One year raw anniversary - 145 pounds released

[Aleesha Sattva]

Well, it's been a whole year since this journey began. I was so sick a year ago and now I am so full of health! What a huge transformation I've gone through... layers and layers of fat, emotions and dis-ease stripped from my body and what is left is thin, healthy and so much happier than my self a year ago.

I'm not including before pics in this thread... cause honestly, who cares where I began... it's where I am in this moment that really counts. (Besides if you reaaaaally want to see my before, you are more than welcome to check out my before and during thread (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=33861))

So... here's my photo shoot from today. My talented daughter took the pics!

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[Aleesha Sattva]

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[sherilynn]

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Your looking very pretty and very colorful.

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary and huge weight loss. I know you feel like a different person.

How did you hear about raw foods?

Sheri

[Aleesha Sattva]

A friend suggested I do a juice feast to assist me with my health. I felt great but as soon I went back to eating, I felt like crap... so I fasted again but this time I started to investigate what I could do on permanent basis to continue feeling great.

And... voila... I found raw foods!

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh and one more pic... this is the nighty (which was tight on me) that i wore every night a year ago... it's a little big on me now LOL

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images/body/9.jpg

[lavendarJ]

CONGRATULATIONS....

I LOVE that dress you are wearing in the first pic..
You journey is and will continue to be a great inspiration for many!!!!

[EZ rider]

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[SwishTN]

Aleesha!!!!

OH MY GOSH!!!!!!!!!

Okay. I am back on track. THAT IS IT!!!!!!!!

Wow!!!

How does it feeeeellll????

You look so completely different!

You DRESS so completely different!!!!!!!

: )

[roseyonnex]

Oh, my gosh!! Awesome! You look fabulous!

[ReneeH]

WOW MAMA!!!! YOU ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR JOURNEY!!!

[Ilse W.]

Congratulations! What a great vessel for a brilliant mind and a soaring spirit! You are truly an inspiring person.

...and what a cute cat...

145 pounds, 2900 posts = 20 posts per pound. I have to get cracking!

[carolg]

That is fabulous!!! A real celebration to new life for sure. I am jumping for joy with you and all here. What a great testimony!!!!!!!!!!!! So exciting!

Okay, eating just raw? Eating all you want? My gosh. You can save many souls who wish to avoid surgeries, no judgment on those who did this or will, but those who want a more natural approach!

4 years ago I had a size 12 dress that I bought locally. It was beautiful and plans were for son's wedding. So I had 2 dresses to choose from. One I kept ticket on. They wanted to give me 410 or was it $12 few months back at Kohl's (store). Well, cleaning up (it pays dividends), receipt appeared and last night got $19+ back from the dress.

I tried on dress a few months back too and it is FALLing off and way to big. It is pretty but not for this body. I'm going down in size and pounds. Pounds have remained slow, but was it you who gave up bananas and oil?

carolg

[carolv]

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

You look FABULOUS! And I bet you feel as great as you look.

Can you believe you ever actually fit into that nighty? Amazing!

[Aleesha Sattva]

thanks lav... my fasting buddy!

ez, swish, rose, renee, thank you so much

emma... hahahaha good one... yup today only... release a pound for every twenty posts LOL

carol, i fully 100% believe in Alissa's philosophy... EAT EAT EAT. i don't limit anything... nothing at all. i eat everything i want, whenever i want (except when i'm fasting obviously). i loooove bananas and oil! as time goes on... i simply follow my body's flow. if it asks for fruit, i eat fruit, kale salad... then kale salad it is.

right now... it's pineapple juice :)

i've been having such a down week... tomorrow is actually my anniversary but i decided since the sun actually came out for the first time all week, that i'd do the picks and share it today. hope no one minds i was a little premature in my sharing *blush*

[Aleesha Sattva]

carolv, i am shocked to be honest... that nighty will never leave me... ever. i never want to be 'her' again. ;)

[mmaynard]

I love the yoga poses - you can really tell how full of life you are! How amazing that you lost all that weight in a year! What a great gift you gave to yourself.

P.S. I also love your cat! :) My two cats always try to "help" me exercise (i.e. get underfoot) and I got a chuckle when I saw that picture.

Keep up the great work!

[carolg]

That is fabulous!!! A real celebration to new life for sure. I am jumping for joy with you and all here. What a great testimony!!!!!!!!!!!! So exciting!

