The September 100% Raw Challenge 2008 Archives [Archive] - Page 2

BDraw

09-06-2008, 01:24 PM

Incase you didn't manage to read yesterdays post (in the evening), you won't know that I joined this group. If you want to know more about me, I invite you to go to day 5 -- I kind of updated, as I haven't posted in ages.

Today so far:
B = 3 bananas and almonds,
L = GS: 1 banana, rasberries, spinach, dates, lots of ice, and some stevia.

To Thick: I do hope your day is going better -- I've never smoked, so I can't relate on that field, but the roller coaster I do understand. Especially the past few months, PMS and pre-menapause both are sometimes more than I can handle. The covers sound so good, and the tears know no end. I find I need to escape before I really hurt someone verbally. So I go for a long walk and pour my heart out to the one who created me and all these symptoms. Blessing!

BD

Emma-Liza

09-06-2008, 01:40 PM

Jenifae--good on you for taking your chocolate with you to avoid the restaurant desserts! That's the way to do it!

BDraw--I hope you're here with us! I look forward to hearing how it goes for you with little ones to feed and care for.

thick--Spending the day in bed? Grieving, maybe? Besides what you mentioned about telling dh all your smoking secret behaviors, that grief process is another indication that you are serious. I know you know this, but just to say--his eating is not about your smoking. You may have a "deal" to get healthy together, which is great, but all options are open to you until YOU take them off the table. YOU remove the smoking option; nothing he or anyone else does can put it back. You've made some amazing changes this summer; you're creative and imaginative and I have no doubt you can find a way to do this, too!

I am a long-winded person!

Last night D--two kinds of slaw, two romaine wraps with salsa and walnut taco meat
S--seed cracker quarter

Today B--birthday brunch at a restaurant: fruit plate
L--?? smoothie or pate + cracker or both :)
D--having company. Salsa, guacamole with celery, romaine wraps with walnut taco meat

MiahTay

09-06-2008, 02:13 PM

I would say "good morning" but the day has gotten away from me. We all got up bright and early and went to the shooting range. My kiddos are turning into quite the marksmen :) . Then we came home and hubby and ds went one direction and my dd and I went to pick blueberries with my mom, and we just got home. It was so hot out there I was literally dripping sweat, I know it's good for our bodies to sweat. So I have the blueberries I need for my blueberry pie. So my food prep for today will be to make my jalapeno burger mix and a blueberry pie. My Essene bread is - eh. I will likely try it one more time but it has a grassy aftertaste, I'm thinking I let the sprouts sprout to long, it said to let them sprout 2-3 days and I think it was just too much. So, I think I will let them soak over night then sprout the next day, then make my bread when the grains have little tiny tails. Ok, I'm rambling ... sorry.

Starfire - Sorry, no pics, hubby had the camera today. However if you're ever in N. Georgia I'll make a pie just for you.

BDraw - Welcome! I'm a homeschool mom of two.

Thick - You're doing GREAT! I would imagine that the first few days would be the hardest (I would just stay in bed if I were you and pamper yourself).

Vaclare - Hopefully you're keeping your head above water (literally :o ). I'm glad I now live inland after 14 years on the coast.

Blessings all! I have a date with a blueberry pie!

Heather

Vaclare79

09-06-2008, 07:07 PM

Hello,
I've been doing schoolwork all day & laying around since can't really do anything outside due to the storm. It seems to have passed somewhat since it's not raining now. My parents ordered 3 large papa johns pizzas and they smell SO good. OMGosh I am DYING here of a pizza craving. The old scent & taste of it. Stinks I can't have it, but then again I know it would hurt me if I did eat it so I'm not daring enough to eat it.. I'm just randomly eating whatever fruits I have at home today. I ate grapes, strawberries, apples, some spinach and cucumbers with EVOO, ACV, and some garlic with sea salt.
I might eat some broccoli and carrots later. It's 8pm. I haven't drank that much water all day. I need to try some other foods to eat besides what I am eating and because I didn't eat any sunflower seeds today I am less sleepy today. I think they make me sleepy.
I need to get some nutritional yeast for my broccoli. Has anyone made any broccoli soup ? I used to love it before going raw and haven't made any yet so I think I'm going to try making some.

sistaloxxs

09-06-2008, 07:30 PM

I'm on a watermelon kick, I just can't seem to get enough.
B-half of a watermelon
L-peach/banana/coconut water/spinach & flax oil smoothie

Just got in from buying more hurricane supplies & I think it's too late to eat:(
Water will be it for the rest of the night.

RawKnitster

09-06-2008, 07:34 PM

I choose quit forever because today was really hard for me--and its over. Tomorrow may be harder--but I refuse to start over. I am like a junkie--if it was heroine or crack or speed I wouldn't allow myself to stay addicted--and believe me theres nothing like fiending for a cigarette to remind you how much cigarettes are a drug.

I just have to pop in here and say WAY TO GO THICK! Congratulations on your decision to stop smoking. It might feel like the hardest thing you have ever done, but it will be so rewarding. I started smoking at 14 years old, smoked for 33 years, quit 7 years ago. Can't adequately express how grateful I am that my 8 year old daughter shamed me into quitting. It's T O U G H, but...so worth it!

shine72

09-06-2008, 08:03 PM

Today was my first day "off" in a long time. Granted, I'm never really "off", but today was about as close as I get.

To eat I had:
Breakfast: Shake
Lunch: Salad
Dinner: Shake

Plus lots and lots of water. I keep waking up dehydrated, so I'm hoping this helps. :)

RawTerri

09-06-2008, 08:48 PM

Missed Yesterday:
Breakfast and Snack Raw Fruit bars (dehydrated)
Cranberry Juice/Water/raw Cane Syrup to sweeten
Greek Salad w/out the feta
3 Apples
Strawberries
Exercised for 30 mins on Bike (I'm gonna post my exercise too since my energy levels are coming back) I have to be honest, the 1st couple of days I was sluggish and battling cravings and I believe I've pushed through and my energy just kicked in yesterday cause I woke up feeling just good.

Today:
Raw Fruit bar for breakfast, another for mid snack after school.
Hodge Podge Salad, kinda greek w/out feta and added sprouts and broccoli
Not really hungry, may have a dessert smoothie later, like almond milk and raw chocolate and banana and dates... or something.

bsqmurphy

09-06-2008, 08:55 PM

Hi=)
I choose quit [smoking] forever...

i'm not doing it for him anymore

Congratulations Thick! Doing it for yourself is the only way to go - you deserve to be living in an abundance of exhuberant health for yourself.

Bri.

bsqmurphy

09-06-2008, 09:03 PM

Hey All,

Weekends have been my downfall in the past & this weekend being the first in this 30 day challenge, I made a decision that I would stick to my committment & keep it RAW. I even went grocery shopping while hungry & made it out with the planned produce & no SAD junk! I'm half way through the weekend & still RAW! Yeah!

B- melon, avocado
L- salad, banana ice cream
S- pecans, raisins, nectarine
D- hummus, veggies, watermelon

Bri.

PS I also gotta say - thank you to my hubby - he's been passing up cookies & popcorn to support me so he doesn't fill the house with the scents of my old favorite SAD treats.

girlsmiley

09-06-2008, 11:04 PM

Thick - I applaud you for being honest with your dh and telling him all that stuff ... you did it for you and you will DO IT for you!

I had a meeting out of town today so I made sure I had something to eat (Pure Bar) in my purse and some water. After the meeting I went to lunch with a friend at a local taco place and our waitress was a girl I knew from the youth group at my old church ... she made me a rawsome salad :D

Today's intake:
1 Cherry Cashew Pure Bar
3 strawberries
handful of green grapes
Large salad w/romaine, onion, tomato, jalepeno, cilantro, avocado
Celery sticks with walnut pate

girlsmiley

09-06-2008, 11:11 PM

Ah, but now I WANT my lunch... and all I have is a pear smoothie, which tastes good but isn't filling... gotta quit eating my lunch so early! I eat too much, something I'm hoping to learn to quit during this challenge.

Keep some nuts and raw food bars at work to grab when something like this happens and you need more to eat.

I admire that you made the lasagne ... I haven't ... yet ... :D

Ilse W.

09-06-2008, 11:25 PM

Way to go Thick! Just think, being raw you won't gain weight from quitting.

Still doing juices, 100% raw!

Rawkinlocs

09-07-2008, 12:00 AM

One week down!

Have an awesome 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!

MiahTay

09-07-2008, 08:14 AM

Good morning all! Well, busy day today ... non-raw potluck at my house. So, I will be cutting up a pineapple and making taco salad stuff for myself. Mmmm, sounds good ... jalapeno burger pate, Rich Cheddar Sauce, Guacamole ... OK, I'm salivating ... I suppose that's progress. Last night I served with my salad bar ... wilted spinach salad (it was a HIT), and jalapeno burger pate with cucumber rounds (the only one that didn't like it was my dad). Then the blueberry pie ... I've decided I DO like it but my brain expected the jelled consistency of cooked pie, and it is much juicier but good.

Food for today:

GS (#7)
Blueberry Pie
Taco Salad
Cashew Milk/Banana/Cacao THICK smoothie

Have a GREAT raw day! I'll check back in after the potluck.

Blessings,
Heather

Vaclare79

09-07-2008, 09:14 AM

Good morning everyone,
I'm off to the grocery shops to get more food. I'm not sure what am going to eat today, but should be something good. I'm annoyed because this week have gotten bad grades in two classes because the instructors are so particular about how they want their assignments done & turned in. I've got to email them to see what their problems are.. Hopefully I will get it right for what assignments they want turned in & pass their classes because I'm tired of being in school. I'm almost a senior and I want to graduate soon with my Bachelor's degree. Hope everyone has a great raw day. :)

deberaw

09-07-2008, 09:29 AM

Great Mornin' Everyone! ....I've missed the boards, esp. this thread...my home computer was in the shop most of the week and the laptop for somereason didn't keep me registered...so I had to re-set my password etc, 'cause I couldn't remember it...etc. etc. etc.! ...so, still catching up with the posts...

Heather....wilted salad is sooo good and easy too! Thank you for the reminder! I loved the pie with a dallop of quick made almond cream: extra thick almond milk with agave and vanilla...mmmmmmm

Valclare: Hang in there with school...I know it seems like time is passing slow, but you'll be done before you know it!.....

Food for today:

Big GS
Raw Tomato soup: tomatos juiced with basil, oo, sea salt, maybe celery too...mmmm
young coco smoothie
Big salad with all the veggies I can find in my house and avo and honey mustard dressing

I'll also quick prep the dressing for a jicama salad.....getting organized for a great Raw week! warmly, Deb

Thick

09-07-2008, 11:09 AM

Still a non smoker=)> Thank you again so much for all the amazing advice, insights and praise. It really helped=)

The most amazing side effect of quitting is that it has made being raw so ridiculously easy. I am grateful to have food, excellent food and as much as I want. I am not using food as a mouth toy to quit smoking however- But I am now learning to experience a hunger and be able to not act upon it, or only act upon it after careful consideration--and I'm learning to make the right decisions. This is helping me all over my life-- fewer knee jerk reactions to anything.

Yesterday's food-
jalapeno burgers on greenleaf lettuce w/ tomatoes & avacado
ripe organic peach
2 black plums
brownie batter (pecans, agave, cocoa, vanilla, salt)
blueberry banana smoothie
tomato basil salad w/ garlic & olive oil
sliced cucumbers with salt and dil
more brownie batter

Today's plan=
spinach/banana smoothie
papaya w/ lime
canary melon
peach
jalapeno burger
big pitcher of lemonade w/ agave
marinated broccoli (not sure on dressing yet)
chocolate dipped strawberries

I probably won't eat it all, but then again I might! And more=)

I hope you find the motivation to do that thing you have been putting off=)!

Bela

09-07-2008, 12:04 PM

I am glad you are still a non-smoker, Thick. I quit 2 1/2 years ago and it took about 6 months for me to stop wanting to scream for nicotine when I was under stress! (I would actually stand near smokers when I was stressed for a minute or two and indulge in some second hand smoke. It totally worked;) At about the 10 month point I woke up one day and realized that it was gone. The need to smoke was just gone. It was such a relief and even though there have been moments where I have a flash of wanting a cigarette, the thought is gone just as quickly as it arrived. Good luck and keep it up!

I am a little concerned about the weight thing as I am not budging with my weight (I have even gained a few pounds) since I started. I have been doing 100% raw for 2 weeks now and was doing a lot of raw before that for a couple of months. I am cutting out dates and nuts for a while so that I can see if maybe I was overeating them. I am wondering if anyone out there who has had a difficult time releasing weight wants to share their story or has any suggestions. I have found that the number on the scale is no longer bothering me (I feel remarkably at peace with it for the first time in a long time) but since I had gained 10lbs this summer I would really like to fit into my clothes again.

So my food plan for the day:
B~Coconut water and GS
Snack~Apple and smoothie
L~Veggie juice and salad
D~?

Thanks everyone, and have an awesome day!

rayofsunshine

09-07-2008, 12:40 PM

Hey,

Picked up some more produce at WFS this morning.

Yeah! We've made it through week 1!

B celery, cucmber, alfalfa sprouts, apple juice
S watermellon
S two Anni's donut holes (so rich I could barely eat 2)
S watermellon juice
L salad with avocado
S GS
D not sure yet

Have a great Sunday!

Vaclare79

09-07-2008, 01:44 PM

Just checking back here.. Foods for today.
Some DELICIOUS salad for lunch after I ate some grapes for breakfast. I am feeling great today so far.. A little bit stuffed after eating the salad which is good. I'm not starving at all on this raw lifestyle . The pizza in the fridge doesn't call my name now. I had to quit eating so many sunflower seeds because they were making me sluggish & tired. I think eating raw is making me happier even. Or, maybe it's just my imagination? I'm glad if it is..
I bought some apples again today & ate some strawberries.
Deberaw: Yes, I love school!! It's so much fun although it does have it's frustrating moments. The tomato soup sounds great! :)
Thick: Keep up the good work eating raw & quitting smoking! I'm glad for ya :)
MiahTay: Have fun at your potluck & enjoy your food today. :)

bsqmurphy

09-07-2008, 03:20 PM

Day 7 - first Sunday of the RAW challenge. This is the day that I have lost my RAW in the past. But today, I'm holding strong! Yeah! I'm countering the SAD urges by making all kinds of RAW goodies today. Almond butter balls and watermelon are saving me today!

B- melon
S- smoothie, banana (kept me RAW while grocery shopping with a hyper toddler)
S- almond butter balls, watermelon
L- green salad, almond butter balls
D- don't know yet... I'm thinking cabbage wraps with hummus & veggies and probably more almond butter balls & watermelon. :)

Bri.

sherrie328

09-07-2008, 04:50 PM

Hello all!!

I am loving this raw food challenge...it really helps me to stay on track! I love reading everyone's posts, it is so inspiring to know there are so many other people doing this wonderful lifestyle! I am battling non-hodgkin's lymphoma and am doing it the raw way....to heal it! I have another test in 2 months and I am hoping and praying for it to look better than my other test results!

Anyway---I was at Hippocrates Health Institute in West Palm Beach Florda for 3 weeks and got turned on to this lifestyle to heal my body...

Here was my day today..
green juice..spinach, romaine lettuce, wheatgrass, cucumber, and celery.
goji energy bar
huge salad
raweo with raw cacao frosting----yummy!
banana
more for dinner but unsure what yet, very hungry today but only for raw delicious foods!!!

love to all and happy day!
sherrie

sistaloxxs

09-07-2008, 05:15 PM

Hi my food today was:
B-green smoothie
L-salad of romaine lettuce, avocado, hemp seeds, evo & lemon juice.
D-orange

Congrats 2 all who are going strong.

Rainie

09-07-2008, 05:52 PM

I've been so bad at checking in. :) Seems there's so much to do...
A raw September is a wonderful thing. I've been eating mostly fruit lately. For some reason I haven't been able to do many greens these past couple weeks so I decided to trust my body. It will let me know when it's time to get green again. Thanks to everyone for being here.

