I feel like I ate too much today-but it was all raw-can you overeat on all raw?
Here's how it all went down:
Morning meal: 2 oranges and 1 slice of cantaloupe (very ripe and sweet) I picked them up at the Farmers Market yesterday.
Lunch: Raw Pizza
Ingredients- sprouted garlic 'bread' (this stuff is very filling)
marinara sauce (recipe from Rawvolution) YUM
chopped avocado
sunflower pate (mexi flavored-no recipe I just threw stuff in the processor)- this was sprinkled on top of the pizza.
Snack- Strawberry freeze-sunflower 'milk', raw agave nector, and frozen strawberries. Very good stuff!
Dinner- small bowl of Gazpacho, raw corn on the cob (wow that was really good) drizzled w/ olive oil sprinkled with cracked pepper and sea salt. leftover pate with flaxseed crackers.
sweet treat-I threw some cacao powder, walnuts, sunflower seeds, agave, raisins, and carob
nibs in the processor and mixed it all up. I put small amounts in mini cupcake cups and froze it. I had two of those today. Freezing them gives them the consistency of ice cream.
Oh yea water is a given-I always have a cup of water nearby.
I'm trying to use sunflower seeds as opposed to too many 'nuts'. I got weight to lose and hope that cutting down on the nuts will help. About 2 months ago I was going heavy with the nuts.
July 11, 2008
July 9, 2008
First Raw Restaurant Experience
I visited GoRaw Cafe in Las Vegas this past weekend-the food was very delicious. I told them that it was my first time in a raw cafe and they were nice enough to let me sample some pates. The almond pate was very rich and reminded me of cream cheese-YUM. The mexi pate was had more texture to it and had a touch of hot spice that was perfect.
I had never had any of the dehydrated 'breads' that I always read about. I had a mexi pizza and a pate sampler. There was a dessert that was ooey-gooey chocolatey. Sorry I didn't get the name of the dessert but YUM!!
The atmosphere was friendly and open. There was a lot of literature there and the people there
were very helpful. They also offer raw food prep classes. (I wish I could attend one of those).
I purchased some items that my local Health food store does not carry like flaxseed crackers (garlic, and mexi flavor). I also picked up some sprouted garlic bread so I could make pizza at home.
My nonraw hubby said I was like a little kid in a candy store. The GoRaw Cafe will definately be on my list of places to visit when I go to Vegas. It's about 20 minutes away from the strip. There are 2 locations. They have a website: www.gorawcafe.com
I had never had any of the dehydrated 'breads' that I always read about. I had a mexi pizza and a pate sampler. There was a dessert that was ooey-gooey chocolatey. Sorry I didn't get the name of the dessert but YUM!!
The atmosphere was friendly and open. There was a lot of literature there and the people there
were very helpful. They also offer raw food prep classes. (I wish I could attend one of those).
I purchased some items that my local Health food store does not carry like flaxseed crackers (garlic, and mexi flavor). I also picked up some sprouted garlic bread so I could make pizza at home.
My nonraw hubby said I was like a little kid in a candy store. The GoRaw Cafe will definately be on my list of places to visit when I go to Vegas. It's about 20 minutes away from the strip. There are 2 locations. They have a website: www.gorawcafe.com
July 5, 2008
It's been awhile
Wow-I started this blog as a way to share my thoughts. Since my last blog- I backslid into cooked vegan foods, and I had some issues with craving fries. As I stated before stay away from cooked foods, it leads you into the path of other cooked foods.
I'm just coming off the master cleanse (today is day 10). Tomorrow will be orange juice day!! I lost 9 lbs and am ready to be 100% RAW. I had been 80% raw but added the wrong 20% in the way of cooked foods. Some people can do it (mix) but for me cooked leads to more cooked.
I am hoping that the cleanse will help me stay on the RAW path to great health. I have been looking at you tuber for other recipes. I am really excited that I will be going to my first raw restaurant in Las Vegas. I will blog about that experience soon!
I have been visiting the Farmer's Market every Thursday since summer break started. Wow the produce is awesome. I also bought some of those green bags that keep the produce fresh longer-they really do work. I recommend them!
Have a raw day!
I'm just coming off the master cleanse (today is day 10). Tomorrow will be orange juice day!! I lost 9 lbs and am ready to be 100% RAW. I had been 80% raw but added the wrong 20% in the way of cooked foods. Some people can do it (mix) but for me cooked leads to more cooked.
