Dec 6 - Day 6

[Aleesha Sattva]

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[vegetize]

Hey everybody,

I just got back onto raw food living after a month or so off the bandwagon. I'm a seven year vegan and I was eating raw for over a year. I was feeling great and eating a lot of fruits and vegetables. I started to do pull-ups for the first time in my life.

Then winter happened and I got depressed.

So I'm renewing my commitment to raw foods this month because I want to start doing push-ups and pull-ups again. I'm tired of the headaches I get when I'm not eating raw foods. I might need some encouragement too.

I just read all of yesterday's posts (Sunday 5th) and I thought I would post because we have a two-hour delay so I don't have to send the kids off to school right away.

Thanks and good luck everybody!
- Thomas

[seria]

Good luck
try incorporating green smothies into your day
and water:)

[KaleMama]

Good morning, everyone! Congrats on your journey and day #6!

No internet access at home so I apologize for not posting during the weekend. It was fantastic! :D

Day 4: Green Juice, 1/2 of Senbeb's Hemp Burger, ginger collars & rice (<- this meal fills me up for the entire day) 1/2 slice of raw strawberry cheesecake (*drool*), banana, tea, water, 1 avocado for dinner.

http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z163/dmorales129/Image0254.jpg

Day 5: Green Juice, 1/2 of Senbeb's Hemp Burger, banana, Fuji apple, homemade super food cookie, usual salad w/avocado & berry smoothie (banana, all kinds of berries, maca powder & sun warrior protein) Tea, water.

Today:
Meal 1: Green juice

Meal 2: Senbeb's Hemp burger (we ordered one to go! - again, I'll probably be really full all day)

Meal 3: Green Juice Part II

Meal 4: Usual avocado?!

Hope everyone has an AMAZING week!

Keep RAWkin'!


*hugs*

[Seductive Arts]

Still going strong.

[vegetize]

Good luck
try incorporating green smothies into your day
and water:)

thanks! I drink plenty of water, but I've been heavy on the fruit and usually just eat the greens.

Anyone doing anything interesting with ginger?

[KaleMama]

Anyone doing anything interesting with ginger?

Good morning, Vegetize! :D

I have added Ginger into my green juice in the mornings for a little kick along with kale, spinach, dandelion greens, collars, celery & parsley. Comes out delish!

[healthywealthy]

hello :)

http://d.imagehost.org/0363/articlepicture2.jpg (http://d.imagehost.org/view/0363/articlepicture2)


* morning - apples
* lunch - carrot and mushroom cabbage rolls
* evening - yet to be created :)

[GreenT]

GOOD MORNING!!!! :)

Breakfast- Papusas (RFFE) stuffed with mixed baby greens, avocados, tomatoes and a pinch of salt. That was pretty good. Alissa mentions filling also with some mango, i think that would add a delicious touch. Im going to pick some up at the store today.

Most of the day im just winging it except for dinner im planning on making that cabbage wrap that healthy posted the recipe to. I have everything except the cabbage, ill pick some up. Looks and sounds yummy..thanks again healthy.

Delise- that sandwich looks devine...wish we had a raw restaurant around here, i would love it!!

Have a great day everyone, hugs to ya all!!! Keep up the good work :D

[AdrianaH]

Well, Well... looks like we've survived up to day #6... Thumbs up for all of us...

... I went to my Grandma's house for the weekend, Which was very stressful for me!!... But I survived!!!... I'm soooo proud of myself!!!

On saturday: Day 4. I ate mostly fruit ( Oranges, apples, Pineapples and 2 Avocados)

Sunday: Day 5. I made a big fruit salad, which everyone enjoyed. (Pineapple, carrots, raisins, Apples, and some walnuts)...

I'm so glad I'm home again!!!... It was tempting... very tempting!!!...:eek:

Today... DAY 6:
B: GS (Kale, Flax Seed, O-juice)
Snack: Papaya.
L: GS (Celery, Pears, Parsley)
Snack: Watermelon, Banana
D: GS (Kale, Strawberries, watermelon)
Snack: Pineapple, Grapes.