Okay, eating just raw? Eating all you want? My gosh. You can save many souls who wish to avoid surgeries, no judgment on those who did this or will, but those who want a more natural approach!

4 years ago I had a size 12 dress that I bought locally. It was beautiful and plans were for son's wedding. So I had 2 dresses to choose from. One I kept ticket on. They wanted to give me 410 or was it $12 few months back at Kohl's (store). Well, cleaning up (it pays dividends), receipt appeared and last night got $19+ back from the dress.

I tried on dress a few months back too and it is FALLing off and way to big. It is pretty but not for this body. I'm going down in size and pounds. Pounds have remained slow, but was it you who gave up bananas and oil?

carolg

[Raw Jewelrylady]

YAYYYY for you Aleesha!!!!!!!!!!

Megga Congrats:) :) :) :)


Luv the pics, clothes, hair & doing a happy dance for you !!!

So glad you shared your story. Yes, It's so much fun releasing weight, toxins & emotions all at once!

Lana

BTW ~the *tree pose* is my fav yoga pose as well.

[prettyenough]

wow i chcked out your before and though it doesnt matter youve changed so much!! you look amazingly healthy and HAPPY which is key. i look up to you and you give me motivation. yay :) congrats on your year!!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

michelle, it's my dogs who get in the way when i do yoga at home LOL i have to lock them outside.

lana, all the balancing poses are personal favs of mine. i had NO balance (literally and figuratively) when i was overweight... now i can hold the poses forever. :D

pretty, i've changed in every way possible... every way possible. here's a little write up i did about my journey (http://aleeshasrawlife.blogspot.com/2008/08/another-year-fruition-and-rebirth.html) in the past year.

[spicyfull]

You are doing Everything Right.....Keep it up. You're ALWAYS as CUTE as you want to be. My Best to you..........

[Raw Angel Mom]

Oh mye, what a transformation! Congratulations, you look wonderful and beautiful.

[Aleesha Sattva]

spanx :)

spanx you berry much

[snoops]

You are an inspiration to us newbies.

[Shell]

Wowee! Aleesha, that's fantastic! I had forgotten about your before pictures, and when I clicked on the link to them, well, it doesn't even look like you anymore! You must be so proud of yourself, and rightly so. You've lost a whole person! Anyway, I just wanted to offer my congratulations on your incredible accomplishment. BRAVO!

[jacsam]

I'm sooo happy for you!!! You do so much to inspire all of us here.

[Aleesha Sattva]

Thank you all so much. One whole year done... one year out of my life. At 45 years old... one year really isn't all that much... and look at what RAW can achieve... following Alissa's advice... EAT EAT EAT - enjoy your food - such a cool experience.

I'm so looking forward to my 10 year Raw anniversary pics!

[tanishamarshall]

Congratulations!!!!! I bet you feel great...

[beckx]

congratulations, aleesha! look at you, what an amazing transformation. you just keep getting hotter and hotter!

[RawHeaven]

Aleesha congratulations! You are radiant, beautiful, present and peaceful in your raw body. I love the first pic especially - gorgeous.

[Moretta]

CONGRATULATIONS

You look so fresh, radiant, full of life and of course BEAUTIFUL. Keep up the great work!

[Aleesha Sattva]

doc, beckx, RH and moretta... thanks!!!

I actually think I look much slimmer IRL than in the pics... but that could simply be my perception of Self. ;)

I've always loved really fitted clothing. Tight leggings... rather than a relaxed fit. It's nice to feel good in them again.

And even though I'm extremely happily married... I love that men look at me now... (my hubby loves it as well)... hubby just beams as if to say, "yup, she's my wife". :)

i wanted to share these pics with everyone (as you must all be getting so sick of seeing my pics as i've shared many over the months) - so people new to raw can see the potential. i am simply one of many who have this exact same experience. great health gain, lots of weight release... HUGE happiness as the layers of 'yuck' slip off of us and we find our true happy selves again.

rawk on!!!

[Eva]

oh and one more pic... this is the nighty (which was tight on me) that i wore every night a year ago... it's a little big on me now LOL

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images/body/9.jpg

Holy Momma! Wow!!! You deserve a medal! :D :D :eek:

[JennaBoBenna]

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that's all I can say is WOW! You look amazing!! What a wonderful journey !!

