10 pounds released!

[jewell1908]

Good morning family,

I have been Raw for 10 days, but on day 7 I weighed myself-BAM!!!! 10llbs. I never thought that I would have ever started this way of life, it amazes me to no end. I have made brownies ( well, at least they are fooling my tongue), and a honey-mustard dressing to die for. BUT, this morning I made a smoothie with dandelion greens, UGH!!! added a mango and 2 bananas, I will eventually get it down then I will have to mix the greens with spinach:). My My family is amazed at my viligence with this. I take it 1 day at a time. I will be back at work next week, and the real challenges will begin. I have such a long way to go!!!!! Thanks for listening. AND< if you read a similar thread elsewhere I posted it in the wrong place.

[tanishamarshall]

Congratulations on losing 10lbs that is great.. I bet you feel good.

For some reason I don't like Mangos in my smoothie, it adds a weird taste. I will have to try again. I found that Peaches, Lemon and Strawberries with a storng tasting green like Kale or Dandelion make it taste good.

I use

1 large peach
5 strawberries
1 Whole lemon (Peeled and seeded)
As much green as I want

I normally use two cups of water but in this case if I just make a thicker smoothie I found that I don't taste the greens as much and it looks like a fruite smoothie.

[jacsam]

Exciting!!!! I've never really liked dandelion because of it's bitter taste but I do like spinach ALOT!!! So, would you be willing to share your honey mustard dressing with us...THANKS!!!

[Bananna]

I agree spinach!
Big congrats on such a progressive start jewell!
Work will have it's own challenges to be sure, but it sounds like you have way too much momentum going to have it pose any real obstacle!

Pack your lunches, lots of food, everthing, don't make it a chore, make fun and exciting and a special time (totally possible, I went from hating doing dishes, to LOVING doing dishes, just by deciding that was My time to think, meditate, ponder life, etc).

....and if you don't have time, just do fruit and some of your yummy honey mustard dressing and buy a couple of side salads somewhere! You can do it!

10 pounds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!

[Aleesha Sattva]

and don't forget to take another smoothie with you... for at work. it's nice and filling and so packed full of nutrition!

my fav green smoothie is:

baby spinach
banana
blueberries.

simple and yummmmmy. if you like it sweet, more blueberries, if you don't... more spinach :)

i haven't acquired a taste for dandelion greens... i've tried but they just aren't my cup of tea... yet.

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh and of course... i forgot the most important part...

CONGRATS ON RELEASING THOSE TEN POUNDS!!!

[jewell1908]

First, Thank you guys so much. This site means so much to me.

Honey Mustard Dressing

1 1/4 cup org. virgin olive oil

3/4 cup of lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 Tbsp. dry mustard (I actually used Dijon mustard) didn't have the dry mustard

1 Tbsp of Nama Shoyu

1 Tbsp org Honey

5 dates

1 c. water

Blend in Vita Mix until smooth. Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

[shashibala]

Congratulations!! You are doing great!!!:D :D

[Veganforlife]

COOL BEANS! Way to go! YAY YOU!!!

But remember my friend. This food is to LIVE for. We threw out that phrase "to die for". Save that for McShit's food!!! LOL!!!

[sarahtolson]

Lucy.. that made me laugh!!!


Jewell.. how awesome for you. You have motivated me a little more.... My chronic fatigue has flared up this week, and I am struggling to stay raw... but your success is such an encourgagment. :)

Way to go...

[spicyfull]

RAWonderful.........Keep up the GOOD Work.

[rawererin]

First, Thank you guys so much. This site means so much to me.

Honey Mustard Dressing

1 1/4 cup org. virgin olive oil

3/4 cup of lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

1 Tbsp. dry mustard (I actually used Dijon mustard) didn't have the dry mustard

1 Tbsp of Nama Shoyu

1 Tbsp org Honey

5 dates

1 c. water

Blend in Vita Mix until smooth. Good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy

How long does this last in the fridge?

[fruitandveggies]

^^And do you think it'd still be good with agave or some other honey-sub? And congrats on the poundage!!

[jacsam]

Congrats on the 10 pounds.....EXCITING!!!

[Veganforlife]

^^And do you think it'd still be good with agave or some other honey-sub? And congrats on the poundage!!

Green smoothies CAN last up to three days. Mine? Never. I once in a while will have enough for the next day, but that's rare.
And agave will work gr8 as does stevia.

[MrGreenJeans]

Losing ten pounds is great! Just remember misery loves company. Some of your co-workers may want you back into the lifestyle of SAD (Standard American Diet).

You need to keep in mind WHY you are doing this, WHY it is healthy for you and the consequences of SAD.

[OneBite@aTime]

What a great start! Congrats!

[smoothiegirl]

Woohoo! Congratulations!!!! :D