelon

[Kendra]

Hello! Back to report how the day went:

- breakfast was GS with 2 frozen bananas, frozen raspberries, fresh strawberries, and almond milk
- snack was Raw Revolution bar (spirulina/cashew-yum)
- lunch was salad with spinach, romaine, carrots, cukes, hemp seeds, 1/2 avocado
- snack was Lara bar
- dinner was boring salad at a restaurant - served with brown avocado - gross - I was not happy! But stayed raw anyway - hooray!!
- had some watermelon about an hour ago - and that is it for today!

I already made a GS for tomorrow (using the other 1/2 of avo, greens, 1 banana, 1 apple, 1 kiwi)

[Anastazia]

Howdy~
havin' a slow day, very tired, so I skipped the picnic, knowing I'd be bombarded with temptations, (& ain't great at resisting when I'm so exhausted!)...

...Breakfast: An apple, (& lotsa lemon water) & later, a handful of cashews while I made my smoothie (couldn't wait, shoulda started sooner...)

Brunch? A blender fulla smoothie (all but one cup) with 2 grapefruit, 1 banana, 1 mango, some frozen blueberries & a few raspberries, a a ton of kale

& dinner'll likely be a BIG salad with avacado dressing...either that, or veggies & dip. Not too creative, but it sounds good to me...

Looks like you're all havin' a great first day!
Have a wonderful night, & an excellent day of raw delights tomorrow!
~Anastazia~

[Raediance]

Hi everyone, I'm checking in late (West Coast 10 pm) but wanted to be sure to post about day one. First off, I'm so glad everyone's here--- we are all going to GLOW by the end of the month!:D
Today was easy- no cravings, got a GREAT deal at the produce stand ( read my blog for details!) and really enjoyed the 'feeling' that has already come over me, like a peace about going raw, being raw, being pure. I feel good! Hope to post sooner in the day tomorrow.
Had fruit and some cashews during the day, and huge salad for dinner. See ya tomorrow!

[menat]

smoothie for breakfast and 2 lara bars plus water for dinner.

[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!

[RawSinger]

Hope your day is filled with rawesome goodness!

Thanks!! Yours too!!!! :)

[dakinimind]

Day 1 went great! Had date night with my husband...went to an Italian place where I had a salad and kombucha (my own brew) and then movies with a banana instead of popcorn :p . Weird, but it worked. I'm getting ready to prepare a few things for the week. Hope everyone had a good day without too much discomfort from detox!

Food Intake:

kombucha
mango
honeydew melon
banana
peanut butter & honey
green salad
raw chapati bread

[Thaminah]

Peace everyone!

I know everyone is enjoying their raw journey. I know I am :D . So far today I have had:

-Almond milk, Raw Power Protein (vanilla)
-1 large banana

I am dreaming of a large salad for lunch. I finished off my raw pie last night...soooooo...I think tonight will just be a GS.

Have an inspired day!

~Thaminah

[rawlinda_sue]

I had a great day yesterday & hope to have another one today. I ate pLeNtY of fruits & veggies and even a piece of Date Nut Torte :p

I'm starting my morning off with a big helping of Green Smoothie!

[rawgirl usha]

hope everyone has a great day and is feeling rawesome :)

[rawgirl usha]

i'm so ready and looking forward to every day.

[saxmaam]

Hi all. Day 1 went alright for me although I didn't feel great. I doubt it was the food. My sleep wasn't good the night before and allergies flared up. So I was sleepy and headachy most of the day.

As for food, I'd prepared the 4 dishes recommended in LOLF for the first half of week one. I should've subbed in something else for the sweet salad dressing. I never like those. I thought it was tolerable on day 0, but on day 1 I hated it. So I think I'll read through the recipes and make changes sometimes.

The other three dishes were alright. Of course the date nut tort was WONDERFUL. I think the Mock Salmon Pate needed ... something. I couldn't figure out what. Did anyone else try that and have ideas? The other dish was "Fettucini Alfredo". I'd rather call it "Zuchini-ini Nutsauce," but that's just me. It was good food and I used enough garlic to keep vampires at bay.

Finally, I ate more than I thought I would. But that's fine.

Day 2 is coming up. I need to make a salad and dressing, otherwise I'm packing my lunchbox with the same stuff as yesterday.

[smb106]

Sorry for the day late addition, but was not near a computer yesterday! But I'm IN and ready for 100% raw summer!

[oceanee]

Raw all the way ~ feel great getting back to raw ~ wow it makes such a huge inner emotional difference !
Have a great day everyone!
Oceanee

[smb106]

good morning everyone!

Had agreat morning so far! Woke and ran 5 miles. When I got home I juiced and made some yummy combos to have throughout the day. For breakfast I had raw oatmeal. I love it. Snacks will be a pear and orange.

I'm not sure what I'll do for dinner...probably a big salad.

It feels great to be back and posting

[raw4u]

Hi everyone. Day one was great for me. I did eat more nuts then I usually would, so I will have to watch it today and if I get hungry I'm going to have a gs instead. Today I started with a pineapple and mango smoothie. Hope everyone has a great day.

[gritsnla]

Day 2 starting out good with 1/2 t. coconut oil followed by some exercise.
Just plan on eating a big watermelon throughout the day. Then the red & yellow pepper strips with tahini from last night.

Have a good one!

[reedred]

nice to see everyone is feeling great and motivated on raw lifestyle ME TOO< this morning i had a fruit salad papaya few jumbo strawberries large sweet navel orange small sweet mango with plenty of lemon and lime juice RAW honey and RAW cinnamon ha ha thoes two i wonder about anyhow very satisfing and looking to lunch and beyond pumkin sunflower seeds avocado red onion and lime juice love the combos cant wait to be more creative

[Thick]

Hi everyone. I'm so glad to have you *with* me!
Today is day ahem, number 2 of the parasite cleanse. I am not going to look.

Last night dh went and bought a lot of junk food. I was so full from pecans that I wasn't (very) tempted. So, I plan on staying full of raw food this month. Here's today=
B-pineapple/parsley smoothie
L-big salad w/ tomato, avacado, alfalfa sprouts, pico de gallo
S-pecans w/ bananas and a bit of salt
D-zucchini rice w/ indian spinach dip sauce, only a few bites-wrapped the rest up for tomorrow--just not hungry
S-walnut brownies-still possible, though Im not hungry atm

[hillarylouise]

HILLARYLOUISE: I didnt know you could freeze chard/kale. Do you blend it
while it is still frozen?

Yes I do! I have a pretty good Hamilton Beach blender, but it's no VitaMix, and I find that the fresh frozen greens are brittle and blend better up than the fresh. I also suspect that greens frozen the day they're fresh from the farmer's market are in better nutritional shape than rubbery week-old greens that have sat in the fridge. I buy two bunches--one to use fresh for the first part of the week, the second to freeze right away and use later. And I always use them up within a week or so.

[Green_Woman]

Our Market had a 20% off sale on EVERYTHING today, so I stocked up on Larabars (100% raw kind!!!), Kombucha (Original and Green - 100% raw!!! :D) and a bunch of organic/safe hair products, fresh food, etc.

I'm SO ready for Scotland!!! :D

I hope the Airport doesn't confiscate my Larabars!!! :D

Today, I have no appetite. I'm just sipping on a bottle of Green Kombucha tea and nibbled up a lemon Larabar earlier.

:)


I love being 100%!!!!

[Raediance]

Hello All!
I'm so glad everyone is here and doing RAW! I am determined to stay 100% NO MATTER WHAT all month! I slept in kinda late but am allowing myself to get a lot of rest- I remember being TIRED at the beginning. Haven't eaten yet but a green smoothie sounds good! Will post food at end of day...
Oceanee- I agree! I LOVE this feeling....and it's only gonna get better!
Happy Day 2 Everybody!

[Lightspirited1]

Our Market had a 20% off sale on EVERYTHING today, so I stocked up on Larabars (100% raw kind!!!), Kombucha (Original and Green - 100% raw!!! :D) and a bunch of organic/safe hair products, fresh food, etc.

I'm SO ready for Scotland!!! :D

I hope the Airport doesn't confiscate my Larabars!!! :D

Today, I have no appetite. I'm just sipping on a bottle of Green Kombucha tea and nibbled up a lemon Larabar earlier.

:)


I love being 100%!!!!

Happy Birthday! ~~~~ENJOY~~~~

[Zuri]

Hi Rawbies!

