SweetTangerine
08-01-2009, 09:07 AM
I have been raw again for about two weeks. This is my third attempt, but this time is different than the other two because I am not limiting myself. There are no longer any "bad" foods, pretty much as long as it is raw I am eating it and not feeling guilty. I also have been diligently taking coconut oil, oregano oil and grapefruit seed extract to combat candida overgrowth.
This time around I have noticed many detox symptoms. Unlike the other times, I can really feel my body cleaning itself out. Not only can I feel this physically, but also mentally as well. Mentally, I can sense that raw is right and it is doing much good; it's almost intuitive.
Another thing I have noticed are extreme hunger cycles. One day I will eat a lot of food, and the next I won't have an appetite and food almost seems repulsive. It seems like I almost want to go on these mini fasts, but I won't allow myself to. I have fasted before so it isn't a fear of not eating, I think I'm just afraid I still can't identify hunger properly and don't want to stop eating when I really should be eating. I also have read that when first starting out on raw it is best to eat more than you think you need to.
I am wondering how some of you feel on this. I am not seeking medical advice, just opinions and experiences on dealing with cycles of hunger and lack of appetite. I have always been a compulsive overeater, so any loss of desire for food (while not fasting) is very strange and new to me. Thanks in advance for any input.:) Each time I have come back to raw this place has been a huge inspiration.
This time around I have noticed many detox symptoms. Unlike the other times, I can really feel my body cleaning itself out. Not only can I feel this physically, but also mentally as well. Mentally, I can sense that raw is right and it is doing much good; it's almost intuitive.
Another thing I have noticed are extreme hunger cycles. One day I will eat a lot of food, and the next I won't have an appetite and food almost seems repulsive. It seems like I almost want to go on these mini fasts, but I won't allow myself to. I have fasted before so it isn't a fear of not eating, I think I'm just afraid I still can't identify hunger properly and don't want to stop eating when I really should be eating. I also have read that when first starting out on raw it is best to eat more than you think you need to.
I am wondering how some of you feel on this. I am not seeking medical advice, just opinions and experiences on dealing with cycles of hunger and lack of appetite. I have always been a compulsive overeater, so any loss of desire for food (while not fasting) is very strange and new to me. Thanks in advance for any input.:) Each time I have come back to raw this place has been a huge inspiration.