Before/After Pics

[Pking]

At this point I'm 90% raw and hope to be 100% percent by the end of the year.:o


Before Raw 2007

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After w/daily exercise: Sept 2008

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/73/73/2/93/7/2296293070103899142ZcGLVD_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2296293070103899142ZcGLVD)

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/69/569/3/77/47/2513377470103899142oEgrhN_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2513377470103899142oEgrhN)

[Thick]

It's amazing you much younger and happier you look!

[shashibala]

You look simply fabulous!! Congratulations on your raw transformation!!
Were you a runner before, or did you start after going raw?

[Raene]

Great pictures, thanks for sharing!
What a great smile you have!

[ReneeH]

An Africian American Male who went RAW!!! My hubby is SHOCKED!!! :eek: I Showed him your photos and he couldn't believe it! You look FABULOUS!!!!!

[Guitar Pete]

Congratulations! Keep up the good work.

Pete

[Conscious Midwife]

Wonderful. Congrats on the transformation.

Ummmm if you're single I have 2-3 intelligent, health conscious and beautiful friends I could introduce you to. ;)

[rawstrength]

wow wow WOW! What a stunning transformation. How long have you been 90% raw for, and what does your excercise routine look like?

[Pking]

Thanks all. I started devoting myself to raw in Dec of '07. Although I used to eat some raw foods before that, I still ate mostly very large portions of processed foods & animal products. After doing some research about health, nutrition, and the U.S. food industry, it was a no-brainer to conclude that going raw was better for my overall health.

Shashibala: No I wasn't a runner before going raw. In fact I could only run about 2 blocks without getting winded and sore. But I kept at it because I'm a true believer that our bodies are designed for exercise and not sitting down most of the time. Now I run at least 4 to 6 miles 3/4 times a week and participate in running events monthly. I'm up to 18 events so far and trying to get to at least 20 running events for '08:

Feb 9 - 4 mile run (done)
Feb 23- 5k (done)
Mar 16- 5k (done)
Mar 22- 5k (done)
Mar 30- 10K(done)
Apr 13- 5k (done)
Apr 19- 10k(done)
May 3 - 5k (done)
May 4 - 5 mi. (done)
May 24- 5k (done)
May 26- 5k (done)
Jun 1 - 10k (done)
Jun 21- 10k (done)
Jul 4 - 10k (done)
Jul 26- 5K (done
Aug 2 - 5k (flaked) :(
Aug 22- 5K (done)
Sep 14- 5k (done)
Sep 20- 5k (done)
Oct 5 - 5k
Oct 12- 10k
Nov 8 - 5k
Thanksgiving Day-10K
Dec 6 - 5k
Dec 31- 5k


http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/60/760/5/28/77/2561528770103899142xxqPrU_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2561528770103899142xxqPrU)


Rawstrength: I've been 90% raw since April '08. I usually try to get some type of exercise in everyday. I don't do gyms because I get distracted too easily. I have weights and a treadmill (which I rarely use because I'm an outdoor runner) at home, plus I don't have any "set" days that I only do certain exercises. I like to have the freedom to mix things up. So my routine would be as thus:

Stretching-daily
Weights-2 to 3 days a week
Running-3 or 4 days a week
Core workouts 2 to 3 days a week.

LifeAgift: Taken. Sorry

[Bodhi]

Congratulations on your transformation.

[Conscious Midwife]

LifeAgift: Taken. Sorry


No problem. I hadn't told anyone about you so... no love lost!;)

My hubby is a casual runner, former hurdler and also completed 2 NY Marathons. Oldest daughter runs for the BRUINS, All American and went to the Olympic Trials this year.

SO I'M A BIG FAN!!!:D

[Bookish Lass]

Wow, your skin is just glowing now.

[Morn]

You look fabulous! One HOT TAMALE!

Congrats on such an incredible transformation!

[shashibala]

You give me hope!! I was hoping you weren't always an exerciser. This means I can be one too! I've lost 60 pounds so far with just walking the dog!:D
I'm working on upping my physical activity and gaining strength and endurance. Thanks for the inspiration!