Vaclare79

09-07-2008, 07:15 PM

Sherrie328: Yes, it's great raw food is.. Good too. Hope it will heal you fast. :)

My mother made some romaine salad with strawberries, blueberries, pineapple, pecans with some poppy seed dressing tonight with our cook out ribs & beans and my brother loved it along with his friends. They were picking the food off each other's plates. :)

I made some salads today mostly with EVOO, ACV and sea salt. I am tired though even though I didn't eat any sunflower seeds today.

Chippy

09-07-2008, 08:03 PM

hi everyone,
loving reading all of the posts, and diff. ideas of what people are eating.
I am so thrilled that I've made it through the 1st wk. Praise God. I didn't think i could do it.
But it seems like I running out of ideas and things to eat... I'll keep reading the posts. I've lost 3 lbs. this wk. so thrilled with that, keep this up, and I shld. loose another 10 lbs, by the end of the month.

Have a GREAt RAW week..... Keep strong

Ilse W.

09-07-2008, 09:31 PM

Thick - I'm SOOOOOOO proud of you! Keep it up, you'll make it!

Sherrie328 - Good for you. Keep a positive attitude, drink lots of green juices. Carrot/apple juice is great for the liver. I believe a lot of cancer is helped along by a stagnant liver, so get that baby detoxed. I had Hodgkins Disease and didn't know better and went the conventional way, even though my personal doc was a naturopath. He helped my treatments a lot though with supplements, which I insisted my oncologist let me take. I just brought him tons of literature to assure him that it was all good. Once the chemo was done, I spent a long time detoxing my body. I still have to work at it, especially my liver. Your good attitude is half the cure! Keep us posted on your healing.

Day 7 of raw juices, day 1 of liver detox. RAW all the way!:D

BDraw

09-07-2008, 09:49 PM

Day 7 and still 99% raw. Today was a challenge -- had dinner with daughter's family. Yes, I took a big salad and a giant watermelon (from my garden), but old habits die hard. I guess 1 bite vs/ 1 or 2 servings is not so bad.

B: 2 bananas and lots of work in the garden
L: GS - banana, grapes, baby greens & nut date brownie
S: big green salad with romaine, carrots, cucumber, avacoda, with Mock Salmond and watermelon!

I also managed to do my sungazing and get my morning walk in.

I'm pleased with me!

Emma-Liza

09-07-2008, 10:36 PM

Just wanted to post quickly while it is still today!

Last night D--romaine wraps, walnut taco meat, guacamole, salsa, pineapple

Today B--loads of fresh juice, cleaned out the fridge! mix of peach, mango, berries, apple
S#1--seed cracker, almond butter, banana slices
S#2--leftover guacamole, salsa, and celery
S#3--1/4 c homemade trail mix (nuts, seeds, dried fruit)
D--romaine leaves, last of walnut taco meat, salsa
S#4--1/4 c trail mix

girlsmiley

09-07-2008, 11:51 PM

I think eating raw is making me happier even. Or, maybe it's just my imagination? I'm glad if it is..
I believe it is not your imagination :D Your body is loving you for feeding it the nutrients it needs to LIVE and it doesn't have to work so hard to try and get them from SAD foods.

I haven't been that hungry (or thirsty - which isn't good because we need water so I am making sure that I get at least 64 oz of water in a day) and am just going with it.

Sundays start out a little hard for me because I am a leader in my church and have to be there early and stay late. I bring water with me and keep snacks in my purse.

Today's intake:
Chocolate Brownie Pure Bar
Celery sticks
Zucchini hummus
Walnut pate with diced tomato

I am looking forward to weighing myself tomorrow - I had to keep myself from doing it Saturday and Sunday morning :-) I am feeling lighter ...

Rawkinlocs

09-08-2008, 12:51 AM

Have a terRAWfic 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!

srsarri

09-08-2008, 06:04 AM

Im back from my trip!!, Staying away from cooked food was harder this time around then I thought! I DID THOUGH!! We went to a few diff. places then last time, I did well on the first day, we got there around lunch. I found a great salad with raisins, apples, oranges and it was really good. From there every other meal was a lot harder. Dinner was at an italian restaurant, No salad except for the tiny side salad full of bad lettuce and about 2 tomato slices. I thought there would atleast be a salad offered as an entree but there wasn't. I was STARVING. I ate my side salad and my boyfriends. Right after that I ran to food store right around the block (I had food in the hotel, we werent going back and I only had 1 apple in my bag) and got bananas and I ate 4! LOL after that I was fine!!

The same thing happened the next day at dinner, However, my saving grace was me thinking to myself "Sarah, You ate a lot today, You are not going to starve if you wait just 1 more hour to eat at the hotel, you do not NEED this food."

tada!

Anyway! Back to work today!

Had a banana so far
I will probably have a salad for lunch and dinner! I also have a HUGE watermelon!

Have a good day everyone!!

MiahTay

09-08-2008, 07:52 AM

Good morning all! Well we are rolling right along this morning. Pot luck went well and when our friends got here a little early my dh was getting into the blueberry pie I made and wanted a taste. They gave it a thumbs up and they are probably one of the more SAD eating families I know. And NOW the pie is gone ... dh and I finished it off last night, I might make a 1/2 recipe as that's all the blueberries I have left... we'll see. Srsarri - glad to see you back and give yourself a BIG pat on the back for staying raw in the face of temptation! I would have thought you should be able to get an entree salad at an Italian Restauran also. Deb - Nice to see your smiling face, glad you were able to get your computer issues worked out :) .

Ok, food for today:

GS (#8)
Gorilla Sandwich made with jalapeno burger pate
Leftover wilted spinach salad
Almond Milk and 2 Cacao Truffles
Large Salad

It may end up being more than that, I'm feeling hungry today.

Blessings,
Heather

Thick

09-08-2008, 08:13 AM

Good morning=)

I'm proud of you for staying raw on your trip Srsarri=)

Well , I have done it. I am over the hump. I no longer have any doubt that I am a non smoker. I read a thread that suggested inhaling through a cinamon stick--that was so so helpful. The air was flavored, it was the right size, it made me feel pathetic, it was perfect. The other thing that helped was smelling deeply of a sprig of rosemary. It was also the right size and gave me flavored air. Of course, telling you guys also helped me so much. Thank you=)!!

Okay, what can I invent for today. We went to the farmers market yesterday and have entirely too much produce..
B- spinach banana smoothie
S-black plums
L-cauliflower *cheesy* rice (some sort of nut cheese stirred into cauliflower and dehydrated for a couple of hours)
tomato/basil/garlic salad
S- avacado roll ups
D- ginger sesame marinated broccoli
pitcher of lemonade w/ agave

I am so grateful to have you guys. In real life, I have only one friend, and she lives 1000 miles away. Thank you for being here for me=)

Emma-Liza

09-08-2008, 09:47 AM

srsarri--you did great! we have to be creative to eat raw away from home, right?! but every time, it gets easier. It's good to hear what you did and said to yourself. Helps me, too! :)

miahtay--I found some 5-inch springform pans at Marshall's. They're going to be perfect for 1/2 recipes of pie. They were really inexpensive, maybe 5-6 dollars for 2. Alternatively, I have used a flat bottomed pasta bowl for a half-recipe of pie and it worked great!

thick--you are an amazing woman! I'm so glad you're here, too! :) Hey, and you can get double duty from your cinnamon and rosemary by cooking with it, too! ;) Please let us know how your cheesy rice turns out, cuz it sounds so yum.

I posted all of yesterday on yesterday's thread. Today I brought to work:
fruit bowl: my usual peach & mixed berries
last of the thai slaw, maybe 2 cups
banana for a snack
some trail mix (I portioned it into 1/2 cup baggies; it is too good to just stop on my own!)

Supper will be Alissa's Indian Spinach Dip, which made last night and tucked away. I have some large sliced button mushrooms to dip with, and several other vegetable dip choices. Might make something else, too, but not sure what. I'll be gettin home late, so don't want to eat much.

raw4u

09-08-2008, 10:07 AM

Morning everyone, everything here is going good. The one thing that I'm finding this month is that my face, hands and feet are swollen a lot more. Maybe I'm eating to much nuts. Any thoughts? GS day today so I'm going to have:
B-mango, peach, ginger and spinich gs
L-banana, pineapple, romaine gs
D-cucumber, celery, cilantro and spinich gs
Hope everyone has a wonderful day. Stacy

annavon

09-08-2008, 10:31 AM

Good morning. Kept raw all weekend! Melon and Almost tuna on Saturday. Cole slaw and almost tuna on Sunday and some more melon.

Today.

B. GS
L. Almost tuna and cole slaw
S Cantaloupe, green superfood bar
D. Veggie juice or nothing

Experiencing some detox about every other day.

rayofsunshine

09-08-2008, 10:40 AM

Good monday,

I finished off yesterday with a salad and Alissa's honey mustard dressing. It was a bit tart for me, so I added more honey.

Had blood drawn at the drs so haven't eaten yet. After posting I am heading into the kitchen to eat some figs and will probably follow that with a spinach, blueberry, banana, clementine GS.

I feel very joyous today.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Vaclare79

09-08-2008, 10:49 AM

Hello & GM everyone.
I'm off to get some food today. Ran out of ACV and produce. I'll post later what I 'll eat today. :) Have good day raw.

petaltothemetal

09-08-2008, 11:33 AM

Good morning, all!

I had a very busy weekend. I picked fruit from 6 mature trees by myself (not done, have more to pick about mid week) so I was up and down a 10 foot ladder. My calves feel a little tight. My Mom came to visit to help me process the fruit and to celebrate my birthday. She and my daughter stayed inside and pitted and cut plums into quarters and cored and quartered pears. I'd come in periodically and make raw sauces to freeze for me. They cooked sauces for themselves. I have no clue how many pounds of fruit we did. I have a 6'x3' table in my office, though, that is covered with green pears that need to ripen - in a pile about 6-7" deep!!! I'm picking the plums ripe and the pears green because the bugs attack the pears when they're ripe.

Mom was good and did not bring any cake. She's going to the doctors in Albany for another high colonoscopy on Friday, though, and is supposed to eat light, then start a liquid diet. You know what the doctors told her? Clear apple juice, consomme and JELLO!!! Grrrr.... And no nuts or seeds or anything red a week in advance. So she couldn't eat my raw pie crust, plums or tomatoes. How totally wrong!

I also spent a lot of time with my sick mama goat. She's struggling. I'm trying to give her heroic doses of vitamin c but she's refusing most of it and I don't want to do an injectable c (not that I know where I can find it anyway) because I'm trying to get away from all injections on the farm. I've offered her emergen-c, chewable tablets and a magnesium/calcium/c powder on a spoon. She chomped up three tablets on Saturday and refused the rest so I've been forcing a little powder onto her tongue. I've also given her kelp, probiotics, carrots, apples, pears and celery and have picked weeds from the garden for her. She is now totally confined so her boys will leave her alone. Unfortunately she only seems to cheer up enough to get up and eat and drink and walk around when I am there with her. Whenever I leave I come back to find the food and drink the same as when I left. Hopefully she will be fine today while I'm gone.

Mom made some of her famous egg bread for my daughter, who's been craving it. I was totally ok with the idea until they brought it out of the oven and then I wanted some so badly. But I'm convinced now that bread was my biggest health stealer previously so I ate my raw nut pie crust instead. In fact, I ate all of it. And I made TWO KINDS! Somebody kick me.

This one is so good, I have to share it, though:
sunflower seeds mixed with agave, vanilla and cinnamon, then dehydrated. I was in a hurry so I didn't soak them first, but I imagine they'd be good that way too. Anyway, it dries thin and crisp and would make a good replacement for a cookie crust. If you could stop eating it long enough to get it into the pie pan.

Since Mom couldn't eat the chocolate pudding I was planning to make with coconut I made another favorite of mine: 2 avocadoes, 2 mangos, 2 limes plus zest of one lime, all blended until smooth. She only wanted a taste. I gave myself a huge bowlful. Then she had another taste. Then another. Then she ate half a bowl full and I was secretly very pleased. If you guys haven't tried it, you must! So good and fulfills all those "creamy" cravings.

Today I ate plum puree for breakfast (surprise!) and brought more plums, 4 bananas, two carrots and two celery ribs with me to work.

Bela, you mentioned earlier that you hadn't lost any weight, had actually gained weight and you wondered if you were the only one. I lost 3-4 lbs the first month and gained it back. But I do eat too much and I know it.

Thick, your honesty is refreshing, charming and funny in its bluntness. I love your posts.

deberaw

09-08-2008, 11:43 AM

I am filled with gratititude for all of you and your posts! I love the sense of community here too!

Way to go Ssari! and you Alllmoost at your goal weight...if not there yet today!!!

Big GS this morning before taking dog to vet, kids to school, multiple errands etc......

Ready for.....I feel like some quick choco pudding before making jicama salad and maybe some goodies before the afternoon rush with family picks up...maybe my 2 year old will nap...maybe not...he might want some choco pudding too...he sure likes to help in the kitchen......:D

Crissy Snow

09-08-2008, 12:54 PM

moving right along are we? i cant believe its day 8 my energy levels are up

girlsmiley

09-08-2008, 02:25 PM

Wow, am I excited or what ... I got on the scale this morning and I was down 13.6 lbs ... I knew I was feeling lighter. I know some is water weight yet I did exercise for 15 minutes 6 out of those 7 days so I know that helped too.

Also, what I am even more amazed about is my blood glucose ... I don't manage it well, just take my medication (when I remember) and refused to do insulin when the Dr. gave me the prescription. I hardly even poke my finger to find out where it's at. So, it's been running in the 400s :eek: (and even in the 500s :eek: at times). ANYWAY ... I've been checking it weekly when I weigh in. Last Monday it was 405. This morning it was 189 !!! And I hadn't even taken my medication yesterday. That is amazing to me.

Today's intake:
Pear
Zucchini hummus
Romaine leaves
Pecans
Summer corn salad

I went out at lunch to get some more produce and walnuts. Planning to make the taco meat and RPs brownies tonight :)

texasgirl

09-08-2008, 02:36 PM

Rawk on everyone. This is the greatest.

Green_Woman

09-08-2008, 03:53 PM

Doing JUST fine here in AZ.... went to Sweet Tomatoes for dinner with my BF last night and WAS definitely tempted to dish some olives and pepperoncini (old favorites for flavor) onto my pile of greens but ended up topping my salad with shredded squash, cukes, tomatoes, purple cabbage, raisins and oil/vinegar instead.

I think my carefulness at the salad bar made John feel a little guilty, though. He sort of picked at his feta cheese with a sheepish look on his face. LOL

Day 8 100% - feeling FABULOUS!!! AND SLIM!!!

bsqmurphy

09-08-2008, 04:22 PM

sistaloxxs

09-08-2008, 04:51 PM

Good evening everyone,

B-green smoothie with coconut water/carob/spinach, sesame seeds & agave.
L watermelon
D-Kombucha & maybe a handful of cashews & 2 dates.

sherrie328

09-08-2008, 05:35 PM

Hello all..

love hearing how everyone is doing!!! So wonderful!

I am eating alot the past 2 days--and it has been effecting me--my tummy is a little bothered...probably b/c I am not following proper food combining at all...does anyone else have that problem?

anyway--today I have had..

wheatgrass and green juice
banana
grapes
goji energy chunk
raw buckwheat cereal
raw spagetti and veggies
raw small brownie bite...

seriously craving chocolate big time!!!!
what do I do??

sherrie

shine72

09-08-2008, 06:33 PM

Hope everyone is doing GREAT with their challenges! :D I am doing wonderful!

Today was:
Shake
Salad
Shake
Brownies!:D

Having some serious cravings all because of a stupid commercial. BUT, I've figured out a way to cure that craving tomorrow with something RAW and HOT & SPICY and wonderful! :D

bsqmurphy

09-08-2008, 07:04 PM

I've been checking it weekly when I weigh in. Last Monday it was 405. This morning it was 189 !!! And I hadn't even taken my medication yesterday. That is amazing to me.