Still on the raw journey and loving it! Had a huge bowl of watermelon, pistachios, cashews (yah, way too many), and a few peas. It's time to go to the market! Not in the mood to uncook though and it's cool that I don't want any cooked food feeling this way. I'm sure something will move me to uncook soon. Have a good one all! :D

[gingincal]

Better late than never - I'm in!

[gingincal]

Yesterday I enjoyed a green smoothie, 2 big romaine salads w/ Alissa's Miss Ackerly's Dressing, some spicy dehydrated pepitas, and a big ole glass of blue-green lemonade (all raw w/spirulina powder added).

Today, a blue-green smoothie, carrot juice, a romaine salad w/Miss Ackerly's dressing, and a bowl of cacao nibs, coconut, cashews, and maple syrup.

I made Better than Beef for dinner - will eat this spicy goodness with either celery sticks or as a romaine or green cabbage wrap.

This week is challenging in terms of getting to the gym. But I'm going this afternoon and will make up for what I missed yesterday!

[Emma-Liza]

Last night's dinner was Broccoli Soup (LOLF). I loved it!
Today so far, I've had:

Fresh fruit salad--apple, banana, raspberries
Marinated veggies in Alissa's vinaigrette--broccoli, carrots, mushrooms
Mock Salmon Pate

I divided my batch of Salmon Pate in half and added fresh dill and lemon juice to one part. I really liked it the original way, but I wanted to share with one of my friends who likes things very herb-y. I ended up liking both and it will be gone soon!

We're having my sister over later, and I plan to feed her and Mr. Liza an all raw meal--but not point that out. Hee. Dinner tonight will probably be more broccoli soup and a green salad with avocado, heirloom tomatoes, etc., and Date Nut Torte.

[srsarri]

Had another good day today so far:

B - Apple, Banana, Nectarine

L - Spinach salad with strawberries and avocado and a cucumber tomato salad with some fresh herbs

I think for dinner I am going to just munch on some fruit!


HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GOOD DAY!!

[Anastazia]

Oh, yea, happy B-day, GreenWoman! Hope it's a fantabulous day for you! {Or was it yesterday? I remember someone's B-day being on day one....? If it was, hope it was a special day for you!}
& wow, Scotland! Wish I could join ya! Was always drawn there, never knew why, then just discovered my Grandma's part scottish! (As my daughter is, from her dad's side...)

Today, I slept in...still ain't gettin' to sleep at a decent hour, hopin' raw heals that! {Partial insomnia stinks!}

B~Big smoothie (mango, grapefruit, banana, blueberries, rasberries, kale)
L~ A BIG salad is planned...
D~I think I'm going to try a blended cold soup! It's HOT here today!
& snacking on fruit, maybe a few nuts, as needed...

~Anastazia~

[Honeybee]

Day 2 is going good.

B - Cherries (very yummy)

S - Laura bar

L - Salad (kale, sunflower seeds, carrots, orange pepper)

S- Rest of salad

S - Eating more cherries as I type

D - Will be a GS (watercrest, blueberries, banana, chia, bee pollen)

Ugh, I forgot to tell BF that I went raw again. He went to the store and bought some stuff he thought I'd like. :eek: I guess I need to tell him I'm not eating it. Oh well. RAW ON!

[Kendra]

Hello everyone! Day 2 almost complete - so far, so good! I need to get more veggies tomorrow - I've been living on smoothies all day today. Which is kinda nice, actually.

B: 2 bananas, 2 apples
S: lara bar
L: GS with 2 bananas, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, almond milk, spinach/romaine
S: raw revolution bar - chocolate/coconut
D: GS with 2 bananas, pineapple, kale

Hmmm, I think I had too much fat again with the raw bars - really need to lay off those.

[StampThineImage]

Today for breakfast I had a plum and then was busy and didnt eat until about 2.
I made a recipe I saw on Kevin Gianni's website, from the Renegade Health Show. Collard wraps with Tahini sauce. They are sooooooooooooooooooooo delicious! They are rolled up with julienned veggies inside (I used carrots, zucchini, and red peppers) drizzled with the sauce, which is tahini, evoo, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, sea salt, nama shoyu ( I used braggs). Yummy! The Collard leaves were flash blanched just to make them more pliable. I definately will be having this again! Even my 5 year old liked it!
Tonight we are having our green smoothie. With the last of my strawberries:(
ice, water, banana, coconut oil, kale and parsley and spirulina.
Later we may have some pumpkin seeds on the way home from church.
Energy wise, feeling good. got sickness around me, and feeling like I am impervious!
I hope its ok that I mentioned a website??!!If not please tell me, sorry!

[Elisabeth]

Today's going great so far. I had a big green smoothie, and I'm not sure what we'll have for dinner, probably something wrapped in cabbage, maybe some shredded squash with the leftover pesto from last night's mushrooms. Whatever it is, it'll be raw, for sure. :)

Tomorrow for lunch the hubby and I have a few hours to ourselves so we're going to try out Cafe Gratitude for the first time, so all should go well.

[twilight]

Day 2 went well.

Hemp, blackberries, strawberries, flax seeds

GS: Kale, banana, blueberries

Walnuts

Blackberries, Black raspberries

GS: Rice protein, kale, spinach, celery, half-pound blackberries, cup frozen strawberries. :eek:
Avocado

Hemp, Romaine, cucumber, celery, avocado

Cacao

[Lightspirited1]

Hi there everyone! Wow...quite a few more people than last month! TERRIFIC!

Day 24 for me...

Banana
Green smoothie (spin/kale/banana/mixed berries/water)
handful nuts (almonds/cashews/walnuts)
another banana (on the road - great in a pinch!)
cantaloupe - entire one over the course of the day
small amt. fresh cherries
zucchini hummus/carrots/raw cracker
vanana-banilla 'ice cream' (YUM)
about 80 plus oz. H20

...was very hungry today. Guess I'm making up for the days I didn't feel like eating because of the heat! Oh well...it's RAW!!!


Keep it up! You all are doing GREAT!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a FABULOUS, 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!

[saxmaam]

First the day 2 report. Was modestly hungry in the morning, ravenous at lunch, modestly hungry at dinner. The date nut tort that was supposed to last 3 days is gone in two days.

Mock Salmon Pate, "Fettucini Alfredo", Date Nut Torte, cherries, plums, fruit salad, "Real Cream Cheese", carrots, cucumber, salad with lemon/evoo dressing. There was a lot of food packed in my lunch box and I didn't eat it all. I may eat leftovers for breakfast.

I don't think I like having the same recipes for three days straight, but that's my workweek and it's hard to spend much more time on food prep on Tues-Thursday. I think I'll make a little more food (more recipes) this weekend and freeze some portions. Then I can overlap enjoy a bit more variety in the workweek.

My belly has felt over-full the last couple of days, and there's definitely a digestive adjustment going on. I've wanted a huge amount of food. When I see some of the mostly-fruit days that people post, I think that I wouldn't be satisfied with that. It will be interesting to see where this process leads.

Day 3 should be about the same in terms of what I eat.

Have a good day, everyone.

[oceanee]

Good Morning all little rawbies ~

A bit tired this morning but due to extra long day and less sleep I am thinking.
Lunch packed and ready to do it all over again!

Always nice to have a sweet message to wake up to from Rawkinlocsto start our days isn't it !

Saxmaam~ I can't eat the same things days in a row either but for me after a while I am happy with simpler meals yet I find I also need to make up special dishes just to keep variety.You sound so prepared which is awesome!

Have a great day everyone~
Oceanee

[smb106]

Good morning!

So this morning I headed to the gym and had a great workout. I started training for another marathon and this will be my firs marathon while 100% raw! I'm pretty excited. I've been raw since December but have not trained seriously since starting.

For breakfast I had my standard raw oatmeal. For lunch and snacks I have pineapple, watermelon, and apple with almond butter. I also have fresh apple/carrot/giner juice. I highly recommend this combo.

I am traveling north for the long weekend. I am going on a three day canoe trip with my husband and brother. I stocked up on a bunch of raw goodies for the weekend so I won't be tempted while the boys cook

Well, I hope everyone has a great 4th! Enjoy the fireworks and watermellon!

[Thick]

Good morning!=)>

Yesterday, I had planned way too much food. Somedays i am hungrier than others though. I'd rather plan for a lot than be hungry and desperate=) Today I'll have=
B-banana walnut bowl
S-papaya (not a huge fan yet, but it has antiparasitical qualities, so...)
L-huge salad w/ red bell peppers,tomatoes,cilantro and walnut taco meat-sadly Im out of avacadoes =(
S-watermelon
D-indian spinach dip w/ zucchini rice
S- maybe brownies if Im hungry

It has helped me so much that at least one other human cares even a little bit if I stay raw. Thank you guys!

