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• Just an update, I had my colonic and wow! I feel so much better! I hope you were able to go get one. Regardless of what the sales rep said. If your not pooping, your not detoxing. The longer food sits in your system the more toxic you become. Just a…

  in cleansing and constipation! help! Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• RaWongton, I did the Raw Cleanse from Garden of Life last week and it did the same thing to me. I have to go get a colonic now because it seems to be so messed up. I may have a great release at the appointment and it may be worth it. Of course, if …

  in cleansing and constipation! help! Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Okay, I broke down and took 2 Benadryl and nothing! It may just be detox like you both thought. Thanks for the advice! Off to take a nice oatmeal bath : ) Nicole  

  in Hives! HELP!! Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Thanks Joanna. I've been Raw for 6 months and never had serious detox problems aside from the first 5 days or so. I think that was just because of the coffee withdrawals though. I ate 2 cups of walnuts over a 3 day period so I'm thinking it's a nut …

  in Hives! HELP!! Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Try some hemp protein powder in a green smoothie. I have one everyday and change the types of greens I put in. I am doing P90X as well and am having no problem building muscles and I have plenty of energy. Hemp protein is the only concerted effort I…

  in protein thing again =] Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Okay Katelynn, now you're just making me hungry;) Thanks for the dressing recipe, it looks yummy! Nicole  

  in Need help getting back on track Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Enjoy your Bloody Mary and greens Blueyz! I notice lately I have my good(not bloated) days and my bad(bloated) ones. I have yet to figure out what sparks them. I am 100% Raw and have been for over 3 months. Stick with it and know you'll have your go…

  in Need help getting back on track Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Hey Blueyz, I would say lean hard on the greens and maybe try cantaloupe or other lower sugar fruit for variety. The watermelon is really high on the glycemic index so it may send you into a tailspin. I have Hashimoto's(thyroid disease) and waterme…

  in Need help getting back on track Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• My favorite mix: 3 cups spinach/kale/chard or other favorite greens 8 oz. sprouted almond milk or water 8 oz. coconut water 1/2 cup frozen, organic cherries 2 Tbsp. Hemp Protein 1 Tbsp. Green Powder I also add a little maca and mesquite powde…

  in Green Smoothie Inquiry Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Bragg's makes two different Raw salad dressings that don't require refrigeration. The only problem in your case is that they both have vinegar:( One is ginger sesame and the other is just a vinaigrette. I use 1/2 an avocado with a little lemon juice…

  in Salad Dressings Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• My favorite is Living Tree since they slice it to make it into butter so as not to heat it. Here's where I get it: http://www.therawfoodworld.com/product_info.php?products_id=1002197 Nicole  

  in What is your favorite raw tahini? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Thanks Joanna! I have been Raw for 3 months now. After month 4 I'm going to get my bloodwork done to see if there is an improvement. I pray there is. I am finding this lifestyle easier than any other way of eating I have tried. I plan to stay Raw fo…

  in Were any of you fat like me? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Hey Joannabanana, Hashimoto's Disease is advanced hypothyroidism. I am on medication that I have to take at the same exact time every day so as to not throw off my hormone levels. It reminds me of when I was on birth control, it's very finicky. The …

  in Were any of you fat like me? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Hi! I know you could lose weight and feel a ton better with Raw. I was about 30 lbs. overweight and have lost 1/2 the weight in two months. I will say it hasn't been easy but I am a very determined woman:) I have Hashimoto's disease and had my gallb…

  in Were any of you fat like me? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Hey Lobo, I am going to get my 3rd colonic done tomorrow and I have to say I am feeling much better since I started getting them. I was only having a bowel movement every 2nd or 3rd day and now after the two colonics I have one everyday. It's actua…

  in My first Colonics.... Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Nope. I use them at this point to avoid using tons of plastic ones because I drink out of one 3x a day. I'm sure there are better choices but this cheaper one will have to work for now:) Nicole  

  in glass drinking straws! Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Okay, call me silly but I use the metal ones from 7-11. My boys got them a while back with their Iron Man slurpee. I know, I know, why would I ever let them drink that? Ask my hubby. It's not often, but it does happen. It's pretty bad that I allow m…

  in glass drinking straws! Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• I am doing the STS program from Cathe right now and it is even more intense than P90X was for me. I am having no trouble building muscle and have tons of energy. I am 100% Raw and it's been great working out with extra umph:) I add hemp protein to m…

  in P90X Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Here's a link for The Raw Food World: http://www.therawfoodworld.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=hemp+seed&osCsid=f2ba2e04af138f97a82e019ffdf49bb6&x=0&y=0 They sell Nutiva Brand and I haven't had any problems digesting this bra…

  in Hemp seeds, Whats my best choice? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• I notice that I have reactions to dehydrated foods as well. I love them but have found it's not worth the aftermath:) Nicole  

  in skip the cracker phase? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Thanks ambiguous! I've decided to try the Master Cleanse and see if that cleans me out from the top down now that I've cleaned out the bottom:) Nicole http://thefitnessfreak.blogspot.com/

  in Parasites Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Smoothies, salads, chips, wraps........ Yum! Nicole  

  in What to do with rainbow chard? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• I bought mine at Wild Oats/Whole Foods. It was a good quality, natural brand and it was on sale, yeah! The brand was MRM. Nicole

  in Where to buy MSM? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Here's a link: http://www.therawfoodworld.com/product_info.php?products_id=1000993 Nicole  

  in Where do I get the Spirooli? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• I agree with superfood. Slippery slope! There is no nutritional value in bread that can't be found in whole, Raw food. You should read Angela Stokes book "Raw Emotion", it gives wonderful insight into why we crave what we crave and how it ties in to…

  in Bread, Should I? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• I also make an easy trail mix of hemp seed, bee pollen and goji berries. None require soaking or dehydrating so it's easy to throw together and go. The hemp has protein, the bee pollen has zinc, calcium, magnesium and iron and the goji berries have …

  in Raw Granola, without dehydrator, soaking or juicer? Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• I was just listening to David Wolfe in a radio interview talking about growing his garden in Wisconsin using ocean water. He is so sold on it. He is pretty knowledgeable about it and says it makes a huge difference. I don't remember his exact words …

  in Don Jansen: Sea Agriculture Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Thanks Hannah! I thought I was being so economical buying a whole flat. turns out it's huge when you get it home:) Nicole  

  in Wheat Grass Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Thanks rAWngish teechr! I actually was thinking of doing the Raw Diva Detox while there. It sounds similar to your camping fare. I also have "trail mix" that is just hemp seed and bee pollen mixed. The only reason I am bringing the juicer is for gre…

  in Going Camping Comment by TheFitnessFreak
• Well put! I always give a disclaimer when talking about my Raw lifestyle. I tell people I am in no way judging what they are eating when talking about my Raw lifestyle. I think a lot of people assume that I think the way they are living is crap if i…

  in I'm about to cry Comment by TheFitnessFreak