Debra, raw vegan, from Rochester NY

[Vegan Debra]

Hi!
My name is Debra and I have been a vegetarian for more than 15 years, vegan for about 5 and raw since March. I have a son who is 5 and has nut and peanut allergies, so I try to avoid having nuts in the house.

I really need to lose weight and I thought it would just melt off on raw! Especially since I am not eating many nuts. But it is coming off so SLOWLY! I have lost about 20 pounds in 4 months. When I read that people lost 20 pounds - or more - in just one month I can't help but wonder what is going wrong! :)

I have stayed 100% raw for the whole time, with a few instances of backsliding. I have had a nasty flu this week so I didn't prepare any food. I broke down and had cooked food twice. But I think I actually prefer raw food now.

I am looking forward to participating on the boards and getting to know everyone. Sending some vegan love your way! :juicy:

[sport]

Hi Debra.
We are all different and we heal in different ways. Have you ever checked up on what you are eating. Download cronometer
http://cron-o-meter.en.softonic.com/
and put your food in there for a few days. You will be amazed at what you will learn.

[November Blue]

I'm new too but I would think that most weight loss is about the same - the more you have to lose, the faster it comes off in the beginning. So, someone who has 100 lbs to lose, is going to notice more weight loss than someone who only has 20 lbs to lose.

No two bodies are the same, so we'll all have different stories. 20 lbs in 4 months is great! The important thing is that you're eating better and getting your health back.

Keep up the good work!:cheer:

[sport]

If you stick with raw you can not help but have a great body after a while and the wait will be worth it.

[Sarah_Raw]

Thanks for posting that food entry thing. Thats awesome. I was looking for something like that!

[sport]

Thanks for posting that food entry thing. Thats awesome. I was looking for something like that!

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