SEPTEMBER 1st Day 1

[hannahwillberaw]

hello all!
this is the first day of my first attempt at the raw foods diet. I've felt very unhealthy for quite some time, pretty much just toxic (like cancer and diabetes are brewing up something special.) SO, I'm ready to shed my extra weight and stop feeling so sluggish and unflexible.
so goodbye bread, you have been the staple food of my diet for too long now, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss you already.

progress since waking:
-one 1.5 ounce shot of acai/noni/goji berry concentrate
-a bowl of watermelon pieces
-cup of yerba mate tea that I steeped in H2O that was about 115degrees F. Is this ok? PLease don't take away my coffee.
-at least 12 ounces of water.

Also, could all you Pros give me some advice about what kind of things I need to buy; for instance what's a dehydrator and how expensive is it? I need to know how I can replicate BREAD and CARBS.

HW: 143
CW: 130ish
GW: 115-120 (the closest I can get to slender without losing my curves.)

[BethMO]

Yes I have been a BIG tea and soda drinker all sugar laden, a couple weeks ago I lowered/tapered the soda, then I switched from my black tea to green for about a week then dropped both gr. tea and soda so that coming into the challenge I would not have the headaches ect..) I must say the switching to green tea and lowering all caffeine during a week or so was MUCH easier than the other times I quit, this made for a big difference in the sugar intake for me and I actually dropped a couple pounds due to this. (Back to raw) I ate half of the cantalope I bought this morning and will have a glass of my vegetable juice in a minute and perhaps a few nuts. I wanted to mention in case someone reads this later but I want to FEEL hungry (growling tummy need food) so early on I will not be eating alot I want to connect with what my body needs not what my mind wants, I guess I want to be in control and then when hungry fuel it with this good natural wholesome raw food.

[Raw4everwoman]

I used to drink just one cup of coffee.... I hope its not a week till the headache is gone !!! It started just when the usual time passed without drinking coffee!!! But im stronger than that evil cup lol I am eating many times, every time im hungry, and drinking a lot of water. My colleagues at work laugh but I dont care

[katchmoleen]

I bought a reconditioned Excalibur 9 tray dehydrator directly from the Excalibur website. It was a great deal.You can make some great crackers and flatbreads in there and will do just fine without your "daily bread."

[MiahTay]

September is going to be a GREAT month! I have a few social situations I know I will have to navigate but it will be fine. I am also going to try to incorporate one fasting day per week (Wed.). And I have two goals this month 1. is to find some LOWER COST dessert ideas (it just seems that every time I make a dessert I spend 10+ dollars) (I'm going to post a thread in the recipes section) and 2. Find a flatbread/cracker recipe that I REALLY like, so far I have only found ones that I don't mind eating with something ON them. I'm off to spend some time in the kitchen to make some raw cookie balls to get me through those rough times ;).

Blessings,
Heather

[windyhills]

So far today I have had a green smoothie for breakfast, and then some romaine, cucumbers and radishes. Just finished a Sugar Baby watermelon (it was a small one) and will probably have a big salad for dinner, and maybe more fruit.

[kidkid]

oh raw challenge i've missed you. It's good to be back. I'm full of sad food from this morning (and this past month), but I have a beautiful crisp head of curly kale and a fuji apple waiting for me when i need it.

[bowie]

Welcome to day 2!

[Katalina]

Hi everyone! Today is my first Day raw. I've been tampering with being raw for over 2 yrs now and today, is the day that I've decided enough is enough. I think signing in here each day is exactly what I need to stay accountable.

So far today this is what I've eaten:

banana
apple
carrots
raisins

for tonight: I plan on making a coleslaw salad and green smoothie for snack...or whatever. I'm just trying to continue getting things in as I know it'll be a difficult day ALL day. Had some headaches earlier, hunger pangs, cravings....but I stayed strong ;)

Good luck to you all! :)

[Melvina]

Hello - this is my first raw challenge. Have had a few raw days in the past and felt amazing. Ready to commit and make a change. Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[gritsnla]

Yesterday was a good raw day, but today not feeling so hot. We've been passing around a bug so it's my turn. Just water and maybe a 1/2 c. of grapes today. That's all I feel like so far.

Have good one!

[katchmoleen]

Water fasting today. So far so good, I feel hungry but not unbearable so, and my energy levels are good.
The last time I tried to fast, I was still SAD and by this time of the day I had a horrible migraine. No problems with that so far, but since being raw I didn't expect any.
My plan is to water fast today and tomorrow, and then green smoothies only on Friday and Saturday and maybe even Sunday if still feeling good.

[DejaVu]

I'm in! Hopefully I can stick to it this time. So far today:
green smoothie, cucumber-arame salad, sesame-brocoli salad, geen beans, light steamed. For a snack later, I have some raw freezer fudge.

I'm always surprised in this section how little people eat. A few fruits here, a few greens there. I have to eat alot to not feel hunger and be tempted by SAD food. Good luck everyone!

[dorcas]

September 1
5, yes 5 bananas
1 apple
1 grapefruit
5 c vegetable salad: spinach, iceburg lettuce, cucumber, onion, tomato, peppers

[ehass]

Well I am doing it. I actually started yesterday. I have eaten raw before, just not for any length of time, so I am excited to commit myself for at least 30 days, hopefully longer. I am a vegan, but an unhealthy one. I have read Alissa's book and I am ready to change. I can't wait to reap the benefits!!
I made applesauce for breakfast, so good.
For lunch I had raw corn on the cob, it was really juicy and sweet.
For supper I had zucchini spaghetti with diced tomatoes and sea salt, very satisfying.
snacks--banana, apple
I am making kale chips, jicama french fries, and dehydrated onions. I can't wait till they are done.

SW-163
GW-130
Ht - 5'2"