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Odwalla Superfood = Green Smoothie?
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Good luck. You will love having more juicy raw goodness in your life, but stick to 1500-1700 calories.
Good luck! I admire that you did this.. we shouldn't have to worry about what we eat, but live freely and choose what we want without getting stressed about whether or not we have made the right decision. I hope the next 25 days go good for you!!
I wish you the best!
Back again from a long hiatus!
I spent the summer eating whatever I wanted (which turned out to be mostly vegan; with the exception of the occasional cheese and sushi) and just focusing on keeping an eye on my calorie intake - I averaged around 2...
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- 21 year old woman trying to push past her compulsive binge eating and reap the weight loss and health benefits of raw :)
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- moral support, transition advice, fitness tips, all of the above (please)!
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Back again from a long hiatus!
I spent the summer eating whatever I wanted (which turned out to be mostly vegan; with the exception of the occasional cheese and sushi) and just focusing on keeping an eye on my calorie intake - I averaged around 2300 per day (much higher than the 1450 goal I set for myself) but still dropped from 158 to 144 basically effortlessly (with no exercise, other than the city walking on time on my feet as a waitress). Confidence has been restored, feeling so much less d… Continue
I spent the summer eating whatever I wanted (which turned out to be mostly vegan; with the exception of the occasional cheese and sushi) and just focusing on keeping an eye on my calorie intake - I averaged around 2300 per day (much higher than the 1450 goal I set for myself) but still dropped from 158 to 144 basically effortlessly (with no exercise, other than the city walking on time on my feet as a waitress). Confidence has been restored, feeling so much less d… Continue
Posted on August 1, 2009 at 9:47pm — 2 Comments
Back again with some new thoughts and a 2 week challenge...
Hi everyone, sorry I fell off the planet for a little bit there! Here's what has gone on with me and my eating since I've last been on here (about a month ago..jeesh!):
1. Realized that I am simply not ready to take on fasting...everytime I try, I end up freaking out and binging, and starting back at square one, feeling even more awful about my body and diet. I think fasting is wonderful for those who can handle it. I, however, am not at that point. And finally, after almost a full year of an a… Continue
1. Realized that I am simply not ready to take on fasting...everytime I try, I end up freaking out and binging, and starting back at square one, feeling even more awful about my body and diet. I think fasting is wonderful for those who can handle it. I, however, am not at that point. And finally, after almost a full year of an a… Continue
Posted on April 22, 2009 at 12:05am — 2 Comments
Spring Cleaning
In honor of tomorrow bringing about a new season, and in urgent need of some cleansing of my body, I am going to take off on a water fast. My ideal length would be 7 days, but I am going to focus on getting through to Monday and see how it goes from there.
Seeking mental clarity, relaxation, weight loss, and toxin elimination.
Spring is all about new awakening...I'm ready to wake up :)
Seeking mental clarity, relaxation, weight loss, and toxin elimination.
Spring is all about new awakening...I'm ready to wake up :)
Posted on March 20, 2009 at 12:05am — 2 Comments
So close..
Today's Intake:
8:30am - 2 cups green tea with honey, 1 apple
9:40am - apple
20min power walk ...felt too crappy to continue :( hopefully tomorrow this cough will be gone?
11:00am - 2 bananas, snap peas, cup of green tea with honey
4:00pm - "Mo'Beta" Odwalla drink + banana
6:30pm - salad with piece of salmon (bah)
7:15pm - 2 apples with roasted almonds (ugh)
Keeping my head up, I am going to stay strong.
No more salmon, no more nuts.
Fresh fruits and green tea and odwalla drinks if I crave that… Continue
8:30am - 2 cups green tea with honey, 1 apple
9:40am - apple
20min power walk ...felt too crappy to continue :( hopefully tomorrow this cough will be gone?
11:00am - 2 bananas, snap peas, cup of green tea with honey
4:00pm - "Mo'Beta" Odwalla drink + banana
6:30pm - salad with piece of salmon (bah)
7:15pm - 2 apples with roasted almonds (ugh)
Keeping my head up, I am going to stay strong.
No more salmon, no more nuts.
Fresh fruits and green tea and odwalla drinks if I crave that… Continue
Posted on March 18, 2009 at 9:22pm — 2 Comments
fruit is calling!
I had a bit of a fall off this past week - even cooked vegan and healthy SAD food has left me feeling sluggish, bloated and off. Too much dairy and junk has left me sick - I have an awful case of congestion and no voice to be found whatsoever. Ugh.
So back again!
The funny thing is now I feel even more motivated than before...it even goes beyond motivation; I am simply just craving fresh fruit! Even while walking past soup and bagels and icecream in the dining hall, only the apples interest me… Continue
So back again!