To all those that have not yet posted today, or yesterday..This is called a challenge for a reason--it can be really hard! It is okay to not be perfect. It is okay to continue on with this challenge even if you messed up--just don't post that food on the the thread--just keep going. Once you get a few victories under your belt, it will get easier and easier. Don't give up now!

Have a great day!
Catherine

What I actually ate today=
B-banana and walnuts with salt as planned
S-not hungry
L-huge salad w/ asian dressing, red bell pepper, sunflower sprouts and tomato
S-extremely large almond butter/maca/cocoa/agave shake
D-the dreaded papaya, though I found a recipe in Alissa's book that called for adding lime juice to papaya, it was much improved. I might even eat it again sometime=)
S-not sure what, if anything, Ill update

[reedred]

havent had anything yet today but am looking foward to a great raw day

[hillarylouise]

Good morning!

So this morning I headed to the gym and had a great workout. I started training for another marathon and this will be my firs marathon while 100% raw! I'm pretty excited. I've been raw since December but have not trained seriously since starting.

For breakfast I had my standard raw oatmeal.

I'd love to know what kind of oatmeal you have in the morning, and how you prepare it. I'm thinking that as I step up my own running program, I'll need something like this to keep from eating too many Larabars!

[smb106]

hillarylouise:

The oatmeal is fantastic and has been a staple in my raw lifestyle.

You can buy raw oat flakes on-line at Alissa's store. The co-op where I live also sell them.

I soak 1/2-3/4c raw oat flakes over night in water. In the morning I food process the oats with 1 banana and a little cinnamon. Serve with a bowl with fresh berries on top.

Sometimes I substitute the banana for 4-5 dates. Other times I add a little raw agave instead of the cinnimon.

If I'm going for a long run or workout I add a little almond butter and raisins to the oatmeal.

Ok, hope that helps! I really is great and the consistency is just like cooked oatmeal.

Enjoy.

[hillarylouise]

Wow, that oatmeal recipe sounds like the best thing ever! I am going to see if my Whole Foods has raw oat flakes today.... I think a new morning routine has been born.

[meganxena]

30 days of non-stop health. Let's get the ball rolling! I'm in.

[sweetlime]

yesterday i made a delicious fruit pie with left over fruit i needed to use. the crust i made out of almonds and sunflower seeds, then i pureed blackberries and strawberries and poured it on top, lastly i topped it with fresh thinly sliced bananas. it turned out so good! sadly, i broke my coffee grinder while making this pie, so i think i am going to have to splurge and buy a food processor!

drinking a yummy kale/carrot/pear GS. actually, it was a little too green for me, so i added two slices of orange, and now it is perfect!

will probably have nori rolls later today, and going out to dinner at an organic restaurant that has a HUGE salad bar later today. yippee. happy raw!

[Emma-Liza]

I'm having a very philosphical day. Mr.Liza and I are listening to Eckhart Tolle read The New Earth on our work commute.

On top of that, I've been reading about satiety and raw diet and how that feeling of full/satisfied changes and you have to allow yourself to change with it.

I thought I'd post about it on the discussion board....

B--
1 banana
1/2 box raspberries pureed with fresh orange juice poured over banana slices

L--
Marinated broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms (in Alissa's dressing)
Mock Salmon Pate

S/D--
Planning a smoothie with homemade almond milk, fruit, and spinach
not sure what else, if anything

[srsarri]

I did awesome again today! I am SOOO proud of myself..

B - Banana and a peach

S - grapefruit

L - Spinach, avocado, mango salad

S - Apple ...

Not too sure about dinner yet!!

[Honeybee]

Hope everyone is having a GREAT raw day.

Was running late today so I didn't have time to make a big salad for lunch and snacks. Luckly I had a little salad left over from yesterday and I took that with me. Not quite enough to satisify me, but helped me to stay on track

B - (1) apple
S - (2) bananas
L - small salad
S - Laura bar
S - Just ate an apple
D - Will be a green smoothie

Saxmaam - the reason I eat simply is because I'm too lazy to make anything. I'd be happy to help you eat your left overs. Your menu sounds so good.

The oatmeal receipe sounds great. I'll have to try it sometime. Thanks for sharing.

[Raediance]

Hi everybody!
Well, it was bound to happen.... I woke up this morning with a SPLITTING headache and general feelings of yuk. I know it's caffeine withdrawal, and, my allergies were also having a field day... I took some benadryl and some advil (sorry, I know, I only take meds if I'm really hurting- eventually I won't need it anymore!) and went back to sleep. I woke up 6 HOURS later!!! And now I feel so much better!!! If that is all the caffeine withdrawal I'm gonna get- Hallelujah!! I knew if i could just ride it out, I'd be okay, and I am!

Have only had a 1/2 banana so far (It's 3 pm west coast) I need to get up and eat some fruit!

I'm glad everyone is sill here and doing great on raw. I LOVE RAW!

[raw50]

Hi Everybody,

I'm starting week 2 of my 21 day smoothie/juice plan. So far so good, it's nice to not have to plan meals for awhile. I just pour it all in a blender and drink it up!

[Kendra]

Hi everyone - my back has really been bothering me today, so I'm grumpy. But I had a pretty good day raw-wise.

B: GS with bananas, pineapple, kale
S: lara bar
S: apple, banana

Need to go shopping - I'm starving and hubby is making a pizza. Stomach is growling, but I won't give in. My Mom's here and she's doing raw with me this weekend - so that will be a huge help. Planning on making Ani Phyo's taco nut meat tonight.

had to get a muscle relaxant at doctor's office, so hopefully will feel better soon :( (please pardon lack of sentence structure)

[WendyLouWho]

So great to read about everyone's day! I'm still here and plugging along :D I have July 4th planned as my big kitchen day! I picked up a couple of new raw books on InterLibrary loan and am about to sit down with my sticky note flags and plan my day of uncooking for tomorrow. Honestly, it's been a bit rough and I'm so looking forward to having a bunch of raw goodies at hand for me.

I also plan to make some enticing desserts for the littles, too. I have some irish moss soaking in the fridge for a yet undecided Cafe Gratitude pie. Yum.

I don't know if I'll be able to check in over the holiday weekend, so if not...Have a great long weekend fellow rawbies!!!

[twilight]

Hello! Another great raw day!

Ate mostly the same types of foods as yesterday, but will be picking up some organic produce from the CSA farm tomorrow evening. Yay!

Happy 4th Everyone!

[Raw Yogini]

Here's my food for today:
GS, grapefruit, raw soup, salad w/ veggies & pumpkin seeds, mango and my heavenly ice cream (frozen banana and macadamia nuts blended to creamy). Here's to a great raw day!
I notice the more raw I eat the more connected I am to the energy I give to the patients I take care of at work. I'm able to let go of judgments easier and be more understanding of the people I interact with at work. It's great!

[BDraw]

Day 2 and 3 -- all raw! Yea me!

Mostly fruit and nuts.

Breakfast is usually 2 bananas and almonds
Lunch today was a banana and a nectarine with pecans
Supper: apple, celery and pecans

I may make a raw brownie later -- just cause I like it!

Oh, this morning after digging in the garden for a hour I was spent, so I had one of those exercise drinks :( .

[saxmaam]

Saxmaam~ I can't eat the same things days in a row either but for me after a while I am happy with simpler meals yet I find I also need to make up special dishes just to keep variety.You sound so prepared which is awesome!

Have a great day everyone~
Oceanee

Oooh! A special message for me:)

I felt amazing today. I was almost hyperactive. I can't say I CHANNELED that energy very well, but it felt good to feel good. There is one thing aside from RAW that might account for it, which is that I am taking some enzyme supplements. I realize that they may be redundant on the raw diet, but I got really sold on trying them when I read Karen DeFelice's (sp?) book.

I hope the grocery store is open tomorrow (4th). I want to do more food prep.

:D :D :D Susan

[saxmaam]

Hope everyone is having a GREAT raw day.
Saxmaam - the reason I eat simply is because I'm too lazy to make anything. I'd be happy to help you eat your left overs. Your menu sounds so good.


C'mon over! Where do you live?

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a Happy (RAW) 4th of July!

