How long does it take for your body to adjust to raw? I find I crave the heavier raw foods right now, but I hear that changes in time. Also, I have been about 90% raw since monday and I feel pretty lethargic and not very energetic. I hope this does not last long. I have been incorporating about 70-80% raw eating for a few weeks, but this is my first week much closer to 100%. Would love to hear other’s experiences. I should say I mostly drink a lot of green smoothies (up to 2 litres) and eat a lot of fruit and salad until dinner when I ‘splurge’ on a prepared raw meal purchased at whole foods.
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The adjustment period will completely depend on what your food intake and lifestyle was before you transition, along with your psychological makeup. I’ve been at 90-100% raw for about three months, and find that I’m still going through waves of detox and transition, including bouts of low energy. It may or may not last a while longer for you, but the main thing is that if you’re in this for the long haul, however long it takes for you to get through this adjustment is worth it. It sounds like you’re doing great in terms of what you’re eating—so as much as possible I would advise allowing whatever comes up for you to be OK, including any difficulties. When you transition you’re suddenly facing all these things in your body that had been suppressed for years—so know that even the “negative” things you’re experiencing are positive signs of improvement.
If you are craving something heavier you should eat it. I crave almond butter all the time, but then I eat it and feel better. Also Carrot juice is great for energy. I usually do carrot celery juice! good luck, it will get better!
I have been 100% raw for three weeks, that is until yesterday. I was sick for 2 days prior, like really sick then I cooked up a pound of tofu and instantly felt better( but a bit guilty). I also seem to be having a problem digesting flax both whole and ground, anyone else have this problem? I have fibromyalgia so Im tired all the time anyway so not noticing any particular lethergy.