[oai]

he gives me hope, too! being able to run only 2 blocks painfully resonates with me. :eek:

oh yeah. pking - hate to say this, but your smile looks just as wonderful then as it does now. some things just never change despite what diet you're on i guess. :)

[Pking]

-Thanks. Walking does wonders just as good as running. Combine that w/eating healthy and you'll have good results. To help motivate me to exercise, I started participating in running/walking events for charity. -Not only are you donating your efforts to a worthy cause, you also help yourself strive for better health. Either way, it's a rewarding feeling. Here's one I just did on Sat (9-21-08) for the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/71/71/9/4/78/2284904780103899142HnXlrg_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2284904780103899142HnXlrg)

Overall, don't neglect exercise while on your raw journey!

[tanishamarshall]

Wow you look great... Thanks for sharing.

[Stina]

Methinks you're a very handsome Raw man!

[LNdolls]

Love your pics, they are very inspiring for me.

[RawHeaven]

An Africian American Male who went RAW!!! My hubby is SHOCKED!!! :eek: I Showed him your photos and he couldn't believe it! You look FABULOUS!!!!!

Are you kidding me? Renee, come to the Bay Area. There are many black raw fooders -- vegan and raw vegan people. Especially in Berkeley.

[RawHeaven]

Pking, raw looks good on you. You have a wonderful smile pre-raw, but I can see your spirit shining in your more recent pics. You've got the glow. I wish you the best as you continue.

[Raw Angel Mom]

Good for you, you look absolutely great, full of energy and what a difference.

Congratulations!

[Frugal Raw]

WOW! You look great:D Much younger and you've got a great glow going on!

[Conscious Midwife]

Pking, raw looks good on you. You have a wonderful smile pre-raw, but I can see your spirit shining in your more recent pics. You've got the glow. I wish you the best as you continue.


DITTO

What does your sign. other think of RAW?

[HolyGuacamole]

You were gorgeous before and you look incredible now!

[Pking]

DITTO

What does your sign. other think of RAW?

Not that interested but is coming around very slowly.

[ReneeH]

Are you kidding me? Renee, come to the Bay Area. There are many black raw fooders -- vegan and raw vegan people. Especially in Berkeley.

It's good to know that people of all color are finding out about or have been living this lifestyle! :) Before getting Alissa's book a little over a year ago, I didn't know of ANYONE who ate this way! Where I live, I do see more and more people or all races interested in this way of living. I go to California often...I'll have to look you up in Berkeley!!! :)

[ripenready]

AMAZING!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

We're you vegetarian or vegan prior to going raw?

Keep it up!!!

[Pking]

AMAZING!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

We're you vegetarian or vegan prior to going raw?

Keep it up!!!

Yep, I was a lacto-vegetarian for a short time before going raw.

[RawHeaven]

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Decided not to hijack Pking's thread with conversations. Renee let me know when you're in Cali. :)

[trinut001]

You look great! I started running (well trying to) again. I am having one heck of a time. In 2001 I trained for a 15 mile race but ended up getting hurt before the race and ended up doing the 5k (which I wasn't even supposed to do that but couldn't let my entry fee go to waste..lol) and then after that doing a triathlon. I herniated a disc in my back two months after my triathlon. So I got out of shape. I have now been eating raw (most days 100%) and started jogging/walking. I am still pretty winded. I just alternate jogging and walking. What did you do to get to running 5K and 10K's? How long did it take you to get to that point? i can't seem to run for more than a few minutes at a time right now! I moved from Michigan to Colorado so I am not sure if it is the altitude I can't get adjusted to. I would think not as I have lived her for over 1.5 years now! Any tips?

[Pking]

You look great! I started running (well trying to) again. I am having one heck of a time. In 2001 I trained for a 15 mile race but ended up getting hurt before the race and ended up doing the 5k (which I wasn't even supposed to do that but couldn't let my entry fee go to waste..lol) and then after that doing a triathlon. I herniated a disc in my back two months after my triathlon. So I got out of shape. I have now been eating raw (most days 100%) and started jogging/walking. I am still pretty winded. I just alternate jogging and walking. What did you do to get to running 5K and 10K's? How long did it take you to get to that point? i can't seem to run for more than a few minutes at a time right now! I moved from Michigan to Colorado so I am not sure if it is the altitude I can't get adjusted to. I would think not as I have lived her for over 1.5 years now! Any tips?