The funny thing is now I feel even more motivated than before...it even goes beyond motivation; I am simply just craving fresh fruit! Even while walking past soup and bagels and icecream in the dining hall, only the apples interest me… Continue
Posted on March 17, 2009 at 8:43pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 12:41pm on May 5, 2009,
Hayley Sunshine said…
- Hey Bee! I totally hear you on those soy chai lattes. A month ago I was having some form of soy latte everyday. I am proud to say now that I only have one on occasion these days, I would even say rarely! And that's with working at a coffee shop! Yay! I also wanted to let you know that I am challenging myself to 7 days all raw. I started yesterday--I ate some steamed broccoli but otherwise I stayed raw! I will let you know how my week goes! If you're interested, ill be writing about my progress on my site; rawfoodpunk.com. Talk to you soon!
- At 10:01pm on May 1, 2009,
Hayley Sunshine said…
- Hey Bee! Thanks for the comment! Its tough, it really is. But I really just stick to the motto of listening to my body and knowing what I really want. Sometimes I do want a Mcflurry when my friends are going to McDonalds so I'll do it. But usually I don't want anything processed. The rules I really maintain are eating raw until dinner, proper meal combination, and avoiding processed food almost all the time. I am not 100% raw but I have lots of 100% days. I actually just kicked my latte habit, so thats exciting! How about you, got any major vices?
- At 12:56pm on April 24, 2009,
krose said… - Hi juicing buddy :)
I went through a period of time when I was gaining weight on raw food because, like you, I didn't know which type of raw diet to follow. All fruit didn't work for me because I digest it so fast I am constantly hungry, but high fat made me feel so tired. The ONLY thing that really worked for me to lose weight was following the raw diva's 7 day detox. It's basically just raw with no fat or salt, and while I think that would be hard to maintain long term, its easy for a week. I was only looking to lose about 5 pounds, and I lost 7 in that first week before I started eating a bunch of avocado again. I am certain if I kept going with it I would have lost more, but that would have been bad. I think you should try it - it's totally free and really motivating. I know high fruit or high fat works for some people, but in my very own personal experience that is what worked. Check it out and let me know what you think about it!! Have a wonderful day, Bee!
Kalea
- At 9:48am on April 23, 2009,
stephanie said…
- Hi Bee, I transitioned from (cooked) vegan to raw instantly after reading a raw food book. Just stopped seeing cooked food as food anymore. It took about 3 month's to loose the 30 lbs on raw but I also ate mostly fruit and veggies staying away from nuts and seeds. I also grazed on food more having a banana here a handful of baby carrots there instead of sitting down to 3 big meals a day. Hope that helps!
- At 11:20pm on March 18, 2009,
goldendreams said… - hee hee, i love that you said shhhh! about it cause i don't tell anyone cause i feel like i will get laughed at, but i know raw food is my golden path that will help me reach that goal and many others. keep in touch on how things go with you. :)
- At 9:35pm on March 7, 2009,
Debbie said… - Hi Bee
Love your flower! can we be friends?
deb
- At 10:11pm on February 12, 2009,
Summer said… - Hello Ms. Bee. well. I am on day 11--OMG it hasn't really been that hard but I'm going through alot of boredom thats for sure!! I sooo want to eat some junk food, I went to my parents house and they had sun chips, donut holes, fritos, etc...I'm tempted but I just told myself I have gone this far why ruin it? But the boredom is setting in for sure!! I can only eat so many salads..I knw there are some awesome recipes out there but I never have time to cook!! LOL!! How is your week going?
- At 7:52pm on February 6, 2009,
Summer said…
- So how is your progress? Do you juice @ all? Seriously if I didn't have my cheap liitle juicer, I don't think I could have gone this far. I tell my friends that for breakfast I had a pear, a apple, half orange, 2 carrots, handful of grapes and a handful of spinach and they look at me like I'm crazy but its sooooo goood and filling for like 3 hrs. But the true test is going to be this wkend bc I am home alone with alot junk food and booze --- LOL but I'm going to make sure I keep myself busy and sing my heart out =)
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wow! amazing. out of curiousity, did you feel that you needed to raw-detox for a number of years before going on a water fast over 7 days?
way to go - hope you share more !
Heather
I remember that!
starting to plan for this now ! right in the midlle of holidays !
i'm thinking about doing a week, but may extend with blended foods depending on how much detox I experience. Can't get the 'flu' just yet.
thanks....so grateful & dave is the best !...
Hi El-bo,
You're absolutely right; sodium is not the problem, but sodium chloride, and inorganic mineral salt which always causes water retention and raises blood pressure. We don't need any of that.
Doesn't holding your breath kill brain cell?
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Adrenal fatigue is indicative of overall exhaustion. When the body is already is exhausted and has no real energy left, it calls on the adrenal gland to produce adrenaline. The body doesn't have much of a choice because as we continue to force it ...
if sodium is consumed from natural sources then the body will be able to deal with it naturally...it won't be stored like toxins etc
water retention is the bodies way of diluting toxic matter....it will do this with salt (table. himalayan, sea, m...
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