Girl, you are SO kicking butt! ;) :)
I don't get to come here very often anymore, but when I do get to, it's SUCH a JOY to come to this thread! :)
Keep up the great progress you're making!
Girl, you are SO kicking butt! ;) :)
I don't get to come here very often anymore, but when I do get to, it's SUCH a JOY to come to this thread! :)
Keep up the great progress you're making!
Thank you so much!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by shine72
Almost all of the food on this thread (and my 1st thread) is from Alissa's Book, Living on Live Food.Quote:
Originally Posted by LotsaRaw
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Well, today is my last day on this challenge. Tomorrow I'm going to simplify and join GreenWoman on her 60 day challenge.
It's been quite a journey for me! I've seen some things change in the two months I've been doing this. I know that if I had been exercising more, I would have lost more. I plan to change that the next 60 days. I've had so much fun making these meals!!! But, I really wanna find the simplier side of eating "RAW". Alissa said that would happen over time, and I think that is where I am.
When I first did this challenge, I had lost 23 pounds in 30 days. Going back and forth from SAD to RAW for almost 2 years, I gained all of it back and a bit more. When I started my new Challenge 60 days ago, my body was pretty much adjusted to eating mostly RAW. I weighed in at 205 pounds. At the end of my 1st 30 days, I had lost 13 pounds. Now, I weigh 185 pounds! Total loss for 60 days: 20 pounds!
my waist went from a 42" to 38"
my chest stayed the same (of course :rolleyes:)
my Arms went from 15" to 11 & 1/2"
my Calf's went from 15" to 13"
my Thigh's went from 25" to 23"
my Hips went from 44" to 43"
*** No more PMS!!!! YEA!!! THATwas a HUGE change for me!!! Also, no more MIGRAINES!!!! No more depression!!!
***On the depression note, it's funny cuz my good friend, RAWSugarGal, is the one who told me that now the "Happy Renee" is back!!!! :) She said that she could see a difference in my personality when I went RAW this time.
My only regret is that I wished I had exercised more!!! That was my goal in doing the 2nd 30 days, but between twisting my ankle, getting sick, and working nights, I only exercised once or twice a week.
I am really glad I did the Challenge! It has helped me to stay focused on eating RAW and given me the choice and variety I needed!!! Alissa's book is PRICELESS!!!! I can't WAIT to meet her at the end of the month so that I can tell her in person what her book has done for my life.
Alissa's plan DOES work!!! It REALLY DOES!!! But, every person is different. The changes you will see will be different than mine. I've learned to be patient with myself. This is a JOURNEY. I didn't gain this weight in 60 days and I'm not gonna lose it all in 60 days. I knew that this was not a "miracle pill" when I started doing it. Exercise is a MUST for me. I know that. But, eating is also part of it. I feels SO GOOD to be RAW!!! I'm just happy to be on this road! And, I'm STAYIN' ON IT!!! :)
Thank you, Lucy for helping me to discover the "power of the GREEN SMOOTHIE"!!! You're the BEST!!!
Thank you, everyone!!! The support I've received has meant so much to me!!! More than words can say!!! I will treasure your words of encouragement and continue to be inspired by each of you!!! I love you all!!!!
:::blowing kisses to my fellow RAWbies, waving as I accept my "RAW GRAMMY!!!":::
(((HUGS))))
Nee'
Oh Renee! I'm sitting here tearing up out of pure joy for you! I know what it's like to be sick and heavy and unhealthy and then to finally have an Angel come into my life (Alissa) and guide me to health.
I know this thread will be viewed by hundreds and reaching them. Thank you so much for sharing your journey!
I love you girl!!!
Dear Renee,
Wow, what a wonderful journey you've been on. Thanks for all of the honesty and insights shared along the way.
You truly are an inspiration!! I haven't been on RFT for a little while and when I saw your continuing thread tonight, I was compelled to read the whole thing through. Amazing is all I can say. The dedication that you have shown and the energy that you have shared with so many of us lucky enough to meet you via RFT is priceless! Thank you for committing to yourself, and for taking the time to post pictures and give keep folks posted on your journey.
Just being able to see the lovely photos you shared of so many of ALissa's recipes that I have only heard about, brought them to life in a way that makes trying them out so much easier and fun, thanks to you!
I seem to get stuck in recipe ruts and make the same pate, or burgers, etc.over and over.
Watching your colorful, and beautifully presented journey through ALissa's program has got me energized to try out some of the Living on Live food recipes I have never made.
Thank you once again, and I am sure you and Green-Woman will be Raw-kin out on your next 60 day journey. All the best to you, Raw Warrior Woman!!
peace,
Elena
I hope so too!!! I'm thankful to Alissa for this forum that has allowed me to share my journey!Quote:
Originally Posted by Veganforlife
I really appreciated your comment, Soulstar! It means so much to me that people have appreciated the effort I made to do this!!! I had so much fun doing it!!! Even though I'm gonna simplify the next 60 days, I will not totally let go of making my favorite Alissa dishes!!! Thank you so much for your thoughtful words!!! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by soulstar
That's great for you. It really is. I'm happy for you. But, at first this didn't work for me. I needed more of a variety than being simply raw was giving me. I'm so grateful to Alissa for her yummy recipes!!! Without it, I wouldn't be here... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rawrawks
Now, I'm READY to simplify. Alissa said that would happen because that is the way that this lifestyle is meant to be. So, you're ahead in the game. But, it didn't start that way FOR ME. I'm glad that I was able to inspire those on this board who, like me, needed a variety to choose from.
I'm sure I'll continue to lose the weight that I need to lose, but I'm honestly NOT focused on that. This was a committment that I made to myself and it feels so good to have seen it to a completion. It really does! :)
congratulations sista.......wooohoooooo......rawk on!!!
I just noticed.....I'M A STICKY!!!!! YEA!!!!!! Thank you so much!!! What a priviledge!!!! That is sooo cool!!!!
WoooOOOOoooOOoooTttt, Reneee!!!!!!!!
Your Sticky Status is INSPIRING!!!
I'll be updating daily (or NEARLY daily) on Dauntless about my own journey, and checking in here as much as possible, too!
Shall we start a new thread or recycle the other thread for OUR next 60-days???
:D
This doesn't deserve to get lost. It's a proud testimony to Alissa for setting your path and YOU for taking this journey!Quote:
Originally Posted by ReneeH
Honey child? I'm stuck on your inspiration like velcro!!! YOU totally got my butt back into un-cooking! Thank you!
love and (((hugs)))
Inspiration = Velcro is the best image I've seen/heard/felt in a while... :D
Sorry I couldn't post yesterday...I had to work and had a CRAZY day!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Green_Woman
HUMMMM... I think we could start fresh with a new thread today, unless you've already done that...(I'll have to check)
....o.k., I FOUND it!!! Here's the link everyone: http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/showthrea...467#post562467
Come on over and join us!!!! :)
Now I have a silly country song going through my head... "Come on over, come on in... pull up a seat, take a load off your feet."
:D
I LOVE Shania!!! I knew I LIKED you!!!! ....Um, were we separated at birth? :D
Maternal twins. :D
Congratulations Renee, you have done such an awesome job of keeping everyone updated on your progress and love your wonderful photos of your delicious meals that you hae made.
You are such an inspiration to us all. Good luck on the rest of your RAWNESS journey.