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

[oceanee]

Happy 4th everyone~Enjoy the raw goodness~ I am up and at it, drinking lemon water to start the day!
Oceanee

[brewcat]

Hi everyone,

Been out of town, but staying raw! Today will be a challenge, going to a bar-b-que, traditional. I plan to bring a corn salad, sunflower pate and crackers, and yes, we plan to share with everyone! :p

Lately I've been loving simple green smoothies with mangos, bananas and spinach and some hemp seed for protein. Mostly there are so many wonderful fruits and veggies I'm finding myself opting for swirling up a quarter of a watermelon or a whole small cantaloupe with a lime or lemon in it and sipping on it for the entire morning. A simple salad with avocados, tomatoes, cukes with some EVOO and lemon - sprinkle some hemp seeds on top and I'm a happy camper.

Berry puddings have been a favorite around here too! My husband loves them. I put strawberries, blueberries, mangos and a banana in my small food processor. I'll dice up some avocado and pour the berry mixture over the avocado and mash it up.

Okay, I'm getting hungry and still have to workout.

Have a great 4th everyone! :)

[lodestar]

sizzling hot and still at it! God Bless America. xox

[saxmaam]

Food prep day. I'm gonna make

italian salad dressing (hold the honey)
raw ravioli
collard wraps
banana ice cream (with lots of cinnamon)
"cheeze its"

My digestion is adjusting to raw + enzyme supplements so my belly is growling every now and then. Slept well for 2nd night in a row and felt unusually good yesterday. That makes me feel hopeful! Could these improvements really continue? I have 36# to lose plus some health annoyances.

Have a nice day, everyone.

Susan

[Thick]

Good morning=)

I'm not worried at all about going to 4th festivites today. I really have 100% confidence in myself, its great!=) After so many occasions in the past couple of months with 90%ing, I just know that a bite here or there will make me feel overly heavy and bad. Not just that, but I much prefer my raw food to anything cooked at his point. Who said that?=)

Today's plan-
B-pineapple
S-walnuts
L-curry coleslaw
S-watermelon
S-chocolate truffles
D=red white and blue fruit salad w/strawberries,blueberries and a banana
S-macadamia nuts during fireworks (very popcornish, and very indulgent in the midst of all the "treats")

Have a good day you guys, and good luck with all your relatives and friends!=)

[hillarylouise]

We're going to a barbeque too, and bringing raw food to share with everyone. Probably a few things, as it's an all day thing with fireworks. It's a pool party, so the fact that I am back to being bikini-sized thanks to raw will be all the motivation I need to stay true.

[raw4u]

Didn't get to post yesterday as I was out of town for a funeral, but I was able to stay raw while I was gone. Today has been a good day. I have a wedding to go to this afternoon but I am bringing some fruit and veggies with me because I am not sure what they will be having. For breakfast I had a gs, snack will be a fruit smoothie, dinner will be a salad and I will snack on fresh fruit, nuts, and watermellon for the day. I also need to figure out how to get some exercise in between the wedding and the BBQ tonight. Hope everyone has a great day.

[Green_Woman]

Kick-started my half-day off with a big ol' flavorful, energy-packed GS!!!


Can't wait to enjoy this gorgeous, monsoon-storm-spotted Independence Day!!!


:D

[Emma-Liza]

Hmmm. Maybe it's psychological, maybe it's cuz I was busy, or maybe it's that I ate a truly big dinner last night, but I didn't get hungry till almost noon today. Ha!

I'm going to start listing my food with last night's dinner and then today's breakfast and lunch. I don't like to edit yesterday's entry....

Last night
D--
huge salad of zucchini, raw corn, red onion, tomato, parsely, and avocado
olive oil and lime juice dressing
topped with walnut taco "meat" (Ani Phyo) with much less olive oil than she calls for (it still seems oily to me, but you know, in a good way:D )

Today
B--
noon smoothie:
1 c homemade almond milk (Ani Phyo) (contains dates; I don't strain it)
1 banana
1/2 mango
1/2 c ice

I meant to put spinach in the smoothie, but I only have a part of a box left, so I'm planning to use it in the next meal, which will be salad with the walnut taco stuff.

Speaking of the taco stuff, I substituted pumpkin seeds for the almonds, because pumpkin seeds seem so Mexican to me and because they are one of my very favorite things. Was it ever good!

[Honeybee]

Happy 4th!

I got to leave early from work today so I headed over to Trader Joe's. I don't normally buy blackberries because they are so expensive but I decided to treat myself today. They are very yummy! Not sure whats on the menu today.

So far:

B - Soaked chia seeds in water, added blueberries and honey
S - Laura bar
S - Right now eating blackberries

Probably a GS later and who know what else. Going to look through some salad dressing receipes, all my salad's have been tasting the same. Need some new options.

Hope everyone has a great 4th :)

[Raediance]

Still raw and feeling SO much better! Yesterday I ate fruit throughout the day then I had fajitas for dinner - http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=16716

OMG that is one of the BEST raw recipes EVER!!! SO EASY and DELICIOUS!! This is about the 5th or 6th time I've made it and I can't recommend it enough!

Today I feel like keeping it light, think I will stick with fruits and salad. No parties to go to, just fireworks tonight.

Happy 4th of July!!!

[dakinimind]

So far this month, raw has been easy. Much easier this month than last...too many cooked food cravings. I'm going to California for the week! I hope everyone has a safe and raw holiday :)

[twilight]

Hope everyone is having/had a great day!

Breakfast: Rice protein, flax seeds, banana, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, kale

Picked and ate blackberries before running on trails at park

Lunch: Smoothie: Hemp protein, flax seeds, kale, strawberries, celery, romaine

Snack: Walnuts

Dinner: Salad: romaine, tomatoes, green bell pepper, red cabbage, cucumber, celery, zucchini, avocado

Almonds, walnuts

[Kendra]

Hi everyone. Today went pretty well - busy day - had my hair done and did lots of cleaning.

B: GS with bananas, pineapple, kale
S: apple
L: Ani Phyo's taco nut meat (freaking YUM) on romaine leaves, salad with greens, tomatoes, cucumber, celery
S: lara bar
D: GS with bananas, pineapple, spinach

I have the munchies - thinking about putting some of the taco nut meat on some celery. :)

[Anastazia]

I think I forgot to check in yesterday! Too little sleep!

Livin' off our razzberry bush lately, had a smoothie this morning that was more than half rasberries!!! (& tons of garden fresh spinich, an apple, & some cinnamon~ (Is organic cinnamon ever different from the usual!!!)

I'll be finishing the big salad I made yesterday (usually like to eat it fresh but was too tired to eat much last night) & finishing the smoothie for dessert! & that'll likely be it for the day!

Happy 4th, neighbours!

~Anastazia~

[sweetlime]

i am moving from the town i have lived in for the past 5 years. my best friend, who knows i am raw, uncooked an entire 4th of july lunch for us to share! it was SO good! lettuce tacos with corn, onions, tomatoes, walnut taco meat, avocado and cilantro, and home made pesto with dehydrated flax crackers. and then i shared some of my delicious berry pie for dessert.

that was my breakfast/lunch. then for snack/lunch i had a mango/strawberry/banana smoothie with flaxseed. (i struck gold today at a road side fruit stand!)

then for dinner, went out for japanese food. i really wanted sushi, and i asked for it without the rice, and the server FREAKED OUT. she acted like i was a complete idiot, or some kind of freak. she ended up coming back and saying that the sushi chef couldn't make the sushi without the rice, and so they made it wrapped in cucumber. i really wanted my nori, but oh well.

i am very full and tired from cleaning and packing all day. happy 4th everyone!

[Green_Woman]

Walnut taco meat???


That sounds DELICIOUS... what's the recipe? :D

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a terrific day!

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

[oceanee]

Sis Boom Raw ~ Hope everyone is having a great weekend ! Starting off with lemon water and we'll go from there. Not really craving anything but tomorrow I will have time to make some new recipes for the week.
Oceanee

[shooting star]

This is my first 30 days at 100%. I've just weighed myself and I've already lost 5lb already in 5 days! Wow!

It's been so easy this week because I have been at home. So if i was hungry I ate, and if I wasn't I didn't.

Next week I'm back at work so need to plan more and make sure I take enough food with me.

Here's to a rawsome July :)

[saxmaam]

Wow, day 5!

I just stayed home and did chores and food prep yesterday, so I didn't have the challenges some of you did at gatherings.

The food prep is taking more time than I would like; it leaves so many dirty dishes! Maybe I can be more efficient somehow.