WOW! WOW! WOW! Congratulations!

Have you seen Simply RAW: Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days? It's wonderful!

Bri.

mmaynard

09-08-2008, 08:25 PM

Hi Everybody,

I've been really busy and haven't had a chance to check in. I leave tomorrow for Florida and just finished my packing tonight. I packed my Vitamix in its travel case so hopefully it will be OK on the plane - I am going to see if they will put a fragile sticker on it when I get to the airport. I thought about leaving it behind but not quite sure what I'd do if I had to go a week without smoothies (it's funny, but I used to say that about french fries!) :o

I found a raw food restaurant in Tampa so I might check that out if I have time. It's about an hour from where I'm staying so I'm not sure if I'll be able to go with family commitments. I also found the nearest gym so I'm planning to continue my routine while I'm down there.

This is what I had today:
- Wheatgrass
- Coconut water
- Watermelon
- 4 clementines (they were so good)
- chocolate truffle
- carrots
- chocolate covered berries ice cream (still leftover in my freezer from Grezzo)

I'm not sure if I'll be able to check in while I'm traveling, but will definitely be back here on the 16th.

Hope you all enjoy your week!

Michelle

Ilse W.

09-08-2008, 09:09 PM

bsqmurphy - I'm sorry you are feeling bad today. I hope you can just hang in there and work through it. I've gone through the same thing at times, cry my eyes out for just about any reason at all. I'm sure it's part of the detox and you will feel much better tomorrow. Do something nice for yourself, listen to pretty music, take a walk in a park. Or just allow yourself to cry.:)

There seem to be a lot of recipes on the forum today, and I'm sooooo looking forward to get done with my juice fast so I can make some of the delicious foods everybody writes about. In the meantime I'm still 100% RAW.

Chippy

09-08-2008, 09:35 PM

BDraw

09-08-2008, 10:04 PM

Another all raw day -- except -- for some little brown chip things that I crave during "that" time of the month. But, so far I'm not having any discusting PMS garbage and it is that time. I'm excited. The last several months were enough to make me want to run away from the world.

B: 2 bananas and handful of nuts (all spread throughout the morning while gardening)
L: GS -- baby lettuce, 2 bananas, necterine, stevia ---- these are not my favorite thing in the world, I keep wondering how people claim to really love them - I keep trying - and they make me so sleepy.
Snack: handful of pecans
S: carrot, raisen, sunflower salad
Snack: watermelon till I bust! You know when you've had enough watermelon when you can no longer move. I'm almost there.:o

Thick

09-08-2008, 10:08 PM

Hi there Everyone:
I just love reading everyone's daily menus... I'am new to all of this, so if someone can inform me of all the abbreviations in the posts i would appreciate i.
Like: GW, HW, ect...
GS, I think I figured out that one, GREEN Smoothie, am I right??
SAD???

thks, like I said, new to all of this.

Need some dinner ideas other than smoothies and nuts & seeds :rolleyes:

Going well, for the eve of day 8, Yeah!!!

-GS is green smoothie.
-HW/CW/GW is highest weight, current weight, goal weight
- SAD is standard american diet
-HFS is health food store
-wf is whole foods

I'm so glad you joined us=) For dinner--try browsing around www.goneraw.com for ideas or http://thesunnyrawkitchen.blogspot.com/

Have you tried making walnut taco meat? Just process walnuts into small meat like bits then add salt, chili powder, garlic, cumin, maybe cayenne and black pepper if you like them. It is great rolled into lettuce leaf tacos with tomatoes and avacadoes or anything you like in a taco. Its also good layered into a mexican lasagne with zucchini noodles or on flax cracker or bell pepper nachos.

Thick

09-08-2008, 10:21 PM

seriously craving chocolate big time!!!!
what do I do??

Have some!=)

My favorites so far are--

--walnuts or pecans in food processor with cocoa, agave or honey, a teeny bit of vanilla and a salt. I usually eat this in a bowl with a spoon, but you could always make it into truffle balls or press it into a cake pan and make it brownies. It is very convincing=)

--chocolate milkshake--almond butter, water, cocoa, honey or agave,vanilla, maca (an aphrodesiac that makes me want to clean house /shrug)

--chocolate sauce--cocoa mixed into honey (it will combine, keep stirring) with the usual vanilla and salt, sometimes coconut oil
this is an excellent dip for strawberries and cherries or to stir nuts into for nutty chocolate candy

--chocolate ice cream--frozen bananas with cocoa, vanilla, honey, salt processed until soft serve consistency..really good with walnuts and more chocolate sauce on top

bsqmurphy

09-08-2008, 10:26 PM

Well, my afternoon was a bit better than my morning.

I'm still feeling a bit fragile and on the edge of tears (and headache from all that crying), but I did have a productive afternoon and have smiled & laughed a bit too. I'm planning to take a nice long bath tonight...

Bri.

B- green smoothie
L- veggie roll, green juice
S- mango
D- cabbage roll w/ hummus, apple, avocado, walnut fudge (yum!)

Thick

09-08-2008, 10:35 PM

I am on an emotional roller coaster today. Crying jags that seem to come from nowhere and I can't stop them. I'm really working at breathing and allowing rather than stuffing with food (RAW or otherwise).

My only explanation is that it's some kind of emotional detox - and believing that helps a little too. And breaking the emotional ties & stuffing habit is very challenging... so far I'm doing OK though.

Any thoughts / ideas welcome... Thanks for your support!

How about spoiling yourself in some other way?
-Order something decadent like delivered raw meals, really raw almonds, your favorite decadent fruit or that new raw cookbook you don't really need.
-get your hair cut
-let yourself take a nap
-make a really decadent new recipe

My emotional detox was very, very real. I detoxed heartbreak from about 15 years ago in a very real, sharp, freshly heartbroken way--very odd..but I moved through it and really paid attention to what I had shoved under my rug and examined it all as it came out--let myself feel it and gained deep insights into who I am--and was --and want to be. You are very lucky to be emotionally detoxing--pay attention to that sad voice--it has a lot to tell you!=)

Rawkinlocs

09-09-2008, 02:37 AM

Have a wonderful day!

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

rayofsunshine

09-09-2008, 08:00 AM

Good morning,

I am having some digestive issues today, so I am planning to juice all day and maybe have a salad if I am feeling better later.

Good luck on your raw path today.

girlsmiley

09-09-2008, 08:17 AM

I am on an emotional roller coaster today. Crying jags that seem to come from nowhere and I can't stop them. I'm really working at breathing and allowing rather than stuffing with food (RAW or otherwise).

My only explanation is that it's some kind of emotional detox - and believing that helps a little too. And breaking the emotional ties & stuffing habit is very challenging... so far I'm doing OK though.

Any thoughts / ideas welcome... Thanks for your support!

Bri.
Yes, emotional detox is very real and you will feel much "free-er" when it is over so it is good not to "stuff it" and allow it to be released :)

RE: Simply Raw ... I have been following the Raw for 30 Days website since I found out about it almost 2 years ago. I have not ordered the DVD yet, waiting for available $$ to spend on it. However, I did purchase the book, "There is a Cure for Diabetes" which Dr. Gabriel Cousens wrote about that "experiment" (for lack of a better work). I sent my sister, a nurse, the link to website ... she recently became a teaching nurse and often teaches Diabetes Awareness classes. I asked her if she thought the hospital would let her discuss this alternative approach. She told me she ordered the DVD. I haven't heard if she watched it yet, though :confused: so I've been trying to get ahold of her. One of the participants in the Raw for 30 Days is from Grand Rapids, MI ... so I wondered if she would be able to get ahold of him and have him give his testimony ...

shine72

09-09-2008, 09:14 AM

I slept in today! Been tired from waking up and rinsing sprouts (VERY humid here, didn't want to risk them getting moldy).

Today I have this plan. The plan is to seriously satisfy this hot/spicy craving I'm having. It's all Taco Bell's fault really. Stupid commercial. So, it's going to involve a napa cabbage leaf, a sunny seed spread (heavy on the garlic), a guac/salsa involving LOTS of jalapeno w/seeds, red onions, and cayenne, and a sandwich sprout mix that's gonna be mixed with the cashew mayo, with more alfalfa and clover sprouts on top all rolled up.

So, what do ya'll think? Think that'll kick the craving in the butt? I'm REALLY hoping it does!:)

Thick

09-09-2008, 09:31 AM

Good morning,

Still a non-smoker=) Although , I've recently been seen crying on the bathroom floor in the fetal position, I know I'm not going to smoke ever again.

B-couple bites of cauliflower casserole (review below)
B-lemonade w/ agave (no not fasting, just trying to detox quickly--I want to be the "I never fasted" raw poster child)
L-health food restaurant (not raw but I can make it so)
S-pears
S- spinach gs
D-more cauliflower casserole w/ other vegetables added to it

Okay, I don't think that the nut cheese (insert 6th grade joke here) is the best it could have been.(I still like it but not enough to tell you whats in it!=) Last time I made it I made a liquidy walnut burger sauce ,if you know what I mean,added curry and then strirred it into and over the cauliflower. I liked the curry sauce, but it was very stinky in the dehydrator (mostly the onions I think) so I'm going to try more recipes until I have the one I like. It is very creamy casserolish--not unlike macaroni and cheese if its been awhile. So, I'll let you know if I strike gold.

Jenifae, I haven't seen you post in awhile, are you ok?

I hope you have no pain today!=)

deberaw

09-09-2008, 10:35 AM

Greetings!

I am lovin' having my home computer back...very quick now and easy...now someday we'll replace this ancient monitor that I got for free!!!

Big GS today

some chocolate fudge bars {got the recipe from you Heather, last Spring I believe...ohhhh sooo good and easy} my hubby ate 1/2 of the batch last night!!! I have PMS now, so probably avo/choc pudding for lunch - or a big green salad...okay okay I know which I should have...hee-heee

Faux potato or jicama salad and more greens later and probably the rest of the choc. fudge bars...maybe a young coco smoothie too...we'll see what else!

Ohhhh Thick...hang in there....you WILL Get to the other side of this and look back and be so glad you perserved {sp?}......warm wishes for the day to you and all here! Deb

MiahTay

09-09-2008, 11:18 AM

Greetings!

some chocolate fudge bars {got the recipe from you Heather, last Spring I believe...ohhhh sooo good and easy} my hubby ate 1/2 of the batch last night!!! I have PMS now, so probably avo/choc pudding for lunch - or a big green salad...okay okay I know which I should have...hee-heee

Are they the ones with the almond base? I was thinking of making those this week!

Blessings,
Heather

MiahTay

09-09-2008, 11:25 AM

Well, I have morphed the Rich Cheddar Sauce recipe into a dressing consistency and tweaked the seasonings just a smidge. It is fantastic, my kids have consumed half of a mason jar in 24 hrs.! I was craving almond milk again this morning, so I made myself a 16 oz. glass for breakfast ... Mmmmm!

Food for today:

Almond Milk
GS
1 Chocolate Truffle
Big Salad w/ Cheezy Dressing/jalapeno burger pate/guac

Blessings,
Heather

Emma-Liza

09-09-2008, 12:04 PM

rayofsunshine--I hope you get your digestive tract back in shape soon! I have lots of trouble with mine, always have. It's some better on raw, but my doc says it's excess acid....

shine--I don't know that will satisfy your spice craving, but it sounds like it would keep you full all day long!

thick--you're doing so well! about the cauliflower, does it change texture in the D? Did you try rich cheddar sauce, or alissa's cheese sauce yet?

deberaw--I've got a jicama in the fridge myself, wondering what to do with it. Faux potato salad sounds like just the ticket.

I just got out of the dentist--found out I have to have a crown. :( But the good news is--I had no gum bleeding during the cleaning/flossing. I usually have quite a bit. My hygenist was excited about it. It's got to be the raw vegan!

Last night
D--small spinach salad, tomato, onion, broccoli
S--made a banana/cacao/almond milk smoothie, but couldn't finish it. I was hungry all evening but just couldn't figure what it was I wanted. I have learned to just step away from the kitchen when this is happening. I figure it's probably more about feelings than food, anyway!

Today
I brought peaches and raspberries; spinach dip and mushrooms, carrots and celery. I have bananas and trail mix here at work. Not sure what the teeth will feel like biting into yet. I'm still a bit sore from all the stretching.

deberaw

09-09-2008, 12:22 PM

Yes Heather! It is the recipe with the almond base...mmmmmmm, mine is almost gone now....but remember my hubby ate a lot too!!!....

How did you tweak the cheddar sauce to make it dressing like? That sounds so good!

Emma-Liza: mmmm, the jicama salad is good...I haven't tried Alissa's, but use a bit of a different recipe...let us know if you try Alissa's...that one looks good too....but then again...I really like jicama, so I'd probably like it in most dishes!..........Deb

MiahTay

09-09-2008, 12:30 PM

Oh Deb, I really want to make those fudge bars now and I'm out of ALMONDS until tomorrow! Not a good place to be. However I think I've DRANK them all as almond milk! Here's what I did to the Rich Cheddar Sauce, it is REALLY good and if you wanted to make it a bit spicy you could blend in a bit of jalapeno pepper (or another you prefer) and it would be GREAT!

Rich Cheddar Dressing (my adaptation)

1 Whole Red Bell Pepper
1 c. water
1 c. raw cashews
1 ½ TB Sesame Seeds
3 TB Nutritional Yeast
2 tsp sea salt
3 tsp onion powder
2 Cloves garlic
3 TB lemon juice

Blend until smooth.

Blessings,
Heather

annavon

09-09-2008, 12:48 PM

Tried to do to much this morning and ended up not having time to make much of a lunch, just grabbed salad makings. Breakfast was good, made up a cereal recipe with almonds, sprouted wheat and fruit pulp ground in the food processor, topped with raisins and almond milk (yummy) :)

Going to a meeting for dinner the restaurant has a big salad bar.

Too much to do and the boss is yelling at someone :( (not me thank goodness).

shine72

09-09-2008, 08:06 PM

Emma-Liza, no, just the rest of the night. I stop eating at 7pm. However, things got kind of crazy, so I ended up eating a simple raw caesar salad with hempseeds instead. So I'll be trying that tomorrow instead.;)

StarFire

09-09-2008, 08:46 PM

StarFire

09-09-2008, 08:54 PM

Still a non-smoker=) Although , I've recently been seen crying on the bathroom floor in the fetal position, I know I'm not going to smoke ever again.

Thick.. I am sooo proud of you!! It's awesome this gift you are giving yourself! RAWk on girl http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/Kissin1.gif !!

also... I just wanted to say to EVERYONE.... I love coming here and reading all these daily updates... our ups and downs, cravings and satisfactions.... sharing of ideas and yumminess... thank you all so much for the beautiful energy everyone is giving to each other freely and lovingly... You make being raw on this challenge a pleasure and a happy experience!

Mahalo everyone!! ya'll RAWk!

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sistaloxxs

09-09-2008, 08:56 PM

Hi, I'm still going strong.
B-2 oranges
L-green smoothie
D-romaine lettuce, ACV,EVOO & salt
S-2 oranges

Vaclare79

09-09-2008, 10:09 PM

I ate pretty much same. Raw 100% today. I've been tired lately and I think it's because I haven't been drinking much water as needed..

Ilse W.

09-09-2008, 10:33 PM

Still raw, still juicing, still feeling good, still loving this raw life!:D You are all doing sooooo well! Keep going Thick! That's the way to do it...I will NEVER start again!

bsqmurphy

09-10-2008, 12:09 AM

I'm feeling a bit better today - not collapsing into tears at nothing. Still detoxing in other ways - killer headache and freaky mucus. But all in all, I'm feeling OK.

B- green smoothie
L- cabbage rolls
S- green smoothie
D- tacos, apple

Bri.

