I have a question...should I get raw hemp nuts or raw hemp protein powder? What other raw products do you think would be good to get to help me along my raw journey and also help get my body healthy again?
I also just wanted to say that just a few minutes ago my mom, step dad, and baby sister went out for ice cream. That doesn't bother me at all, I have no desire whatsoever for ice cream...I mean really, I was vegan before...but my mom thinks that it was only the eating disorder, so now that I'm gaining weight this was probably her way of testing me to see if I am really "better". The thing thats hard for me is that my mom asks me to go, and says why don't you just treat yourself to a little cup. And then she goes on to describe it and such. I know she only does it because she cares about me and wants me to be happy and healthy. But what she doesn't understand is that by eating raw I am "treating myself" every day...everything tastes I eat is delicious to me, and for the first time in a long time I feel good! But she tried to make me feel guilty for not going, feel guilty for not having ice cream with them. It almost works, I have no desire for ice cream and yet I feel so guilty...like oh I should just eat it for them. But I know that is wrong, untrue to myself...and is only going to make me feel miserable. Did I do the right thing? guilt guilt guilt.
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hemp question and ice cream family thing
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04-30-2006 07:11 PM #2
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As far as the hemp goes, I don't know, but I would think the protein may have other ingredients in it and possibly not be raw. Unless it's possible to find a good source online? I know I have ground hemp seeds from my health food store.
Originally Posted by Lunar*Fey
Yes you did the righ tthing hun. Recovering from an eating disorder means focusing on yourself, on YOUR personal needs. Not to please others. Focusing on yourself and nourishing your body is the best thing you or anyone else can do for themselves. You are right, they are just trying to show concern, but they do not know the truth and you must live the best you can physically and mentally. They are just going by what they've been taught (as my mom said "40+ years is much harder to 'give up' a way of eating and thinking than at 17 years old is" You CAN teach old dogs new tricks, but it just takes a little time. Sorry I got a little off track! Can you try not to worry so much about waht they think and just live for you? I know it's extremely hard, I'm just learning to do this myself...18, almost 19 years is far to long for me to be trying to please and live for anyone else other than myself.
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thanks Dreamrawalwz :)
The hemp protein is made from 100% raw organic hemp seed (rawfood.com-using the gift certificate I recieved from Angel
I hope they will soon see how wonderful raw is. I was looking at my hands today as one of them was actually basicly normal colored and the other one was reddish and a tiny bit swollen but the skin on both are really smooth and soft, my grandma noticed and told me today that the skin on my hands was looking better (used to always be purpleish and ugly...because of my low weight I suppose) and she said "whatever you're eating you must be doing something right." I smiled inside my head (if thats possible lol). I really have been trying to worry less about what they think, its hard because I've realized that in order to move on with my life I was (subconciously) looking for some level of approval from my mom. My mom and I have always been SO close, its just hard not feeling like I have her approval and am not a child she is proud of...but rather ashamed of. Its just hard, but I know I have to just be strong and push through.
There is always a light in the darkness, sometimes it just takes a long time to find it. But if you don't give up and you put all your effort into it you are sure to find it sooner or later.
Thanks for sharing how your mom feels, maybe sooner or later my mom will see this as well. And you are right, people have to be concerned with themselves, if we all didn't care a thing about ourselves how could we have the strength, passion, and confidence to help and give to others. Thank you, you have been really truly helpful. a most wonderful friend :) *hugs*"Once we have reached our destiny we understand that it is different from the dearest wishes of the beginning, it is much deeper, broader, sometimes greater...either we understand or we sail on, and on, and on."
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04-30-2006 07:38 PM #4
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You did the right thing, you are the important one. It is best not to react to these situations, just stick to you guns ! I feel for you and send prayers of support.
Have you had Raw Ice Cream Yet ? Try it, and next time your Mom talks about treating yourself you can say I do have my own homeade ice cream !