For now I think I need to have substantial/filling food prepared. I still can't imagine being satisfied on a mono-meals of watermelon or similar. A lot of yesterday I felt stuffed but still wanted more calories. Adjustments.

Anyway, so far so good. Best to everyone.

[saxmaam]

This is my first 30 days at 100%. I've just weighed myself and I've already lost 5lb already in 5 days! Wow!


Wow indeed. Congrats. I'm envious!

[Thick]

Good morning=)

Here's today's ideas=
B-pear/parsley smoothie
S-banana w/walnuts
L-bell pepper nachos w/ guacamole and pico de gallo & alfalfa sprouts
S-fruit salad
D-dehydrated shishkabobs w/ red onion, portobello mushrooms,red&yellow bell pepper
S- salad if hungry

I probably won't eat all this, but it is nice to be able to, if I want. My appetite fluctuates now, which never ever happened to me before on a sad diet.

I bought a rebounder (mini trampoline) recently. It really is fun and makes television watching time into guilt free exercise time. Everyone in my family likes it. The kids trick each other into getting off it=)
I hope you guys have an easy, wonderful day=)

[Rainie]

Happy 4th of July weekend! I just finished the best fruit smoothie - nothing better for breakfast. Heading out to hunt some papaya. Enloy!

[Tru2lifeluv]

I decided not to post until AFTER the fourth of July...this is my first time raw at all, and to go in attempting 100% is something that I am proud of...

Yesterday, i had to decline several invitations to attend BBQ's...i know I can't avoid them forever, and i won't, but while in this beginning stage, I am keeping my surroundings, my environment, and those I allow in my space..down to a few, and keeping it simple.

I stayed home, did some reading, and some writing, had green drinks, and mango and papaya, and salads, and I have to say, this is a good feeling I am having.

I thought it would be much harder, but it feels right!

I wish you all a great day!

[Honeybee]

Hope eveyone is enjoying their weekend.

Not sure what's on the menu today. I'm stocked up on fruits and veggies so I'm prepared. Just going to relax and take it easy today and tomorrow.

Have a good one. :D

[BDraw]

Day 5 and all is well. I don't post daily -- can't seem to find the time.

Anyway. . . I'm still doing good! Yesterday I even had a party here. I made me a big bowl of banana ice cream with strawberries. Yum!

My son is now home for a week and requesting a few old favorites, plus enjoying my raw sweets.

I can do this!

The scales have dropped .4 lbs. For me that is good. I don't have a lot to loose, so I am happy with slow and steady.

Today thus far -- B> 1 1/2 banana, almonds
L> apple, pecans, few grapes, banana
S> planning on salad

Good luck to all this month! Especially this weekend with family and friends not understanding how we eat.

[Anastazia]

Hi, y'all!

(I know I'm Canadian, but did live in Texas for 6 years so I'm allowed to say that!)

Hope you're all stayin' the course!

B ~ I'm starting out with a BUNCH (get it?!) of luscious grapes (I love having enough produce so I know I can just eat my fill...I seem to naturally gravitate to mono-meals when I'm 100&#37;!)

L ~ Planning to attempt to make wraps with lettuce leaves, filled with peppers, cuke, tomato, onion...ACK! just realized I forgot to buy avacados!)

D ~ Might skip dinner, actually, & just make some carrot/apple/celery/spinich juice...or, I guess that would be my dinner! (Still think of a meal as something you CHEW!)

Gotta BUNCH of georgous grapefruits I GOTTA finish up ASAP, so if I snack today, that's what it'll be!

Keep goin', everyone! Stronger by the day!

~Anastazia~

[twilight]

and still enjoying raw!

[sweetlime]

1 cup walnuts (sometimes if i am low on walnuts i use 1/4 walnuts and 3/4 sunflower seeds).
braggs
cumin
taco spice

put the walnuts through a food processor. mix in some brags to make the "meat" slightly damp. then mix in the taco spices and cumin to your liking. viola!

[missdauria]

i'm in!

i'll just extend into august.
i'm really excited and haven't had to much support from stubborn (unhealthy) friends but great feedback from my best friends and mother.

[Kendra]

Hello - checking in late. Just got back from fireworks at the beach. Let's see - what did I eat today?

B: smoothie with bananas, raspberries, blueberries, ice
L: salad with greens, cukes, carrots; apple
S: lara bar
D: celery stalks with taco nut meat
S: 2 bananas

I might have missed something, but I'm tired. Yawn. Hope everyone is having a great holiday weekend!

[sweetlime]

coconut + pineapple with almond/agave "sauce"
kombucha (the green kind. i only drank 1/2 of it because sadly, i didn't like it!!)
lots of watermelon
chocolate lara bar
celery + almond butter

tomorrow i will be on the road all day, driving to my new home! packing lots of watermelon for the road, as well as apple and papaya. oh, and kombucha of course!

[Rawkinlocs]

Have a raw-filled, fun-filled 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!

[saxmaam]

Hi all. Yesterday was fine and I slept like a baby. Wonderful.

I think I'm learning that I don't like salad dressings with ACV. I like lemon juice a lot better. Sometimes I use old, sour kombucha (k-vinegar) instead of vinegar, and now I wonder if I would like it instead of ACV in a dressing recipe.

I ate all the collard wraps yesterday ... I left out the chopped lettuce and wrapped the other ingredients in cabbage leaves from my garden, so they didn't seem big enough for a lot of extra greens.

So I'm rambling and I better stop before I complain that the scale was WAY up last night.

Have a good day, y'all :)

Susan

[brewcat]

Hi all,

We had the best weather for the 4th of July ever In Chicago. I spent a lot of time outdoors, riding my bike, walking, watching my friends in the parade. The rest of the time I was chopping, washing, loving my veggies and fruits!

The fourth went just fine. My friend fixed a huge salad, I brought my raw corn salad, crackers and stuff and had a feast!

Today I'm planning:

B - Green lemonade
L- Smoothie w/Vega Naural
D - cream of tomato soup - big green salad
S - watermelon, watermelon and more watermelon!

Sad to see the weekend over :( - but lots planned for the work week and so, so glad to have soooooo much energy to get things done!

[raw4u]

Hi everyone. Yesterday went good for me. I'm still eating to many nuts though throughout the day. I made a big container of gs this morning and I'm planning on drinking that whenever I feel like I need to snack. I also picked up a watermelon so I could snack on that.

B-gs
L-salad
D-butternut spanish rice
S-watermelon and gs

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Thick]

Good morning=)

Today I'm planning=
B-pears
S-pecans
L-salad w/avacado,tomato,lime,jalapenos,alfalfa, greens
S-cocoa/maca/almond butter shake
D-salad w/ asian dressing, red bell peppers, carrots,tomatoes etc

Saxmaam- You are doing so well, don't let that scale measure your success! Mine is in my bathroom cabinet,now after years of weighing several times a day. I also don't like acv in everything. I do like it on it's own, since I know how good it is for me. If you like lemon, also try lime, graprefruit and orange juice on a salad. My favorite salad dressing is a salted avacado=)

Brewcat- You are such an asset to our challenge with your excellent planning and positive attitude, thank you so much=)

Raw4u- I think the GS and watermelon ideas are so good. How many nuts is too many nuts? Are you eating until you are overly full? You could try preportioning them in little sacks instead of the big bulk bin bag (im guilty of this=)

Have a good day everyone=)

[shooting star]

My dreams are so much more vivid! I never could remember my dreams before but they have been so clear.

I made a lovely chinese salad for lunch. I spiralised some courgettes, added some chopped red pepper and pinenuts and chopped cabbage. Made a dressing from raw tahini and miso with a splash of tamari and found I had made an amazing chinese style dish!
I'm going to make it again another time and add some bean sprouts.

More than staying raw, I'm so proud that I haven't had a cup of black tea with milk all week. This is such a big achievement for me (until last week I was a several cups a day person).

At my friends house earlier they were all eating cakes and I had my lovely banana and I didn't feel a twinge of missing out. I prefered my banana :)

[Raediance]

Hi all!
I've been keeping at this raw thing and feel great! BUT... I got invited to go on a last minute camping trip and I really need some nature! I don't really have time to plan or anything, but I'm just gonna do my best! I am going to take a lot of fruit and nuts/seeds and just see how it goes...
Have a wonderful RAW week!!!

