May 16

[lodestar]

new raw day

looking forward to watermelon all day long.

[seRAWnity]

Hello!

Haven't checked in for a couple days but I'm still with ya!

Sipping on a coconut water this a.m. I have lots of fresh fruit and veggies so not sure what I'll do today but it will be yummy!

~have a great day

[kgarrett]

Hey guys,

I think I haven't been on here in a couple of days. Been a crazy week this week. Have had a hard time getting back to 100%. Still trying to get there. Today I am sure I will have goji berries and a salad at a local cafe that I am going to with my sister and mom. I have so so many greens right now so I am planning a big smoothy this morning for breakfast.

Holding onto weight and also not feeling well is making it difficult for me mentally right now. I am meeting with a nutritionist on Tuesday and hopefully she will be helpful in making sure I am getting what I need raw so I don't have the problem I had last week.

[LaVitaLauren]

Aww Kgarett I hope you feel better soon... Are you doing any super foods like wheatgrass or cacao that might instantly revive you, at least for a bit so you can feel good mentally again? Wishing you the best of luck and the best of health!!

Today's #7 for me. I woke up just a bit ago and am loving that my skin looks a bit brighter each day. Yesterday I was concerned that I ate too much... But as it turns out, I lost a pound overnight (even though I snacked on carrots and guacamole late last night). I was SO thrilled to see that I quite literally can eat to my heart's desire on this diet and not gain weight. I imagine the low salt intake is related to this, but whatever the case I'm feeling pretty optimistic that this is the path for me.

I feel an energy that I didn't feel before. Nothing crazy not like a ridiculous high (like I expected) just more like a consistent and inner reserve of energy that I can tap into at any time. Its making me feel quite strong and keeping my energy levels from dipping during the day. I feel more compelled to spend time with friends and connect with people and to be more organized, and I have to attribute that to this way of eating; since I have tendencies to isolate when I'm low on energy and can often be lazy when the energy dips during different times of day.

Anyways, looking forward to starting week 2!! I really can't wait -- and hope you all enjoy entering your week 3 (I think its your week 3 anyway...) Glad to be on this journey with such supportive and inspiring people.


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SW 133
CW 132
GW 120

[Gooberdog69]

Happy Sunday! Yay, another raw day! Hope all's well for everyone. Kgarrett, it's great you're here and are doing what you can to stay on the path and are rolling with the challenges.

Brekkie - grapes, mango, banana, hemp oil and green smoothie
Snack - piece of raw choc and bite of cannoli
Lunch - spinach, banana, date smoothie
Snack - rest of juice from yesterday and half raw bar
Dinner - real toast, Brazil nut butter, olives, spinach, lettuce and cherry toms

...and Lauren, I do believe you are inspiring everybody with your energy and enthusiasm so keep it up! THANKS!

xxx

[Basenjimamma]

Congrats Lauren on day # 7..
Kdgarett..you are doing good, just focus on one meal at a time and take it easy. Don't be hard on yourself..you can do this..

B-fruitsalad galore..it was yummy too.
L-leftover kalesalad, some sprouts and a taste of my upcoming early dinner..creamy potatosalad (with jicama instead of potatoes.....yumm...
We are going out to meet friends at a place with crawfish..for my hubby and yummy burgers for my kids..I will bring my potatosalad and be in heaven as well.

[LaVitaLauren]

ooh can we get that potato salad recipe? sounds deeeee lish!

[Katie P]

Breakfast: Orange/ 1/2 apple/ mango/ a few grapes
snack: a few grapes
Lunch: banana & greens smoothie
Dinner will be a BIG YUMMY salad!!! :)

maybe grapes later too. I just bought 2 BIG containers @ Costco!!! I ate one of those big containers in 3 days LOL

[Basenjimamma]

ooh can we get that potato salad recipe? sounds deeeee lish!


and it was..

Creamy Potatosalad
Salad;
2c jicama, diced
1/2c red bellpepper, diced
1/4c celery, diced
1/4c red onion, chopped
1 TBsp fresh dill

mayo;
1/2 avocado, mashed
1 TBsp tahini
2TBsp water
1/4 tsp nama shoyu, although I used Braggs amino acids
1/4 tspagave nectar
salt and chilipepper to taste

Mix all the salad ingredients in a bowl.
Mash all the "mayo" ingredients together ( I put mine through the small FP) pour/dump ontop of salad mixture., blend well until all is covered and enjoy.

[Ms_Catherine]

I've attempted the monthly challenge at least 3 times, maybe 4, and this is the best I've done. My fridge is spilling out fresh, fresh, fresh....

Yep, I've slipped, but yowser, I can't believe how close to 100% I've come!

Fresh carrot juice this AM, hiked *2* of the falls in Ithaca today (attn fellow NY'ers, ahem), we hiked 2 1/2 hours, took along water but nothing else (only my 3rd date with this awesome man/huge meat eater). Next time I will suggest a picnic, we've now had time to discuss "food". Kind of exciting, in a lot of ways ;-)

[revdrcyn]

Green Smoothie
Cherries
Watermelon
Cornbread
Cashew Bar
Zucchini Chips
Strawberries
Assorted Desserts (potluck)
Assorted Salads (potluck)
Coconut Water
Lasagna