I dislike dairy Ice Cream and how it always made me Phlemy so I stopped eating it when I was a teenager. But Raw...yum. When my DH's children are here they get ice cream and I had my raw ice cream. My DH and his daughter had some of mine thinking it homeade ice cream, and preferred it. When she was leaving she said I would be really happy if you made me a pint of that ice cream next time we are here...not really even knowing what "Raw" is.Psalms 18:2 "The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."
CW : 130-131
GW : 125-126
current bodyfat is
18-19% in the AM
15-16% in the PM,
goal is to see this go down 3% (as they are not as accurate as they are consistant ! )
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Thank you Rawfigure :)
I have made banana ice cream before (I even made a raw "ice cream" sandwich) it was delicious. But for some reason I seem to just want to grab a banana instead of making the ice cream...I hope this isn't laziness!
And that's so awesome that they loved your ice cream *hehe* it would be fun to have people who don't even really know what RAW is try things and have them asking for more. It just proves that RAW is the most delicious (to our taste buds and our bodies!)
"Once we have reached our destiny we understand that it is different from the dearest wishes of the beginning, it is much deeper, broader, sometimes greater...either we understand or we sail on, and on, and on."
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04-30-2006 07:52 PM #6
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I dont have an answer for you about what to buy to help you out (i'm just keepin it real simple right now veggies, fruits and some nuts) or on the hemp...
I know how your feeling, but don't let that guilt trip thing get to you. My mom used to do that to me all the time (Her mom did the same things too! And you know? She still tries to do it over the phone!lol). In fact just the other day mom suggested that I have some chicken (or some kinda meat) and she said exactly what your mom told you! She said "Why don't you treat your self to a little bit? It wont hurt you and yadda yadda yadda...";) I had to learn that that was her problem and that she was the one thats got to work with it not me. So, YES, you DID do the right thing. You have been doing really well with your raw journey, and not only have you just been learning from it, but you have been putting your knowings and beliefs to the test! I'm so excited for you! Actions speak louder than words and your family will soon see the difference whether they want to or not. They can't help notice how much more ALIVE and blessed you are and will be acting!!!
Much love, fun, and hugs to ya!
Oh yeah, have you tried to make some raw ice cream yet? I've only had the banana kind but it's shyummy!
*~"~For your body is that which you eat, and your spirit is that which you think. Eat nothing, therefore, which a stronger fire than the fire of life has killed.~*~* Dead Sea Scrolls, -Jesus
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EmeraldGlow, thank you.
I actually prefer it really simple too. I think once in a while it will be nice to make some sort of dessert or "gourmet" meal. But usually I'm much happier just eating the nuts plain, fruit whole, and veggies. I also think it would simply be fun to make things and also help show my family that this is not some way of "depriving" myself.
hmm parents, I guess its hard for parents when their son or daughter has taken to taking care of themselves or practice a behavior that they did not instill. You know what I mean? i guess they just care too much, try too hard, worry too much...way too much. But I suppose that is their job. Sometimes I just wish mine could be a bit more open minded with things...but its ok I love my mother all the same. and chicken
*sighs* I suppose parents just like to think that they know whats best. which is understandable. but still...
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Anyways, thanks EmeraldGlow. I really do feel so much more alive ALREADY. I feel so energetic, alert, alive, happy, and a bit more sociable as well. Of course, my therapist gives all the credit to the prozac I started rather recently....but I highly doubt that since these feelings started soon after I started eating all raw. Anyhow, I feel wonderful and I think my family sees that. I have the energy to do things, I'm constantly singing and dancing about, I'm on the road to finding the self that I lost. I think they realize this, and thats probably why my mom decided to ask me to go out for ice cream..I think she wanted to test me.
I have only tried banana ice cream...YUM! I only had it once or twice but I bet in the summer I'll have it more often. I eat too many bananas as it is *hehe* but thats alright.
hugs and love to you as well! and fun, too, of course! :)"Once we have reached our destiny we understand that it is different from the dearest wishes of the beginning, it is much deeper, broader, sometimes greater...either we understand or we sail on, and on, and on."
~Xandria
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