[Curleedst]

Way to go diva!


Well, it's been a whole year since this journey began. I was so sick a year ago and now I am so full of health! What a huge transformation I've gone through... layers and layers of fat, emotions and dis-ease stripped from my body and what is left is thin, healthy and so much happier than my self a year ago.

I'm not including before pics in this thread... cause honestly, who cares where I began... it's where I am in this moment that really counts. (Besides if you reaaaaally want to see my before, you are more than welcome to check out my before and during thread (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=33861))

So... here's my photo shoot from today. My talented daughter took the pics!

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images/body/1.jpg

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images/body/2.jpg

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images/body/3.jpg

http://www.timelessspirit.com/images/body/4.jpg

[StarFire]

Aleesha... you are HOT ~ HOT ~ HAWT!!!! :eek:

omgoodness... Lil Goddess... LOOOK AT YOU!!! Amazing ...AMAAAAZING what we can do when we simply release old habits and ways -- and rest in the wisdom innate in our spirits ... allowing our bodies to heal as we lovingly feed ourselves LIVING, HEALTHY, LIVE FOODS.... wow...

You are truly beautiful ... the Glow from your spirit shines thru so clearly and gloriously ....

I am so happy for you... Congratulations Girl... what an inspiration you are for all of us...

blessed be...

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[Aleesha Sattva]

ah Starfire... you are soooooooooooooooo eloquent with your words. thank you. :)

eva - i got a medal... i my hubby gifts me raw appliances all the time to assist with my adventure. that's the kinda metal i love to get LOL

jenna, shucks girl... thanks!

curl... spanx!!!

[Jenifae]

Aleesha,

You look absolutely Beautiful. It's amazing how Tremendous you Transformation is. You look like a complete different Beautiful Woman. I can see your vibrant spirit shining through. You truely are a wonderful, positive example to all us.

THank you :)

[StarFire]

eva - i got a medal... i my hubby gifts me raw appliances all the time to assist with my adventure. that's the kinda metal i love to get LOL !!



http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Inspector_Gadget.jpg ... Now that's the kind of metal I'd love to get too!!! ;) :D

gotta loooove that husband of yours!!! Smart ~ Smart man!! heheheee!!

[Raw Angel Mom]

Alisha, i read in your blog that you have been doing yoga. Did you start doing this in about the time that you went raw?

Again, this is amazing the transformation that you have done in one year. Congratulations and you deserve all the happiness it brings you.

[Zella Juice]

We will never be sick of seeing all your pics. Keep 'em comin'

They provide so much inspiration for us.

You look truly amazing, glowing and HAPPY.

[RawKnitster]

Congratulations, Aleesha. This is what you remind me of...

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[Green Diva]

Aleesha you sexy little thing!

You look gorgeous! Congrats on your success and thank you for motivating and inspiring us.

[trinut001]

Wow you look so beautiful!!! I love your dress. I have a kitty that looks just like yours (he lives with my grandparents now though)

Keep up the great work!

[deberaw]

What a light you are Aleesha! SO radiant and healthy and beautiful....I am so very proud of and so very happy for you...Enjoy and here's to great health..'clink clink'! :D love, Deb

[Green_Woman]

I actually think I look much slimmer IRL than in the pics... but that could simply be my perception of Self.

You do, I'm sure - cameras generally add 10lbs.+ visually to a figure! (Take it from someone who has to stay "underweight" in order to keep up with print modeling! LOL)

[MiahTay]

Aleesha - YOU LOOK FANTASTIC! Incredible transformation! Congrats! You are an inspiration.

Blessings,
Heather

[Aleesha Sattva]

Jenifae, thank you so much for your kind words. I am a huge positive influence to my Self... which is my number one priority. :P

Starfire, he is a smart smart man indeed. I can't begin to express how much I love him... I am very very blessed that he's chosen to be my hubby in this life... can't imagine being without him.


Alisha, i read in your blog that you have been doing yoga. Did you start doing this in about the time that you went raw?

Again, this is amazing the transformation that you have done in one year. Congratulations and you deserve all the happiness it brings you.

Thanks Raw Angel, yes I started yoga in Sept last year. Always wanted to do it, but never did. It was very hard to do and I didn't really like it till I released some weight... then I loved it and now I'm addicted!

Zella, I am soooooo happy. It's nice to be healthy!

