Silent October

I don't know if this is a common thing for anyone having gone raw, but I haven't really noticed any major changes in the way I feel or think since my last post. The thing I have noticed is that I am more mentally and emotionally charged and centered. It's something I've never really experienced before. For the first time, I am mindful in the present. ...I am not dwelling on my past hiccups. ...I know that what I am doing right now is the best thing I could ever do to nourish my body. Th… Continue

I'm almost at the half-way point of my 20 days and I'm feeling great! The only major hiccup, so far, was that I allowed myself a vegan (un-raw) dessert a few days ago. It wasn't a moment of weakness as it was a self-test of my will. I told myself that it would be okay to eat it and decided to go ahead and do so. The funny thing was that I was full after just one bite (not to mention my previous dinner of raw sushi and a kombucha drink). I savored that one bite which was an indicator that… Continue

I'm currently chowing down on some fresh herb salad with some cucumbers and carrots added into the mix. Tasty. Day one went just well. I was tired all day - partly due to my son deciding that we should all be awake at 5:30am. He's right, but we've always been late to bed, so this 5:30am business was to abrupt to be a welcomed change to our standard regiment. I also started feeling like I was on the brink of a headache towards the later part of the evening - probably due to not having consumed… Continue

They're currently running a "20 Days of Raw" contest/promotion/whatever that I decided would be my catalyst for going RAW and sticking with it!

They set me up with a buddy, who just happens to already be on giveittomeraw - what ups Bethany!? - So, yeah, they must have read my mind because I have a very difficult time doing anything and sticking to it unless I have a buddy to help give me that extra push when I'm just not feeling it, so I think this could work out nicely!

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I've been having a really tough time sticking to any sort of raw diet these past few months. It is especially tough because I have to plan meals for my (nearly 2 year old) son, as well. He is a very picky eater and likes sweets (like PB&J, raisins) and not much else. I will say that he scarfs down the beans & rice we make him for dinner, but most meals are a struggle.

There really is no easy way to break the cycle of eating the crap that our society has manufactured for the mass… Continue