SEPTEMBER 1st Day 1

[Raw4everwoman]

Hi!!! Ive eaten lemon juice, carrots, 2 bananas, avocado and leaves :) Since I woke up til now, every 2 hours...or less :) I didnt drink the usual coffee with milk, and im very glad for that. I feel a little bit tired and a bit of headache.... but I dont care, i will keep going with this

How long u wait between meals? Im hungry all the time, lol, but i feel lighter

[Shine]

WOW! It's really time to start the challenge - woo hoo!!

Today I have eaten 1/2 cantaloupe and am working on my green smoothie of 1 banana, 2 kiwi, and lotsa spinich. I have enough food for the day so I'll be eating every couple hours - all fruit and greens.

Still waiting for Alissa's book, should be here Friday. Wondering what to do for dinners - I have a lot of zucchni and summer squash so I know I can do "pasta" at the very least.

I am excited and ready!!

[dorcas]

Hi. I'm Sharon from Arkansas and starting this month's challenge with you. Only an apple and some water so far.

[katchmoleen]

Join in, everyone! This will be my fourth in a row, though the first one was just part of a month. Started raw June 12th and have stayed raw ever since. When I first started, my goal was to stay raw up to my birthday, which is the 11th of this month. I see no reason to stop now, though, and plan to start a juice fast on the 14th of this month. I think my husband may do it with me. Have a great month everyone!

[tango167]

Hi Katchmoleen, wow that would be great if your husband joins you...mine seems to be eating more fruit which is a good start!

So far 4 delicious bananas and a small apple...
Hope people starting out are eating enough. Not eating enough is usually my downfall. Raw is much lower in calories so we have to eat a ton of it.

Just re-read rules and realised I didn't abide by them fully last time as mentioned my slip ups, so sorry about that (prefer not to include them, just thought it was cheating not to)

Really want to stick with this for life and this forum's a great help with accountability.

[lizbar]

I'm in for the challenge. I spent about $150- at the grocery store yesterday, so no turning back. I just returned from vacation and feel bloated and unhealthy. I am really excited for this.
green smoothie
2 clemintines
cucumber, carrot, cilantro salad (yum)
liz

[BethMO]

This is my first ever 30 day raw challenge. I made a batch of fruit juice and vegetable juice last night and had a glass of fruit juice this am, then after dropping my son off at school swung by the store as a cantalope sounded extra good and will have some in a few minutes, also grabbed some spinach grapes and nuts. As I mentioned elsewhere a week ago Sunday I had a scare my heart beat really fast for awhile then I had dicomfort in my chest a few days after the Dr found nothing wrong but there is still an ache. It is a wake up call for me. So I am 43 weight was 196 before bed last night and 192.5 this a.m. I am 5'3. I wish everyone a strong will power when needed this month and look forward to learning and growing with you all in my journey of better health.

[contessa20]

So far today:
4 mangoes
2 Raw Dawg Rory bar-b-q portabello burgers on collard "buns" and topped w/sliced tomato, purprle onion & sunflower sprouts
2 raw chocolate granola bars
nectarine

[rawsomegirl]

Hello all! I am in!! Yippee!
This morning I have had 1/2 honeydew melon, 1 cup cherries and a handful of grapes. In a little while I will be making a green smoothie consisting of strawberries, banana, grapes and spinach and whatever else tastes good!

Nicole
HW 270
CW 263
GW 150-160

[Raw4everwoman]

Ive just eaten a mango, yummy!!! My headache is still here, u think is normal? Since I didnt drink my coffee, could it be because the lack of caffeine?

[Shine]

Ive just eaten a mango, yummy!!! My headache is still here, u think is normal? Since I didnt drink my coffee, could it be because the lack of caffeine?

I would say "yes" it's because of the caffeine. I know when I stopped drinking caffeine I got horrible headaches!! More water always helped me...I have also heard the flax oil helps migraines so maybe give that a try. Hope it gets better soon! :)

Munching on my salad....as i have been for a half hour. Wish I really got lunch!! Mixed greens, cucumber, tomato and curry dressing (oil, lemon juice, dates, curry) YUMMY!!

Still have some smoothie left as well as grapes and a nectaurene (I have NO idea how to spell that )

[Clover]

HOORAY!!!! Im jumping on board. I normally would have had my tea (with lotsa cream and splenda - yuck) which is probably why my MANY attempts of going RAW failed BUT today I woke up and IMMEDIATELY reached for my water and thus far have had 1 apple and a banana. Also a surge of energy which is unusual for me. My biggest concern is the detoxing but I will just cry it out because I know it will make me a stronger person. I sooooo look forward to hearing about how you all are doing. Thanks for the encouragement

[ClareMarie]

I'm in! I am going to go 60 days for this challenge! I've already had five great days of 100%, but yesterday was a bit of a "non-raw" day. So now I'm back! And for 60 days. So far today I've just had my vitamineral greens and done a litle oil pulling and dry brushing....here's to yet another day one!!!

[ReneeH]

I'm actually in the 4th week of Alissa's 30 DAY Plan!!! So, I'm SOOOO in for the entire month of SEPTEMBER!!!!

[katchmoleen]

When I went raw I knew I did not want to deal with caffeine withdrawal headaches on top of everything else (I had horrible detox the first week) so I tapered. I quit the strong tea with cream cold turkey, but I would have green tea, progressively made weaker and weaker until after a week I was done. Suffered slightly less that way.