[healthywealthy]

hey girls

looks like we are doing grandly,excellent :)

cheers greenT :)
AdrianaH well done for coming through the challenges.

for dinner tonight we have this:

http://d.imagehost.org/0198/parsnip_and_asparagus_with_greens.jpg (http://d.imagehost.org/view/0198/parsnip_and_asparagus_with_greens)

recipe (http://indogo.org/efc/article.php?625)

later it will be fruit smoothies.

bon appetit :)

so very proud of all of us..stay focused xxxx

[Zuri]

Looks GREAT healthy! Will check out that recipe.

Hey all! Happy day 6! Hey Delise, did you go to the Mojo Juice Cafe is it called? The name of that burger sounds familiar. I haven't been there yet. I was about to ask you how you made the burger when I then saw that you went to a raw restaurant. What I would give to have one here in Baltimore! How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking, for all of you and your darling's food? I may just make a trip there for the experience at some point, but who knows with the weather and my schedule. Anyway, I'm hanging...will post my eats later. Can't wait to jump on these kale chips, but I'm making myself eat my salad and fresh juice first. :) Glad to read everybody's posts and a nice warm Hello! to everybody I haven't "met" yet. :)

[healthywealthy]

:):p:D excellent

[KaleMama]

Looks GREAT healthy! Will check out that recipe.

Hey all! Happy day 6! Hey Delise, did you go to the Mojo Juice Cafe is it called? The name of that burger sounds familiar. I haven't been there yet. I was about to ask you how you made the burger when I then saw that you went to a raw restaurant. What I would give to have one here in Baltimore! How much did you pay if you don't mind me asking, for all of you and your darling's food? I may just make a trip there for the experience at some point, but who knows with the weather and my schedule. Anyway, I'm hanging...will post my eats later. Can't wait to jump on these kale chips, but I'm making myself eat my salad and fresh juice first. :) Glad to read everybody's posts and a nice warm Hello! to everybody I haven't "met" yet. :)

Morning Zuri!

The name of the Restaurant is Senbeb Cafe, the "Mojo Juice Club' is part of Kephra (raw chef's) own thing. He does retreats and classes, etc. The restaurant is located close to 495 off the Georgia Ave exit which is not too far from you. :) The burger itself is $8.50 but the live platter as seen in the picture is $13 which includes two sides (rice & collars). DELISH! He usually has a dessert and some nut milk also. When you decide to make the trip over this way, let me know! :D

*many hugs*

[KaleMama]

Breakfast- Papusas (RFFE) stuffed with mixed baby greens, avocados, tomatoes and a pinch of salt. That was pretty good. Alissa mentions filling also with some mango, i think that would add a delicious touch. Im going to pick some up at the store today.

OMGoodness! This sounds delicious! My country's main dish are 'Pupusas' but they're made out other sad ingredients. LOL! I will definitely give this a try. Mmmmmm :D


Delise- that sandwich looks devine...wish we had a raw restaurant around here, i would love it!!
Yes, we are so thankful for having this restaurant close. We make a trip out there to support it each weekend. They're so amazing for starting this in our area and every time we go in there we feel and give nothing but love.

HealthyWealthy: *Drooooooooolll* That looks delish! Will try it soon!

AdrianaH: Pheeeeeeew! Grandma's house is always a tough one. KUDOS for that!

Seductive Arts That's what I'm talking about! Glad to hear you're going strong. :)

Hope you all are having a wonderful day!:D

*many hugs*

[tvillemom]

Hey all!!!! I am so proud of everyone! I have missed a few days because my computer has been out of commission.

I can't remember all I have eaten but mostly consists of:
apples, walnuts, raisins for breakfast
GS for lunch....I am really enjoying spinach, romaine, banana, cherry OR spinach, banana, pineapple, mango!!
Dinner: large salad or romaine wrap w/ romaine, avo, tomatoes, onion, celery, cucumber, carrot slices, jalepeno, olives!!! YUM YUM YUM!!! No dressing I just squeeze alittle lemon juice and a sprinkle of sea salt and pepper.

