I started incorporating raw foods a lot more into my lifestyle this past April. About two weeks ago, I began eating 95-100% raw. I drink green smoothies almost every morning, eat a lot of fresh, watery fruits, and try to incorporate as much greens as possible. The one non-raw thing I have been consistently eating is steamed broccoli because it feels right to my body. In addition, I exercise about 5-6 days/week and have a fairly active lifestyle and job (lots of walking as I don't drive) .... yet, still, I haven't lost any weight at all! As much as I'd rather not admit it, it's pretty discouraging. Since I'm new-ish to the raw food lifestyle, I don't know if I'm doing something wrong or if that's just how it's going to be for me...
any feedback, information, support, etc. would be totally appreciated! thanks !
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Thanks to both of you for the responses!
In response to your questions, I do cardio exercise, usually a switch between elliptical and treadmill, and some strength training thrown in there too. I tend to go for 30 - 60 mins, and try to switch it up as much as possible. As for the smoothies, I do not add any supplements, sweeteners, or oils. I usually add a lot of fresh and frozen alkalizing fruits and dark greens, like spinach, collard, or kale.
A question I appreciate both of you posing to me is if I actually need to lose weight. I am not overweight, I am 5' 6" and about 138 lbs. I think I know that I don't really care as much about losing weight as I do about being more fit, but it's hard to totally convince myself of that when I still feel like there is fat on my body that I'd like to lose. I guess I just feel like my body should be releasing more than it is, so to speak, since I am eating so well and exercising. I know that it takes time and adjustments and lots of constant attention.
I'm just trying to listen to my body and figure things out. It's true that my relationship with food has been ten times more positive and healthy since switching to a high raw foods diet, as well as my mentality surrounding eating, and even my body image to some extent! I appreciate the support and encouragement both of you have offered, it certainly helps to hear there are others out there on a similar journey. :)
Along with having control on your diet, doing regular exercise and yoga is also very essential to loose weight. Day to day body movement is must.
Sometimes if we exercise too much or make too sudden of a diet change, our bodies will go into panic mode and save every ounce of fat they can find. It's probably best to go into things gradually and/or just have patience :)