Hi y'all! Hope you're having a great evening! :o)
Lately I've been feeling compelled to drink only juices at least once a week. Mondays always seem like the right day for me to do this. Do any of you guys have a juice fast once a week regularly?
Plus, I had a bit of a sick stomach this morning. Each of my kids had taken turns with a light stomach bug over the weekend, so I figured this was my turn. I decided I'd go ahead and drink only juices today...and I feel so much better! This is the seco…
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Added by Virginia on May 4, 2009 at 11:52pm —
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You know, when non-raw people ask me about being Raw, they more often than not, tend to finish the discussion by saying something such as ,"Sounds good, but its just too much work for me." Or, "I'm glad you are able to do that. But I don't have time to prepare all those raw meals!"
This has gotten me to thinking and I realized, "Raw is perfect for EVERY BODY!"
If you love spending time in the kitchen creating beautiful, edible works of art, then Raw is for you...
If you want to bring nourishi…
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Added by Virginia on May 3, 2009 at 1:25am —
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A very dear friend of mine sent me an email today; she was worried maybe I was becoming anorexic. I had a few different emotions arise from this: first, I was almost excited, because my entire life I have been nowhere in the neighborhood of skinny; second, I was a little sad that she would think that, but considering my dramatic weight loss just since January (23 pounds) I couldn't really blame her ( and I thought it was very sweet for her to be concerned); and third I felt it my responsibility…
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Added by Virginia on April 27, 2009 at 10:30pm —
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Here comes another Manic Monday! The new week is here again already and the weekend was waaay too short. But I had a good one...got to spend it with my kids, hubby and my brother. Good times, good times! :o)
I hope you all had a blessed weekend too!
I am learning a lot about myself from this fast: learning a lot about what my body is capable of. I never would have guessed, before being Raw, that I could undertake such an experience. I always assumed I would be weak, shaky, and lack energy duri…
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Added by Virginia on April 27, 2009 at 12:39am —
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Just finished day 3 of the fast. When I woke up this morning, I had lost another 2 pounds. That's 4 pounds in 2 days! Man...pretty neat! And I still feel good. :o)
Here's what I had today:
morning: water, apple juice
snack: water
lunch: water, Green Lemonade
snack: pineapple/orange juice
dinner: banana/strawberry juice
snack:banana/strawberry juice
But I have to admit...I went to a friend's house and they offered an espresso, so I accepted! :o)
Hope everyone had a nice day. TTYL!
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Added by Virginia on April 26, 2009 at 3:46am —
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Today was so much fun! I went to the store and got a buggie-load of produce: carrots, apples, spinach, greens, etc. This whole juicing thing is brand new to me. I don't have many recipes yet, so basically I just did what I wanted! The apple juice was really good, of course, but the cabbage/carrot/collard/broccoli combo...not so much! :o) I did however really enjoy the Green Lemonade recipe from The Raw Food Detox Diet. Pretty yummy!
Morning: Left-over juice from the day before and water
Lunch:…
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Added by Virginia on April 25, 2009 at 12:33am —
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Well, I have been having what appeared to be detox symptoms, but I am not positive. I wasn't sure if that is what it was or if I was sick. When I woke up I felt a little better, but still a little off. A friend on this site had suggested I try dry-brushing, so I did...and it felt terrific! Still a little unsure if I was sick or not, I decided to try a juice fast to see if it would help me get better faster. I had heard and read before that sometimes when you're sick, your body can heal faster if…
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Added by Virginia on April 24, 2009 at 12:30am —
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I have been eating Raw since the beginning of February this year. I have taken pictures of many of the foods. Just thought I'd share some of them with you guys! Have a great night! :o)
This was my Grapefruit-Cranberry Slushy...so cool and refreshing!…
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Added by Virginia on April 21, 2009 at 1:11am —
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Hello everyone...I hope you had a blessed Easter weekend! This was the first holiday I have celebrated Raw so it was really different...and fun!
On Saturday I had made some cashew "cheesecake" mini-tarts and took them to a friend's house. The crust was decadent hazelnut-date, and it held up very well! The tarts kept their shape beautifully. They were a big hit! Each and every one was gone before long!! I had some of the cashew cream left-over so I added carrot and sweet potato to that and made…
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Added by Virginia on April 18, 2009 at 1:23am —
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Hello Live Food Connoisseurs! I am so happy to find the Raw Community online so supportive of one another and so extensive! It amazes me how many people are getting on board the Raw Food Train!
I have been vegetarian and vegan off-and-on-again for several years, but never before have I felt so fulfilled with my dietary decision. Everyday I wake up energized and excited about trying new recipes, indulging in pure food, and learning more about my own body and what it takes to run at its peak! I b…
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Added by Virginia on April 8, 2009 at 5:34pm —
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