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katchmoleen
09-11-2009, 02:13 PM
I will be three months raw tomorrow, thirteen weeks today, and today is my 51st birthday. The changes in my life have been profound, though my appearance hasn't changed enough to get much attention. No-one at work or church has noticed my weight loss yet, but my family, especially my husband, has noticed the changes in my health and energy level.

Weight Loss: 27 Pounds
Inches Loss: 32.75 (this is the T-Tapp measurement system, where you take 14 different measurements). Four inches off my waist, three off my hips, down two pants sizes, from 20-16. Yaya!
Migraines not totally gone but reduced a great deal.
PMS greatly reduced.
Heartburn totally gone.
Blood sugar has dropped from an average of 140 to an average of 105. I am no longer prediabetic!
Blood pressure in the low normal range.
I have fibromylagia and feel that just this past month I have finally turned the corner on my energy level. It took awhile but I feel that, while I don't yet have MORE energy than most other people, I finally have as much energy as the average woman my age. What a great feeling! My muscle pain on the average day is also better.

I have attached some face shots. I don't have anyone around right now to do the full body shots. I will do them when my daughter gets back from her volleyball tournament later this weekend. May or may NOT post them, lol. But I do think my increased joy comes through in the picture, if not a lot of physical changes. The first picture was taken in April on a cruise with my beautiful (and also raw) 18yo daughter. The second was taken today with my webcam.
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rawrawks
09-11-2009, 02:16 PM
Your people dont notice the difference???? I guess we rawkers know what to look for, although it is obvious!!! Woweeeeee good for you.

Hey on the migraines.....I took Feverfew herb at the outset of migraine or even preventative and never have another.

Moretta
09-11-2009, 02:20 PM
Congrats on three months raw. It sounds like you are doing wonderful.

Wishing you success on your RAWNESS journey.

Veganforlife
09-11-2009, 02:21 PM
VERY cool!!!!!!! Way to go! Keep it up!!!!!!!!!!!!

freshlight
09-11-2009, 02:22 PM
I can see the GLOW! You look splendid, thanks so much for sharing. Keep up the raw work :)

snoops
09-11-2009, 03:39 PM
I am stunned no one notices 27 pounds and 32 inches:eek:. Holy smokes, that's awesome. You are an inspiration to me.

Myca
09-11-2009, 04:23 PM
Isn't it funny that you can lose 27lbs and all those inches, have a beautiful, glowing face and so few notice!

Make me think that people are very busy or very distracted.
Watch out though, even the most self absorbed ones will notice after a few more pounds.

rawwannabie
09-11-2009, 07:26 PM
How can anyone not notice a difference? You look great!!!!!!!

Aleesha Sattva
09-11-2009, 07:45 PM
how can ANYONE not see the difference? it's soooooooo obvious!!!

congrats... keep it up... it's workin' for ya!

MiahTay
09-11-2009, 07:46 PM
Wow! HUGE difference! You are ageing in reverse! The whole shape of your face has TOTALLY changed. GREAT JOB!

Blessings,
Heather

revdrcyn
09-12-2009, 12:41 AM
No-one at work or church has noticed my weight loss yet
Uhm, they seriously need glasses! YOU LOOK GREAT!!

GlimR
09-12-2009, 05:42 AM
Sometimes people don't notice but to me the change is SOOOO clear. Your face looks so much thinner and you are just radiant!!! You look beautiful!! What an amazing birthday gift to yourself!!!! Can't wait to follow your journey!!

LNdolls
09-12-2009, 01:11 PM
Well, I noticed a huge change right off - no more sunglasses... grin
I know, I am being silly.. Only because you look leaner, happier and so much clearer.. How could they not notice?? Has to be because they are too busy and self involved right now.. Because it is obvious! Bravo!

BethMO
09-13-2009, 10:38 AM
How very lovely a transformation you have preformed (or raw food has!) Way to go and I would think the others are too jeolous to make mention of your weight loss because it is as plain as the nose on your slender glowing face!

spicyfull
09-14-2009, 02:46 AM
CONGRATULATIONS, you are RAWmazing. Keep up the GOOD work.

qfmother
09-14-2009, 08:50 AM
You look wonderful katchmoleen, I can definitely see the difference! It's always so motivating to me to put two pictures side by side like that, it makes the change so much more obvious. I hope you have posted these pics somewhere to give you encouragement!

tanishamarshall
09-14-2009, 09:28 AM
Wow you look great. It is funny how your friends and family can't tell. I bet if you showed them a before and after they would see it. You look great!!!

rawmiss
09-14-2009, 09:45 AM
Awsome! I'm sure people will start to notice soon and then you'll have some interesting stories to share. ;)

Raw Angel Mom
09-14-2009, 06:53 PM
You can definitely tell the difference. You look great and radiant.

Congratulations!

Rhapsody
09-14-2009, 10:44 PM
Congratulations!!! wow it's amazing to see how fast the body can heal when it's given the opportunity! If the results are so dramatic after 3 months I can't imagine how awesome you will feel after 6! Keep on the good work!!! ;)

maxraw
10-15-2009, 08:38 PM
I'm so happy to see so amny people on here sticking with it.. I started with a 30 day juice fast, lost 27 pounds and rolled right from there into a raw diet, I feel great, and look younger, I've used several recipes http://www.myrawfoodrecipes.com/
and have purchased several excellent books on the subject at barnes and nobel.

natalie123
10-15-2009, 11:04 PM
WOw...That's amazing you are Ssooo very Inspiring!

I love it....:D