Rawkinlocs

09-10-2008, 12:25 AM

Have a great day!

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

StarFire

09-10-2008, 01:41 AM

saxmaam

09-10-2008, 06:29 AM

Hey all!

I haven't been posting but I've still been eating raw. I'm in a class at work all day today ... probably everybody will laugh at my food :p.

Susan

srsarri

09-10-2008, 07:18 AM

I posted in the reg. discussion board yesterday but failed to post here! I craved kale for breakfast yesterday, so thats what I ate!!!!!!!!! so weird!!

Im on a green smoothie kick, I drink em all day then just have dinner! I make 80oz in the morning and bring em with me in klean kanteens!

Have a good day!!

deberaw

09-10-2008, 08:57 AM

Green Smoothies Rawk!!!!

'mOrning all!....I have a young one who is a bit under the weather today....and my 2 year old runnin' around...

So...big GS this morning {made mostly by my 2 year old...I don't dare do it without him...he gets very upset...goodness...I did that yesterday because we were in a hurry and he was in the other room...he came running in and made a quick, smaller GS;)}

Still have the jicama salad which I love and sooo many tomatoes from our garden....will be using up all that I have Raw within the next couple of days and going grocery shopping prob. Friday....

Also will put in an order for some coco butter....my hfs doesn't carry it..wow...coco oil has gone up here too...maybe I can find a better price online...we'll see.....Have a great Day! Deb

Emma-Liza

09-10-2008, 09:33 AM

deberaw--did you use Alissa's recipe for the jicama salad and if so, how does the avocado hold up? I've been concerned about making more than 1-2 servings....

Last night D--green smoothie: almond milk, peaches, raspberries, agave (berries were TART!); small seed cracker
S--couple tsp nut butter eaten from the spoon

Just hungry all evening but not for anything I actually had. Too tired to make anything, so just sat and was hungry. Drank a bunch of water. My weight is in a plateau right now and I am quite grumpy and craving all kinds of SAD stuff. I have big plans to distract myself tonight--a walk and/or some time up in my study/studio. It's a pit at the moment.

Today--I have bananas for breakfast. Will go to salad bar for lunch. Dinner will likely be Indian Spinach Dip and veggies, maybe a cracker.

I love my crackers--they are Raw Mineral Rich Crusts and I order them from Matt Monarch's website. There are actually 3 flavors, but this is my favorite, very savory, grain-free, and filling.

petaltothemetal

09-10-2008, 10:02 AM

Hello all. Missed posting yesterday cause the website was down when I was free.

Yesterday I ate: pears and plums, tomatoes, a handful of pumpkin seeds, bananas and some of my mango/lime/avo pudding. Today I will eat the same stuff, except with a few carrot sticks.

Still processing fruit, still nursing the sick goat and very busy at work.

BUT, I thought I gained back all the weight I lost on last month's challenge (started at 164, ended at 160) and I was so disgusted with myself, having mental dialogues about how I eat too much. But I guess it was pms weight because today (my 3rd day of period) I weigh 158! I live in an old house with uneven floors so I moved the scale all around the bathroom and weighed myself repeatedly to make sure it wasn't lying! :p

raw4u

09-10-2008, 10:06 AM

Morning everyone, I'm still doing the gs challenge and loving every moment. I'm headed out of town today so I will not be posting again until Monday. I'm taking all my gs food with me along with my blender so I can make my smoothies whenever I'm hungery (my husband bought me an adaptor so I can plug the blender into the car when traveling. He ROCKS!). I'm also going to take along a bag of red grapes for the drive. Have a great week everyone:)
B-mango, banana, ginger and spinich gs
L-peach, banana romaine gs
D-red grapes, peach, banana, spinich gs
S-grapes and maybe cashews

shine72

09-10-2008, 10:22 AM

HAAAA HAAAA.. I'm the first one to post!!! http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/teehee.gif

have a RAAAWkin awesome day!

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You have an unfair advantage with Hawaii time!:p

Started out my food today just now with a Strawberry Creamsicle Smoothie! My boy makes one heck of a smoothie I tell ya! :D

Gotta make a Costco run to get more lettuce, strawberries, walnuts and what-not. Have a GREAT day 10 everyone! 1/3 of the way through the month already! WHERE did the time go?!

annavon

09-10-2008, 10:32 AM

Good morning.

Today is easy, Juice, water, juice, water, Juice, water.;).

I decided to do a juice fast once or twice a week. I've been just doing Fridays, but this week I'm going to the Raw Spirit Festival in Sedona and it starts Friday afternoon, so I will probably only fast half the day. I thought I should do today for sure.

girlsmiley

09-10-2008, 10:33 AM

I was in the process of posting (yesterday, Day 9) when the site went down ... so, I'm still posting here.

Thick - you are doing awesome, great self-talk! What a testimony you will have! :D

Tuesdays are long days for me. This is the day that our church has our midweek service ... so I leave work and go right to church. For a while, now, I've been making sure to bring extra food with me because I don't want to eat afterward.

Todays intake:
large white-flesh peach
jungle peanuts
tacos - romaine, taco meat, diced tomato, onion, avocado
whole celery heart used to finish the zucchini hummus

Vaclare79

09-10-2008, 10:50 AM

Hello.
How is everyone today?
Our weather here is cloudy today and it's kind of depressing. I might make me a GS today. What's everyone putting in their's? What does Indian Spinach dip have in it?
Well, today I have a test in my college algebra class and haven't been studying for that class much. I think I'm overwhelmed with all of these classes, but I want to graduate so bad! So, I am thinking I need to put myself on a schedule to have certain times of the day/week to work on certain subjects like we did in elementary school. Different time blocks for different subjects lol.
I my foods for today will be pretty much the same as usual, all raw.
I've been tired lately. Am wondering if it's the mental load of having so much to do or that I'm still suffering from depression/anxiety that I 've always had. I wonder sometimes if I should take my antidepressants like before but I don't want to put anything else into my body again.
Well, guess it's time for me to make my salad or GS before I get hungry again.

rayofsunshine

09-10-2008, 10:59 AM

MiahTay

09-10-2008, 11:25 AM

Quick update ... I am off to Sam's Club today (it always makes my day a bit hectic as it is 45 minutes away). I have a new batch of wheat sprouting on my counter top for my second attempt at Essene Bread.

Food for today:

B - Mango
S - Chocolate Truffle
L - GS
S - Plum
D - Large Salad w/ Jalapeno burger pate/ guac/ Rich Cheddar DRessing

Blessings,
Heather

ReneeH

09-10-2008, 11:55 AM

Hey Everyone!

I'm UN-COOKING up a Storm!!!

Head on over to the Receipe thread and take a looksee!!!

http://rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=44120&page=2

Vaclare79

09-10-2008, 01:26 PM

Hello everyone,

Started today with catalope/strawberry juice and had a banana after my walk.

Vaclare79 - I have beeen more tired the last few days, but happy. I feel like the more raw I get, the happier I get. Weird but great. I know you have mentioned you have digestion issues too. My system has been way off and I am having a hard time realing it in. Do you have any suggestions on how to do that with raw food.

Thanks!

I've noticed that too.. I'm tired, but happier. I haven't had the usual blue mood swings I normally get. I feel better & can smell things better now too. I think most people with SAD diets have digestive problems either they don't know it or not. Mine was a problem since I had acid reflux. I just cut out all the SAD and went 100 raw and haven't had much problems with it ever since. :) I just eat simply. Wash up some fruit and eat it just like it is. Or, make a salad when I don't feel like making a green smoothie (GS). There is A LOT of information on this board and support which I've leaned on for the past few months to get through my issues with changing my diet. Just put this website on your to-do list first thing every morning and use the support here that you have. :)

deberaw

09-10-2008, 01:31 PM

Hi Emma-Liza! I used a recipe from this seasons 'Purely Delicious' magazine...it is similar but the dressing is more ranch like....Here it is...I think it is okay to post because the magazine also supports ALissa and I think the owner of it is/used to be on RFT! {...if I am in trouble for posting this, I am so sorry....won't do it again!}

Faux-Tato Salad

4 C. peeled and diced Jicama
1/2 C. red pepper - chopped
1 C. diced celery
1 large diced avocado
1/4 onion or chives - minced

Put in a large bowl

In Blender:

3 T. tahini
2 T. olive oil
2 T. + 1 tsp. lemon juice
2 T. water
1 tsp. agave
1 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. dried dill
3/4 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. yellow saffron {optional}
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1/4 tsp. white pepper

Pour over salad. Enjoy!

****leave out avo if not serving right away. I only add it right before eating and sometimes don't use it at all. I also didn't use the saffron or white pepper because I didn't have it around....

MMMMM...might need to go get some now!
actually, no, my monthly friend is here and all I feel like are GS and more chocolate fudge bars!!!!!

Val: banana - spinach-water - dash of cinnamon (pineapple or pears if I have them!}

Wonderful about the weight Petal!!!! Yayyy!!!

girlsmiley

09-10-2008, 02:52 PM

I've been tired lately.

I've noticed that too.. I'm tired, but happier.
Hummmmmm :rolleyes: I have been too ... Tired and content ... I've been attributing it to the change in the weather. It has been much cooler here and I like fall ...

I have been enjoying the extra sleep, though, since my blood glucose is lower. For so long I have been extremely thirsty, drinking tons of water, and going to the bathroom every 1.5-2 hours ... so sleeping for 6 hours straight has been *wonderful* :p

Todays intake:
banana
jungle peanuts
nectarine
tacos - romaine leaves and taco meat (I need to get more tomato etc.)
RPs brownies
large white flesh peach
pecans

Alina

09-10-2008, 04:30 PM

Ok, I'm back to posting on the challenge, stopped after 3 days. Thursday was very busy so I had a green smoothie in the morning, salad at lunch, and water the rest of the day.

Fasted on the weekend, mostly alkaline water with some lemon juice and honey. Sunday evening had some fruit.

Monday and Tuesday were almost similar: green smoothie in the morning, raw pizza for lunch, stuffed portabella mushrooms for dinner.

Today: chocolate nut mylk for breakfast, blended soup for lunch. I'll have a salad in about an hour.

So far so good!

Thick

09-10-2008, 07:27 PM

I had a verrrry challenging day. But yet, here I am yellow watermelon smoothie in hand. The short version is my gdsmf husband smoked. And lied about it--I found out form sniffing his hand. But--I didn't smoke. And will not, ever. I did however pout out of the house, walked to get my hair cut (which is making me feel very old and ugly atm) and to the store with the full intention of spending the night in a hotel, spoiling myself rotten. I bought bath stuff, foot scrubbers, magazines, a couple of books (the shining and skinny bitch) and some romaine leaves and avacadoes and a bottle of water for walking to the hotel with.

Then the strangest thing happened. I was browsing the books and opened a bible to Isaiah 54:6-8. Now, I am a very open minded spiritual person and don't claim to know the answers. A student of all , a master of none. But it hit the spot and I walked home instead of the night of extended pouting. Maybe all I needed was the permission to do it, anyway=)

But, I stayed raw and continued to breathe oxygen. Thanks for all the love=)!

sistaloxxs

09-10-2008, 07:53 PM

Hi everyone, my food today:
B-2 oranges, papaya & a banana...I was hungry:)
L-a banana, a cup of cashews & 2 oranges
D-2 bananas, 2 oranges.

Emma-Liza

09-10-2008, 08:07 PM

thick--you are beautiful! this is YOUR not smoking, not anyone else's! Hoo! Ray!

deberaw--thanks for the recipe! Looks good!

Vaclare--Indian Spinach Dip is an Alissa recipe. It has spinach, avocado, and spices. I totally agree about logging in early in the AM. It sets me up for the day!

Ilse W.

09-10-2008, 08:23 PM

Thick- You can be sooooo PROUD of yourself! That's exactly it, you quit smoking for YOU and never start again for YOU. When I finally quit many years ago, my ex was still smoking as well, and it wasn't easy to be around him after he had a cigarette, but I stuck it out. He had to do all his smoking out of the house.

I'm still on my fast, raw juices only.

Chippy

09-10-2008, 09:35 PM

Hi everyone,
needing some ideas, for GS, running out of my own. And also, some dinner ideas, tired of the salads. Pls. any suggestions. I;am doing good, but it's getting rather tempting having to cook meals for my family, and not enjoy my delicious cooking... or even taste it...:confused:

I have lost 5 lbs in the first wk. so I am really happy about that. I';ve been trying to lost that for about a yr.

hope to hear from someone soon. thks. all
Have a blessed day.
;)

BDraw

09-10-2008, 10:03 PM

Didn't manage to post yesterday --- not too happy with myself -- a inhaled too much unraw chocolate -- I only do this once a month, well, okay several days of once a month. Otherwise I was all raw.

Today, breakfast was different. Carrot salad -- there were no ripe bananas in the house.
Lunch -- GS: frozen banana, frozen strawberries, parsley, and 1/4 cup of sunflower seed.

Supper -- cashews, apple,
Snack -- banana, cashews

Dreading tomorrow. . . will be out all day, with a group wanting to go to lunch and I hate eating out! Simple nothing salad of iceberg lettuce does nothing for me!!! I'll pack an apple, banana and nuts and beg off to go to library for the lunch break. Maybe I'll check out some more gardening/landscaping books.

Vaclare79

09-10-2008, 10:52 PM

bsqmurphy

09-10-2008, 10:58 PM

Can you believe it - we're 1/3 the way there in our 30 day challenge! Yeah!

Today was super busy and I had a hard time just getting the time to eat anything - but I was soooo good & kept myself RAW. (In the past, this would have been exactly when I would have ended up with some kind of latte or fast food in hand - but not today!)

B- granola with fresh blueberries
S- pecans, raisins, cashews, apple
S- pecans, raisins, cashews
D- taco salad
S- green smoothie

Bri.

Rawkinlocs

09-11-2008, 02:08 AM

Have a RAWesome day!

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

squawkers7

09-11-2008, 06:43 AM

I just wanted to check in with everyone.

I'm starting my day with fresh strawberries and a larabar

rayofsunshine

09-11-2008, 07:33 AM

Good morning,

I am having some green juice before my morning walk. My "system" is feeling better today.

Stay raw!

MiahTay

09-11-2008, 07:45 AM

Good morning! Well, I have been struggling with motivation this week as I have company coming next week and a large function that I am helping to plan at the end of next week and I'm PMSing. When I am overwhelmed I would like to just hide under the covers ... but, that is not an option and as I was laying awake in the middle of the night I realized that RAW will help me to get all that I need to get done accomplished.

On to food ... I have my second attempt of Essene bread in the dehydrator and the little taste I took this morning it is MUCH better than my last batch. I'm hoping to get some uncooking done today. Deb, you got those fudge bars in my mind so I will make those. I'm also thinking some ice cream for dessert tonight. I've also been wanting to try Alissa's Beanless Falafel ... so I might give that a try too.

Chippy - Regarding your post from yesterday. There are some yummy, easy and quick ideas on this thread http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthread.php?t=44305 ... also, Alissa's Book is FULL of wonderful recipes and MOST of them are really easy. So, if you don't have her book I would strongly suggest you get that - it really helps.

Food for today:

GS
Chocolate Truffles (2)
Almond Milk
Wilted Spinach Salad
Plum
Large Salad
Chocolate Ice Cream

Blessings,
Heather

Thick

09-11-2008, 08:18 AM

deberaw

09-11-2008, 08:18 AM

'Morning all!
...I am babysitting my friends 16 month old today...so busy all around...my 2 year old alternates between being excited to have company to wanting me all to himself...and my 6 year old is still not feeling too great...soooooo

Started the day off with a GS.....hubby and I ate the rest of the fudge bars last night....I wish I had a red pepper so I could make a pizza....will eat all I have raw...kids calling.. will try to check in later....