[Honeybee]

Happy Sunday

Not sure why, but I had a hard time yesterday. Got throught it tho. I had lots of fresh whole foods to eat, but was too lazy to fix anything. Oh well, today will be better. Just ate some cherries, next is a gs. Might have 2 gs's today or maybe a salad.

Everyone sounds like they are doing well. Keep up the great work. :)

[oceanee]

Thank goodness for the day of rest. I have been listless today...though the last several days were intense, busy and very (happily) productive work days. I can tell I am detoxing by the extreme lack of energy.
~ Go free toxic fat cells~
I am slowly adding foods back after last week doing the MC. I wanted to post here as well since I knew I wouldn't be cleansing that long since I just did a 2 1/2 week one in May.
I have had
1 yummy pink grapefruit
2 small oranges
8 kalmata olives
Later perhaps a peach, athena melon and blueberries....
Sounds like everyone did really well over the 4th ~ that's the best tribute to freedom in the USA don't you think? I mean being one less to attribute to the environmental and etc. destruction.
Yeah raw !
Oceanee

[Emma-Liza]

Dinner last night--
small tomato
1/2 small avocado, lemon juice
wheat-free, yeast-free rye bread, 1 very thin slice

small slice date nut torte

Today
B--
smoothie:
spinach
blueberries
homemade almond milk
small mug coffee w/ff cream

L--
1 collard leaf cut into 1/4s
rolled around mock salmon pate
3 sundried tomato halves

S--
raw peanuts, 8-10

D--
1 valencia orange
small bunch red grapes (a cup or so)
homemade trail mix (seeds, nuts, and dried fruit)

still hungry but not in the mood to eat. what a weird feeling!
there's plenty in the kitchen, though, if I change my mind.
it was a high-nut, low veggie day, but not a lot of food.

[Emma-Liza]

B--
green smoothie:
1 1/2 c spinach
@10 strawberries
1 frozen banana
enough almond milk to make it a drinkable consistency (1/2 c?)
3/4 mug 1/2 decaf coffee w/ff cream

L--
2 collard leaves, cut into halves, wrapped around
2 Tbs walnut taco mix
1/2 small avocado
3/4 small tomato
red onion slivers
lemon juice, s&p
iced tea

S--
12-15 raw peanuts (in shell)

Dinner tonight will be difficult. It's a family birthday party at my sister's house. I'm not worried about being hungry; I'm worried about being tempted!

[kailaniece]

It's funny, I'm never really really hungry when I'm raw. It feels great. The only thing that ever really craves anything is the mind, and once I realize that I can really imagine being raw forever. I did Windsor Pilates this AM and am now enjoying a berry smoothie with avocado, honey, and dates... No milk or anything. Avocados kind of act as smoothers and don't affect the taste. YUM!!! For dinner I'm having Jicama Spicy Fries and/or guacamole. Snacks: Watermelon :-)

I always feel so wonderful raw, it's the way to live a longer and more fulfilling life. I hope that this time will be 30 years! (GO WILL!!!)

Have a great week everyone!!!

Kaila

[Zuri]

Hi Rawbies!

It's GREAT to read everyone's post. Last month it was quite empty in the challenge forum. My weekend has been absolutely fabulous. July 4th? When was July 4th? My family went out of town and I stayed in town. I didn't have to deal with the cooked food challenge and at this point it wouldn't matter, because the food they eat just doesn't appeal to me as much or at all.

Today I had a HUGE piece of watermelon; it was OH so sweet - "YUMMO" as Rachel Ray says! I also had, a lara bar for the first time and I'll post my thoughts on the other discussion board. I had a salad with avocado and Alissa's basic ACV, lemon and honey dressing though I used agave. A great day! I won't let the fact that I'm not drinking enough water make me feel bad!

Have a great evening all! Smell ya tomorrow! :D

[Kendra]

Hello all! Today went pretty well. I've been resisting a lot of cravings, which makes me a little nervous. I've also had very little energy, which is hopefully just a sign of detox. What I had today:

B: GS with bananas, 2 kiwis, spinach, ice
S: lemon lara bar - OMG, amazing!!
L/D: celery stalks with Ani Phyo's taco nut meat; salad with romaine, spinach, spring mix, cukes, tomatoes, carrots
S: orange, grapes

I wasn't feeling hungry for most of the day, so I didn't eat as much as usual. I've been a little bloated/constipated, so eating less is a good thing.

My weight loss is not as impressive as I had expected - but I think my body is going through an adjustment right now. Hopefully the scale will bring a smile to my face soon. :)

I hope that more of our 100% challenge friends will check in now that the holiday weekend is over. :)

[Green_Woman]

Had a fabulous day with my family and John.

I made raw guacamole and a big dish of salsa to share with everyone! My mom, dad and sister loved it... :D

And my sister thinks the sauerkrat raw crackers were delicious. ;)

[Rawkinlocs]

One week down! Keep up the GREAT work!

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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!

[saxmaam]

I'm still here ... about to start my 3d food-prep day. Lots of household chores to do, too.

Yesterday I picked a neighbor's plum tree and ate a bunch of yummy plums. My teeth got sensitive and still feel that way. I'm pretty sure it's the acid rather than the sugar. So here I am with pounds and pounds of ready-to-eat plums and I don't know if I can stand to eat them. They are as small as cherries and the flesh clings to the stones, so pitting them and cooking/freezing would take more time than I have to spend. Any ideas?

I guess I'm going to try to de-emphasize sweet fruits and sour salad dressings for the next little while, until my teeth are happy again.

S

[oceanee]

Feel great today ~ had wild early morning dreams ...one of the wonderful parts of being raw for me.
Starting with lemonade and we'll go from there. Not at all hungry....probably a salad tonight. Still transitioning from the short cleanse.
Sorry Saxmaam no solution but yum I'll come over and eat some:D .
Oceanee

[srsarri]

I went away for the weekend, so I havent posted!

Im happy to say I did EXCELLENT!!!, I had practically no food choices at some of the restaurants where I went. Thankfully I decided to go to the local grocery store to get some stuff for our hotel room instead of leaving my trail!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

[hillarylouise]

Yesterday we went to a raw potluck right in our neighborhood, which we found on meetup.com, We got to try some great recipes, and I was happy to find a mix of everything from hardcore raw foodists to dabblers. It was, I noticed, an extremely fit and good looking crowd. Someone made raw eggplant "bacon," which was mind bogglingly good, as was the Cafe Gratitude onion bread someone else made.

Our host is planning to open a raw fast food business called RawDaddy (sample menu at www.rawdaddy.com), and he was making samples of his signature concept--a flax cone, like an ice cream cone, in this case filled with a savory corn and jicama salad and drizzled with mole. I hope for selfish reasons he is able to open his raw cone joint soon!

[Anastazia]

I lOVE that, Kick all cooked to the curb! Really sums it up!

Well, here I am up all night again, it's almost 8 am, I'll lay down in a few hours for a few hours & then try to go to bed early tonight, was hopin' I'd be sleeping better by now...

...& when I'm this exhausticated, I have little appetite...

...I do, however, have some melons, grapefruits, strawberries & TONS of raspberries I need to eat before they spoil, so I think it may just be a fruit day...
...maybe some green smoothie, too...

...or maybe I'll have to freeze some berries so they don't spoil, for future smoothies...i really don't wanna eat if I ain't hungry, cuz my digestive system seems to half shut down when this happens...:(

*YAWN* (Weird, I just re-read this for typo's, & just READING the word YAWN made me yawn!)

***Warning: Lame Brainstorm ahead!***
Juice the plums, maybe? Dehydrate 'em? Make a big plummy smoothie? Give 'em to a plumber??? Put 'em on a plum-line? Offer 'em to someone who's plum-p? (Ok, that one was bad...never mind, I'll stop now...:o )

...I guess you could throw 'em in a salad...& make a plum sauce for dressing! OOOHHH, plum sauce...I know, I know, make egg raw's, (roll's, get it?) & dip 'em in plum sauce! Why, that'd be plum delicious!!! :p

(Don't mind me, I get like this on no sleep...I'm really done this time...:rolleyes: )

Anyways, hope y'all have a really wonderful day today!

~Anastazia~

[Kendra]

Hello hardcore raw foodies!!

I'm still not too hungry today - made a GS with bananas, peach, spinach - it's in the fridge now until I'm in the mood to eat it.

Not sure what else I'll eat today - but will most likely include a big salad.

