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Today was an interesting day. I had an all day mentoring workshop from 9-3 and didn't really plan ahead for food. (Still pretty new at this) On my way there I swung by Wild Oats and picked up an apple, ginger, carrot juice and an ounce of wheatgrass juice. When I got to the meeting they had the usual spread of bagels, cream cheese, donuts, and fortunately fresh fruit. I had watermelon, blueberries, pineapple and cantelope. YUM. Needless to say, I was feeling very proud of myself.

Then lunchtime came......I was feeling a little shaky (hypoglycemic, probably needed some protein with all that fruit and juice). We were served turkey, cheese, tomato, and lettuce sandwiches with a broccoli salad. The salad would have been fine except for the unknown dressing it was drowned in. I went ahead and ate half the sandwich and some of the salad...about 45 minutes later...I had to excuse myself and throw up! Why is this still happening to me?

I went home and took a short nap while my 2 year old was still napping and hubby was watching golf or football or both. I fixed them dinner and made myself what I call the kitchen sink juice. Apple, ginger, carrot, red pepper, celery, beet and parsley. Gabriella drank quite a bit of it too.

After I put her to bed I went grocery shopping at Super Target and got a hot tea from Starbucks...I suppose that isn't raw is it? Then I went to Wild Oats and bought some raw honey and raw almond butter. I ate 2 TBSP of the almond butter when I got home.

Starfire suggested doing the 30 day Raw Challenge and I am thinking about jumping in 100%. I still feel a little overwhelmed about getting enough balanced nutrition (not overdoing the sugar in fruit etc), and not knowing enough...but I think I know enough to give it a shot. At this point I am willing to try it just to see if it can make me feel better.

Still waiting to hear back from the doctor about some lab work. Could really use a massage!
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  1. StarFire's Avatar
    do you have alissas book? the 30 day plan in the book is wonderful well thought out, very nutritious and delicious!! I just know you will be so amazed at how you feel at the end of 30 days... I truly believe you will feel so much better. Keep us posted .... blessings... ;)
  2. snowdrop's Avatar
    i second that motion! get the book, do it 30 days, and WOW you won't believe the great results!!
  3. sofie's Avatar
    Yep, honey, you need the book. There is nothing like a raw high either. You'll feel awesome!!! We're here for ya.


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