Vaclare79

09-11-2008, 08:22 AM

Hello everyone.
I am getting ready for school this morning & night. I guess I will be spending all day doing schoolwork. Last night I took the math test and bombed it. My teacher will let us correct our answers for a better grade. :) I'm saved from failing. Thankfully.
I have to run to get some fruit before I leave for class and eat.
I hope I have a productive good day today...

saxmaam

09-11-2008, 08:35 AM

I]My[/I] main concern is, how do you take a dog out to poo in a hurricane? "Go on, Nancy! We're safe under this tarp together, get a move on!"

That's funny. It's a nice quality of pets that our empathy for their feelings takes us out of ourselves.

I]What's your favorite dessert recipe so far?

Blueberry Cheesecake (Alissa's). I only made it the once because I pigged out on it, badly.

MiahTay

09-11-2008, 08:35 AM

Good morning=)

Here's hoping for a much more mellow, drama-less day today=)>

B-pina colada smoothie
S- spicy Vaclare=)>
L-lettuce wraps w/ tomato and avacado
S-pecans
D- portobello pizza w/pecan cheese, tomato,red onion, basil &jalapeno

I'm sure most of you guys know about the hurricane Ike who is making everyone panic in the streets (because all the buisnesses are shut down) in my area. My main concern is, how do you take a dog out to poo in a hurricane? "Go on, Nancy! We're safe under this tarp together, get a move on!" I have everything we'll need and then some thanks to the insanity of our economy and my own survivalist panic attacks a few months ago. Everything except, RFT if the power goes out !!! Aaggggh!!!

What's your favorite dessert recipe so far?

Thick, I just heard on the Weather Channel that there are mandatory evacuations for parts of Houston as of 12:00 today. Does this include where you are? My prayers are with you. But if you have to evacuate at least your dog can poo :o. Just please take it seriously ... I lived through Charlie a few years back in FL, NOT something I would ever want to do again.

Blessings,
Heather

girlsmiley

09-11-2008, 11:33 AM

Thick - you are doing awesome and you didn't even beat your husband up after that ;)

Chippy - when I first found out about raw I followed a basic GS forumla in Alissa's book ... the guy used 1 banana, 2 oranges, and 1/2 c of blueberries (I think) and then I would add whatever greens I had purchased (and some water, of course:rolleyes:). After reading Green for Life I was doing just banana, water, and greens. However, the past month or so (I'm currently waiting for my bananas to ripen) I will soak some dates and some nuts over night and use the date soak water, add the dates and nuts to the blender, add a banana, some frozen blueberries, some ground flax (right now I'm using up the Seeds of Life mixture I purchased), some cacao powder (I don't use this every day tho), and some cinnamon (it's good for us and adds a different dimension - especially when I put too much in [think red hot fire balls] :eek: lol). I blend that up good and then add the greens. If it is too thick I add more water. It makes a blender full so I'll have some before I leave the house and then bring the rest with me in a container so I can have it later in the day.

Todays food:
banana
pear
tacos - romaine, taco meat, salsa
peach
brownie

I'm going to stop at the store on the way home to pick up stuff to make the Jalapeno Burgers I've been reading about :D

annavon

09-11-2008, 11:51 AM

Today started of a little rough because of a detox headache, but it is gone now. Had a colonic and nero-muscular therapy last night, so probably why I am detoxing. It was a postive session because the therapists are both raw.

B- a cereal made of wheatberries, almonds and raisins
L- Eggplant Chile
D- GS or cole slaw

I probably won't be online again until Monday because I going to the Raw Spirit Festival in Sedona! I'll have no trouble staying raw there. :D

Emma-Liza

09-11-2008, 11:57 AM

Thick - you are doing awesome and you didn't even beat your husband up after that ;)

...that we know about, anyway!

thick/anyone who needs to evacuate now or in future, if you want to come this far north (and during Gustav, there were MANY who did!) we have a guest room and can take dogs. (No cats. They would survive the storm and likely not survive my Bouviers.)

During the runup to Gustav, I encountered a couple in the grocery looking at brown rice choices and pondering long and out loud. I picked mine out and moved on. Next aisle, they had decided I might Know Something, so asked me my opinion about some food choices they had in their cart. Evidently, a Katrina evacuee was returning to their home and he was a "health nut" (quotes indicate snide tone!) so they needed supplies. The organic Lundberg brown rice was cheaper than even the store brand organic, so that is what I had chosen. They had picked a nonorganic national brand (which happens to be grown locally, so I had no problem! :)). I asked if their guest was a vegetarian and they said no, but he had written a "health book" and ate a lot of fruit.... Anyway, they wanted to know if they had gotten the right salmon (domestic). I said no, they should get wild. It wasn't available at that store, so I told them not to tell him. (oh, shoot me now!) He'd know though; it's dyed.

Emma-Liza

09-11-2008, 12:18 PM

Last night
S--handful almonds
D--Indian Spinach Dip, carrots, celery, large mushroom slices (these were the best combo with the dip, IMO!)

Today
B--banana with almond butter
L--salad bar: romaine, iceberg, tomato, broccoli, onion, pineapple, grapes
D--will try a new Alissa recipe. I have ingredients for several, haven't decided which.

My favorite dessert (and I've only made a few) is the Date Walnut Torte. Pop a piece in the dehydrator for 30 mins. It's a whole lot like eating pecan pie. Slurp!

petaltothemetal

09-11-2008, 01:10 PM

Thick, I just heard on the Weather Channel that there are mandatory evacuations for parts of Houston as of 12:00 today. Does this include where you are? My prayers are with you. But if you have to evacuate at least your dog can poo :o. Just please take it seriously ... I lived through Charlie a few years back in FL, NOT something I would ever want to do again.

Blessings,
Heather

Thick, just tell your dog it is mandatory he evacuate.

Ate pears for breakfast and brought more pears and pureed plums to work plus carrots and red bell pepper and some nuts and seeds.

Waaaaay too busy again last night and this am. Am starting to stress.

deberaw

09-11-2008, 02:01 PM

Oh Thick! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers...please be safe....btw, my favorite desserts are in order: Heathers fudge bars:), Grezzo Chocolate Cake {recipe in recipe section}, YOUR strawberry cake, choco chunk cookies {also in recipe section}...hmmmm...enough about dessert...go go go, be safe!

I did make it to the local farm stand and got a red pepper and a few other goodies...including a gorgeous cauliflower....made the cheddar dressing {Thaaaaaaank YOU Heather! you ARE my sister in Christ! I know it!:)}...and had cauliflower with the dressing.....ohhhh so good! wonder how it would taste dehydrated a bit? The dressing makes so much too! Love it! ...now I have to get a red pepper for pizza...!

MiahTay

09-11-2008, 02:46 PM

deberaw

09-11-2008, 03:24 PM

Yes, SISTER ... you would be correct! AND you beat me to the cauliflower! I knew it would be fabulous on cauliflower and it's on my grocery list for tomorrow and I also thought of dehydrating it a bit.

Blessings,
Heather

Great minds think alike!!!!!

deberaw

09-11-2008, 03:26 PM

Thick, just tell your dog it is mandatory he evacuate..

Petal...I had to read this several times before I got it....great sense of humor ya have there!

Let's all be praying for Thick and her hubby and dog and anyone else with them.....

sistaloxxs

09-11-2008, 03:52 PM

Hi everyone, I had such a huge appetite this morning.
B-2 bananas, 2 grapefruits
L-watermelon
D-green smoothie (bananas, blueberries, spinach, agave, coconut water & the coconut jelly)

Have a good evening.

Loxxs

ReneeH

09-11-2008, 04:15 PM

Hi Everyone!

Today has been a GREAT day!

Fruit this morning (I actually ate an ENTIRE CANTELOPE!!!!) :)

MID-Morning: Green Smoothie

Raw Burger for lunch w/Salad... (I can't stop eating OLIVES!!!) :)

Have a RAWsome DAY!!!

cherrypie

09-11-2008, 07:07 PM

so far I am doing fine , but I am getting really tired in the afternoon. I also get a lot of nausea and feel so tired. Are these detox symptons???

food diary
Breakfast

banana-cashew-raw chocolate smoothie

Snack: leftover from brakfast smoothie

Lunch: Salag with 2 avocados, 2 tomatoes, green salad, 1 red pepper, onions

Bela

09-11-2008, 08:27 PM

So far so good!

B-GS and 6 figs
L-Lara Bar, apple, half an avocado
Snacks-Dehydrated apples and fresh grapes
D-Big salad, young coconut
Have a great night everyone:)

rayofsunshine

09-11-2008, 09:28 PM

My favorite desserts (can't pick just one) are Alissa's fudgy balls and marin mom's vanilla ice cream.

Cherriepie - I have been more tired than ususaly during much of this month. I do think it is detox.

Emma-Liza

09-11-2008, 10:00 PM

cherrypie--I struggle a lot with nausea. My mom has the same problem, and I guess we just have a lot of stomach acid or something. It is not detox--but it is worse when I'm eating raw.

Many many days I am both very hungry and very nauseated, so it is mighty difficult to figure out what to do! This is when I used to go for saltines! :(

My best advice is: if you can wait to eat, do so. However, if you are starving, eat just a little and wait a few minutes to see if it settles. Maybe start with a half a banana or apple or a few almonds, then start your meal a few minutes later. This almost always works for me, and if it doesn't, I figure I must not need to eat right then.

In my case, I feel it's from letting my stomach get truly empty, which is a discipline I'm choosing. So I put up with it, for the most part. You also could see if eating more snacks/dividing up your meals/grazing helps....

Ilse W.

09-11-2008, 10:23 PM

Cherrypie and Emma-Liza - have you ever tried to put a bit of fresh ginger in your smoothies or juices, or make a tea with fresh ginger? It helps a lot with nausea.

Thick - I hope everything comes out alright for you and your dog

I'm still raw, 100%. Back to normal juice fasting, now that my colon and liver detox are over.:D

bsqmurphy

09-11-2008, 10:39 PM

Hey everyone,

I'm definatley noticing my detox easing today - headache is gone & mucus is almost gone. I am also noticing that my appetite is easing up a bit so my meals are a little smaller.

B- green smoothie
S- cashews, raisins, pecans
L- fresh veggie rolls, green juice
S- banana, orange
D- nori rolls, apple, avocado

Bri.

Rawkinlocs

09-12-2008, 02:32 AM

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!

StarFire

09-12-2008, 03:10 AM

GlOw RAWbies GlOwhttp://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s43/FireStar_830/cheer1.gif!!! we're almost at 2 weeks!

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everyone have a RAWmacious day!!

rayofsunshine

09-12-2008, 07:34 AM

Good morning!

Going to start today with green juice and then a banana. For a couple days in a row I have had Alissa's spinach dip with some raw Indian flax seed crackers from Whole Foods. Delicious!

Good luck today!

shine72

09-12-2008, 08:56 AM

I'm still here! Just been crazy busy! :) Can't make up my mind what I want this morning! I'm thinking almond mylk or something along those lines. Just gotta make it first. ;)

saxmaam

09-12-2008, 09:02 AM

Hey y'all,

I think I'm a C student on this September challenge. Still I'm eating awfully healthy overall.

I wonder how our friend Thick is doing in Houston. Check in if you can, Thick!

Susan

Vaclare79

09-12-2008, 09:37 AM

Today I'll be raw again. How is everyone else doing?
I might paint my room and rearrange it again. It looks bad so needs the paint. Just hope the fumes won't bother me too much if I do paint it.

deberaw

09-12-2008, 10:45 AM

'Mornin' All!

...I can't help but think about Thick too, especially when I see the news....Please check in if you can Thick!...we're sending lots of care, prayers and safe vibes your way!.......

I'm just lovin' Heathers Rich Cheddar Dressing... soooo good!

I'm hoping to make a pizza in a little while......out of bananas so had soaked oat groats with fruit and almond milk this morning...okay....bit chewy though...also ate 1/2 yellow watermelon...mmmm good...missing my GS...so will go get some bananas in a little bit......make a great Raw Day! warmly, Deb

Emma-Liza

09-12-2008, 11:03 AM

deberaw--about the oat groats--I soak for 2 days in water (put in the fridge for the second day)--drain water, add almond milk, put in a mini chopper or stick a stick blender in and buzz them up a bit. Makes them a lot easier to chew and really releases the oat flavor. The first time, I noticed they were much softer after the second day than after just one day of soaking.

Last night
D--simple salad with 1/2 box of spinach, 1/2 large tomato, mushroom slices, scallion, lemon and oil dressing

I had cooked a meal for Mr.Liza and I was just tired of being in the kitchen, so I didn't make a recipe for myself as I had planned. I was not superenthused about that salad, but as soon as I started eating it, I realized it was perfect and exactly what I wanted. I wonder if I'm getting a desire for simpler foods already?

Skipped breakfast and I'm going out for lunch. Will check back in later.

annavon

09-12-2008, 11:17 AM

Ok here I am stuck in Mesa when I want to be in Sedona, but maybe its the right thing.

Today:

B - Green Smoothie
S/L Avocado and Grapes to hold me until I get to Sedona

D- at Raw Spirit Fest - I'm sure there will be an abundance of delicious raw food.

girlsmiley

09-12-2008, 11:31 AM

So far so good :D

I am sure that if Thick could be on here she would be ... so I am praying she and her family are safe and somewhere warm and dry.

Last night I made egg-less egg salad, jalepeno burger, and chocolate pudding.

Today's food:
GS - 2 soaked dates, handful of soaked almonds, banana, peach, frozen blueberries, scoop of Super Seed (fiber mixture from Garden of Life), cinnamon, and romaine. Made a big batch so I had some for breakfast and I'll have some before I leave work (going to a movie after work).
Peach
Egg-less egg salad on romain leaves
Jalepeno burger on celery
Chocolate pudding
Banana
Apple

That's a lot of food today. I think I was a bit hungry yesterday so I've overcompensated today. However, I came in to work an hour early and will be leaving 2 hrs later and then going to a movie (I have the apple in my purse to eat in the theater if necessary) so I wanted to make sure I was full so as not to be tempted by the smells at the theater ... :rolleyes:

We are almost half way through the month ...

lrpurro

09-12-2008, 11:32 AM

Hello Everyone!

I just posted an intro in Who Are You and would love to join the in-progress Challenge, if late-comers are allowed!

Lisa

petaltothemetal

09-12-2008, 11:33 AM

Hello everyone. I'm feeling brighter today. I got some more fruit picked last night and started some fruit leathers. I feel like my mama goat's finally coming out of the woods health-wise. I would have been torn up if she died. For a whole week she would only eat and drink if I was with her, which had me scared silly because I am one of two people where I currently work (will be moving to a different location soon) and the only one with a key. I can't just not show up or even take a lunch away from here so I can make sure she's eating and drinking. Yesterday I got a lot of probiotics and vitamin c in her and I injected her twice with a vitamin b complex previously. Last night I saw she had drunk some while I was gone and this morning she was up eating before I even went in the barn. I've been giving her the blemished pears and she loves them more than weeds, apples, hay or other more traditional goat foods.

Last night I ate some of the pears I was processing. This am I ate more pears. Brought buckwheaties, plums, carrots, a bowl of greens and tomatoes for lunch. I'm surprised I'm not bored yet. But maybe it's because I've been super busy.

petaltothemetal

09-12-2008, 11:34 AM

Smiley, your smoothie sounds good!

annavon

09-12-2008, 12:55 PM

deberaw

09-12-2008, 01:32 PM

...Girlsmiley....yes that smoothie sounds greaatttt!!!...also, you ARE my neighbor! I am in Kalamazoo!!!:D

LittleBirdie

09-12-2008, 01:32 PM

I am just wondering if it is possible to start late?:confused: I just joined and could really benefit from some motivation!

thanks!

deberaw

09-12-2008, 01:39 PM

Thank you for the tip Emma-Liza!....and LittleBIrdie...YES! Come join us...this is about YOUR health...WELCOME!:D

annavon

09-12-2008, 02:22 PM

I am just wondering if it is possible to start late?:confused: I just joined and could really benefit from some motivation!

thanks!