I've also seemed to breakthrough on my weightloss - released 4 lbs since July 1st. :D :D

[Thick]

Hello everyone=) I'm struggling, but I'm still here!
Today=
B-banana/spinach smoothie
S-Alissa's fudge balls
L-salad w/ spicy sprouts, tomatoes and green salsa dressing
S-cocoa/almond butter/maca/honey shake
D-walnut taco salad
S-fudge balls

[Elisabeth]

I haven't even sat down at my computer in a few days, which for me is amazing! I've had so much energy to get out and do things and take care of my neglected house. I haven't felt this way in like 10 years. :)

Anyway, last night we had awesome spring rolls with thai peanut sauce, and raw stawberry-banana ice cream. Today will be a big green smoothie, green tea (which I make with warm water, not boiling or hot), and plenty of water. My spiral slicer and hemp seeds will be delivered from Amazon today (Yay!), so I'll probably have zuchinni spaghetti tonight, maybe with hemp pesto.

:)

[Zuri]

Hi all,

Wow, what a day thus far. I've had a salad of cabbages, cilantro, parsley, green onion, etc with a marinade and avocado, a green smoothie of collards, spinach, apple and for the first time I threw in the rest of a bit of almond milk I had. It was good, but definitely toooo good, so I'll only do that every now and then. :) I have blueberries, cherries, plums and a lara bar for later if need be.

HANG IN THERE THICK!!! :D

[brewcat]

Hi everyone!

It feels so good to have all this energy when it is hot & muggy outside. There was a time when I would be slogging through the "soupy mess" with a huge sinus headache to boot. Not today :p ! I've got energy to spare, even with a little detox on the side, it's so much better than ever before.

On the menu today:

B - watermelon smoothie with a couple celery stalks and a lime
L- creamy kale salad
D- raw corn salad (love this salad, can't get enough!)
S - cacao pudding :D


OMG


Before I forget. My DH and I opened up our first DURIAN yesterday afternoon. The smell about knocked us out of the kitchen. But,. . . BUT, the raw cacao pudding we made, bestest ever! We'll finish up the last of that tonight. It was totally worth the cost, about $9 and :o the smell!


PS Even our cats were intrigued and wanted in on the fun.

[shooting star]

Still here on day 7.

I made chocs tonight from cacao butter, cacao, lucuma and agave instead. They're in the freezer :) Not quite chocolaty enough. Must add more cacao next time :p

courgette (zucchini) noodles are really doing it for me these last couple of days Mmmmmmm.


Well done everyone for making it to Day 7 :D

[Honeybee]

Congrads Kendra on your 4lb loss :)

I didn't sleep at all last night. I had to keep getting up to go pee. Too much gs and water. Oh well, going to bed early tonight.

So far

Apple, laura bar, salad (spinich, sunflower seeds, carrots, red pepper, hot pepper, olive oil, honey). Too tired to make dinner, eating blueberries then I'm off to sleep.

GREAT JOB STAYING RAW FOR 7 DAYS EVERYONE!

[Green_Woman]

I love the enthusiasm of all the July Rawbies. :D You guys and gals are so fun to follow. :D


I'm staying strong down here in AZ!!! Beatin' the heat with raw icecream, smoothies and LOTS of water!!!

[StampThineImage]

Hi everyone! one week down, 3 to go!
i have had a headache and wonder if its detoxing? my blood sugars are soo good this week! They have come down about a hundred points since going raw! I am anxious to weigh again. Energy levels are definately up.
Friday will be my first date (with hubby) since all raw... I dont know what to do/where to go!
BREWCAT: can you tell me your raw corn salad recipe? I make a cold corn salad that I love, and was just wondering if I can make it raw, wasnt sure if corn can be eaten that way or not.
so far
breakfast gs with sberries, two baby bananas, kale, spirulina and carob powder.
no coconut oil. I have read conflicting info. dont mix fat/oil with fruit, slows down the digestive process which is bad for you. Do mix in the coconut oil so that it DOES slow it down and doesnt spike the blood sugars... Any thoughts on this ????
snacked on
sberries while washing and cutting and freezing for smoothies, an apricot, a plum,
Lunch 4 small valencia oranges. The other day had heirloom oranges and those were soooo good!
snack; a banana dipped in carob powder mixed with maple syrup and sea salt (just a pinch)
i wonder if mixing it with coconut oil next time would be good.
Dinner: spinach salad, but i want some fajitas with jalapeno cheese sauce! i just read the recipe... mmm good. will have to pick up some supplies for later this week.
I have been making the collard wraps sooo good!

[twilight]

And still raw! :)

Unfortunately, I have to fast tomorrow and "prepare" for a colonoscopy on Wednesday morning. :(

[Emma-Liza]

salutations--
not much going on for me today.

B--
smoothie:
spinach
strawberries
enough homemade almond milk to make it move in the blender

L--
nice salad of stuff from the cafeteria salad bar and stuff from home:
mixed baby greens and iceberg lettuce (it's so sweet!)
tomato
avocado
broccoli
red onion
mushrooms
sunflower seeds
lemon and olive oil

S--pecans and raisins, small handful

S--1/3 small banana

D--
I'm going to see if I can get an all raw meal at Swanky's Taco Shop. I know for sure lettuce mix, guacamole, and pico de gallo. We'll see what else...

[suptz1]

Been very busy, but raw, raw, raw. Today I had some raw chilli, I really like that. Tried the raw alfredo with peas, but it didn't turn out right. Maybe I'll try again tomorrow. Glad to see everyone makin it. Have a great day.

[Rawkinlocs]

Hope your day is an enjoyable one...stay strong!

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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!

[saxmaam]

Now it's time to pack the giant lunch and snack and dinner cooler and catch the bus to work.

Yesterday I prepared: Mock Turkey Loaf, Cauliflower Rice, Pasta+Marinara, Salad Greens, Caesar Dressing (I think I'm going to like this one:D ).

I squished a bunch of those teeny, very ripe plums between my fingers and stirred in probiotic powder yesterday, leaving the result out on the counter. I'm hoping for plum vinegar. It filled about 2/3's of a gallon jar with a paper towel covering the top.

Staying raw hasn't been a problem so far since I haven't had any social traps to fall into and have been able to block out the food prep time. BF is totally supportive. Saturday night he broiled a fish, which he ate with my raw dishes on the side. And we have had a couple of "cooking dates" -- the idea is one person does the planning and shopping, and we put the meal together with that person "in charge". I dunno how that's going to work if I stay raw. I dunno that PLANNING a raw meal is something he wants to do.

Have a good day, y'all.

[hibisanpo]

enjoying a hemp seed/banana/blueberry/spinach smoothie!

have a great day everyone!

[Anastazia]

Up all night again, & livin' on raspberries, grapefruit, melons, & spinich...(not much appetite, not eating enough, I'm pretty sure....tryin' to throw in a handful of nuts here & there...)

...I spent a few hours pruning & picking raspberries yesterday, & now have BUCKETS full!!! Don't really want to freeze too many, but think I'll HAVE to, there's no way we could eat 'em all!

Anyone know any good recipes I can use them up with, (without too many ingredients! I have agave, chocolate, some nuts/seeds, few other things, but broke...(& Oh, yea, no dehydrator...)

Right now I'm just making smoothies, fruit salads, & eatin' them by the bowlful! (Want some?)

~Anastazia~

[raw4u]

Hi everyone. Yesterday was a good one for me. According to UPS I will recieve Alissa's book today (yay). I'm hoping to get more recipes, learn more about raw eating and how to use my dehydrator. Today I will be eating:
B: pineapple and banana smoothie
L: Salad
D: gs
S: watermelon and grapes

Have a great day everyone.

[oceanee]

Good Morning sweet rawbies~

OMG~my energy is back after 2 days of zippo....and my emotions back on....Had a bazaar dream ( I have many when I am raw) but this one I was smoking:eek: .....haven't smoked in years !! I don't remember actually puffing but I know I felt like I should go run in a closet so no one would see me.....

I ate more yesterday afternoon as I left work and that is part of what I needed I think...coming off that mini MC I just needed food....at least my body ....seemed to think so....

Funny ...how as soon as I start raw again I loose that weighty depressive mind set. I mean I gain a sense of peace and contentment that is carried through other areas of my life ( which can be a bit challenging these days). My journal has pages of positive affirmation statements for whenever I feel like I could cave but I have absolutely no intention. I just have to buck up, grin and bear the difficult times and know that the horizon is ever so sweet. This is a process and does not become habitual over night. I read and read and read some more. Thank you guys , all of you on this site as you all help so much.

