The One Month RAW Challenge - Page 161 - The Master Cleanse / Raw Food Bulletin Board

mls · #**1601** July 3rd, 2009, 10:01 PM

Hi, I'm about to begin a raw juice fast/feast - if anyone is interested in joining, it would be nice to check in and have support. Thanks -

Tanyazl1 · #**1602** July 4th, 2009, 04:24 PM

Kathy, thanks for sharing the news about Res. That's great! I Iove green smoothies, too! I don't like them too thick though.

Hi Res, haven't spoken to you in a while...nice to see you.

Oshinlvr7, We purchase small quantities of raw nuts and seeds to last the week and store them in the fridge, and store pinenuts in the freezer. We only soak them as needed for raw breads, crackers, pastries, and chips. Ani Phyo's living foods book recommends storing nuts/seeds in glass jars in the fridge or freeze. Since we go through them so quickly, we store them in the plastic bag they were purchased in.

Mls, count me in...I eat raw all week and frequent cooked vegan restaurants once or twice on the weekends.

Tanya

mls · #**1603** July 5th, 2009, 09:44 PM

Hi, and thanks for the support. I started on all raw juices, which I'm planning to keep up for about 40 days, as a cleanse. Then I'd like to transition to a predominantly raw and whole foods diet.
My first day I made a gain by kicking caffeine. I'd been having strong expresso every day. When I came off, I had a massive headache for awhile (which I slept off) and now I feel fine, flowing energy, peaceful. Best to everyone, mls

nstachon · #**1604** July 18th, 2009, 12:04 AM

hello,

I am just finishing up my first master cleanse. I have 4 more days to go to make it to 10 days. I am so excited to be moving towards a raw food diet. I would really like to do the 30 day challenge, but it doesn't look like anyone is doing it because no one has been on here for a couple months. If you are interested, please let me know.
Thanks,
Nikki

mls · #**1605** July 25th, 2009, 07:14 PM

Hello,

I'd love to check in with someone and give support for the 30 day challenge. Let me know! best, mls

Sim · #**1606** August 18th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Hi Mis,
It's been a long time since I posted here but I LOVE the fact that we have this Raw Challenge thread! I cleansed for the first time two and a half years ago, lost weight, felt great and because of his thread, went raw! I then went to a raw culinary school and received my chef certification. I LOVE RAW and having been a confirmed gourmet foodie, cooking everything under the sun, I can tell you that raw dishes are exponentially more beautiful, more tasty, and more satisfying, once you let go of your old notions about "comfort" foods. I'd be thrilled to provide some support for you on your challenge Right now, I am cleansing but that never stops me from exploring recipes and talking about and demonstrating raw techniques. When you go raw, a whole new world opens up to you! Let me know how you're getting on and please, don't hesitate to ask questions...it's where we all have been :-)

mls · #**1607** August 25th, 2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Sim

Hi Mis,
It's been a long time since I posted here but I LOVE the fact that we have this Raw Challenge thread! I cleansed for the first time two and a half years ago, lost weight, felt great and because of his thread, went raw! I then went to a raw culinary school and received my chef certification. I LOVE RAW and having been a confirmed gourmet foodie, cooking everything under the sun, I can tell you that raw dishes are exponentially more beautiful, more tasty, and more satisfying, once you let go of your old notions about "comfort" foods. I'd be thrilled to provide some support for you on your challenge Right now, I am cleansing but that never stops me from exploring recipes and talking about and demonstrating raw techniques. When you go raw, a whole new world opens up to you! Let me know how you're getting on and please, don't hesitate to ask questions...it's where we all have been :-)

Hi, Thanks so much for this uplifting message. I haven't checked this board for awhile and now I'm doing the MC for ten days. I decided I needed to do it again - the master cleanse.
Here's my experience: For the past few months I've been doing all raw for a week or two and I feel great. But then I swing back, start eating, do that for a week or two, and then it's hard to go raw again. This pattern feels difficult. I don't seem to be moderate or gradual in this. So,if you get a chance, I'd like to hear more about your transition to raw. Did you go back and forth swinging at all or is that just me? I find when I eat cooked foods, main thing is that I get much more tired and sluggish than when I eat raw.Best, Mls

glenfoxman · #**1608** October 20th, 2009, 08:52 PM

I am joining in I have been off the board for awhile, 2 yrs. I have been slowly going from about 85 raw for a few years to a gradual slip back to healthy but cooked. I need support as I have no raw friends. I prefer to stay 100 but being realistic, about 85 raw at the least, longterm. This month I am going back to 100 raw.
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Tanyazl1 · #**1609** October 20th, 2009, 11:47 PM

Hello Glenfoxman,

Good for you...raw is the best.

I'm eat about 85 percent raw, too. My husband about 95. We drink green smoothies daily. This month I decided to take a 32-40 oz Klean Kanteen filled with a smoothie to work for lunch instead of a salad. Most mornings, I have a papaya for breakfast with herbal tea. Midmorning, a 1/2 banana and a few mixed nuts, seeds, and raisins, then, an apple and a few more mixed nuts in the afternoon. I also try to drink at least 60 oz of water daily, too. At dinner we fluctuate between 100 percent raw or raw/and one cooked item. On the weekend we go out for one cooked meal. Next, I need to restart my exercise routine. Do you workout, too?

This weekend will be more cooked than raw meals since we will have guest from Toronto, Canada and Texas, both Canadians, as is my husband.

I wish you the best!

Ciao, Tanya

Tanyazl1 · #**1610** November 19th, 2009, 01:06 AM

D. Diota,

Junk food in moderation will not reverse the progress you have made with raw food. Just beware that cooked food can be addictive.

Take each meal and each day at a time. I find it helpful to really consciously taste the food I am eating. I have had the desire to eat foods that I remember enjoying, only to find they do not taste the same. So when faced with this desire and the choice to eat it, I make a conscious effort to be in the present moment while eating. I have found that my memory and my new pallet are in conflict. So I scratch the food item off my list of wants. If the food choice is still enjoyable, I may have it occasionally as a special treat

Tanya