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6/5 - 6/7/08 ~ Days 48 - 50!

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monkapotapus
on 06-07-2008 at 11:45 AM (548 Views)
Days 48 - 50 ~

I've been busy the last couple days playing catch up at work....

Yesterday I was talking to my raw friend & I told her I am to the point right now where I don't consider nonraw foods even "food" for me.

I have surpassed my first attempt at raw which lasted 45 days....I am so excited to currently see "Day 50"!

Last night was pretty cool, because my bf (who is the total opposite of raw...) actually WANTED me to make "tacos" out of the lettuce leaves, walnut meat, rich cheddar sauce & tomatos......dreams CAN come true -

He ONLY ate 7!!!!!!!!!!! (with the exception of "real" cheese on his) - He said to me....."I think these are growing on me....." - ya think?

Yesterday he also came over by me with his empty rawritos container and said "How's your rawritos? Mine had a hole in it..." (meaning they are all gone) - that was cute - so I willingly gave up the rest of my rawritos to him & I have been requested to make more today.

You have to understand he is usually the pickiest little turd about food - so if he is requesting any food from me - I give it with open arms! ;)

This morning I feel kind of icky in my throat & stomach too a bit. I'm wondering if it was the tacos or the cherries we had. I'm leaning toward the cherries, because I've been eating tacos for like a week with no repercussions.

I think the throat thing is from my boss at work because he's been coughing all over the place the last couple days.

I took a probiotic to help my tummy & had a cup of echinacea tea for the immune system - I'm thinking also a cup of throat coat soon - I love that tea!

It's really cool to read everyone's blogs & see the similarities going on with our thought processes - it seems as if we are all on the same wavelength -

I am sending out waves of support to all in need & even to those who seem to be standing strong & holding their own - ~~~~~~~~~~~

Have a wonderful weekend everybody!
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  1. Pilgrim's Avatar
    Thanks for the waves of support, Monk. I know they've been helping me!

    I hope you feel better soon. That's fantastic that BF is eating raw. It's so good for him, and if he develops a taste for it then he'll get healthier and healthier

    Congratulations on Day 50! You are my role model!
  2. monkapotapus's Avatar
    Why thank you Pilgrim! Your support & presence here also helps me continue forward - we have a couple others in our little group too that I love being on this journey with. I am going to slowly try to visit more blogs & send out more waves of support - love you guys!~((((hugs))))~monk~
  3. Pilgrim's Avatar
    It's so good to be able to support others on this journey. I still hear you saying "Hey there Pilgrim" in your John Wayne voice!
  4. islesgirl's Avatar
    50 days RAW!! That is just super, monk! And to think that your bf is loving your food too! Hope you have a great weekend also and that your tummy and throat feel better soon. I'm trying to avoid coffee and sticking to my smoothies with my own greens. I'm struggling today so thanks for the "waves of support". I need them.
  5. monkapotapus's Avatar
    Islesgirl thank you too, I am starting to feel better - I just took a 1 1/2hr nap. I replaced my coffee with tea slowly before I began my journey - I still drink 1 cup of chai masala black tea each morning. It probably helped me being able to give it up because I used to get such heartburn after drinking it. Sending more waves to you~~~~~~~~baby steps & be gentle with ourselves~~~~~~~it will come when it's time~~~~~~~~
  6. monkapotapus's Avatar
    Pilgrim~I think about that everytime I read your name anywhere! lol~
  7. RawKnitster's Avatar
    Monk, I'm feeling your waves of support! If my favorite saying is true..."Whatever you say, whatever you do, sooner or later comes back to you"...then you should be receiving a tidal wave!
  8. citaz's Avatar
    wow...love reading and feeling your focus and strength. amazing raw journey that we share. xox ;)
  9. monkapotapus's Avatar
    Rawknitster~I LOVE that saying & yes, I think I can feel the great sense of "community" forming all around me: here, the health food store where I work & the ymca where I teach yoga! I have been washed over with a sense of compassion & happiness the last couple weeks. Thanks for being here & being you~
  10. monkapotapus's Avatar
    Lodestar~I have to say reading your posts lately seem like your writing what's going on in my head & my life - very cool! I am loving the feelings of connectedness going on here with this board~You guys are AWESOME!!!~


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