29 days...

[ShannonColleen]

Yep. I'm at 29 days! I don't want the challenge to be over so soon!! My bananas are in an uproar. Maybe the 6 month challenge?

[sport]

congrats. I look forward to the day when I can post an identical message

[sweetgoddess]

way to go ShannonColleen! Tomorrow is your raw anniversary, you're 30 day challenge completed. Be sooooo proud of yourself.
What have you discovered along the way?

3 cheers to you.
\ :D /\ :p /\ :) /

Blessings~

[rawpriestess]

Shannon Colleen, YOU RAWK!!!
congratulations on such a wonderful journey, thank you for being part of our forum.

[ShannonColleen]

Thanks!!

I think the biggest thing I'm discovering is how much my thinking fuels my eating habits. With the physical addiction parts out of the way, I have the space to question the destructive thoughts that run thru my mind. And watch them pass! I was

afraid to quit salting everything - thought I would die
afraid to try a new recipe - the food would be wasted and I'd starve to death
afraid to post my picture - what if my enemies see it? (btw - no enemies)
depressed that I couldn't binge ever again - oh sure I could stuff myself with zucchini, but what's the point?

Once I realized I was thinking that last one, I had to laugh. This is entertainment, courtesy of the monkey mind!

[Bridget1973]

how do i do the 30 day challenge.. someone please explain.

thank you :o

[sport]

Shannon colleen, you can binge on bananna icecream so all is not lost

[sweetgoddess]

Hi Bridget.
Here is some info on how to do the 30 day Challenge:
http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20

Let us know if you join in!
Bestwishes~

[Sharon in Colorado]

depressed that I couldn't binge ever again - oh sure I could stuff myself with zucchini, but what's the point?

Once I realized I was thinking that last one, I had to laugh. This is entertainment, courtesy of the monkey mind!

:D

Okay, this one take the raw torte...funny! I loved that and it really is so true and ironic with me...always thinking...how I can't have any more chocolate (bread, mashed potatoes, etc)

Congrats to you and all the best.

[ShannonColleen]

So.... icecream. I haven't tried that one yet! I'm off to study the Living on Live Foods book.

[amy's-goin'-raw!]

You can't binge on the banana ice cream if you only freeze two bananas a day. Trust me if I could flash freeze those bananas I would!!!!

[flutterfly]

This is just the beginning. You are into a new, healthy lifestyle. Enjoy and be happy and spread your happiness.

[Autumn]

Congrats Shannon!! I hope you are as proud of yourself as we all are of you! :D

[Smileen]

Where can one learn more about the "monkey mind"? I think I have a family of monkeys living in my brain!

[pfc]

Congrats Shannon!!!
I too have had that experience...I actually came to tears a few months ago when I couldn't bring myself to buy a junky desert at StarBucks! I knew if I bought it I'd eat it and I just didn't want to eat it! And I was so mad I 'couldn't' do that anymore!
Keep going! You're doing wonderfully!

[Sweet lips]

Way to Go ShannonCollen - such a pretty name for a pretty lady. I am happy for you! I know that feeling. I am fasting, and all along, I have been thinking of all the great and wonderful raw things I am going to eat, and now that it is over by calendar date, I don't want a thing. So.... I am fasting another day until I get hungry.

I am proud of you my sister, for when one is successful we all are.

[ShannonColleen]

Well, it has arrived. I did it! And there's no stopping me now. Thank you all for all the kind comments and support. This board was very motivating for me!!

Check it out!

30 day raw photo (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/photopost/showphoto.php?photo=1443&sort=1&size=medium&cat=500&page=1)

[Carlene]

Shannon, congratulations!!! Wow, you're picture is great.