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Jenifae's Raw Journey

Fat day!

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Jenifae
on 05-06-2009 at 01:07 AM (591 Views)
Yesterday, went really well. I only did fruit, fruit smoothie, and a big salad. I uncooked making "Crusty Cauliflower, Cheesy Kale Chips, & Veggie Chips" Popped them in the Dehydrator and went to the women's mtg and there was 2 BD's and I did not have any cake nor did I want any. It didn't even look attractive.

Today, on the other hand turned into a FAT FEAST! Why I felt it neccessary to make Nut Based and Oil Based recipes got me? I have been pondering selling "Raw Treats" but, after talking with a friend and all that it could entail I'm not as excited about it. It seems way too much. I think it's best to keep building my clientele in my consultanting business. Anyhow, back to the Fat Attack. I have been very clear about being on a low-fat diet now and feeling REALLY Good! However, I woke up tired for some reason unknown to me. So, that started my day and I took a taste of each one. The best were actually the veggie chips I actually created. Very simple, oil, acv, salt and pepper. Way too oily. I put the oil and salt and pepper all together and then put the zuchinni, yellow squash, and carrots in it. Hummmm. Anyway, I took a taste of each and walked away and then came back took more of a taste of the veggie chips. I ended up eating later in the afternoon 1/2 the crusty cauliflower and 1/4 of the veggie chips and only 2 kale bites.

So, I then I felt really heavy and tired all day. Tonite I thought I would calculate the calories in those recipes. Wanna know?

Crusty Cauliflower

Full Recipe

Calories: 1563
Fat: 124 grams
Protein: 24 grams
Carbs: 39 grams

Cheesy Kale Chips

Full Recipe

Calories: 1626
Fat: 103.7 grams
Protein: 64.2 grams
Carbs: 143.5 grams

Veggie Chips

Full Recipe

Calories: 981.9
Fat: 108.2 grams
Protein: 1.4 grams
Carbs: 3.3 grams


So in short.................I ate about a 1000 calories just from these.

FAT = FAT! PERIOD! I DONT' WANT THAT!

So, back to low fat. I don't know what I'll do with these treats. Try to give them away. I am more Determined then ever now. I couldn't believe the amount of fat in these. Never really gave it much thought.

The good thing I am still 100% RAW Vegan! Yea, baby! :)

Updated 05-06-2009 at 11:26 AM by Jenifae

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  1. rawchic's Avatar
    good job thinking through this. sounds like you are getting right back on track!!! Woo hoo for not sabotaging yourself or giving up. That is awesome :)
  2. Jenifae's Avatar
    Well, I did good at the women's mtg but, I feel like I did sabotage myself just by the making this stuff on Monday. So, yesterday when taking a few tastes it triggered the FAT TASTE BUDS...... and I feasted or binged? Not really a binge but, close. It made me feel much more lathergic and this morning I weigh a whole whopping 2lbs more. What! Can you believe it? However, I don't feel emotional I feel like this was a total learning experience and I am more determined then ever to stay strong.
  3. rawchic's Avatar
    you may have given into a little mini binge, but you sound like you're fighting back! you recognized the possibility of binging, and you're deciding that you don't want to go there this time. good for you!

    ick - I know how that feels to have the scale bounce up. When you're smaller like we are, every pound feels like 10. Stay strong today - you'll be back down tomorrow
  4. rawlight's Avatar
    Wow, I can so relate. It's like you walked into that fat thing without thinking, you know? Just from habit and not paying attention to what you're doing. Argh.....!

    At any rate, your mental recovery was sure fast. Good for you!
  5. ReneeH's Avatar
    Yea, I can relate because I've stopped losing weight! I was losing about a pound a day for a while, then it just stopped. I have to take another look at my fat intake also. So, move over in the boat! ;)
  6. RawKnitster's Avatar
    I sometimes wonder if the urge for fat is intensified every time I don't eat something SAD that everyone else is indulging in. I also have to wonder if it is triggered by being tired or bored. The calorie counts are an eye-opener. If the stuff wasn't so darn good we could just eat a few. I plan to make some kale chips using 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds instead of 1 cup cashews. Lighter and cheaper. I'll let you know how it turns out.

    Your doing so beautifully staying on the raw path. :)
  7. Jenifae's Avatar
    Rawchic Thanks for that observation and you are so right. I'm back on track today. :) It is awful how an extra lb feels like 20. ;)

    Rawlight Yea, hopefully I'll hopefully I will start paying attention, more.

    Nee' You are so cute. *scooting over making room for my sista'* :)

    Knitster Boy those calories add up fast when dealing with fat. It's amazing. BUt, you can eat a tremendous amount of fruit and veggies with a low calorie count. Wow! Thank you :)


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