Besides weight loss.....

[sherilynn]

What other benefits have you all seen since started raw?

One thing I noticed from the before/after pics is no one looks flabby and wrinkly. When I was at Weight Watchers I saw a lot of women lose a lot of weight and looked older.... not all but a lot.

I'm getting ready to start my raw challenge. I've finally got the green smoothie down :) . My first couple were disasters . I figured get half way organised before I start.

My husband is actually liking them and he hates veggies and fruits. The only fruit I've seen him eat is strawberries and occasionally watermelon and I've never seen him eat a vegetable except a baked potatoe covered in butter.

My mother came over the other day just as I made a GS. Gotta give her credit she said..... hmmmm I taste bannanas strawberries "But I can't figure out how you got it green"... it was spinache an idea I got from you guys . Thanks. My first smoothie I used Kale and ended up throwing it out.
:)

[Bananna]

Yeah, my first couple of smoothies were rather rude tasting. Luckily I persisted too, and now I can see them as a daily staple.

...I'm not totally raw all the time, but I have been for good chunks of time, and have also noticed the whites of my eyes get very white and almost glossy! ...and pink cheeks...and my acne clears. And I don't get fatigued. Need less sleep. Less anxiety...and just better mood management in general. Happy. Positive. Productive. Great parent. Connected with everything. Win lotteries.

:D

[sherilynn]

Thanks for posting. I can't wait for my husband to wake up so I can tell him about winning the lotto comes with this :)

Now maybe I can get my son to get in on this.

[gs4life]

i've also had some great things happen since going raw...my hair is healthier and shinier, my nails are stronger, my face is clear, i have more energy, i'm happier, i feel more at peace and very calm, i have more confidence, more endurance and strength, much less sleep required, waking up really refreshed....

gotta love those green smoothies!

[Rawmommie]

There are so many other benefits!. I cured acne, fibro, Chronic Fatigue, depression. I have more energy, no puffiness, no soreness in my joints. My mind seems more clear, I'm happier, life seems more beautiful! I could go on and on! :)

[Veganforlife]

sherilyn - printout and share my testimony w/your Mom!

Here's a few:

Energy
Well-being
Mental clarity
Able to sleep well
Skin improvement
Hair improvement
No morning breath, boogers, and such
Improved stamina

TONS of "stuff" besides eliminating weight!

[rawstrawberry]

Everything that has already been stated, skin, energy, health...

But you can become a life saver!

If you were not vegan before :(

Think of all the animals you won't be eating! Good for the soul :)

YAAAAA to life for ALL

RS


What other benefits have you all seen since started raw?

One thing I noticed from the before/after pics is no one looks flabby and wrinkly. When I was at Weight Watchers I saw a lot of women lose a lot of weight and looked older.... not all but a lot.

I'm getting ready to start my raw challenge. I've finally got the green smoothie down :) . My first couple were disasters . I figured get half way organised before I start.

My husband is actually liking them and he hates veggies and fruits. The only fruit I've seen him eat is strawberries and occasionally watermelon and I've never seen him eat a vegetable except a baked potatoe covered in butter.

My mother came over the other day just as I made a GS. Gotta give her credit she said..... hmmmm I taste bannanas strawberries "But I can't figure out how you got it green"... it was spinache an idea I got from you guys . Thanks. My first smoothie I used Kale and ended up throwing it out.
:)

[shashibala]

I've lost weight, but even more, I've gained a new optimism for life. I think it's the energy in the food! I really do! I feel light, happier, more hopeful, and have less aches and pains. I was a mess before. If I eat a cooked food, I feel yucky.
Best wishes on your journey!

[Moretta]

Wow, this all sounds so wonderful.

How long did it take everyone before seeing results in the above.

[shashibala]

It took about 2 weeks of being all raw. I went all raw in one day. I lost 12 pounds in the first 2 weeks plus losing my sad outlook and aches and pains. I'd never go back!!

[Veganforlife]

Wow, this all sounds so wonderful.

How long did it take everyone before seeing results in the above.

Every BODY is different. But w/me? The first thing I noticed was my skin. It "felt" different. Different from the inside out. But everything else happened quickly. That's at being 100% raw. Nothing is instant in life. Nothing of any value, anyway...

[smoothiegirl]

My few gray streaks are starting to turn brown.:D

[sherilynn]

There are so many other benefits!. I cured acne, fibro, Chronic Fatigue, depression. I have more energy, no puffiness, no soreness in my joints. My mind seems more clear, I'm happier, life seems more beautiful! I could go on and on! :)


My few gray streaks are starting to turn brown.

Now thats what I wanted to hear. Starting to turn grey and it really shows on my dark hair :)

[linda7276]

Well I can add a BIG DITTO to most everything said here, skin, hair, mood, sleep, energy, less fatigued....but sadly no lottery!! :D

But I'm not giving up on that yet! ;)

A great thread, encouraging to hear all of these things happening, like Bananna said I feel more connected, less scattered.

[Lindazkewl]

..and just better mood management in general. Happy. Positive. Productive. Great parent. Connected with everything. Win lotteries.

:D

Hilarious! But yet inspiring. I've been lurking and attempting for months and months. I really want to start this. Gonna do it starting this weekend. Going to be really difficult tho with feeding two teens and me CONSTANTLY having the munchies. Sigh. Well thanks for the info and inspiration, all. :)