Today ~ lemonade,GS w/spinach/blueberries/peaches/maca/flax, oranges,and tonight a nice big lovely mixed salad.....

Thick~Hope today is better for you:) .

Anastazia~Yeah baby can I come get some raspberries? I LOVE fresh berries and miss them now that I live in S. Florida. Yummy~ oh the things you can make. Try that easy chocolate cake someone posted recently with fresh rasp.sauce...wowza!!

Raw on folks~
Oceanee

[hillarylouise]

The weight loss has slowed considerably in my second month of raw, something I'm actually a bit glad of. I am viewing this as a long term lifestyle, and if I were still dropping as much weight as I did in the first 30 days, I'd be worried about long term sustainability.

I have met me intial goal of fitting into my old clothes, and now would like to feel a bit lighter still in my running shoes, and be leaner for health reasons.

I was hungry all day yesterday, made miso soup for breakfast, and chomped on greens, sprouts and fruit like a horse through lunch, then had a handful of dates for dinner, thinking the carbs might finally settle me down, and they did. I have learned that it's okay to eat a handful of this or that for a meal, or eat at strange times, which is a big breakthrough.

[twilight]

And I am supposed to fast today and then take some draino to clear out for my colonoscopy tomorrow morning. :(

I was told to mix the miralax with 64 ounces of Gatorade, but I will try mixing it with water. Anyone have any experience with this? I wish I had canceled this appointment.:rolleyes:

I hope everyone has a great day!

[saxmaam]

Right now I'm just making smoothies, fruit salads, & eatin' them by the bowlful! (Want some?)
~Anastazia~

Yes! Where are you?

[brewcat]

BREWCAT: can you tell me your raw corn salad recipe? I make a cold corn salad that I love, and was just wondering if I can make it raw, wasnt sure if corn can be eaten that way or not.


Absolutely you can eat raw corn, right off the cob! I was reluctant at first too, but it is so Yummy this way. Anyway, off the top of my head, this is what I put in my salad:

4 ears of corn - (corn shaved off the cob)
2 scallions
1/2 sweet red pepper
1 basket cherry tomatoes
romaine lettuce

Marinate for 1 hour:
3 portobello mushroom caps in
2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsps. agave syrup

Mix together the corn, chopped scallions, chopped pepper and whole cherry tomatoes. Chop up romaine lettuce and put a heaping portion of the corn salad on top. Top the corn salad with the marinated mushroom mixture.

I whipped up an easy lemon, olive oil, pinch of sea salt, pinch of agave syrup, dressing to toss the romaine lettuce in. You could also dress the corn mixture if you wanted to, I like it plain myself. :D

This is not my own recipe, it's an adaptation from one of my raw recipe books. ;)

[brewcat]

I have met me intial goal of fitting into my old clothes, and now would like to feel a bit lighter still in my running shoes, and be leaner for health reasons.

Congratulations to you hillarylouise! I have about 8 more pounds to go . . .

Last night my DH announced he wants to go VEGAN. This from a man who suffered a heartattack a year ago and who continued to love his steak, eggs, lamb, chicken livers, fried pork sandwiches (Yuck :o ). He'd just spent $400 on his heart medications and said he was through. We watched the RAVE dvd last night and he said. "You know, eating fruits and veggies and nuts and stuff makes a lot of sense." :eek: WooHoo! :D

Still Raw - still happy - lovin' this WOL!

On the menu today:
gs - bananas, pineapple, spinach, mint
Raw kale salad
Big, Huge green salad with avocados, cukes, tomatoes, hemp seed, onions, carrots, red pepper, raw black olives (love these!) lemony garlic dressing

[Thick]

Good morning=)

Thank you so much for your encouraging words=) Here's today=

B-spinach banana smoothie ( my dds actually like this one now, i guess Im starting to rub off finally)
L-butternut squash spanish rice
almond rawfried beans
guacamole
fresh salsa
S-banana, pears
D-salad w/ garlicky olive oil, cucumbers and pecans
S-brownie

I made the fudge balls, I didn't like them nearly as much as the walnut/cocoa/honey/salt/vanilla brownies--so for now Im sticking with what I know I like. It's irritating to make someting with $15 of ingredients and then not like it that much. So, Im going to take my own advice and only make a fractional portion of any future experimental recipes.

What kind of flax crackers or other crackers have you guys made, and liked?=)

[Zuri]

Hi all,

Thick: I don't really like flax crackers. I tend to stick with sesame crackers, and I grind up flax seeds to bind the other ingredients like green onion, cilantro, and parsley. Maybe I'll try flax crackers again but probably no time soon!

WOW Brew', that's WONDERFUL! I'm happy for your hubby and you! Let us know how it goes.

Today is a good day! I ate two pears that really got me.....uh....GOIN', then had some sunflower seeds, then for lunch had cabbage salad with avocado, and am munching on deeelish cherries now I bought from the farmer's mkt., which I'm noticing are a lot smaller than the store bought cherries. ...hmmm, makes me wonder about genetic engineering. I rarely see organic cherries.

Have a wonderful day all! Day 8 already?! WOO HOOOO! :D

[Green_Woman]

I think maybe what I was going through last week was a bit of detox. I feel CONSIDERABLY stronger and healthier today, and last night I actually had an appetite again!!

Sipping some Original Kombucha tea, and had a Mudslide for breakfast. I have a GS in the fridge, and some "nacho cheese" to dip crackers in for an afternoon snack. :) And a 100% RAW Larabar. :D

I LOVE RAW!!!

[therealashland]

im joining in . im a little late but im joining in. Starting fresh tomorrow. Im sorta cheating a little bit but i think this will work best for me. I recieved 2 coupons in the mail from gnc totaling 30 bucks with that i purchased the simply slender lemonmade diet which is pretty much the master cleanse. now im to lazy to get up and make and mix the concoxtion. so this comes in handy only thing is it only last for about 4 days. and i got some triple c 1000 dietary supplment drinks.. i look forward to putting my foot down and going all the way this time with raw.

[Kendra]

Hiya Rawkers! :D

I have to concur with most of you - I am full of energy today - despite the 90 degree weather and running around all day. Yahoooooooo!

What I ate today:

B/L: GS with bananas, apple, spinach, fresh OJ (gotta love the citrus juicer)
S: 1.5 lara bars (apple)
D: salad with romaine, spring mix, cukes (with taco nut meat on top), carrots, hemp seeds

(again, not all that hungry today - hmmm)

Get this - I found a RAW brownie at the health food store I go to sometimes. Yummm, I'm so excited!! Will have at least 1/2 of that tonight.

Stay raw everyone!! :D

[Emma-Liza]

My friend, who is very supportive of my raw program, told me today that it was too bad that with my eating raw, I was missing all the nice summer vegetables. I was kind of stunned, and said, "like what?"

She said, corn...and I told her I'd been eating it all weekend. She said squash...and I told her I'd been eating that, too. In fact, I couldn't think of anything that there wasn't a way to prepare raw. Don't know if I'd care for it, but it would be possible!

After a few minutes, she said, "well, I betcha you don't eat okra!"
But you know, it could probably be dehydrated to crunchiness, like those onions I've been wanting to try.

Maybe I'll experiment with that!

Had a hungry, nibbly day!

B--
missed it!
1 mug 1/2 decaf coffee with ff cream

L--
Big ol' cafeteria salad like yesterdays, minus the avo
1 tbs commercial dressing

S#1--
1/2 homemade trail mix

S#2--
orange

D--
Three huge mushrooms stuffed with
3 Tbs pesto
3 thick slices tomato
big handful arugula

I still feel a little empty, but I think it's psychological...

[srsarri]

DAY 8 AND STILL GOING STRONG!

I honestly eat SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much, I can't even remember what I have had today...

I know I ate:

2 apples
2 mangos
1 banana
1 avocado
spinach
tomatoes
an orange
carrots...

I can't stop eating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[lodestar]

i love the "stay strong"...i needed to read that :)

[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!

[sweetlime]

today was a crazy busy day!

this is what i had to eat:

1 mango
lettuce wraps with carrots, cilantro, and mint
3 bananas
2 coconut/date rolls
BIG salad with avocado, spicy walnut/sunflower seed meat, tomatoes, red pepper, sprouts

i ate my BIG salad after a 3 mile walk, so it was very satisfying!

the one thing i really like about raw is that i never get to that STARVING mode, where my blood sugar drops and i am on survival mode--i would eat anything! instead, my body just tells me "it is time to eat." and then i eat. and that's that.

:)