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    Why do we gain?

    I've heard of people that gain a good deal amount of weight on raw. They lose it later on, and typically quickly. Why? I have started to increase steadily for the last few days. What is it that's...
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    Needing to lose!

    My spring semester is coming up soon. I want to drop some pounds. I am losing, but I think I'm also getting in the way of my losing with my nut habit, and my lack of variety. I assume I need to eat...
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    I LOVE FRESH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE! (so excited about...

    I LOVE FRESH GRAPEFRUIT JUICE! (so excited about this) lol I will also indulge in some raw green beans. I'm really physically active although I have started to amp up the weights. Thanks you guys....
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    Cellulite. What to do?

    I absolutely refuse to believe that one can't cure cellulite. I've read articles on it before, and a lot of "professionals" claim there's not much you can do aside from procedures. That sounds like a...
  5. Thread: Great News!

    by MaddMelon
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    I'm glad that this story could be inspiring to...

    I'm glad that this story could be inspiring to some. I posted it because I had been feeling discouraged with my new dietary habits. I needed to be reminded about how wonderful this actually is. This...
  6. Thread: Great News!

    by MaddMelon
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    Great News!

    My father is almost sixty years old, and has had his kidney removed due to cancer, and has had ungodly blood pressure for years. His blood pressure got so bad that he was put onto medication.
    ...
  7. Thread: Almost new

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    Thanks. I'm hoping I can overcome my impatience...

    Thanks. I'm hoping I can overcome my impatience with weight loss. I have a habit for not sticking things through if I don't get visible results. I think I'm pretty dedicated though.
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    Hello Tony. Good luck on your raw journey. This...

    Hello Tony. Good luck on your raw journey. This board is extremely helpful. There's a lot of great people just waiting to answer questions and calm fears. I hope you get the results you are looking...
  9. Thread: Almost new

    by MaddMelon
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    Almost new

    Hi,
    This is my second raw challenge. I don't know if I ever properly introduced myself in this section or not, but I'm going through this again, and I'm nervous. I'm in college, as opposed to being...
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    Thanks to all of you for your support! I'll...

    Thanks to all of you for your support!

    I'll have you all know that this is (actually I've forgotten what day I'm on-lol) The point being I've made it about five/six more days raw, and I feel...
  11. Thread: Bad Bananas?

    by MaddMelon
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    He had just told you that whatever you were doing...

    He had just told you that whatever you were doing was great, and to keep it up! LOL Do what you're body tells you- if you feel like you're getting too gittery because you had too many, then maybe...
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    Well, kudos to you for your tenacity. I hope...

    Well, kudos to you for your tenacity.

    I hope I can continue for 90 days.

    I wish us both luck!
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    I binged myself into a tizzy

    I got overly upset with the recent weight gain, and stomach distress, so I ate bread. Lots, and lots, and lots of bread. So much so, that I looked pregnant. My stomach was hard! I have never known it...
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    I'll be more than happy to explain this to you....

    I'll be more than happy to explain this to you. See, they add 2 whole grains per vat of bleached bread dough. The grains are in there...those were whole grains...They can market it as whole grain...
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    It is so hard for me to let go and allow my body...

    It is so hard for me to let go and allow my body to gain weight. I'm going to continue though. I snapped today- today should be declared the day of bread...as I sure put enough of it in my mouth. I'm...
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    What happened?

    Is it normal for there to be a period of gaining weight when you're first starting out? Do you drop it quickly? Tomorrow will be my 25th day. I've had varied menus but I've been having trouble losing...
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    I sure wish I was able to drink 5-6 a day. I...

    I sure wish I was able to drink 5-6 a day. I can't get enough of them! Ah! I want coconuts so bad now.lol

    It makes me really happy that something I enjoy so much, when it comes to food, is also...
  18. Your videos are so great! I got some free recipes...

    Your videos are so great! I got some free recipes from them, too. I love that I can get your input on how this or that tastes. When you say something isn't quite what you wanted, I'm already taking...
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    I made this dish today and I- and my SAD father-...

    I made this dish today and I- and my SAD father- liked it.

    It's pretty much a salsa dish.

    2 juiced carrots
    A handfull or more worth of cherry tomatos (whatever you prefer)
    Diced jalapeno...
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    If she seems to be fully developed mentally, and...

    If she seems to be fully developed mentally, and is happy and energetic, then it seems like you have a healthy little girl. I might try taking her to a homeopathic doctor. I wouldn't even say...
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    I'm getting them too! I think it must be a detox....

    I'm getting them too! I think it must be a detox. I never get them either. Last time I had one before this raw journey, I believe I was 9.
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    I've struggled with my weight since I was seven,...

    I've struggled with my weight since I was seven, and have been dieting since I was 11. My situation was due more to lack of parental supervision while eating, and having a very hectic childhood. I'm...
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    That makes a whole lot of sense. It'd be nice if...

    That makes a whole lot of sense. It'd be nice if the intestines made this less uncomfortable though.lol
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    I REALLY don't want to see any living entities or...

    I REALLY don't want to see any living entities or "ropes" so I prefer the regular laxative effect.lol I assume with any cleanse you're going to have to deal with that, and I'm emotionally...
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    I've been looking at DrNatura. (www.drnatura.com)...

    I've been looking at DrNatura. (www.drnatura.com) A lot of people on this forum highly recommended it. It's also a lot more affordable then a lot of other cleanses; it's 75 dollars for a month's...
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