March challenge - who's in for March? [Archive]

seRAWnity

02-24-2011, 11:06 AM

Me!!!! I really need this, I have been trying to find a happy medium between raw and not so raw and it's not working out so well (even though I know it wouldn't work), so my body is screaming for 100%, I'm full of junk and feel like junk, now it's time to eat fresh and feel fresh!

So I AM IN! :cheer:

Bananna

02-24-2011, 12:35 PM

Monk has been trying to drag me over here from the blogging area. Thanks Monk!

monkapotapus

02-24-2011, 12:42 PM

Monk has been trying to drag me over here from the blogging area. Thanks Monk!

Yay!!
I'm so happy you are going to join us!! :dance:

Aleesha Sattva

02-24-2011, 01:28 PM

oh yeah!!! come on... let's see if we can lure some men into this thread! *shows a little shoulder*

:LOL:

monkapotapus

02-24-2011, 04:34 PM

oh yeah!!! come on... let's see if we can lure some men into this thread! *shows a little shoulder*

:LOL:

LOL......:kisses:.....how about with some virtual smooches?! :ROFL:

Aleesha Sattva

02-24-2011, 05:28 PM

that may work!!! :coolbanana

DawnD

02-24-2011, 07:16 PM

Ya'll are crackin' me up...I am taking the plunge finally!:woot: Been raw 19 months and haven't done the challenge yet. I am ready to move forward.

Barbie2

02-24-2011, 07:41 PM

I haven't done raw in along time. I really want to get back to it. Right now, I'm going through a period where meat is turning me off and I have no appetite in the evening after work, so this may be the right time to get back to raw. Tonight since I wasn't hungry I made an almond milk, strawberry, banana, and mango smoothie. It was just the thing I wanted and I'm enjoying my second glass right now.

Kisses! :kisses:

gin3

02-24-2011, 07:51 PM

me! saw the thread title and thought why not. In the past I would try raw as a way to loose weight which made me sabotage and run to junk food. This time I see it as a challenge and my weight has nothing to do with it.

monkapotapus

02-24-2011, 08:34 PM

:woohoo:
So glad we're getting a good group together!!

In the mean time.....join us in the Feb thread!! :cheer:
Just post the Raw foods you eat (nothing about cooked, please) :throwhearts:

changeisgood

02-24-2011, 08:54 PM

You know I'll be there - just got all my fun toys to make great raw food! :dance:

And I love my GS. Hmmm, maybe it's time to get a blender for my office so I can enjoy how greaat they taste.

I'll triple the motion to have some of the guys join us - lets get some testosterone in here - maybe they can make raw quich! :cheer:

See you all next week for some fun thru the month of March.

:throwhearts:

imaquillen

02-25-2011, 02:52 PM

I'll be there! Even though I haven't been posting much, I've stayed 10% raw and it helps to know I'm accountable. :throwhearts:

monkapotapus

02-25-2011, 06:51 PM

I'll be there! Even though I haven't been posting much, I've stayed 10% raw and it helps to know I'm accountable. :throwhearts:

You've stayed "10%" Raw?......is this a typo? :hug

Aleesha Sattva

02-25-2011, 09:03 PM

I'll be there! Even though I haven't been posting much, I've stayed 10% raw and it helps to know I'm accountable. :throwhearts:

You've stayed "10%" Raw?......is this a typo? :hug

10%... wow... :LOL:

i bet you want another zero!:throwhearts:

w00t

02-26-2011, 01:20 AM

I just joined the forum especially to join the March challenge, and really need this to get back to 100% raw:eat

NYC Elerunner

02-26-2011, 10:36 AM

I'm in! :dance: I kept a journal and stayed mostly raw in February so I am confident that I am ready to go 100% for all of March! Can't wait to read about everyone's raw experiences this month! (this is my first time posting so I hope that I am doing it right)

Aleesha Sattva

02-26-2011, 10:51 AM

you are both doing it right!!! welcome welcome welcome!

Basenjimamma

02-26-2011, 11:33 AM

I'll be there too...so glad to be back, accountability works..:)

ReneeH

02-26-2011, 12:26 PM

Morning Rawbies!!!!! (I'm copying this from the Feb thread....)

I'm in not so hot California!!!!! It's actually colder here than TX!!!! Burrrr!!!!!

I'm visiting my Aunt who loved everything I brought....especially Alissa's Flax Crackers and Slider Burgers!!!!! Everyone loved the Chocolate Truffles, too!!!! I love introducing Raw to people open to trying it!!!!

I'm gonna make some Pate for everyone later and possibly Raw Fajitas, since they are so easy to make! In anticipation of my visit, my Aunt bought a food processor!!!!!!! Cool, huh!!!! She also has a Blender, so we can make Smoothies!!!! My Uncle loved the Crackers, but is reluctant to try the Burgers!!!! LOL!!!! Oh, I'm not worried...before I leave he'll be won over!!!!