RawKnister, I love being a butterfly! Finally out of that 145 pound caccoon!!!

Green Diva, when guys tell me how great I look... or flirt with me... I love it. Yup I'm very happily married but it's nice to know I'm attractive on the outside again.

Tri, my hubby loves that dress as well cause my boobs fall out of it every few minutes LOL


What a light you are Aleesha! SO radiant and healthy and beautiful....I am so very proud of and so very happy for you...Enjoy and here's to great health..'clink clink'! :D love, Deb

Deb, you know how important you are to me... this means so much... *clink clink*


I actually think I look much slimmer IRL than in the pics... but that could simply be my perception of Self.

You do, I'm sure - cameras generally add 10lbs.+ visually to a figure! (Take it from someone who has to stay "underweight" in order to keep up with print modeling! LOL)

I always wondered if that was just something people said... cause when I look in the mirror and then in the pics I think... "really? I thought I was slimmer?" LOL

Heather, it's an honour to inspire others... an absolute honour!

[bsqmurphy]

WOW! WOW! WOW!

THANK YOU!

I had a fantastic first 6 weeks RAW and then got sucked into SAD spiral. Your story & pictures was just what I needed to motivate back into RAW. Today's been a RAWESOME day!

Thank you,
Bri.

[Aleesha Sattva]

Now THAT is GREAT news!!!

RAWK on Bri!

(((hugs)))

[Zaphirah]

Aleesha-WOW, sister. You are a total inspiration. ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY FIVE POUNDS!!!! That's AMAZING!

You know what I did once-I got 75 lbs of food, such as a 50 lbs bag of rice, several bags of potatoes, etc. until I 75 lbs of food sitting in my kitchen and then I just stared at it. I coudln't figure out how all of thatwas strapped to my body and I still managed to get around. You have TWICE that!!!!

Is there another word for miraculous inspiration? Yes-it's ALEESHA!

[Aleesha Sattva]

oh gosh what an idea... get 145 pounds of food and look at it. i'm soooooo going to do that.

weird to think about it eh?

and thank you zaphirah!

[RawHeaven]

You know Aleesha I just have to tell you again you're phenomenal! Do you realize how amazing you are? I mean I know you must, but had to say it again. You have released a 145 lb person if you think about it. Perhaps it's your old self that you have shed. That's pretty cool if you look at it that way. I mean WOW.

Blessings,

Crystal

[100percent]

CONGRATS... BRAVO... DO YOUR THANG. I'm proud of you. Those pics inspired me to work harder. I've had a couple of high raw days lately, and I'm experienceing stuffy nose, sore throat, a white-ish discharge. I was thing about adding more cooked vegan back but... the pics... changed my MIND. THANKS 4 posting those!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:p

[Stina]

Oh....I'm so happy for you! thanks for being a kind inspiration on the board :p

[OneBite@aTime]

There are no words....but AMAZING will have to do!

[Anastazia]

Aleesha!!! Oh my!!!! I'm in AWE!!!! TOTAL AWE!!!!!

You've always inspired me soooooooo much, but WOW!!!!!

I've been soooo busy at RawFu (100 day challenge, I'm doing 100% raw!) I haven't been here much lately, but, boy, did I pick the right day to pop in again!!!!

& I confess, I went over & looked at your before pics! (Go look, everyone!!!)
What an astounding transformation!!!!

I can't wait till I have pics worthy of sharing as "before" & "during", at least! Soon, I hope!
I'm down 52 lbs now, but still have soooo far to go that no-one even really notices...they can see I can move easier, & be on my feet longer, but that's about it, so far...*sigh*...Oh, well! I'm just gonna keep on keepin' on, & not let ANYTHING slow me down or stop me this time!!!

Thanks again for sharing....especially your jammy picture! You should take one with you actually wearing it now! & do you have one wearing it before?

It's amazing how much everything changes, isn't it? Already, I'm soooo full of energy, & in so much less pain, & am amazed at what I can already do that I couldn't a few short months ago!

Keep goin' with raw, everyone!!!
IT REALLY DOES TRANSFORM, AS ALEESHA HAS CLEARLY PROVEN!!!

~Anastazia~

[YayaAnanas]

Wow, what a transformation! You look phenomenal! :D

[jacsam]

Just wanted to tell you that your dancers pose looks GREAT....you seem to do it with ease.

