So I've made it! I had one thing yesterday that for me was questionable as it had a minimal amount of added salt, it was a raw locally made cabbage kimichi (still raw). It was delicious but tasted VERY salty. I think once I finish this particular jar I wont buy another one (at least for myself). I've had a great journey being raw. Some days have been extremely difficult especially watching my family eat some of my favorite meals("cheesey broccoli rice inparticular). I have learned a LOT about my own body. I have tons of energy eating this way. I'm calmer. I know that may not make any sense, and when people were saying this would happen I didn't believe them. I guess it was one of those things I needed to experience for myself to really believe. It's true though I feel more centered emotionally, mentally and physically. When I eat a meal in the morning it's almost as though I can feel it nourishing my body (I know, sounds crazy!). I have overall enjoyed my journey being raw. The question for me is do I keep going? Or do I slip back into eating portions of cooked food? I'm loving the raw thing so far a lot more than I originally anticipated I would. Its easy overall but, it is hard to get used to having to eat so much food. I think for now I'm going to stick to it. This week especially I've seen a huge improvement in my running abilities and my food cravings have all but dissipated(which is a HUGE deal for me). I used to always crave pasta and rice and the cravings would control me till I caved and ate copious amounts of the food being craved. Now I can cook it, smell it, and even serve it with only minimal desire to consume it. I feel so much better that going back most days isn't even appealing.
As far as my running is concerned I've gone 30 something miles this week so far and after my long run on Sunday I will have accumulated 54.5 miles in total for the week. So the mileage is stacking up, too bad it's been too cold to get outside here. Maybe sometime next week I can get back outside and start running on the road again.
If anyone has questions about how to go fully raw, or what my experience has been like feel free to ask :).
Friday, January 24, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Day 5 Fully Raw
So today marks 5 days fully raw and I can't even begin to describe how I've been feeling. I am sleeping better. I'm calmer, and have a thousand times more energy then I've had in a LONG time. I feel centered and I know this may sound insane but I feel nourished, hydrated and like I'm actually doing this whole nutrition thing right. I don't believe I will ever go back to cooked food.
1. I don't drink alcohol anymore.
2. No coffee
3. No tea
4. Nothing cooked
5. Nothing out of a can
6. No added salt, sugar or spices (fresh herbs only)
7. 80% of my diet is raw, ripe fruit.
8. I limit the calories per day that I take in from fat.
9. I eat at least one large salad a day.
10. It's so easy and I feel like my waste foot print has decreased.
To further explain #10, since I don't eat anything out of a can, or very rarely eat anything that's been prepackaged I make less trash. The exceptions to this are raw seeds, nuts or kombucha, beyond that I don't eat anything processed at all. 95% of my shopping is done in the produce section of the supermarket, which simplifies grocery shopping for me at least. I'm still getting used to the quantity of food that I need to eat to get adequate calories, but I'm sure that will come with time.
I am loving my new lifestyle, and most likely this is how I'll remain. The only downside is I live with people that still eat cooked food, so on occasion I still have to cook. Which is alright except since I'm not eating it so if it needs to be tested for doneness someone else has to do it. Minor hurdles I supposed in the big picture. I feel awesome and that's the biggest thing! Yay raw food diet, glad I've finally found something that works for me without fail and I can eat anything raw I want without stomach upset, or intestinal distress.
As time passes I'll post again with my progress and updates.
1. I don't drink alcohol anymore.
2. No coffee
3. No tea
4. Nothing cooked
5. Nothing out of a can
6. No added salt, sugar or spices (fresh herbs only)
7. 80% of my diet is raw, ripe fruit.
8. I limit the calories per day that I take in from fat.
9. I eat at least one large salad a day.
10. It's so easy and I feel like my waste foot print has decreased.
To further explain #10, since I don't eat anything out of a can, or very rarely eat anything that's been prepackaged I make less trash. The exceptions to this are raw seeds, nuts or kombucha, beyond that I don't eat anything processed at all. 95% of my shopping is done in the produce section of the supermarket, which simplifies grocery shopping for me at least. I'm still getting used to the quantity of food that I need to eat to get adequate calories, but I'm sure that will come with time.
I am loving my new lifestyle, and most likely this is how I'll remain. The only downside is I live with people that still eat cooked food, so on occasion I still have to cook. Which is alright except since I'm not eating it so if it needs to be tested for doneness someone else has to do it. Minor hurdles I supposed in the big picture. I feel awesome and that's the biggest thing! Yay raw food diet, glad I've finally found something that works for me without fail and I can eat anything raw I want without stomach upset, or intestinal distress.
As time passes I'll post again with my progress and updates.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Transitioning
I have to say I'm nervous about transitioning to a fully raw diet. I mean don't get me wrong I'm also excited, but from previous experience I can go a few days before I run out of ideas and fall back into old habits. That's not an option this time. This time with the transition to raw I will also be giving up alcohol... obviously starting tomorrow. I had mimosas this morning, love me some mimosas. This will be an experience, but one I know will be worth all my hard work and effort. It will be hard and taxing as it further restricts the types of food I can eat. I will need to come up with raw meal ideas, which I haven't been that great at in the past. So here's to a new year, new decisions and a whole new lifestyle. Bring it on 2014!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
A New Year a New Start.
I don't believe in resolutions. Statistically of those that make them only about 5-8% of those that make them actually follow through with them. So I will be making some changes this year, but they aren't resolutions. I am not one that will be vowing to go to the gym regularly or lose weight. I am already a good size for my frame and my weight does vary some, but not a lot. I also already go to the gym more then about 95% of the people I know. The 5% that goes more then me are my gym family :). My changes this year are bigger than all that.
1. I will be going fully raw within the next week. (This will most likely start tomorrow, since mimosas don't exactly qualify as raw ;)).
2. I will run both a full and half marathon this year.
3. And because of milestone 2, I will not be drinking after tomorrow until I've completed them which will be in May. (That means I'll be dry for 5 months, longest other then being pregnant.)
4. I vow to be diligent with my training(missing days only in circumstances where it's absolutely unavoidable).
Like I said I wouldn't call these resolutions, more like changes that I will be making this year. I've been trying to go fully raw for months and I'll go a few days and fall off mostly because I have a few drinks and get alcohol induced munchies (I'm not ashamed to admit it). I have my flaws and this year I intend to work through the remainder of them.
Last year I gave up all caffeine and most all processed foods. This year I'm going to try my hand at all raw foods and see how I feel. I'm hoping for better digestion, more energy and vastly improved running performance. So here's to a new year full of life, love and happiness.
Happy New Year Everyone!
1. I will be going fully raw within the next week. (This will most likely start tomorrow, since mimosas don't exactly qualify as raw ;)).
2. I will run both a full and half marathon this year.
3. And because of milestone 2, I will not be drinking after tomorrow until I've completed them which will be in May. (That means I'll be dry for 5 months, longest other then being pregnant.)
4. I vow to be diligent with my training(missing days only in circumstances where it's absolutely unavoidable).
Like I said I wouldn't call these resolutions, more like changes that I will be making this year. I've been trying to go fully raw for months and I'll go a few days and fall off mostly because I have a few drinks and get alcohol induced munchies (I'm not ashamed to admit it). I have my flaws and this year I intend to work through the remainder of them.
Last year I gave up all caffeine and most all processed foods. This year I'm going to try my hand at all raw foods and see how I feel. I'm hoping for better digestion, more energy and vastly improved running performance. So here's to a new year full of life, love and happiness.
Happy New Year Everyone!
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