Better late than not at all! We're glad to have you.:D

LittleBirdie

09-12-2008, 02:25 PM

Well that settles it, I'll start tomorrow!

Thanks for welcoming me in, i have family photos at the beginning of October and i wouldn't mind getting rid of some of the "bloat" and having that raw glow i once had!!

See you in the morning! for now i'll snoop! :)

sistaloxxs

09-12-2008, 02:53 PM

Happy Friday everyone.

B-a banana & a grapefruit
L-blueberry green smoothie
S-a banana
D-romaine salad with avocado, ACV,EVOO, sea salt & garlic. Maybe some chocolate pudding.

Have a great weekend.

girlsmiley

09-12-2008, 03:10 PM

Giril smiley: I'm envious of all your food. It really looks good. It seems I have little time for food prep, so my meals are simple. I keep telling myself, some day I'll make this or that. I have a TON of un-cookbooks so there's no shortage of recipes just a shortage of time. :)
For some *odd* reason, I have more fun making raw food recipes than I did making cooked ... lol ... and I can't BURN this stuff!!! LOL LOL LOL !!!

I don't know how much time it took me last night to make those 3 recipes, a little over an hour maybe, including cleanup ... I just know I cleaned the fp 3 times :eek: :D

I was also thinking I need to go more simple, don't know if I'm eating too much fat ... yet, I'm not worried about it this month because I am transitioning *back* to raw ...

...Girlsmiley....yes that smoothie sounds greaatttt!!!...also, you ARE my neighbor! I am in Kalamazoo!!!:D
I was wondering where, in Michigan, you were from. I work in Grand Rapids, even closer ...

deberaw

09-12-2008, 03:42 PM

I was wondering where, in Michigan, you were from. I work in Grand Rapids, even closer ...

How fun!!! ya know...there is quite a handful of us Michiganders on RFT...maybe ALissa needs to open up a restaurant around here....I'd work for her!!!!:D

petaltothemetal

09-12-2008, 05:12 PM

Wondering about Thick. I read online that people in Houston were supposed to stay put. Hope she's not without power. :(

MiahTay

09-12-2008, 07:55 PM

Petal - So glad to hear mama goat is on the mend.

LittleBirdie - Welcome! You will find so much support and encouragement here!

Deb - I'm so glad you like the sauce modification... WE are on our second jar full for this week and it's almost gone, we are eating it on EVERYTHING! I'm thinking about pouring it into rounds on a teflex sheet and seeing if it will dehydrate for slice cheese ... hmmmm.

Today has been a busy day for me, my refrig is restocked with all sorts of produce. I made chocolate ice cream for dessert tonight and I'm hoarding some in the fridg for after the kids are in bed - I'm so BAD! I also tried ORGANIC grapes for the first time today - such a BIG difference! They are soooo good.

My prayers continue to go out to Thick and her family and all those on the Gulf coast.

Blessings,
Heather

BDraw

09-12-2008, 10:21 PM

Hi all. I just noticed that I did not post yesterday. And I always post so late. Today I had:

B: 2 bananas and handful of almonds
L: GS - baby lettuce and 2 pears
Snack: nuts of some source, I already forgot which ones.
S: 2 nectarines, handful of nuts
Snack: banana and cashews

I do eat simple. I use to create all the wonderful recipes I could find, but find that that no longer interest me. In fact, I am finding it hard to cook for my family. They get lots of salads. It is too hot and muggy to be in the kitchen these days. We are trying to keep the house opened since the temp is in the 80's, but the humidity is also in the high 70's, so it is muggy. . . thanks to Ike. I am in TX, but on the TX/OK border, amazing how we too are catching some of Ike's moisture and even preparing for massive rains.
This town had major flooding last year and even several weeks ago quite a few homes were flooded when the clouds dumped in excess of 7" in 24 hours.

Take care all!

Ilse W.

09-12-2008, 10:36 PM

Day 12 is almost over, and I'm still 100% raw, still juice fasting.

bsqmurphy

09-12-2008, 11:46 PM

Just a quick check in.

B- chocolate almond milk - yowza! Yum!
L- salad rolls
D- salad rolls, thai salad
S- melon

Bri.

Rawkinlocs

09-13-2008, 02:18 AM

Have an awesomely-RAWsome 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!

girlsmiley

09-13-2008, 09:27 AM

Good morning! Happy Saturday :D

I am working today, it is raining outside so I'm not missing anything ...

I did not eat the pudding and banana yesterday so I will be eating that today ... I did eat the apple during the movie though and I wasn't too tempted from the movie theater *smells* ... my friends were saying, "Wow, Lorie, what self control." and I said, "It's my choice, I knew that 'just a little' would have derailed me and I am focused on staying raw for 30 days" :D

Todays food:
GS - 2 c water, handful of unsoaked walnuts, 2 bananas, 1 scoop Super Seed, 2 t cacao powder, cinnamon, romaine, and agave nectar (not much, I needed a little more sweetness, I didn't plan well or I would have soaked 2 dates and the walnuts)
Egg-less egg salad on romaine leaves
Chocolate pudding with banana slices

MiahTay

09-13-2008, 09:38 AM

Good morning all! I've got a busy day today, passed out some flyers for our upcoming event, I've got a haircut for my dd and myself after lunch, hubby is out helping one of his co-workers moving and I would like to make it to a local flea market that I just discovered (maybe after the haircut?). Anyway... I just made some wonderful almond/walnut butter. My dd asked how did I make 'peanut' butter! She likes it too! I think I might try some almond/walnut butter stuffed, chocolate covered dates for dessert tonight. Anyway ...

Food for today:

Strawberries and Grapes
Essene Bread with almond/walnut butter and bananas
GS
Large Salad
Dessert (to be determined :D)

Blessings,
Heather

Vaclare79

09-13-2008, 10:05 AM

Strawberries & grapes for breakfast.
Lunch might be salad or Broccoli "soup" with almond milk/broccoli
Dinner I'm not sure yet maybe another salad or GS :)

deberaw

09-13-2008, 10:46 AM

'Morning all!

Way to go Girlsmiley!!! Wow what strides you've made with your weight loss too! You are doing super! It's raining here too...and have you seen the gas prices???Eeeeek!

I made ALissa's easiest pizza last night and the house smelled so good! I wasn't lovin the cheese when I first made it, but it is good dehydrated...I think it was the Braggs that threw me off...I also made a sauce w/o dates because that was too sweet for me.....and I topped it with sliced zucchini, onion, yellow tomatoes and basil...it is sooo gooood! I know it will be gone by tomorrow!

So today....slice of pizza and carrot apple juice!

Will be making something with pulp or eating it as it with a bit of agave and raisins and cinnamon.....

Salad and such....more pizza soon!......have a great day everyone! Deb

Emma-Liza

09-13-2008, 11:35 AM

It's a hot, sunny day in blues city. As most Fridays go, I spent last night with my niece and this morning, my SIL made a beautiful fruit plate for me--grapefruit, pear, and strawberries. We ate on the porch with the baby looking on. Just in the last week, she has started to grab our hair, ears, and noses. Cute, but, OW!

Last night D--avocado, tomato, red butter lettuce salad with lemon and oil
S--1/3 c trail mix (didn't quite finish this--it's a bit coconutty and fills me up)

Today B--fruit
No idea about lunch and dinner, most likely salads and a seed cracker or two.
After dinner, I'm going to use my new Champion to make some banana ice cream. :)

Emma-Liza

09-13-2008, 11:41 AM

Lorie--awesome job at the movies! That would be really difficult for me, but your attitude is great!

deberaw--I just hate Braggs! I bought some, used it once, and gave the whole bottle away! Nama shoyu tastes really great to me, better than any soy sauce I've gotten at the grocery, anyway! So that's what I always substitute.

mihatay--did you make your nut butter in a juicer or a vitamix? did you have to add oil? salt? I really want to make some myself!

Rainie

09-13-2008, 01:18 PM

girlsmiley

09-13-2008, 01:52 PM

I've been making lots of raw marinara to accomodate a tomato craving - and using it as a topping on MOST EVERYTHING lately. It's sooo much better than any of the cooked marinara I had. Mangoes too - eating lots of mangoes. I'm into reds and yellows these days...:)

Sounds yummy! I am planning to do spaghetti next week so I will be making marinara too :D I am also going to do some pesto for mushrooms ...

Ilse W.

09-13-2008, 06:08 PM

I'm beginning to sound like a broken record: still raw, still juice fasting.

I didn't tell you about my lucky shopping day yesterday. I went to my regular farm store and picked up a total of 45.5 pounds of peaches, plums and pears for $16.96. That works out to be 37 cents a pound. Most of them were still firm with just a few spots on the outside. I put them all through my Omega juicer with the blank cone in it, so I basically made fruit sauces that I froze in quart size zip-lock bags. Will make great smoothies this winter.

Happy Saturday All! Hope Thick and everybody made it through the hurricane all right.

sistaloxxs

09-13-2008, 07:06 PM

Hi,

B-watermelon
L-romaine lettuce, a slice of avocado, flax crackers & a grapefruit.
S-1 scoop raw vanilla/cashew ice cream & 1 scoop chocolate ice cream topped with raw chocolate syrup.
D-2 glasses of coconut water.

MiahTay

09-13-2008, 08:16 PM

Emma-Liza - Nut Butter ... this is what I did. I put three handfuls of almonds and three handfuls of walnuts in my Vita Mix. With the Vita Mix on HIGH I pulsed it on and off until the nuts were like powder, then I added a little but of EVOO and about 2 TB Honey and a couple pinches of salt. Then I processed on Low and upped the speed until it stopped moving - repeat until desired consistency.

Deb - I'm drooling thinking about pizza ... I've been too chicken to try making a pizza yet but I know it will be in my future.

I'm tired tonight but feeling pretty good. I'm thinking I have a fast of some sort coming up in the next couple of weeks or so ... Maybe the MC.

Blessings,
Heather

shine72

09-13-2008, 08:17 PM

Hamstrings still sore today from all the up and down of being possessed by the "clean demon" the other night.

Food today was:

Banana-split chocolate shake
nut butter with coconut, honey, and pecans
sprouts and cukes with cashew mayo
Another shake

Hope ya'll are all doing GREAT! :D

Rawkinlocs

09-14-2008, 01:37 AM

Two weeks down! Have an awesome 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!

MiahTay

09-14-2008, 07:38 AM

Good morning all! Up and going this morning got to do some cleaning this morning as it is POTLUCK day here again. I also need to do some food prep - I need to salvage some watermelon, and some pineapple that I didn't get cut up and clean out the fridg. Food for today will likely be ...

Grapes
Almond Milk
Eggless Eggsalad on Essene Bread w/ a slice of tomato
Almond Milk
Large Salad
Chocolate Shake

Blessings,
Heather

saxmaam

09-14-2008, 07:58 AM

Hi all,

I can't post here without thinking of Thick. Probably she's in Houston without electricity. I'm just hoping all is well for her aside from that inconvenience and discomfort.

BF and I made a Lasagne from Raw Food Real World last night. I was biting into it and thinking "This just explodes with flavor," when BF said "The flavors just explode in your mouth." So it was yummy and I cleaned my plate (ate too much, in other words). Actually I had a small helper in cleaning my plate. Pepper the Senegal Parrot really liked it, too.

Afterward, I put up food while BF loaded the dishwasher. He must've ranted for 15 minutes about the poor design of my dishwasher. That was actually pretty entertaining as well.

Susan

rayofsunshine

09-14-2008, 10:02 AM

Here's to another rainy day.

We have a lot of flooding here in Chicago. I could hear the pumps in our neighborhood running all night. Of course it is nothing compared to the Texas area. Hope everyone is safe and dry there.

I have started with melon this morning and will probably have a large salad for lunch. This evening is my Mother-in-Law's 80th birthday party, so I will be scouting out the veggie tray and any fruit for desset.

Have a dry sunday!

Vaclare79

09-14-2008, 11:08 AM

Good afternoon y'all.
I've already eaten some sunflower seeds for breakfast. Was good with some garlic & sea salt. I love those..
I've got to find a food processor that is smaller than the one I have & cheaper.
for lunch will be fruits and salad
dinner might be same thing not sure yet but hope everyone has a great raw day. I'm glad our weather here is sunny today. :)

MiahTay

09-14-2008, 12:09 PM

Actually I had a small helper in cleaning my plate. Pepper the Senegal Parrot really liked it, too.

Our birds also love our raw food creations ... we have a lovebird and a B&G Macaw.

Blessings,
Heather

ready4raw

09-14-2008, 01:43 PM

I have been 100% raw through August and now Sept. it makes it easier for me that way. today I am going to go visit a friend, I planned what to take yesterday. I had my green smoothie this morning and packed some onion bread and a tomato, cucumber and some basil to top it with later while visiting. I also plan to eat a salad at some point so I am going to stop at the store and get some fresh lettuce avocado and stuff. I will pick up some fresh fruit too for my green smoothie in the morning since I am staying with my BF tonight. I am thinking about getting one of those coolers you can plug into the cigarette lighter port in the car so when I am out things will stay nice. sometimes I will get extra or can't eat it all at the raw restaurant and it would be nice to take it with me without it wilting. Have a lovely day!

Ilse W.

09-14-2008, 04:10 PM

Hi everybody,
I'm worried about Thick, too. I know that a lot of people are without electricity. She may not have a choice but eat cooked stuff. I just hope there are no stores open to get cigarettes. I know it's very hard to not smoke so soon after quitting, when you find yourself in a super stressful situation. I keep sending her good thoughts and wishes.

I am still juice fasting. It's soooo easy, but yesterday it really bugged me that I keep dumping all the pulp into the compost. My worms can't keep up any more. So I soaked various nuts and seeds over night and mixed it all up this morning with carrot pulp, peach nectar, honey, spices, etc. and made cookies. I think I'm calling them Carrot Spice Cookies. They are dehydrating now and I will wait until they are done, before posting the recipe. I really enjoy developing recipes myself. (You won't hear about it, if they suck!:p)

I wish all you great people a wonderful rest of this Sunday!

saxmaam

09-14-2008, 04:31 PM

Our birds also love our raw food creations ... we have a lovebird and a B&G Macaw.

fun fun fun! Do they pull the parts they don't like off your plate and onto the table? I got to eat the (apparently) disgusting squash slices.

sistaloxxs

09-14-2008, 06:25 PM

Good evening 2 all,

B-tropical fruit salad
L-chocolate/cashew shake
S-grapefuit
D-a mixture of...cauliflower & brocolli, jewelled rice, greek salad, cucumber & tomatoe salad, 2 slices of pickle & 3 herbed soaked green olives. (all is mall portions)

I don't know what happened but I sure curbed my salt craving with the pickles & olives.

deberaw

09-14-2008, 07:25 PM

Greetings...just checkin in...not doing too great... I am being treated in-patient at our hospital for an infected cat bite that occured when I tried to move our cat across the basement away from our excited dog and chaos ensued.....cat ended up having to get stitches hours and $$$$ later...and will be okay...but she bit me hard on my thumb, above the joint. It is a very swollen and red and etc. and I have to have I.V. antibiotics and probably a procedure to open it up and irrigate it. We had a tornado touch down nearby and the sirens were blasting outside when this all happened....it was crazy...hubby at work and all.......

It is very very hard to be away from my family and our routine but I know we will all weather it ok.

The hospital has a great room service menu..options for fruit and veggies and vegan stuffs...I'm not that hungry....funny, last night when all had calmed down...all I wanted was my raw pizza and fruit! That felt great for me...today has been about 50% Raw....I am anxious to get home and back to my family and routine and Raw!!!!!! sigh....Deb

deberaw

09-14-2008, 07:27 PM

..It is nice that the hospital has a lap top I can use...wow so much faster than ours at home...now I see why so many folks have them....;)

Emma-Liza

09-14-2008, 10:19 PM

Mercury is really in retrograde, isn't it?

miahtay and saxmaam--mine is an African grey. He sits on my shoulder at breakfast time and if he wants any of what I'm having, he lowers his head and waits for me to hand it to him. He's totally picky, though, so he doesn't ever want a lot! His faves are almonds, cashews, melon of any kind, cherries, blackberries, and raspberries. He will, over the course of the day, eat most any fruit or veggie I put in his bowl, except citrus. He does not eat any of it!

