Hi everyone! I was wondering, how going raw will effect my workout life. I do modeling so I need to workout a lot! I do cardio 5 days a week and lift weights pretty seriously 3 days. Don't I need to feed my muscles with protein after my workout? I'm not really sure what kind of dishes I should be eating. I'm open to suggestions. Just finished the book 12 Steps to Raw Foods. I already have the Vita Mixer and use it a lot! I already love kale and many other fruits and veggies.I eat tons of salads. I also eat a lot of organic eggs. I rarely eat meat or fish. Do I need a dehydrator? I probably need a food processor. I basically need to take a raw class I think, because changing everything is like finding a new lifestyle. I was really inspired when I watched Dr. Oz the other day and one of the supermodels mentioned she was on the raw diet and she looked fabulous! That was all I need to see! Where to start? Where to start? And how will this effect my strength levels at the gym with lifting weights?
Thank You for listening, and I'm looking forward to joining this lifestyle! -Jamie :)
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I really appreciate the time you took to give me all this wonderful information! Thank you! May I ask, do you do sprouting in your home? I hear they have protein. Do you drink wheatgrass juice? And I usually eat chickpeas from can after rinsing them. Are they cooked? I will definately check out this site and learn all that I can. I'm already pretty energetic, so I can't wait to get a bigger burst of energy! Thank you!!
Thank you for the help!
Hey Jamie,
I am a raw foodist who is also an avid fitness junkie. I work out 5 days a week doing weights, cardio and yoga. I have found that pumpkin seed protein powder or hemp protein powder really helps. Avacados, nuts, tahini (instead of peanut butter), some raw honey, green leafy veggies all help to build muscle.
The strongest animals on the planet all eat 100% raw diets. Gorillas, elephants, horses etc.
If they can grow big muscles on a raw diet then so can we!
Jamie, congratulations on your new lifestyle! I am a small woman (5'6-118 lbs) and also hit the gym hard and recently went from a vegetarian diet that was very heavy protein (especially post-workout, where I had whey shakes) and lots of egg whites. I recently went vegan for ethical reasons, and raw because of research I did. I am finding my energy levels to be FANTASTIC and my workouts and training to be the same or better.
I was worried about the raw diet having too much sugar from fruit and also about giving up the heavy protein after so many years of the typical bodybuilding ratios but that is really all a myth. RAW FOOD ROCKS, it is what your body needs, and wants. (I researched some vegan bodybuilding blogs and read some profiles of athletes like Nathane Jackson who eat all raw and have amazing bodies-so I knew "raw done right" can be done!)
I am doing a huge green smoothie every day with a whole bag of spinach, and fruit. Plus I make some recipes from this site every few days and have it all ready to go so I can create yummy meals any time. Daily, I have the smoothie, plus not too many nuts-lots of veggies-a good dose of sprouted grains-fruit-some nut milks-and I'm all set. I make some sweets and keep them in the freezer for my sweet tooth. I find so many recipes on this site it's pretty easy!
By the way, I am 48 yrs old!
Best of luck!
Wow! Great info! I went to the store yesterday and got sunwarrior protein, and a barley carb powder and the superfood powder. I also found a store that sells dehydrated dishes in the fridge and they were really delicious! It felt great to eat solid food with a crunch that wasn't salad. I feel like I'm getting my strength back. Sadly, I put on 2 pounds with the dehydrated foods. I'm still trying to figure this out! Been raw for a week!!
Are there any athletes that can give me a sample diet of their day, including what they eat before and after the gym....
Should the last meal be the heaviest or lightest?
O and I sprouted my chickpeas! And made raw hummus! Chickpeas are my favorite and I was sad when I learned that in the can they were cooked. I ordered my dehydrator (Excalibur) and can't wait to make little dried chickpea dishes!
Heather Caymen, I would love to email with you and learn from you! You look amazing! I'm trying to find the healthy balance of nutrients, protein, raw, but not too calorie dense etc, but not feeling weak etc, ya know? It's only been a wk. It's difficult to know when and what to eat, the fruit alone thing... etc. Lot's of rules!
Has anyone read the book "Raw Power! " It's about bodybuilding and the raw diet. I had trouble finding it. I finally did find it, but what do you guys think? Anyone read it?
Raw Vegan Srouted Brown Rice Vanilla... Only been a few days but made all the difference to me compared to when I just had a kale juice before the gym, as I am new to raw. I would have usually had eggs. So I'm really enjoying it! I also used the barley carb powder too.
Heather Caymen, I would love to email with you and learn from you! You look amazing! I'm trying to find the healthy balance of nutrients, protein, raw, but not too calorie dense etc, but not feeling weak etc, ya know? It's only been a wk. It's difficult to know when and what to eat, the fruit alone thing... etc. Lot's of rules!
That's amazing! What kind of sport do you do? Just only fruits and veggies all day? How do you feel?
Hey everyone! I just started a blog to journal my raw food journey at JamieSheridan.blogspot.com . I'm really doing it guys! Thanks!!
Jamie, thanks! You are stunning and you will be even more beautiful on raw food. I am new at this too and the first week I felt bloated and weird-your body is getting adjusted-be patient! you will "break through" and then it's like BAM! Your body just WAKES UP! A whole new way of being ALIVE! better workouts, skin, everything. Email me at heathercayman2@yahoo.com
I have always been healthy but now I have people in my office asking me for smoothie recipes & other raw recipes..the results are dramatic!
Don't think so much about "rules", we are all individuals. Lots of good inspiration out there: Brendan Frazier's book "Thrive" has some great info, Nathane Jackson is amazing (he's on Facebook, send him a friend request or read his profile on www.veganbodybuilding.com.
1)get a great mini food processor (the Ego Black & Decker, $20) is amazing. You can whip up stuff in 5 minutes, like the Caulilflower Rice or a beet/apple/carrot/ginger salad. If you have a salad or two like that around, plus some sprouted lentils, plus some raw granola-you'll never be stuck. Plus the normal stock of produce.
2) venture into raw soups-so worth it. They can be warm!
Email me! heather