[Aleesha Sattva]

I think the most important thing about this journey for me... is that it was EASY! It wasn't work at all. I simply ate raw. That's it. Followed what Alissa says... eat raw... 100% raw... whatever you want, however much you want. Allow your body to lead.

And look at me... thanks Alissa!!!
Thanks all of YOU as you all assisted me with the inspiration to keep on staying raw.
And most of all... thanks to myself... for doing it. Cause ultimately, no matter how much info and support we have... WE have to make the decision and choice to eat the raw foods. WE have to choose to not put cooked food into our mouths.

And obviously... it works!

I'll look for a pic of my pjs before... my Mom is here for a visit so it'll have to wait. She's my priority right now. (she's sleeping so I'm doing a quick check in)

(((hugs))) to you all!!!

[Ireland]

It's been sooooo long since I've been to RFT...and I'm really out of the loop. Aleesha, do you have before pics? You look absolutely amazing! Congratulations!

[Aleesha Sattva]

(Besides if you reaaaaally want to see my before, you are more than welcome to check out my before and during thread (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=33861))

Yup... the link was in my first post :)

[Ireland]

Wow - Aleesha, I am absolutly amazed. You look waaaaay younger and your body is so toned! You must be so proud of yourself, you've come so far. What a journey!
question for you....after having lost all that weight, do you still have loose skin anywhere? May I ask your age because I know how much that can play a part...

[Aleesha Sattva]

no loose/ugly skin at all... and I just turned 45 :)

[Morn]

Aleesha - To my fellow fasting friend (I will always think of you that way cause of the times we have spent fasting together)!

I love the clothes you chose to wear. Isn't it nice to wear colors and patterns and look good in them! You look wonderful and vibrant and alive. You are one hot tamale! Congratulations! I am rejoicing with you!:D
Morn

[MOTH]

HOLY FRIGGIN CRAP!

I cannot believe how gorgeous you look. HOT MAMA!!! Seriously...I'm attracted myself, hehe. :D

Congrats.

[kaleidoscopeeyes]

You look GORGEOUS.
Congratulations!

[annavon]

I just want to say that you look great!!! You are an inspiration. I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of your replys you post. You are extremely helpful to us all.:D

[maui_butterfly]

aleesha, you look beautiful. absolutely rockstar awesome. you look so strong and healthy and glowing and happy and amazing... all of the things that you ARE -- now the outside matches the inside. i've got one word for you sister:


NAMASTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

keep shining your light.

(so glad i checked this board today!)

[Aleesha Sattva]

Morn, I can't think of you any other way either LOL - my fasting buddy!!!

Moth, another fasting buddy... glad you like what you see *giggling*

Kale, i looooove that word!!! thanks

anna, i love sharing... just love it. it's the only way i learn - to read what others write, so i'm happy and thrilled to share my experiences/knowledge/thoughts/opinions/ponderings with you!!!

jenn... that means a LOT coming from you!

[HolyGuacamole]

You are so beautiful!
What an inspiration!

[Aleesha Sattva]

I am an inspiration... to myself. As I sit and look in the mirror... I love the person who is looking back at me. Fat or thin, healthy or unhealthy... but --- when I am looking at a healthy person who is raw... the glow I see warms my heart and inspires me to keep on this path.

So look to others to inspire yourself - but be sure to also look in the mirror!

[petaltothemetal]

145 pounds, 2900 posts = 20 posts per pound. I have to get cracking!


LOL, what a way to look at it! I guess I'd better start posting more, too!

And Aleesha, the picture of you holding up your night shirt is so amazing I'm going to have to forward the picture to a friend if you don't mind. OMG. You could fit at least two or three of you in that shirt!!!

[Aleesha Sattva]

Go ahead and forward it... I don't mind at all!

And you know... although it was a joke about the pounds and posts... I believe 100% that posting here, reading the threads and finding the support I have, has directly related to how much weight I've released and how much health I've gained. So ya... get posting!!!

[patyraw]

hi aleesha,

i just registered to tell you how great inspiration for staying raw you are to me. i love your pics and your posts and your blog.
untill now i´ve been a passive reader. it´s time to say hello from germany :)

[Aleesha Sattva]

I am thrilled to see you register... now I expect to read lots of your posts!!! (((hugs)))

[patyraw]

oh yes, you will :D