:( Not losing weight

suferkyd

Hi all

I've been 100 percent raw for 5 days and I haven't lost a pound. I'm really surprised -- I expected at least to lose some water weight due to the lack of salt, all the water I'm drinking, no caffeine, etc. I am eating raw nuts and seeds but really not that much for the first week; lots of fruit, goji berries...I dunno. I definitely have weight to lose and I'm definitely experiencing withdrawal...what do you all think?

suferkyd

I know, about the nuts. The first few days I was really hungry though. I haven't been eating enough raw greens either. Olives....I sure miss those but the last time I tried to be raw I was advised that I couldn't eat regular olives from the store :(. The stuff on natural zing looks really expensive. Any other suggestions?

suferkyd

Yeah, Kelly, I bought some goji berries and some dates but my body just doesn't want em. The first few days I was craving fat and salt and celery, but not dried fruit. I really expected to be thrilled with how many dates I could eat but I've been happier with watermelon and canteloupe and pineapple.

I'm not sure if I could do a water fast unless I slept through it. Would this work if I didn't do one?

Thanks TJaB :). I was a little dejected today but I went through such misery the first few days I guess I'll hang on a little longer.

suferkyd

:) Thanks!

I've read some great things about water fasts. I read this story once online somewhere about this woman who lived to be a thousand years old or something because whenever she got sick she would drink only water and lie in bed. She said she'd feel her illnesses coming on and just shut down til she felt better.

I'll go check out that site, thanks for your advice.

allsmi Deleted

Eat a high protein rich diet 3-4 times a day in small quantity and after regular intervals. Along with this one should have a good workout schedule to lose weight. One should not use the products available over counter to get desired results as it can have a lot of side effects on your body.