Oct 2012 - 30 day raw challenge, join anytime of the month

[MysticTree]

That sounds really good. If you get a chance to get a spiraliser then grab it. A saladacco is good too I understand and apparently both are often available in goodwill stores and craigs list on your side of the pond.

[Stash]

I've been looking at amazon, but goodwill and craigs list never crossed my mind. Thanks for the tips.

[RedCedar]

Stash, try ebay too, i found a spiralizer on there for $25. totally worth it.

I'll be out of town and have limited computer access for the month, so I'll check in as I can. We're helping with a harvest and using a shared kitchen while out there. It's been intimidating; not having my stuff, or access to a market. Also, no one eats vegan, let alone raw out there, so I'm nervous to break out the uber-healthy food while they all sit down to shared SAD grub. I also feel nervous that I'll offend our host if I make our own food. Of course that's a risk I'm going to have to take, it's just deciding that it's worth it ahead of time so I make sure I eat well.

Also, I'm gonna seem a total nerd, but I'm bringing along kitchen gear this time. Have spiralizer, will travel.

I totally don't wanna come off preachy, I'd actually prefer NOT to talk about my food choices, that's why this is hard. Anyone have any experience with short, efficient, non-defensive replies to eating raw vs SAD? I'm thinking, "It just works for me."

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[MysticTree]

It's an option but is it a good idea to be lying about something? I would tend to go with the phrase "I'm a raw vegan" then if they ask positive questions by all means talk in more detail otherwise just don't enter into a debate. It's good to be prepared but not always helpful to second guess the reaction people will have.

[MysticTree]

Water fasting really does affect my sleeping. Every day of fasting sees me waking earlier and earlier. I want to get to 8am Friday then that counts as 4.5days. I have some challenges to face ref juicing when I get up. Emergency plan is to take juicer to a friends and beg some electricity!

[ReneeH]

I would LOVE to try water fasting, but it really scares me...probably because I have never done it. My life is so busy, I don't know if I would be able to relax enough to focus on it and enjoy it. I've tried juice fasting only to do a few days and not continue on because of my work schedule...and the fact that I love food too much!!!! LOL!!! But, I've always wanted to try water fasting...even if it's just for a day. Well...maybe some day! :)

[MysticTree]

Renee, it will come to you if it's meant. I certainly had no idea when I went to bed on Sunday that I would water fast for 4.5 days. I just juiced 2 small oranges, 2 limes, 3 braeburn apples, 2 pink lady apples. With only a manual juicer to hand it took forever. Juiced the citrus first then grated the apples into the citrus juice then grated the carrot. Tried putting it through the juicer but too time consuming. Resorted to squeezing it with hands then triple filtered. Hell, it's good!

[MysticTree]

Hey Rob, have you seen this site? I was surfing and of course, I thought of you :) http://nouveauraw.com/raw-recipies/b...-bread-winner/

[MysticTree]

What is everyone doing this weekend? Hope you are all going to be having good times. I feel as though I have re-booted my appetite with this fasting. At the moment I'm waiting til the only place locally that does fresh juice opens then we are going for breakfast :)

[Stash]

So far so good. I think this (simple raw) suits me well since I hate cooking. I am loving this! The hubster is spending the evening and night at a friend's house (he's drinking, and we're both against driving after even one drink), so I'm home alone. Getting all comfy with a book and my dog by my side. :) Hope everyone is doing well!

[momofmany]

Hello

Its shannon

Ive been high raw ( 90%) with the other ten being a slice of piazza and Mexican food. That is due to lack of planning.

Ive been making smoothies which my kids love with bananas, kale, berries, avo, coconut oil, h2 o, and ice and a tad of raw honey. Ive made flax crackers with carrot pulp and veggie flax with different colors of veggies to make it pretty for kids.

Gonna try the Indian dip in alissas book tomorrow.

I enjoy reading everything your all doing that I find after reading all the posts ive been on way too long! :)

Have a great Sunday!

Shannon

[ReneeH]

Hey yau'll! It's just impossible for me to post during my work days! I'm just too busy... But, I have a few days off now and I'm SO excited to show you the Calzone Sandwich I made for my Hubby!!! I did it a little different from the version in LOLF, mainly because the bread didn't get firm enough in the dehydrator. But, I actually REALLY love it this way!!! So, I made up a lot of bread and I'm gonna freeze it so I can whip it out and make fresh Calzone Sandwiches whenever I want! I made the bread thin so that it would firm up faster, too...





YUMMMMMMY!!!!!

[MysticTree]

Lovely looking food as always Renee. I'm still juicing (solid raw next Saturday) and ironically I am cooking a big meal for a friend who came out of hospital at the weekend. Not raw bur home-cooked at least. I won't go into detail but needless to say, the first thing i will be prepping will be juice for me :)

[Lyn]

Renne your food always looks so delicious. You are a huge inspiration for me. When ever I read your posts I feel inspired to get out my raw LOLF book and get making some new yummy recipe.
I find I can stay raw if I have some flaxseed crackers on hand and a batch of raw cookies to dive into when ever tempted. Also enjoy frozen banana and strawberry ' ice cream'
I really want to make some of the sesame carob balls and the apple stuffed crepe. It looks so good it may tempt my kids to have a try.