holy cow 25 days

I thought that the other day was my last day of detoxing however, I underestimated how much junk I have in me. Today the detox process is going strong and hitting hard. Last night I did not sleep well because I had to wake up several times to use the restroom. At this point I know the most important thing is to push the liquids. I weighed myself the other day and have lost 2lbs. I am happy with the rate of things and I have a feeling everything will start to speed up soon. I feel that my body needs to get over the shock of the dramatic changes and will kick into high gears once it realizes this is not a threat to my body. I am eating significantly less and 100% healthier than I ever have. I mean…I went from consuming pizza, ice cream, Mexican food daily and eating out to eating Vegan and 90% raw! My body is just as shocked as I am and I trust my body to handel the change the best way it can. Although the detox process has not been a pleasant one it is just more proof how unhealthy I was eating before.

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Day 22

I was very shocked at how much happened to me over only four days. I experienced a variety of detox symptons that had me wondering why I am even eating raw. The process of becoming raw changes you mentally and physically. I think part of the reason many people give up on eating raw is because you feel HORRIBLE before you feel great. The other day I felt depressed and was grossed out by my own appearance. My face broke out more than it ever has and my neck oddly enough broke out as well. My face also had dry patches, mostly on my chin and lotin was not helping. My stomach was bloated and made me feel very uncomfortable. Even though I have been eating healthy and raw I feel that I have gained weight. Because I have been bloated and drinking tons of water I now have released plently of toxins and feel that there are more to come. My thighs look as if I have had cottage cheese injected into them. I have never really had bad cellute but it is there now and I hope not to stay. I can tell my body is bringing everything up to the surface to get rid of it once and for all. Luckily I have my sister to keep me motivated!

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day 18

All that I have to say is: I am surrounded by all this cooked food and I do not want it.

it is though…slightly tempting.

Two weeks

Today marks my two week progress. The days have gone by like a breeze and I have had no temptation for cooked foods. I have been feeling well other than the last few days. I felt exhausted and run down but never strong hunger. I feel as though my body is going through a withdrawl from sugar and coffee. I drank coffee over the weekend and it definitely throw off my whole groove. I will however continue to drink no coffee because how it made me feel this weekend. As far as my weight I have not lost any weight. I have only weighed myself once and there was no difference but I do feel that my jeans feel looser in the thighs. Overall I do not feel that great right now but I am glad to have made it two weeks! I am looking forward to what this week brings and to making it three weeks!

12 days

I am thrilled that it has been 12 days and I am still waking up in the morning wanting my green smoothie. Yesterday I went to the grocery store for a few items and found myself wanting raw green beans. I suddenly had this great idea for grean been salad! For anyone who knows me they know I am not a fan of most raw vegetables. However, there I was stuffing my plastic bag with hand fulls of green beans. Once I got home I made a very delicious green bean salad with chica peas and avacado with olive oil. One of the greatest things about eating raw is that you can really make whatever you want.  I have really enjoyed walking through the produce and picking the freshest and vibrant fruits and vegetables. I can only image the day when I crave raw broccoli but that might been awhile haha.

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I did it 7 Days!

Although I have only been eating 90% raw for the last week I FEEL AWESOME! As I have been transitioning into becoming raw I have noiticed a few details. First, I have to get excited about going to the store for food. What I have been doing is getting pumped up before hand. I dance around and organize my shopping list. Once I get to the store I listen to my i pod and daydream. This has helped me to stay excited about raw food. I also have fun putting my food away and I love having tons of fresh fruit and vegetables in my kitchen. I have learned to treat my kitchen like a safe heavon and always keep it clean. It makes the energy in the kitchen more peaceful. So allowing my kitchen to be welcoming has helped me to love spending time in it to prepare my food.

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I can feel the encouragement!

Last night I was making quinoa and almond milk before my boyfriend came over. I have been eating raw since Monday and have had a hard time not shouting  to the world, “I’M DOING IT!”. I have been feeling awesome and change feel a difference in just these four days. I think my face gives it away the most. I am smiling, happy and have more oomph. Though it has only been four days I am dying to tell my boyfriend. Raw food makes me excited and I am always eager to talk about the topic. Long story short, my boyfriend came over as I was preparing some food for the weekend and I told him everything. I desperately need his support and was suprised at his reaction. He is very interesting in raw food and even tried quinoa but wants to work towards almond milk (HAHA).  After our conversation I was filled with more joy and determination to become a raw foodist. What excites me the most is that I am so close to completing my life goals: Health, Happiness, Peace of Mind and RAW FOOD. My focus is to make it though the weekend eating only raw! I can do it!

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The Start of my raw journey!

Hello Everyone! I am very excited to finally become 100% raw. I have been trying and failing to be raw since I was in High School. My sister has always motivated me to be healthy and become raw. Without her help and support I would not keep trying. I am 20 years old and find it difficult with all my friends to be raw, even my boyfriend interfers! However, I have decided that I must do this! I feel deep inside of me that this is what my body longs for and I will achieve becoming raw.