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Welcome to the 30 day challenge and welcome to our new monthly format.
This is our monthly challenge thread. We are choosing to do one (or perhaps split into two) continual threads so we can create a community of support within this challenge. You can join this thread at any time during the month. Don't be shy... we love new posters!!! So if you want to join us... please do!
I welcome people who are already 100% raw to join in the conversation - supporting our challengers in their quest!
This thread is specifically for those of you who are eager to commit to 30 consecutive days of eating 100% raw foods and seeing miraculous results!
I will start a new challenge thread on the first of every month. If I forget... send me a quick email and remind me... I'll get the challenge thread online for you quickly.
The focus of the monthly challenge is on staying raw and accountability. Therefore, if you have eaten all raw and then slip up and have something cooked, don't beat yourself up over it or dwell on it - but this is not space to discuss it. You are more than welcome to document it in your journal/blog or ask for help in the discussion area, but it is not necessary (and not allowed) to discuss your slip-up here in the challenge threads, just get right back on track and keep going! This thread is about celebrating what you are eating that IS raw!
I welcome you all to share pics of your dishes, ask questions, share what you are consuming (as long as it's raw). We are here to listen to your emotional and physical challenges. So share share share!!!
OH and the best part of this (not only the support but...) you can subscribe to this thread and get notified every time someone posts to it. This way you will be connected!
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Thread: August 2012 30 Day Raw Challenge
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August 2012 30 Day Raw Challenge
Wife to a wonderful man and mommy to six beautiful blessings! Daughter of the King!Waiting for the return of my Lord...Yeshua Messiah!
This Elf...The Lady Aredhel... is Elf sister to Awen and is part of The Fellowship of the Fasters.... and is fasting as many days as I choose this year!!
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I was going to wait till the first of the month, but decided to join up now.
It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
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07-27-2012 10:03 PM #3
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I was also gonna wait till Aug. 1st.. Starting tomorrow now!
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You may need to redirect me, if I am doing this wrong.
I started yesterday, the day was so busy and I knew I could post today.
Breakfast was (1) very large peach.
Lunch =1/2 very big,sweet, watermelon
Supper= veg salad w/ califlower,onions, tomatoes, corn and a oil/ vinegar dressing..(1) full tray of dehyderated bananas (can't get enough of them)
At work, they were eating things that I would have eaten before.I happen to be the oldest person working for the Org. and would like them to see
what Raw can do for health. Also I need to feel healthier.
I had to go in for a Heart Cath test about 3 months ago, the Dr. used the wrong closing. I couldn't walk more than 1/2 block before I was in so much pain, I just wanted to scream. The Dr's gave me every test they could ,nerve damage is what I was told. They said there wasn't anything they could do for me, it just needed time to heal. After (2) mo's, I was told to see a Vascular Specialist. Sure enough, it was a blocked artery in my leg. I was told I needed surgery right away. I am now healing just great. Can walk as far as 13 miles at a time.
I am working hard to get back my health as much as I can. Raw is one of the best ways I know.
Just wanted to share a little back ground, hope you don't mind.
Thanks for having me here. Come along for the ride, it is going to be a fun one.
Former "FlutterFly"Last edited by happylife; 07-28-2012 at 09:11 AM. Reason: spelling
It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
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07-28-2012 02:38 PM #5
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I am joining the challenge, so excited to see that there will be others for August!
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Can hardly wait to get to know you and all the other :)
It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
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Day 2# Breakfast = 1/3 watermelon
Lunch = bananas = same veggie salad as yesterday
Supper = Same salad ( only have two more meals of it left) more bananas
Put in a nice walk today plus a short workout at the gym in the apt. building. Feeling great.
I want so much to eat all the recipes I use to, the only thing is that I want them all NOW lol.
I live by myself, well, not really, I have my cat (Paxil) and she doesn't help me eat up to much.
So that leaves me alone to eat each thing I make, no, I do not only make half a recipe, that way I have
a good excuse to eat big.It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
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It's not August yet! The July 30 day challenge thread is current still.
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OK, thanks ;) see you there.
It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
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07-29-2012 12:48 PM #10
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- Jul 2012
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In for the August thread. I need tasty recipes for juicing if anyone can point me a good direction, |I'm fairly new to this but my goal is to be completely free of any and all processed foods (very addicting by design) so thanks for doing this and I wish everyone the best!
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07-29-2012 11:33 PM #11
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- Apr 2012
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- Southern California, USA
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Woo! I'm ready :) I fell off the wagon (though managed to stay Vegan, at least) this month, so I'm recommitting. Looking forward to the group efforts!
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07-30-2012 02:16 PM #12
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- Jul 2012
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Hello!
I am SO excited to be doing this, have been at around 50% raw for the past month or so (I went raw a few years ago but fell into comfort eating cooked foods after an emotionally traumatic time.) I am now ready to get my health and fitness back on track!!
Good luck everyone!!! :)
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I was reading on a thread what is your juice today ( or something like that) any way their juices sounded sooo good. I'm sure you can find it here.
It's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years.
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07-30-2012 07:54 PM #14
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- Jul 2012
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Hello! I know the 30 day August challenge doesn't start until tomorrow but I went ahead and started today:). The hardest part of today was the no coffee. I have drank coffee for years and love it, but realize that I need to kick the caffeine thing and now with the challenge is the best time to do it. Here is what I had for the day. Oh bonus news...my husband has agreed to do 2 of his meals raw for 2 weeks:)
Breakfast: Juice- carrots, lemons, ginger, broccoli, beet and apple
Lunch: 1/2 head of green cabbage, sesame oil, green onions, sprouted sunflower seeds
Dinner: Corn salad - corn from the cob, cucumbers, avocado, green & red pepper, tomatoes and vinegar and oil dressing
Snack: 1/2 watermelon
Anyone have any natural ways to get rid of caffeine withdrawal headaches?
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07-31-2012 07:57 AM #15
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I'm up for the challenge. I've been trying on my own for some time. I'm sure the support will help!
Breakfast juice - beet, carrot, apple, spinach, orange, garlic and ginger...refreshing. ; )Last edited by BeWell; 07-31-2012 at 08:00 AM.
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