EmmaT--you could easily give Max your veggie pulp! I don't give my dogs too much fruit, a little apple occasionally, but they get fresh vegetables everyday. They are food-processed with some other ingredients so they are digestible in their short digestive tracts. I think I remember you feed raw....

I had gorgeous juice for breakfast, made with my brand new champion juicer! Cleaned out the fridge and made a fruit punch (becoming a Sunday tradition, made even better by the juicer I was gifted with!) Putting mango and peach in makes it thick and scrumptious!

Lunch was exquisite--a tapenade of olives, basil, and walnuts on spinach leaves with grape tomatoes and celery crescents. Sort of like little finger sandwiches.

Dinner was a planned deviation for my birthday. I don't care much about holidays like christmas or easter, but oh how I love birthdays! So back when I first went raw, I chose it for a deviation day. Glad to have had it, but not sorry to be going on with raw. It's all good!

Emma-Liza

09-14-2008, 10:29 PM

deberaw--what a horrid experience! I'm so sorry you're in pain. I hope you get home soon! Sometimes we are forced to take a time-out from our lives....so frustrating, but maybe there is also a reason....amazing that your hospital offers vegan options!

Vaclare79

09-14-2008, 10:35 PM

Deberaw: Hope you are feeling better soon!! That stinks you got bitten! The antibiotics would scare me too. That is way cool your hospital has a vegan option too.

Ilse W.

09-14-2008, 10:58 PM

Deberaw - I sure hope you get better quickly so you get to go back home to your babies. I was once bitten through the thumb nail by my sister's cat when we tried to force-medicate her. Luckily it didn't get infected. Now MY cat couldn't do that....he's Kodie the toothless wonder!, but boy he has some severely dangerous claws :eek:

Rawkinlocs

09-15-2008, 12:14 AM

Have a terRAWfic 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

09-15-2008, 07:00 AM

MiahTay

09-15-2008, 08:18 AM

Oh DEB! I'm SO sorry... how long do they anticipate you will have to be on IV antibiotics? My prayers are with you. The whole scenario you described must have been very stressful.

WOW - lots of bird owners! I don't dare let my macaw eat off my plate - HE has NO manners he would be sitting in the middle of the plate and it would be ALL HIS! His favorite is GS and boy is that a mess - lol! He literally sticks his WHOLE beak in. Here's one of my favorite quotes:

She was not quite what you would call refined. She was not quite what you would call unrefined. She was the kind of person that keeps a parrot.
- Mark Twain

Not sure about food yet for today I need to use up some stuff. Last night hubby went and picked 3 5gal. buckets of pears at our friend's house so, maybe some juicing is in store for me today :)

Blessings,
Heather

girlsmiley

09-15-2008, 08:39 AM

Quick post ...

Food for day 14 was:
Cashew Orange Pure Bar
Salad bar at Ruby Tuesday

girlsmiley

09-15-2008, 10:14 AM

Deberaw - how are you doing today? Will you get to go home, or are you already home?

Thick - you continue to be in my prayers, hope to *see* you soon ...

I have a church leadership meeting after work today, in another city (Lansing, MI) where the main church is located, so I brought extra food so I can eat before I head out of town.

Today's food:
GS - dates, walnuts, bananas, Super Seed, cacao, cinnamon, romaine
Egg-less egg salad on romaine leaves
Lots of celery
Jalapeno Burger (which I left as a pate and will put it on the celery)

At home I have spicy Italian flax seed crackers in the dehydrator and almonds soaking which will go in the dehydrator tonight.

ncadotte

09-15-2008, 10:23 AM

I feel like it's been forever since I've been online! I guess it's been about a week. Anyway it's been a busy week. I got a 2nd foster daughter Labor Day weekend so it's been a little hectic learning new schedules, running them to sports and appts (which seem never ending), and just getting to know each other. I have 2 foster daughters now (and my own 4 yr old boy), and it's kind of entertaining sharing my foods with them, new recipes etc.

The new girl has tried several things that she has given me grimaces for and even spit a couple out (politely lol!), but she does keep on trying which is nice. She has counseling with her family twice a week and at the next one, they are having a pot luck type thing, so she is going to bring something. Without any input from me, she has chosen to take avocado fries (http://rawinspiration.blogspot.com/2007/06/avocado-fries.html). I made them for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and she loved them! Actually both the girls loved them and avocados in general. I just wish they weren't so expensive!

So, I am staying on track. Been a little tough energy wise... fatigued more days than not, but I feel my energy starting to rise again. I think it's mostly from everything that's been going on.

annavon

09-15-2008, 10:27 AM

Good Morning:

After a glorious weekend at the RAW SPIRIT FEST. I am super motivated.

Today:

B- Green Smoothie
L- Big salad and flax crackers
S- Grapes/orange
D Not sure yet perhaps some veggie juice or green smoothie

Vaclare79

09-15-2008, 10:31 AM

Hello everyone.
I'm sitting here eating sunflower seeds as I'm typing this. I've been doing alright lately just tired and I think it's my bedtime schedule or lack of one that is what's wrong with me. Also, I have been going to classes but I need a schedule on which I need to put myself to do homework. Am going to work on that today. I love this forum. It's like my community support group.
I hope everyone has weathered the storms lately OK.
I'm going grocery shopping today. I normally go different places for different things which has been driving me insane and is just tedious. I still have yet to go to a Farmer's Market to check them out. I might go on Wed to the one near my class.
That's interesting how a lot of you have birds. I have never had one. Only have a black lab Daisy now that I gave my cat away. :)
I need to start working out somewhat. I have flabby arms and my legs were sore since Friday when I was painting and working on the wallpaper.. I'm so out of shape!!!
I've been watching tv lately ( I need to quit that too ) and I've been watching the stupid commercials they have for meat and dairy products. It just annoys me how people don't realize what crap they're eating! :rolleyes:
Ate a bunch of strawberries yesterday. They were good. Also, been eating broccoli chopped up really fine with some EVOO, ACV, and garlic and it's been really good. Going to get some more of it. :) I know my breath must be stinking though!
I'll be raw today 100% again. Am eating fruits for lunch and dinner will be salad. I'll snack all day on different fruits and vegetables. :)

petaltothemetal

09-15-2008, 10:57 AM

Annavon, you must tell us about the festival! Details, details!

I was feeling stressed dealing with too many chores and a sick goat, but on retrospect, maybe my weekend wasn't so bad as Deberaw's and Thick's and was really only stressful because I wanted to put my feet up and didn't have time.

Anyway, back at work, got some good news that my job isn't on the chopping block (another thing that's been in the back of my head since there's been a lot of that going on lately).

I ate too much over the weekend. All raw, but that's how I deal with stress still. I do better at work because I bring food with me and that's what I eat. I don't let myself go out and buy stuff. So this morning I weigh 160 again but I imagine like last week the extra couple pounds will be gone in a couple days.

Over the weekend I made a bunch of pureed fruit and leathers for the freezer. I intended to make a pear crepe with the leathers and a cashew cream sauce for the girls who were at the house. I never did so I totally hijacked Alissa's spinach dip recipe and tossed three several cups of soaked cashews into the blender along with the dip and then it didn't taste like much so I added basil, garlic and a few other things. So now I have about a gallon of spinach dip and am wondering what to do with it. Sheesh. Should have just put the cashews in the fridge.

This morning I drank a pinapple/banana smoothie. I brought a peach, a pear, a dozen plums, an apple and a small container of dip and celery.

Emma-Liza

09-15-2008, 11:02 AM

ncadotte--it's great you're giving the girls the most healthy foods. it has had such a good effect on my ability to handle stress...I hope it gives them the same advantage.

This morning I made green smoothie with raspberries, peaches, spinach, flax seed, hemp seed, and green powder. It's good but seedy. I never notice seeds in the raspberries I eat, but put 'em in a smoothie and suddenly they are taking over!

For lunch, I brought a yummy salad my stepmother brought me last night. It's grated beets with an orange dressing. You put it over greens and sprinkle with pistachios. She's excited that I'm doing raw b/c she did a few years ago for several months and she loved the food. She knows lots of recipes. She's not raw now; I think it was a lot of trouble the way she did it. She has a juicer that's the size of a commercial espresso machine. It is all metal outside and has fabric screens. It's a bear to clean.

okay, back to work!

Emma-Liza

09-15-2008, 11:05 AM

deberaw

09-15-2008, 11:25 AM

Oh my Raw friends! You are all so sweet and cheer me up! ....I am feeling better despite no sleep last night....my hand looks much better and the infection has receded......I am still on I.V. antibiotics thru this afternoon and will go home late afternoon/early evening......no procedure at this point to open it all up and irrigate the wound...it is healing nicely....Thank You for your support! {sometimes I think about how we [especially me maybe?] divert from Raw talk on this Raw challenge!}.......I appreciate all of you!:D

I love birds and would love to have one....maybe when we don't have cats and dogs though!

My husband made banana ice-cream for my MIL last night....the kids love it too....but she kept asking what was in it and didn't feel right having seconds because it tasted too good..............!

Make a great Raw day and I'll be back with ya'll in a day or 2....LOVE, Deb

Oh! My order from Allisa Cohen {coco butter and carob} should be in today! and I also recently ordered some sea veggies from Rising Tide.....and in the middle of the night I found Raw Coconut flour on Wilderness {something_______}....they have lots of coconut oils.....Raw coco flour sounds intriguing to me....hmmmmmm

I wanted to try Raw carob because I hear it is calming whereas cacao is stimulating, I know the taste is different....not sure what I am going to make yet with it....but I'd love a spoonful of the coconut butter...mmmmmmm:rolleyes:

sistaloxxs

09-15-2008, 12:11 PM

Hello everyone,

Deberaw, I'm glad you are doing better.
Today I don't have much of an appetite & I just wanted to sleep. I woke @ 430 am on my day off from work:(. So I went back & slept from 11am to 1pm.

B-2 bananas & a grapefruit
L-chocolate/cashew shake
D-if I eat...3 olives & a pickle.

Have a great day.

Loxxs

MiahTay

09-15-2008, 12:15 PM

Deb - I'm so glad you are feeling better and will likely get to go home today! Great news. Oh, and all your raw goodies that you ordered sound so good. I ordered raw carob several weeks ago and have yet to use it, but I'll get around to it.

Emma-Liza - Just wanted to thank you ... I've been humming "Do your Ears Hang Low" for the last hour and a half! Unfortunately I am a "silly song" magnet!

Blessings,
Heather

petaltothemetal

09-15-2008, 12:18 PM

petal--could the spinach dip be a pasta sauce? a layer for a lasagna? a filling for mushrooms? could it be dehydrated into a crepe or a sheet of "pasta?" I'm starting to sound like the "Could your ears hang low?" song. :D

As long as the dip isn't bouncing from the ceiling...

I tried it on zucchini and it is good that way. Hadn't thought about in mushrooms. That's a good idea. Dehydrate them a little and then freeze a bunch in small containers for appetizers and snacks!

LittleBirdie

09-15-2008, 12:22 PM

Hello all!

it been a bumpy start but i will keep plugging away! weekends are always difficult for me, given my profession ;) but i stocke up on lots of veggies and some fruit, and discovered a huge bag of almonds ( a hypoglycemics best friend!) in the cupboard so i think i am all set for the week!

seems like everyone is pretty busy, with good and not so good. hopefully this week smooths out nicely for us all. :)

speaking of birds, i have 4 cockatiels!

petaltothemetal

09-15-2008, 12:23 PM

Emma-Liza - Just wanted to thank you ... I've been humming "Do your Ears Hang Low" for the last hour and a half! Unfortunately I am a "silly song" magnet!

OMG, me too! Did you ever listen to any of the Dr Demento radio shows? I was a free dj for a year on the late night show for a radio station and played whatever I wanted. There was at least one ridiculous song an hour. Did you ever hear the Rooster song? We had a gum tree, no gum she gave... and then the rooster came in the yard...she's giving chicklets, just like she used to... we had a cow, no milk she gave... and then the rooster came in the yard... she's giving egg nog, just like she used to... etc etc Or the song "Fish Heads?" I should lead a kids campfire song session.

Thick

09-15-2008, 12:24 PM

Hi=)

I'm glad to be back and I am super lucky to be one in a million to have power. We have a newer house that has underground power lines. However, we were at my Dad's house for a couple of days without power.

We didn't have any major damage (thank you for all your prayers!--raw foodist prayers are powerful=) but there are so many houses with pine trees through them and streelights and telephone poles down or leaning over on power lines. Some stores are open where we live--but only selling "non-perishable" (read=dead) items.

The universe smiled on me though----we went shopping in a gas station, and while my husband bought frito pie stuff and chocolate doughnuts--I was able to find "raw" almonds, a bunch of bananas and a whole watermelon!!! Wtf? A watermelon at a gas station? Thank you!!

Thanks for thinking about me!

B- skipped it..or did I fast?=)
L-watermelon
S-almonds
D-walnut burgers (hey, I do have power) w/tomatoes
S- watermelon

No greens atm..but I'm sprouting some alfalfa seeds atm, so tomorrow I should have some salad.

Btw, have you heard about the mandatory curfews in my area? Talk about big brother, "Let me see your papers"--You are only allowed outside if you have the correct "credentials" and can prove you are going to work. A free American woman shouldn't fear the police state while walking outside after 7pm. I fear the precendent this sets.=/

MiahTay

09-15-2008, 12:29 PM

Thick - SO glad you are well. And don't feel singled out re: curfew ... they did that when we were hit too, you just don't hear about that stuff unless you have to deal with it. Again so glad you are well, and what a score on the watermelon!

Petal - Haven't heard of those but I already drive my family crazy enough so probably don't need to seek out additional silly songs - lol!

Blessings,
Heather

texasgirl

09-15-2008, 01:09 PM

Had some yummy uncheese cake, this rawks. :p Hope every one is still doing great.

Emma-Liza

09-15-2008, 02:07 PM

thick--how brilliant of you to have underground power lines! ;) I read the underground ones never stopped working in some areas. Glad you are back!

cherrypie

09-15-2008, 04:22 PM

wow, day 15 already and I have actually managed to stay 100% raw.
my food choices start to get a little bit boring, sine I don't have a dehydrator yet but I am in the process of getting one soon.
Feeling good, but I haven't lost any weight so far-which is a quite frustrating.
Anybody any ideas out there????
I am not going mad with fat and I am not starving myself either.

the nice thing is that my 5year old doughter is getting more and more interessted into raw food. she always liked salads, fuits and greens but today she asked for a big green salad with nuts and tomatoes for lunch and she ditched her wheatabix for green smoothie for breakfast- i just love her:) now i only need to get her brother and her pasta addicted daddy on board:D

annavon

09-15-2008, 05:04 PM

Annavon, you must tell us about the festival! Details, details!

I'll post my review in the discussion section in a few minutes.

Vaclare79

09-15-2008, 08:45 PM

Ilse W.

09-15-2008, 10:10 PM

Thick - Hurrah for underground power lines, gas stations with water melon, and Free American Women! I'm so glad you are back. It sounds like the area is quite a mess. I lived in Houston for a year, 1977. I think the street was called Antoinne? I also lived in Biloxi and Gulfport, MS for a couple of years and while there, made it through a hurricane with the help of a bottle of wine.:D

Ncadotte - It's so great of you to take in foster kids. I'm sure it is not easy to deal with the problems some kids bring with them from their home environment, but it sounds like you are doing a great job.

Today I had a nasty green juice, which contained spinach, celery, and cucumber. I think the cucumber was extremely bitter, which made the juice taste awful. I just drank it down really fast. For lunch I had several juiced tomatoes and a couple of red bell peppers, which I heated a little over hot water. I mixed in some miso, and after eating this very delicious "soup" I realized, that this could hardly be considered a "fasting juice". Oh well...I went right back to my juice fast later today with some fantastic grape juice.

