I’ve been eating 90%+ raw for the past 4 weeks and it’s going great. I feel lighter, I’ve more energy, I’ve more mental clarity, I’m sleeping a lot less.. it’s a dream! The only issue I am having is that I am losing weight. I know, for a lot of people going raw this is desirable but for me it is not. I’m already skinny and I don’t want to lose weight (I’d rather gain some). I’ve lost 2kg (5lbs) in 4 weeks and now I weigh a meagre 55kg (120lbs). I’ve always been fairly skinny and have never been heavier than 60Kg (132lbs) – that is my goal. Short term I’d like to prevent weight loss.
I’m not too bothered about BMI and all that, it’s just that I really feel skinny now and I’m beginning to feel uncomfortable about it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Slaint Ronan
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HI Angelicfruit
I too have the same issue. I have always been thin. After juice fasting for a few days I did lose a lot of weight and am down to 112lbs (8 stone). I wouldn’t mind, I mean I feel ok but, people notice especially in my face and that makes me feel like I am Way too skinny, but then I think I have always been skinny.
I did find that when I was adding the good fats into my diet I not only put on weight but I was able to maintain it so long as I didn’t go overboard with loads of nuts, avocados, oils etc….
Even though I don’t really eat nuts I do eat avos and oils and “fill out” a little more when I add these.
Thank you everybody for your help on this.
I do exercise regularly. I cycle 14 miles 4 times a week and swim 3 times a week.
Morning_theft, don’t worry – there is no chance of me starving myself.. mindlessly or not. I am eating smaller amounts but more regularly. I am much more aware now of when I am hungry and also when I am not, and I am listening to this.
Chris – thank you, I will try 100%. I am looking forward to making your Sweet Tangy Southern Barbeque Sauce tonight to help me along!
Viktoria Boutenko addresses this problem along with others in her book Green For Life. It’s an excellent read, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone! It’s always worth giving ideas a try.