I had to start very slowly since I never was a runner to begin with. So I walked for about 3 weeks (daily) to gain at least a little bit of leg strength & endurance. My goal wasn't to run 5k/10k's, but only to try to make just 1 mile. So you image how I felt on top of the world when I made 1 mile. I simply kept doing 1 milers until I could do it with ease, then I pressed for 2 miles. Rinse & repeat. When I heard about the charity events, that's when I started doing some type of training. So overall it took me a little over 3 months or so. But again, I wasn't a runner so I had to go all the way back to square one: How to run correctly, how to breathe correctly, how to warm up correctly, how to hydrate correctly, what to eat before a run, etc.

So I would say take your time & be patient. Listen to your body and don't try to overdo it. Everyone is different. If it takes you 1 hour to do a 5k (about 3.1miles), that 1 hour is just as good as the person who does in 26 mins. If you look back at the opening post you'll see all the events I did. Most of them I did between 25-27 mins. But there are some where I did 45-60 mins. But ya know what? It doesn't matter because I still accomplished 2 major things, I helped a charity group and I got my exercise in. So my 45 to 1 hour runs felt just as good as my 25 to 27 min. runs. It's beautiful either way! Hang in there and take it day by day.

Blessings!

[Elena Ruj]

I like what raw and running has done for you. You look great, really athletic.
I went raw partly so I could one day run again (underdeveloped hips) - running through the woods was for me one of the best feelings you can get from life.
Thank you for sharing

[freshlight]

beautiful! btw: I love your shirt (pic N 3 ) as well, haha

Ah well, at least on the net it's possible to "meet" wonderful people. I'm grateful for that.

Keep up the good work.

Take care,

Eva

[Pking]

Thanks. I can see you running soon Elena, don't give up!

Thanks for the comment Freshlight :)

[rawnhealthy]

You look great! Congratulations on getting healthy:D

[carolg]

I agree with all the folks YOU LOOK GREAT. Great witness and testimony to those wanting to change. It takes time and I know for some it takes longer but keep hanging in.

I used to run, hate it so now it's usually ecliptical at gym or Turbo classes plus weight training about 5x weekly. I'm not religious about it, but do what I can and work hard at it. I'm also getting into the sauna about 10 minutes per workout. It took a while to get up to 10 minutes but hey from the long haul in life without living in pain.

My ex-church, mainly Af. American, www.heritagechristiancenter.com is surely not excited to give up their fried Southern foods. I respect their decisions, but I was pretty much a wallflower (alone) with my eating habits.

Keep up the great inspiration you are to all here. Everyone move at your own pace and now we have great leaders here to follow, but each is on their own journey.

carolg

[Pking]

I agree with all the folks YOU LOOK GREAT. Great witness and testimony to those wanting to change. It takes time and I know for some it takes longer but keep hanging in.

I used to run, hate it so now it's usually ecliptical at gym or Turbo classes plus weight training about 5x weekly. I'm not religious about it, but do what I can and work hard at it. I'm also getting into the sauna about 10 minutes per workout. It took a while to get up to 10 minutes but hey from the long haul in life without living in pain.

My ex-church, mainly Af. American, www.heritagechristiancenter.com is surely not excited to give up their fried Southern foods. I respect their decisions, but I was pretty much a wallflower (alone) with my eating habits.

Keep up the great inspiration you are to all here. Everyone move at your own pace and now we have great leaders here to follow, but each is on their own journey.

carolg

Thank you Carolg:)

[MelissaO]

You look awesome. Love the healthy glow - like there is a light shining from within. Thank you for sharing:D

[StarFire]

WOWWWWW!!! You look fantastic! RAW suits you... whatever percentage you are -- your body obviously loves it !!
very inspirational - and these pics are proof positive that our bodies will take whatever healthy foods we give it and use it to rebuild and heal!!

RAWk on!! and well done!!

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[freshlight]

pic N3 is the best. It's sooo gorgeous! Even my children were impressed: "Is it really the same person?"

hahaha

what an inspiration!

[Aleesha Sattva]

wow wow wow wow wow... you are glowing... just glowing!!! congrats!

[jaurequi]

You look great. You don't even look overweight in the first picture :)

Best,

[Pking]

Hi all! Here's an updated after shot from a wedding I attended this past weekend. :)

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/66/766/2/54/55/2635254550103899142eEKtrZ_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2635254550103899142eEKtrZ)

[freshlight]

where are the pics? Did you become invisible? can't see them...

[freshlight]

An, now it's there again. WOW! You look so happy and cute. Well done :)

[RawkinOnSunshine]

You look amazing, YEARS younger, and it seems you are SUPER fit. Congrats on coming so far, that is an incredible accomplishment.