Rawkinlocs

09-16-2008, 03:07 AM

Have a wonderful day!

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

raw4u

09-16-2008, 09:04 AM

Morning everyone. Just got back from my trip and was able to stay raw.
B-mango, peach, spinich and ginger gs
L-banana, blueberry, romaine gs
D-mango, spinich gs
S-cashews
Have a great day everyone;)

girlsmiley

09-16-2008, 09:23 AM

Good morning :D

My GS this morning tastes delicious! I think romaine is a bit bitter and today I used spinach ... 3 c water, 2 soaked dates, handful soaked cashews, 2 bananas, scoop Super Seed, cinnamon, frozen blueberries, spinach.

I brought my flax seed crackers in and have been sharing ... they are a bit spicy because of the red pepper flakes yet they are delicious! One woman asked me for the recipe. She already uses flax, and has a dehydrator, so I shared what I did and she's going to go home and make some herself :D

I have celery left over from yesterday yet no more pate etc. to put on it. I also have the last of the RP brownies with me ... I will probably hit up the salad bar in the cafeteria, they have a good selection of cut up veggies and fruit on there.

Have a great day 16 everyone!

Emma-Liza

09-16-2008, 10:31 AM

Today is my wedding anniversary. Instead of going out to dinner, Mr.Liza wants to go to Whole Foods and get ingredients for juicer and dehydrator recipes (these appliances were recent birthday presents from my family). What a guy!

Last night: not too hungry, snacked on some trail mix, later an apple, and even later a chunk of seed cracker.

Today: nibbling on some almonds for breakfast. Will hit the salad bar for lunch. If we go to Whole Foods after work, I'll get the salad bar there, too!

Thick

09-16-2008, 11:19 AM

Happy anniversary Emma-Liza=) I'm glad your husband has figured out how to buy your favors=)>

Today I am beginning the massive undertaking of moving. I have been working at it for awhile now, but I'm getting very serious as of today. I'm going to attack closets today ruthlessly weeding. There is no better time to give to the women's crisis center than this week when so many kids have lost all there toys and books and so many plumper women won't have any clothes to wear from slim pickins (pun int) at the shelters. So, with double the incentive, I'm off to work!

B-watermelon juice/smoothie
S-black plums (kroger was open yesterday)
L-cucumber salad
S-watermelon juice/smoothie
D-jalapeno burger

In case you were wondering, yes, I am still a 100% oxygen/nitrogen breather=) It has been hard through all the stress and wor of the last week, but not as hard as it was when I was crying and grieving. I am better with only occasional twinges of "oh it would be nice to smoke right now" but I am mature enough to deny those=)

Anyone made a pumpkin pie yet?

girlsmiley

09-16-2008, 11:25 AM

Today is my wedding anniversary.

Happy Anniversary :)

So cool to have your husband on board this journey with you!

Congratulations :D

Vaclare79

09-16-2008, 11:25 AM

Hi,
Raw today. :)
Going to get some groceries and work on some school work in a little while.

girlsmiley

09-16-2008, 11:28 AM

In case you were wondering, yes, I am still a 100% oxygen/nitrogen breather=) It has been hard through all the stress and wor of the last week, but not as hard as it was when I was crying and grieving. I am better with only occasional twinges of "oh it would be nice to smoke right now" but I am mature enough to deny those=)

Anyone made a pumpkin pie yet?

That is great! I did pray that you would make it though that situation strong in your resolve! When you are doing something for *YOU* I believe it makes it easier :D

I was wondering the same thing, I will have to look in the recipe section. I've never tried to make one ... yet :)

petaltothemetal

09-16-2008, 11:53 AM

Thick! We missed you! Congratulations on staying smokefree during your ordeal, too!

Last night I ate a big dish of tomaotes from my garden, celery seeds, zucchini and the creamy spinach dip I made. Then I went and picked weeds for the sick goat, came back in and processed more pears and made some tomato sauce that is to live for (and yes, I sneaked a pear into it! :D)

Did I tell y'all my dog found the skunk again yesterday morning? Yep, he came in and rubbed his stinky head all over my bedroom floor. This morning my bedroom still smelled, despite leaving the windows open all day and night.

This am I ate pears and strawberries from my garden. I packed celery, tomato sauce, spinach dip, salad and plums for lunch.

deberaw

09-16-2008, 12:45 PM

Great staying Raw on your trip Raw4u!.....

Happy Anniversary Emma-Liza! What a great Mr. Liza!
I cracked up at Thicks first line!!! and Thick! We are so glad you are okay....I did pray for you, your family and all those affected by Ike...glad the storm has passed, though I know it is by no means over for all those impacted by it.......

Quiet day here...catching up......had a delicious plate of sliced bananas with avo/cacao pudding.....outta spinach....but about to go check on my other greens.....Girlmiley: what are super seeds?.....Deb

annavon

09-16-2008, 02:59 PM

Last night for dinner I ended up having "sushi" made with parsnip rice. It came out pretty good even though I couldn't remember the recipe that someone told me.

Today:

B- Barley Grass juice followed by Carrot/Beet juice
L- Big salad
D- I think I am going to make a carrot burger out of some shredded pulp. I have a recipe in one of my books.

Today is turning out to be a stressful day. I hope it doesn't bring temptations as well.

girlsmiley

09-16-2008, 03:01 PM

Girlmiley: what are super seeds?.....Deb

Super Seed is a fiber supplement from Garden of Life (http://www.gardenoflifeusa.com/ProductsforLife/SUPPLEMENTS/DigestiveHealth/SuperSeed/tabid/644/Default.aspx). I read Jordan Rubin's book, "Perfect Weight America" at the recommendation of our Pastor's wife. When I went to the HFS I saw they were prominently displaying his products so I grabbed some. It has ground flax in it, chia seeds, sprouts etc. I don't know if I will buy it again. I have one scoop left :) I will most likely just go back to using ground flax in my smoothies.

I've eaten almost all my flax seed crackers! They just taste so good. Betcha my innards will be clean as a whistle soon ... lol ... with the Super Seed in my smoothie, flax crackers, and celery :eek:

cherrypie

09-16-2008, 03:28 PM

Liza, congratulations for the wedding anniversary :)

today was good so far
B 32oz of pineapple-apple-spinach juice
L salad with avocados, mango, corriander, onion, chilli and lemon juice
D ill be a green smoothie

LittleBirdie

09-16-2008, 06:36 PM

It's so funny to come here and see all the yummy foods everyone is eating- because i keep forgetting i am not at bootcamp! I've been "killing" myself trying to eat only fruit and low fat veg..... i forget i can eat nuts and other things.... I think i need to put a sign on my fridge, so i can remember. This will make me much more successful at staying raw :rolleyes:

By the way Emma-Liza, happy anniversary! :D

sistaloxxs

09-16-2008, 06:43 PM

Hi everyone,
B-2 bananas & a grapefruit
L-3 olives, a cup of raw rice & 1/2 an avocado
D- chocolate casew shake
S-vanilla cashew shake

saxmaam

09-16-2008, 08:54 PM

woohoo, Thick! Welcome back. I've been worried about you. Didja lose power for days?

Thick

09-16-2008, 09:00 PM

woohoo, Thick! Welcome back. I've been worried about you. Didja lose power for days?

Yes, but I was at my Dad's house--so it was kinda fun to be together without him watching tv. My area had power turned on much earlier than everyone in Houston. Everyone I know in Houston still has no power. There are so many visiting relatives on my street it looks like someone is having a huge party!=)

Green_Woman

09-16-2008, 09:37 PM

Hooray, I'm still with you all and still eating my lovely RAW foods!!! I've discovered some fun foods and am IN-LOVE with raw nori rolls... I keep combining all SORTS of veggies and can't stop myself from chowing those suckers down!!! :D

I'm also dosing on garlic to help heal my VERY brief bought with sore throat/fatigue. :D

Overall, I'm still doing way better than all my poor SAD friends on campus who are so sick it's scary... :D And I NEVER had to go see a doctor!!!! NOPE!!! Not gonna waste THAT money!!! ;)

Rawkinlocs

09-17-2008, 03:45 AM

Have a great day!

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

rayofsunshine

09-17-2008, 06:42 AM

Good morning,

I have more watermellon. It might be the main part of my diet today as a juice and to eat. I am planning on adding some cucumber soup and salad too.

Hae a fantastic raw day!

LittleBirdie

09-17-2008, 09:23 AM

good morning all :)

I have a water melon waiting to be sliced open, a couple nectarines that i smell every time i walk by the fruit bowl, and a fridge full of snap peas that i will be munching on today.

My one year only daughter loves all these foods, more than sad desserts! so i will be sharing the pleasure with her :) she makes it easy for me to be raw, and it helps me be accountable because i want her to stay this way!!

have a great day!

Thick

09-17-2008, 09:25 AM

Hi=) I wrote my usual long winded post, then was distracted by the pm notification in the right hand corner, and was apparently powerless to not click it immiediately.. well here's the food plan anyway=)

B-honeydew
L-bell pepper sandwiches w/ nut cheese, tomatoes and red onion
S- black plums
D-turnip rice w/ some sort of sauce & veg hereto undecided

other: continue rinsing alfalfa all day
soak buckwheat for pizza and read recipes for crust
set pau de arco tea outside in mason jars in the sun

I'm glad so many people are still here with us!

Emma-Liza

09-17-2008, 09:56 AM

thick--I think the hurricane has made you even funnier than you were! So so proud of you for not smoking.

Thanks for all the well-wishing yesterday! We have become such simple folk--Whole Foods salad bar and a bit of grocery shopping was our evening out! :p It was cool enough for a jacket, so the dogs could come along.

I made some sweet potato chips with nut. yeast and some beanless falafel overnight in new D. Chips are okay, but not as crunchy as I would like. All the time they were dehydrating, I kept thinking they smelled like hot dogs. They even taste a little like that. The falafel are not even quite holding together this morning, so I turned the temp to 95 and left them for the day. Hopefully, they won't be tough little clods when I return home this evening. The batter was delish!

So, to catch up on the food log:

Yesterday
L--ended up being a fabu salad combo: mixed greens, strawberries, red onion, grated beet, balsamic/oil dressing
S--banana with almond butter (LOTS of almond butter) :o
D--salad bar salad: spring mix, cabbage, tomato, onion, peas, green olives
S--bits of sweet potato chips and falafel batter

Today
I brought a bunch of grapes and a banana and half my cheesy chips (1/2 small sweet potato). Will hit the salad bar for lunch and also add from my stash in the fridge some grated beets.

Supper should contain another salad with tomato, onion, and falafel. Also, cucumber if it's still good. Lemon/tahini dressing, of course!

shine72

09-17-2008, 10:16 AM

I am still here, just extremely busy, and right now, just trying to find some peace. I just found out that 2 out of my 3 children have scoliosis of the lower back. Luckily, my chiropractor cares more about kids than about money, so, since I'm under care, he's offered to do theirs for free. It's just hard not to worry is all.

So far today I've had a banana. I got some grapefruits yesterday, so I'll be having at least one of them in a bit.

I'm going to make almond mylk and sesame mylk later. I'm also going to make a couple of dressings. I'll make banana bread tonight so it'll be ready for breakfast in the morning.

Ooh! I was at the farmer's market yesterday, and the radishes jumped out at me. I turned around and there they were. I used to LOVE eating radishes with salt in my sad days. I was so excited to see my old friends, so I got a bunch. I will SO be gobbling them up later! I'll probably be making a corn salad either later today, or tomorrow, not sure which yet.

So, how are ya'll doing?:)

petaltothemetal

09-17-2008, 10:21 AM

Good morning!

Last night I enjoyed some dehydrated spinach dip and tomato sauce on crimini mushrooms (thank you, Emma-Liza!). They looked and tasted superb.

I also ate some more pears I was processing.

This morning processed and ate more pears. I also made pear/cardamom puree and brought some with me to work. I'm slurping it down now. Pears are yummy, but they aren't that filling, which is I guess ok since I have a whole heck of a lot of them still on my trees and on a table in the office and it won't exactly kill my budget to eat more of them. If I thought I could stand it, I'd eat pears all day every day for a week. I also brought to work: 10 more damn plums, some more of that damn spinach dip (wish I'd bought more mushrooms to stuff with it) and some more damn celery and some more damn pear puree. Grrrrrrrr.... I need to get this stuff all GONE so I can have some variety.

Ilse W.

09-17-2008, 10:22 AM

Yep, radishes with salt is one of my favorites, too.

I've decided that I want REAL food again (no, not THAT kind of food), so I'm getting off my fast slowly. Today so far I had a mango/spinach smoothie. The rest of the day will juice watermelon or maybe eat it, and this evening tomato soup.

Three cheers for Thick for being a non-smoker for life!

annavon

09-17-2008, 10:43 AM

Good morning:

B-Green Smoothie

L/D Probably have a big salad mid-afternoon so I can skip dinner. I have a meeting after work and will get home too late for dinner.

deberaw

09-17-2008, 11:01 AM

Hello All!
Petal....I'll take some of that food off your hands!......maybe can trade....I'll give you the sundried tomato sauce and raw cheese in my fridge {but not the cheese dressing hee-hee}......

Shine72.....my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your kids...it is soooo stressful when health things affect our kids, especially bone ones etc.....breathe....what a Blessing your chiropractor is so wonderful....as it all settles in, you may connect with other parents going thru the same thing and find your way...peace....

My kids are enjoying more and more Raw in their foods......and learning a lot about nutrition too....

annnnddd...I am soooo excited! I won a bid on EBAY for a commercial Vita-Mix, 5200....I am happy with the price {288 total} but a bit anxious to get it...it is less than 2 years old and was used for smoothies exclusively. Apparently too the owner said the blender container never looks clean even when clean because of the material it is made from...? hmmm....the ads for the Vitamix all look like they have clear containers....but...oh well...my main concern is how it works...I was fretting last night wondering if I should have just ordered from Vitamix.....uh, oh well, hopefully it isn't too expensive a lesson....we did get our Champion on EBAY and it works great.......

going to make dressings too today.....GS.....may make another pizza...I really should...I have extra sauce and cheese {that is, if Petal doesn't want it...!}...okay off to see what's in the kitchen......Deb

shine72

09-17-2008, 12:10 PM

girlsmiley

09-17-2008, 02:12 PM

Greetings ... it a beautiful, sunny, day here in West Michigan :D

Today I am going to pick up stuff for spaghetti ... looking forward to it!

Food for today:
GS - 2 dates, 1 c cashews, 2 bananas, last scoop of Super Seed, 2 t cacao, blueberries, and baby spring green mix
Pecans
Celery
... spaghetti ...

texasgirl

09-17-2008, 02:40 PM

:D Have a great day everyone.

Alina

09-17-2008, 03:28 PM

Haven's posted in a few days - I was at the Raw Spirit Festival, so you bet I ate loads of raw food and superfoods :)

Today:

Breakfast - organic apples with raw sprouted hazelnut butter
Lunch - nut mylk with super awesome Chocolate Bliss mix I got at the Festival
Dinner - will probably be a salad

petaltothemetal

09-17-2008, 05:12 PM

Shine, I just looked at your rawtism site. I wondered how much raw would help. Good for you, spreading the word!!!

Deb, by the time I got you the pears and plums all the way to Michigan, they'd be bad. I gave some to my mom and her friends and some to both of my neighbors. Normally I'd have help picking and processing, but with my son moved out, my mother sick and my boyfriend across the country, I'm at it alone. :( My daughter's here, but it's easier to not even ask. Makes me feel sad for my grandmother, who used to preserve fruit and veggies until her three daughters moved out and she was stuck w/ an abusive husband until he died. She was very lonely, I think. We all moved far away. Understandings like these don't kick in sometimes until we are much older. At least I understood in time to move closer to my mom. :o