Cool Sprouts Monk!!!! Yea, if I'm not posting, I'm usually flying or with my homeschool group...

Have a Rawsome Day everyone!!!!

Hugs,
Nee

w00t

02-26-2011, 03:32 PM

Hello again sweet bunch :kisses: Really, I can't wait for March to begin :cheer: Let me tell you a little about myself: I used to be 100% raw for several months, lost a lot of weight, about 100lbs in under a year, then unfortunately moved to live abroad as I got married in a land where vegans are a handful and raw vegans cannot be found (well, at least I couldn't find any), so it's definitely a challenge to stay 100% raw as it's impossible to find many of the products I loved while rawfooding. :sad: I have been trying to go back to raw but one day I am raw, the other day I am back to just being vegan, it's really not easy for me to stay focused so like I said, I really need a support group to keep me accountable so thanks for having me:heart:

GoneRaw

02-26-2011, 07:58 PM

I am committed to go raw for March. I am looking forward to it. :throwhearts:

RawSar

02-26-2011, 08:08 PM

I'm in as long as there is no snow on the ground! :)

w00t

02-26-2011, 09:25 PM

so what does snow on the ground change?:wuv

Divadfp

02-26-2011, 09:25 PM

I am feeling excited about doing this challenge...I have never gone 100% raw for more than 20 consecutive days. My body needs this committment from me so count me in.:excited:

RawSar

02-27-2011, 01:09 AM

so what does snow on the ground change?:wuv

Means winter is not over...

means I'm not ready to give up my warm dinners just yet :wuv
... but soon...

jazzygirl

02-27-2011, 11:48 AM

I don't know enough about raw to do this challenges but boy do I love challenges. Maybe in April?????

Can I begin a weight loss challenge somewhere? Do we do those here?

Tito235

02-27-2011, 06:17 PM

I've been about 80% Raw for some time, dipping here and there to 100%, plus I've also been part of another online support group that hosts a monthly 7 to 14 day Raw/Juice challenge which I enjoy but now I'd like to participate in a 30 day Raw Challenge due to health issues.

I would like to join up for a March 30 Day Raw Food Challenge with Raw Food Talk. Let me know if there is anything in particular I have to do. I am happy to be back with Raw Food Talk once again.

Reesh

02-27-2011, 06:38 PM

I'm in! I'm definitely one who needs all the tools and now that I have them all, I can easily do it. :D

I_am_there

02-27-2011, 10:07 PM

most definitely me!! Hurray!

effortlessvegan

02-28-2011, 05:45 AM

I'm new to the forum but I'm looking forward to the March challenge. I guess you could say that I have been 80% raw but my goal is 100% just because I feel so much better. Before I found this thread, I started a Facebook page called March Madness- 31 Day Raw Food Challenge hoping others would join me but so far I only have 5 people who have liked the page. If you want to check it out :
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/March-Madness-31-Day-Raw-Food-Challenge/185879821448047

Today I'll have my usual
Breakfast: GS with spinach, kale,banana,dates,frozen strawberries, and Rejuvelac.
Lunch: Raw muesli: oatmeal soaking in raw almond milk, cinnamon,dried cherries, soaked chopped walnuts, almonds and a banana that I take with me and add when I am about to eat it. The muesli is easy to make just soak 1 cup of oatmeal groats to 1 cup of raw almond milk then add whatever dried fruit or nuts you want and soak in the fridge overnight. It's a great filling lunch and you just have to grab it from the fridge in the morning before going to work.
Dinner: a salad of mixed greens, spinach and watermelon cubed with a tamari -ginger dressing. Dessert is a raw pudding made with 2 avocados, 1/4 cup of cacao, 1/4 raw almond milk, agave nectar to desired sweetness, dash of cinnamon and vanilla. Blend it all up in the food processor.
Have a great raw day everyone!

ReneeH

02-28-2011, 06:59 AM

Hey Rawbies!!!!!

March is marchin' on in!!!! So glad to see everyone who is committed to eating Raw!!!! :cheer: you CAN do it!!!! Just take it one meal at a time! Alissa's book Living on Live Food has a great 30 day plan!!!! She even gives you the shopping list, you don't even need to think about it! :)

I am continuing in my committment...whether my family joins me or not. This is a committment to Raw for ME....because I'm worth it!!!! (insert flip my hair!!!!!).

HopSkip&Jump

02-28-2011, 08:05 AM

I am going to join, too!