Hope everyone is having a great day!!

[blizzardfrisbee]

Welcome vegetize!!!

Welcome to all to Day 6.

Today for me:
Breakfast: banana/chocolate/blueberry pudding
Lunch- green smoothie, caraway crackers(RFFE) and tomatoes on top
Dinner-- the last of the zucchini primavara

[Coconut Love]

Made the carrot pecan burgers yesterday, they are delish! Also made almond bread so had those for dinner tonight.

Breakfast was watermelon, lunch was salad

I was feeling like I might be getting a cold over the weekend but it seems to have not developed. Was really hungry again today.

Weighed in and no weight loss, oh well, maybe further into it.

[EscapeArtist]

I think I've miscalculated, today IS day 6 for me! nor 7. So much easier to remember now!

Has anybody bought local UNorganic spinach? I washed it so well but still my salad is all gritty with dirt and has these moments of just tasting really.. off. Ick!

Today I completely re-realized the clarity of the mind on raw! I'm able to fade out into my thoughts, but somehow, I don't have to fade back in to life. It's like I can daydream without completely leaving my surroundings.

Also! I have some severe social anxiety and avoidance problems. Well today I was out in public for 6 hours, and I felt dramatically reduced anxiety! I was even able to ask strangers for the time, over-all I felt much more comfortable in public. It is very strange and wonderful!

detox fading, good day
take care, wishing all of you lovelies the best

[Zuri]

Morning Zuri!

When you decide to make the trip over this way, let me know! :D


Will do! :)



Also! I have some severe social anxiety and avoidance problems. Well today I was out in public for 6 hours, and I felt dramatically reduced anxiety! I was even able to ask strangers for the time, over-all I felt much more comfortable in public. It is very strange and wonderful!


Congrats! That must be a very good feeling. I'm happy for you. :)

I had a great day today and even went to the gym and got it in like a good little Rawby, hehe.

1 qt distilled water w/lemon juice
1 qt fresh juice of orange, grapefruit and apple
salad of gr/red romaine, shredded carrots and beets, gr onion, crimini mushrooms w/dill dressing and Alissa's mock salmon pate that I changed up (dill dill dill :D)
Lara bar
kale chips

Off to bed, so I can do it again tomorrow. I have to get up way early. Goodnight and good day!

[Mindful mama]

Hi All!

At the end of day 5 post is the followup to a long post lost in the ether. Hope this one works! ;)

maisielou- I always drink 1 qt. First thing in the am, sometimes more. I drink another qt. Throughout the day, divided to 2 pints. I always wait at least 30 minutes after drinking before eating, and at least 1 hour after eating before I eat.

I have yet to attempt to post pics, but I love seeing everyone's food and full fridges!!

Welcome to those just joining in!!

Escape artist- awesome! I too have noticed a sense of peace & ease in connection to my core, allowing me to feel more open.

Today
1 qt lemon water
honeydew
sweet Thai delight tea
apple
water
green smoothie
banana chips & raisins
water
sunny pate& red pepper flax crackers
macaroons & brazil nut banana 'cookies'

light& love

[shooflygirl]

Wow! I can't believe how good the food photos look. I need to learn how make raw bread and crackers! My kids ate a handful of raw almonds when they woke up then blackberries and strawberries, a handful of raw walnuts when they came home from school and gave them each a deep bowl of water to get the pomegranate seeds out of a scored pomegranate. They loved eat! I didn't eat any greens today - am so hungry right now but have not been tempted to eat cooked food. I have not had any tea because I don't know what is raw? As I gave my children warm veggie soup tonight I was thinking surely there is something hot I could be having but I don't know what! I am down seven pounds since December 1st. Hang in there everybody! Thank you so much for your posts.

[revdrcyn]

Another great Raw day!

Bananas x 4
Oranges
Green Salad
Lemon Cookie
Pear
Grapes

"Leftovers" from Que Se Raw Se Raw:
Chili
Samosa
Nori Wrap
Crackers and Rawkin' Cheeze Whiz