I am hoping that the cleanse will help me stay on the RAW path to great health. I have been looking at you tuber for other recipes. I am really excited that I will be going to my first raw restaurant in Las Vegas. I will blog about that experience soon!
I have been visiting the Farmer's Market every Thursday since summer break started. Wow the produce is awesome. I also bought some of those green bags that keep the produce fresh longer-they really do work. I recommend them!
Have a raw day!
May 8, 2008
Cooked Foods-Blah-STAY AWAY!!
Yesterday I gave in to the aroma of french fries and had one..er..two..er three ok I stopped counting-anyway today I felt like CRAP. I had a huge headache-I hardly get those. Today I stuck to REAL foods and will hopefully feel better tomorrow. Oh yea my face broke out too. My skin has been perfect the last month and today it's itchy and bumpy. If I did not need the energy I would do a one day water fast to cleanse but I don't think one day would do it.
I don't recommend having a bite of something you know you shouldn't have-it leads you down the path of headaches and bumpy face.
I don't recommend having a bite of something you know you shouldn't have-it leads you down the path of headaches and bumpy face.
May 5, 2008
Wow-I've been raw for 3 months
It's hard to believe that 3 months have gone by on this fabulous journey. Since my last post I did the Master Cleanse for 10 days-It was really great. I recommend it to those who want to cleanse naturally. I had to stop on the 10th day-my body was ready. The Master Cleanse allows one to really examine their relationship with food. I found that my connection with food is emotional and ritualistic. It is really difficult to be at a professional sporting event and not eat the 'traditional foods' one used to partake in. I don't recommend doing the MC and attending a major sporting event.
Also since my last post I have lost pounds and inches. I am within 19lbs of my goal weight and I feel great. Others are really noticing the change in my body and face. I am really happy with living raw-I will admit that I had COOKED food in the last 2 days. Dreaded rice in a veggie burrito.
I bought another RAW cookbook RAWVolution by Matt Amsden. I love to cook, uh, uncook. I am now planning to stick to simple raw since it's spring and there are many choices for fresh fruits and veggies. I am in CA so there are many farmers markets to get organic produce at inexpensive prices. For example in the grocery store I pay $3.99 for a bag of lemons. At the farmers market I pay $1.00 for a bag of organic, locally grown lemons. The drawback is the farmers market is only available on Thursdays in the am while I am at work. My DH has been sweet enough to shop for me.
The most positive effects of living raw has to be the feeling of "well being". Like most others I lead a very stressful life. I am by nature 'laid back', the raw lifestyle helps me to stay focused and calm among the storms.
Current goal: 100% raw
Today-80% RAW
Also since my last post I have lost pounds and inches. I am within 19lbs of my goal weight and I feel great. Others are really noticing the change in my body and face. I am really happy with living raw-I will admit that I had COOKED food in the last 2 days. Dreaded rice in a veggie burrito.
I bought another RAW cookbook RAWVolution by Matt Amsden. I love to cook, uh, uncook. I am now planning to stick to simple raw since it's spring and there are many choices for fresh fruits and veggies. I am in CA so there are many farmers markets to get organic produce at inexpensive prices. For example in the grocery store I pay $3.99 for a bag of lemons. At the farmers market I pay $1.00 for a bag of organic, locally grown lemons. The drawback is the farmers market is only available on Thursdays in the am while I am at work. My DH has been sweet enough to shop for me.
The most positive effects of living raw has to be the feeling of "well being". Like most others I lead a very stressful life. I am by nature 'laid back', the raw lifestyle helps me to stay focused and calm among the storms.
Current goal: 100% raw
Today-80% RAW
March 21, 2008
One Month Raw-Why
Well I have reached the one month mark since going RAW. It has been a great experience.
I started this after first going 100% vegetarian in June 07. I then went Vegan in Jan 08. I found out about the RAW lifestyle by joining discussion boards on veganism/veggie boards. I was very inspired by reading the stories of raw foodists, especially those who lost weight.
Now I am not obese, just overweight. I really needed to lose about 40 -45 lbs to be healthy.
I had some health concerns, like tingling in my hands/feet. I was on meds for GERD. I felt achy in my hips. My family history was a BIG factor in my decision to go RAW. My mom has had a triple bypass and mild heart attacks. My dad has poor health as well. I just don't want to go down that road if I can help it.