:excited:

BlackKat

02-28-2011, 11:03 AM

Me too! First challenge... let's go!:eat

w00t

02-28-2011, 11:46 AM

yay, so many in, I'm so challenged :cheer:

ReneeH

02-28-2011, 11:51 AM

So nice to see you all!!!! Feel free to post often and don't forget photos along the way, if you can!!!

GlimR

02-28-2011, 12:13 PM

I'm in!:throwhearts:

BDraw

02-28-2011, 12:46 PM

Me too! Today is day 11 for me. Joined in late for Feb. challenge.

meowimacat

02-28-2011, 01:16 PM

I'm in! Although I started today!

sil219

02-28-2011, 03:33 PM

I'm in too!!! :-)

Seductive Arts

02-28-2011, 03:42 PM

I am in it. I finally lost a pant/dress size from raw after years of trying. And I am pumped to lose some more in March.

blizzardfrisbee

02-28-2011, 06:57 PM

I'm in== I'm in!

ReneeH

02-28-2011, 07:27 PM

So glad to see so many jumpin' in the Challenge pool!!!!!

Hey!!! I have a GREAT IDEA!!!!!!

Let's all resolve to start tomorrow with our FAVORITE SMOOTHIE!!!!!! I'm gonna do Coconut/Pineapple/Lime!!!! Take a photo tomorrow of your Smoothie!!!! Let's wet the whistle of everyone who stops by this thread!!!!!!

Let's GO Smoothie....:cheer: Let's GO!!!!! :cheer:

DawnD

02-28-2011, 07:30 PM

Swimmin in the challenge pool...pear, kale, mint, with a squeeze of lemon!

NYC Elerunner

02-28-2011, 07:55 PM

My husband and I will be starting March off with a mini 3 day juice feast, but we will need to incorporate some soup for dinner since it takes a ton of time to juice for the both of us. Can't wait to start! I guess my March 1st "smoothie" will be a shot of wheat grass (which is definitely not my favorite). Here's a picture of our juices for tomorrow.

w00t

02-28-2011, 11:16 PM

I think this thread should be locked as it was only for check-in and keeps us confused where to post now that March is here... the actual March thread is called "Mar 2011 - 30 Day Challenge Thread", come over there guys :kisses:

Tito235

03-01-2011, 02:44 AM

Papaya, Spinach, 2 bananas, and a twist of line (and perhaps one kiwi). No camera at the moment - sorry. Day 1 & am both anxious and excited.

wannabehealthy

03-01-2011, 11:11 PM

what do you guys eat? can you guys post some stuff you eat throughout the day? that would really help. :)

Tito235

03-02-2011, 07:17 AM

what do you guys eat? can you guys post some stuff you eat throughout the day? that would really help. :)

In the mornings I have a green smoothie, for lunch various types of salads, and dinner a piece of fruit or a light green smoothies... I am now getting back into being Raw so I am afraid I can't be much more help but will post here and there unique stuff I put together or find from others.

Sometimes digging through the receipes here and other sites helps. There is also a good book you can download called Raw Foods for busy people.

effortlessvegan

03-02-2011, 07:36 AM

Avocado Mango Salad

1. In a bowl, whisk 1 crushed garlic, a tbsp of lemon juice, a tbsp of olive
oil, salt and crushed pepper to taste and a tbsp of honey. Add 1 peeled and
sliced ripe mango, 1 peeled and sliced avocado, 1 sliced red bell pepper and
washed and torn lettuce. Toss well till combined with dressing. Serve
chilled garnished with basil or coriander leaves.

You can download a PDF file with some recipes from "The Rawtarian"

http://therawtarian.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/TheRawtarian_11_Raw_Recipes.pdf

Eva

03-02-2011, 08:38 AM

I'm in! I'm in!

Basenjimamma

03-02-2011, 09:07 AM

ooops..posted in teh wrong section sorry :)

I_am_there

03-02-2011, 06:03 PM

Day 2 of the challenge, but day 11 of my GS fast. It's going amazingly good. I am eating avocados along with it and okay with that. It works out nice if I don't have a chance to get a smoothie.

Oops! wrong spot.

cc4me19

03-02-2011, 07:50 PM

I am so down to eat :eat raw with ya'll!!! :dance: GO 100% RAW!!!

Lady Green Jeans

03-10-2011, 02:27 PM

I am in as of yesterday. Will be wonderful to have all the great support that is always here.

Korion

03-15-2011, 01:04 PM

I only just learned about raw food and alkalinity and all that, I'm very new, but I'm fascinated :D. I'm gonna start as soon as possible, but I just went to the mall today and bought lots of frozen vegetables (I only decided right now I'm gonna eat raw). Anyways, as I heard cooked spinach isn't the way to go, I already threw 4 bags away (they were quite cheap anyways). So, I'm already gonna start eating raw fruits, but I only have frozen vegetables. I'm in as soon as possible.
:excited: