I turned to Raw foods because I need to lose 25-30 pounds.Also I really want clarity in my life and body. Since going raw however (amongst a few slip-ups) around the beginning of Feburary, I’ve put on almost 15 pounds!!!!!!! It is so embarrassing to admit that : ( My face and body is so puffy.I have no idea what is going on. I’m stressed and at my wits end now, because I felt like this was really an answer to part of the puzzle. I am reduced to tears. I feel like I have no idea of what to do or where to go from here.
I do binge on dried fruit and nuts a lot… but I feel like I need them. Just fruits and veggies don’t satiate me. I eat a lot, but I do yoga everyday and I live in a big city where I walk EVERYWHERE and I run quite a bit. I even tried to go on the Juice Feast, but I couldn’t do it. The cravings for solid foods and nuts and such were too strong for me to handle.
What do I do? I need support and wisdom.
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I’m going to go buy her book today. Even though I look thin in that one photo… I’m actually 5’10 and 180 pounds. Definitely not too thin before or after : (
How could I get rid of the water weight then? Gosh… I’m just in a major funk.
Green tea? I’ll try it. I’m really up for anything at this point lol
I’ve heard alot about how enemas and colonics help too. How they get all the stuff out and some of the cravings go with it. I’ve read about how some of the cravings that you have are a result of the food that is still in you.
What do you guys think on that subject?
Thank you for that thread. Lots of helpful information.
I’m going to try for a week to eat super simply. Have some green tea and senna leaf tea as well… hopefully to get things back on track if you know what i mean lol… and see where that leaves me.
Do you think 1/2 an avocado a day is going to be enough fat?
Okay. That is reassuring to hear. Beacuse I hate counting calories and fats and all of that stuff.
Thank you guys so much for the wonderful advice and the incredible support.
Monsieur- 50 lbs! Congrats. Freshman year has been a bitch for me. As I said… I’m now harboring the weight of an 18 month old.
Not that you need any more suggestions:o), but I have only been raw for 2+ weeks and I actually did not want to lose weight, but I ended up shedding some rapidly in the 1st week (5-10lbs). I do think have a good “green” portion daily makes a big difference. I have mine in great smoothies (but I drink the whole blenders’ worth) and it seems to last me until around 5ish, and I ravage a dinner meal.
For water weight, I recommend doing simple sauna sweating for 15 minutes or so a few days a week if you can. Its great for that as long as you are not replenishing the sources (which you are not since you are doing it raw)!!
And regards to walking…my personal opinion is that if it does not result in beads of sweat and/or faster breathing, then don’t count it. Otherwise, just be patient.
Hope it helps.
MJ
Shady Lady- I have and am going through nearly the EXACT same thing as you!! I haven’t had a chance to read all the posts, so I may be repeating, but I’ll give you my best suggestions. I went raw for health reasons, which was around the same time as I stopped eating meat. So, I went from meat/fish for dinner, to pasta, then when raw, lots of nuts, seeds, and avocados to fill me up. I GAINED weight like crazy!! I’ve gained 25 lbs in the past year and I have a slim frame so it really shows.
I’ve finally gotten a hold of my nut consumption and I think this is due to 1) time: my body has stabilized somewhat with more raw foods and 2) green smoothies! They fill me up so much better and reduce my cravings substantially. I used to not be able to live without chocolate every day. Now I can’t even remember the last time I had chocolate!
I fill up more often now on fruits and salads. I think the key honestly is just time. Your body is probably just adjusting to change. I’m still not 100% raw, but for the first time since I’ve started on this adventure, I feel like I can do it.
Also, www.nutritiondata.com! There are several different sites similar to this, but I like this one. You log in what you eat and it spits out a complete nutritional analysis. It takes a little time to set up, but once you’ve got it down you’re able to keep track of your fat and calorie intake very easily. Including with your personal recipes. I wrote everything down for 3 days and was SHOCKED at my calorie & fat intake. You may be too.
And of course, exercise and weight training. Very important and inescapable.
Whoa…didn’t mean to write SO much!! I just totally understand your frustration and I guess it came out through my fingertips! :)