At this moment I have lost some pounds and inches. No more GERD meds. The tingling is gone-the tingling was corrected by a chirpractor-but the weight loss has helped too! I am still not at my goal weight but I feel amazing. Others around me are starting to notice that I am losing weight.
It's not just about the weight. When I first went vegetarian less than a year ago it was because of information I read about the food industry. I always knew that meats were not the healthiest for us. After reading the book Fast Food Nation and seeing the movie it really started to change my thinking. It's like you know things are unnatural (eating tons of processed foods) but you do it because most of the people around you do. And really, when you make that change you are admitting that what you have been doing all those years was wrong. It's hard for people to admit that.
I have learned that many people are ok with not changing. I remember being so excited about learning about RAW and wanted to share this with those around me. Well I know understand that most people have to find their own way and want to change. All we can do is serve as examples and not judge others. I really don't go around advertising that I'm raw because some people don't 'get it'. They want to tell me about protein, etc. I have researched this and know what I'm doing, so it's better for me to "just do it."
After the first two weeks of RAW I got really sick. I went 100% RAW overnight-I did not go through a transitional period like many new raw foodist do. The doctor said I had the flu-now I know that many people experience a detox period, and it could have been a combination of both. There was a flu virus going around at my workplace. Anyway, after that I decided to slow it down and do 80% raw. I would have my green shakes ( YUM) eat fruits and veggies (organic), and eat vegan at night. I have been doing that for 2 weeks. I have still been losing weight:) and feeling great. So now I want to go back to 100% RAW.
I have Ani Phyo's cookbook-I highly recommend it. Also the website www.goneraw.com is fantastic. There are thousands of recipes and people there are very knowledgable about the raw foods lifestyle. Check out youtube for people who share their raw journeys on video.
I decided to BLOG my journey after reading tons of other peoples blogs. I am the only raw person in my surroundings-so I am sharing my thoughts with cyberspace. - Peace
I started this after first going 100% vegetarian in June 07. I then went Vegan in Jan 08. I found out about the RAW lifestyle by joining discussion boards on veganism/veggie boards. I was very inspired by reading the stories of raw foodists, especially those who lost weight.
Now I am not obese, just overweight. I really needed to lose about 40 -45 lbs to be healthy.
I had some health concerns, like tingling in my hands/feet. I was on meds for GERD. I felt achy in my hips. My family history was a BIG factor in my decision to go RAW. My mom has had a triple bypass and mild heart attacks. My dad has poor health as well. I just don't want to go down that road if I can help it.
At this moment I have lost some pounds and inches. No more GERD meds. The tingling is gone-the tingling was corrected by a chirpractor-but the weight loss has helped too! I am still not at my goal weight but I feel amazing. Others around me are starting to notice that I am losing weight.
It's not just about the weight. When I first went vegetarian less than a year ago it was because of information I read about the food industry. I always knew that meats were not the healthiest for us. After reading the book Fast Food Nation and seeing the movie it really started to change my thinking. It's like you know things are unnatural (eating tons of processed foods) but you do it because most of the people around you do. And really, when you make that change you are admitting that what you have been doing all those years was wrong. It's hard for people to admit that.
I have learned that many people are ok with not changing. I remember being so excited about learning about RAW and wanted to share this with those around me. Well I know understand that most people have to find their own way and want to change. All we can do is serve as examples and not judge others. I really don't go around advertising that I'm raw because some people don't 'get it'. They want to tell me about protein, etc. I have researched this and know what I'm doing, so it's better for me to "just do it."
After the first two weeks of RAW I got really sick. I went 100% RAW overnight-I did not go through a transitional period like many new raw foodist do. The doctor said I had the flu-now I know that many people experience a detox period, and it could have been a combination of both. There was a flu virus going around at my workplace. Anyway, after that I decided to slow it down and do 80% raw. I would have my green shakes ( YUM) eat fruits and veggies (organic), and eat vegan at night. I have been doing that for 2 weeks. I have still been losing weight:) and feeling great. So now I want to go back to 100% RAW.
I have Ani Phyo's cookbook-I highly recommend it. Also the website www.goneraw.com is fantastic. There are thousands of recipes and people there are very knowledgable about the raw foods lifestyle. Check out youtube for people who share their raw journeys on video.
I decided to BLOG my journey after reading tons of other peoples blogs. I am the only raw person in my surroundings-so I am sharing my thoughts with cyberspace. - Peace
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