[Pking]

Thanks Freshlight & Rawkin:)

[RawHeaven]

Pking, I can't see the wedding pics either, but I saw you updated your photos. I love the running pic and wow you can really see your transformation. You look great! And I have to give a shout out to the RT transit pass too. I remember those. haha. My folks are in Sac.

You are an inspiration! Keep shining.

[LotsaRaw]

:) Woohoo!! Raw Hottie!

[JCB44]

You look great.

[busy91]

You look great and you do look younger!
You're an inspiration.

[Pking]

*Updated Pics* I just got these pics back from a running event I did in June. Although a few folks at my job don't agree with me doing a raw diet, there are still a few people who are often asking me about raw nutrition and it's benefits :)

http://www.brightroom.com/view_user_event.asp?EVENTID=54736&BIB=1183&S=230&PWD=

[katchmoleen]

Wow your good health just jumps out of the picture!
Great work and great example, thanks.

[Pking]

Update pic....

This is from a recent running event. I was kinda disppointed they ran out of fruits after finishing the run.

http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/47799/2644424120103899142S500x500Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2644424120103899142aAXdwV)

[Olahh]

wow u look great!

[teb]

An Africian American Male who went RAW!!! I'm SHOCKED!!!

[Pking]

Thanks Teb! Yep, I do get those comments from time to time.

Here's a couple of pics from yesterday. Finally got the weight down to 165lbs and is 85% raw. Still pushing for 100%

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[Aleesha Sattva]

Update pic....

This is from a recent running event. I was kinda disppointed they ran out of fruits after finishing the run.

http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/47799/2644424120103899142S500x500Q85.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2644424120103899142aAXdwV)


At this point I'm 90% raw and hope to be 100% percent by the end of the year.:o


Before Raw 2007

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/69/569/1/70/45/2052170450103899142Wyqnkw_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2052170450103899142Wyqnkw)

After w/daily exercise: Sept 2008

http://thumb2.webshots.net/t/73/73/2/93/7/2296293070103899142ZcGLVD_th.jpg (http://community.webshots.com/photo/2296293070103899142ZcGLVD)

Wow... nice transformation!!! (((hugs)))

[frozenstar]

wow- serious inspiration!!!!! thank you for sharing your journey, and btw you look AMAZING!!!!

[Denise Nicole]

You look great! I love it :)

[thadius65]

PKing,

It is good to read some success stories from the testosterone side of the fence. There are way more ladies on this forum. Nothing wrong with that, just less that is specific to guys.

I am currently a meat protein, carb, fat eating and beer drinking 47 year old looking for some guidance. Probably never be totally RAW, but would like to bring some clean, balanced living to my body. I am currently 47, 6'2 and approximately 279 lbs with high BP regulated by prescription and high'ish cholesterol. After the rush of the holiday, I have made the commitment to... well, commit to better choices. I am looking from yourself and all that have gone down this path on how to best start, daily juice/food recommendations, etc. I have all the tools (Omega Vert 350HD and Vitamix 5200 with a BT Wildside Jar). I just need to move beyond just using once in a while, to every day. My only healthy choice today is that my breakfast and lunch consists of vegan protein/fiber shakes and gluten free snacks. But on top of this I stray. I tend to go to snack center when stress hits as well as hit bad things on weekend.

I have become a pain ridden slug. Knees hurt, L3 back issue and no energy. If I do not do something soon, I am going to be in a world of hurt.

Awesome to read your success and just looking for some info to help me begin my journey.

Thanks!

Ted

[walnutty]

Why wait until after the holidays?

Start each day, now, with a green juice or green smoothie! Ü

[appifanie]

Why wait until after the holidays?

Start each day, now, with a green juice or green smoothie! Ü

so true! the holidays are far away (unless you celebrate Hanukkah) - that's a lot of time to eat poorly. start now and see how you feel later in the month!

[thadius65]

Unfortunately to much travel over next 3 weeks for work and family to be successful and start now.

[appifanie]

oh yeah traveling is kind of a pain when you eat differently than most. good luck and hang in there :D

[MysticTree]

Unfortunately to much travel over next 3 weeks for work and family to be successful and start now. you can start to be successful now and then be more successful in the new year :)

[Pking]

Thanks. You can do it Thadius!