10 Days Raw
pulchri2dinous
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I have been thinking about trying out the raw food thing for a while. I wanted to do 30 days, but I'm guessing starting out slow would probably be best... Would anyone else be interested? I don't think I'm capable of doing it alone (sad, I know).
I found this thread by Curlynikki:
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=40746
I found this thread by Curlynikki:
http://www.naturallycurly.com/curltalk/showthread.php?t=40746
4, fine, low-medium density, low porosity
"When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps." - Confucius
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When do you want to start?
I got my lab work done and did this for 30 days and the results were unbelievable. And I lost like 25 pounds that month. My cholesterol was ok before but better than awesome after. My glucose went from like 109 to 71 or something like that. Very healthy way of eating if you know what your are doing and are making sure you are getting your calcium, protein, etc. , thru veggies/fruits, etc.
I did not treat is as a detox program so much as just a healthy way of eating and made sure I kept it interesting and creative. I like the idea of the first 10 days being strictly for detox though. And what a perfect time with all the fresh produce available now.
Will check back here to see what your plans are. I am also starting a running plan. I am puzzled about where this second body came from. Surely it is not MINE?! eek!
Normal porosity, zero elasticity, thick (according to my stylists) but not overly thick hair, currently when air-dried non-CG drys as stringy mess of friz.
I need a brush intervention.
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This is how I'd like to treat it too! I'm also doing a running program! I only picked ten days, because I've never done it before and I'm not sure if I could go longer. I'd like to start it at home for ten days and then when I get to school I'll try 30. The reason being it is so expensive and there are so many people in my house (including babies) that they'll eat all my food! However, when I go to school I can take unlimited fruits from the cafeteria (that I've already paid for) and no one will eat it. You understand what I'm saying? I just need to go buy some food, set some guidelines and we can probably start on Sunday. Sound good?
It is so easy to grab a piece of fruit or a bag of carrots and just run out the door. No prep, no dishes. Gotta love it. Don't go too nut heavy or fancy and you will not have to break the bank. It will be great to have the food at school though. Waaay cheaper.
Instead of planning what I want to eat, I tend to go to the store and sort of browse to see what it on sale that looks properly fresh and in season. I save a ton this way.
Definitely ease into it. The biggest collection of recipes for that type of eating is goneraw.com, but it takes a bit of taste bud adjustment to get used to heavy ,rich recipes. You may taste something and thing "OMG! Horrid!" and later it might become your favorite. Do be aware that over the long haul, for a period of time, raw foodists do notice some hair loss. But then it comes back healthier than ever.
I always feel so healthy and full of energy and my skin is so great and then for some reason that darn bag of chips just keeps calling my name. I am making a ton of dehydrated kale crisps to fend that off. LOVE these.
After you get started for a bit let me know and I can guide you with some transitional recipes that are sinful. Chocolate pudding and fudgeballs just for starters. Best to start simple and fresh and whole though.
Amazon, Mountain Rose Herbs, and nutsonline.com are my favorite online places to pick up things for good prices.
By the end of summer we can both be luscious babes. Ok, YOU can be a luscious babe, I will be a far less frumpy mommy, heh.
Sunday is a date.
Normal porosity, zero elasticity, thick (according to my stylists) but not overly thick hair, currently when air-dried non-CG drys as stringy mess of friz.
I need a brush intervention.
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Great! I say we start Sunday, but we should post our foods, rules, goals on Saturday. How does that sound?
My goal is to have a jumpstart of weight loss and of course healthier eating. I want to lose about 10 pounds and of course lose this belly fat. This diet will be hard because I've never done this b4. Any way if you are doing raw then I think soy milk is out the picture. I think I will make some exception because I don't think I can do every single thing raw. Here is the ladies fotki I found in the 4a forum, she has many raw recipes. Check it out and maybe pm her for any questions.
http://public.fotki.com/shortycocoa/healthy-living/meals-and-recipes/
Two of my nieces are staying with me and they really love fruits! They're eating all my stuff! lol I'm not sure how long this will last, but it's going well so far. I wasn't feeling very well yesterday, but I'm a lot better now. I just wish I had a blender....