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.