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• pixx, how much did you take a day? Was it alone or mixed in with food? I tried coconut oil as a substitute for a spinach dip, and the consistancy was very different. It turned everything hard. But still good.

  in Coconut Oil = Fattening? Comment by chattanoog
• Great advice here! Sometimes I indulge in a somewhat healthier version than what I'm craving. I've had a veggie subway sandwich before, and I felt fine and no longer craved meat or anything. Othertimes, tons of water, or just go RAW grocery shopping…

  in Tips Comment by chattanoog
• Pardon me, but as this is a public forum, I read from eecho's first post that he/she "can't give a definitive comment." Usually when I read something like that--I never once think that person insists he's speaking with authority. Superfood2, your pu…

  in Bananas Comment by chattanoog
• Oh my goodness I never knew people could eat so many bananas! Whoo! The other day I had about 6 or 7 bananas. But it kept me raw! Bananas, lots of apples, and a salad...that's what I've pretty much eaten all day!

  in Bananas Comment by chattanoog
• yeah I bet Spring water is fine--it's really preference and I used distilled but usually whatever is filtered should be fine! When are you starting?

  in Master Cleanse Directions Comment by chattanoog
• I'm starting the cleanse tomorrow! It'll be my second one. I haven't heard anything about flouridated water, but I'm pretty sure you mix it with the purest water you have on hand. I use distilled. The recipe is as follows: Two tablespoons freshly sq…

  in Master Cleanse Directions Comment by chattanoog
• AVL, I'm with you on this one, girl. I'm wondering the same thing!! I became interested in Raw foods because of the amazing health benefits and it's literally the answer to almost all of my problems. I was never vegetarian or vegan first like a lot …

  in What is wrong with me? Comment by chattanoog
• I'm glad you're moving out of that enviornment! I personally have had several journals over the years and my family would read mine as a teen. Eventually I found some wicked hiding places. So I understand how personal that can be to you--I'm always …

  in I HATE my meat eating mother in law! Comment by chattanoog
• Bluedolfin--I am in no way arguing over what you've stated; I believe there is a major issue with women feeling the need to please men instead of looking out for themselves. In no way was I trying to give off that impression; but I'm grateful you co…

  in Birth Control Comment by chattanoog
• Bluedolfin--I can understand how you took my words to have a negative affect on others, and for that I'm sorry and apologize first hand. I was writing as if I were speaking to adults; and being a married woman, I've come to the decision to use other…

  in Birth Control Comment by chattanoog
• I've researched and I'd like to try the Leah's Shield. You insert it, and it can stay in you for 24 hours. Your partner can't feel it if it's inserted correctly, and isn't likely to dislodge during intercourse. What's up with these people suggesting…

  in Birth Control Comment by chattanoog
• I did the MC a few months ago and I kept the weight off for a couple weeks until I went SAD eating again and gained it all back. That's what I get, though; it was no surprise. I plan on being 100% raw for a time before I do the MC again, to help wit…

  in Post Fast Weight Gain Comment by chattanoog
• Well, I was raw a couple months ago and sadly I fell off the wagon shortly after that and am back to SAD eating with more raw food here and there. But the benefits I experienced in a short amount of time are extreme and I plan to conquer this food a…

  in Were any of you fat like me? Comment by chattanoog
• My husband is a VERY unhealthy SAD eater--and quite the seducer when it comes to getting me off my raw transition. It's very difficult to be raw with him around---and something I need to figure out how to overcome. My whole family are SAD eaters, bu…

  in Do you live with other people who eat raw? Comment by chattanoog
• Amen. I believe healthy people should publically speak up; but never to target a specific group. And I believe raw-fooders are doing a great job in this.

  in Self-esteem in girls and weight Comment by chattanoog
• The problem I have with this post is that obesity and self-esteem are personal. To me it means that unless you have the right to say something (spouse, parent, etc), then stay out of it. Perhaps I'm more emotional than I should be at times, but my w…

  in Self-esteem in girls and weight Comment by chattanoog
• I'll certainly try the coconut oil or substitute it with the avacado, maybe. Yumm.. The yummy recipe is the spinach dip that's found on the homepage on goneraw. YUM, you guys--TRY it!

  in Raw Alternative to Olive Oil? Comment by chattanoog
• CONGRATULATIONS!! When I had my first period, my mom's friend sang Shania Twain's "I Feel Like a Woman" to me. So, I'm singing it to you, too! Sexyraw99 had great advice; definitely go find some of that tea! I know that at nights whenever I'd cramp,…

  in To Ladys only please. Comment by chattanoog
• Welcome to juicing!! When I started juicing, I was amazed at the energy I'd feel after drinking it. Just try many different juices and I bet you'll be pleased. I haven't started smoothies yet because I'm a broke wuss who's happy with having the same…

  in new to raw.. questions about juicing! Comment by chattanoog
• Two months ago my nails were absolutely horrible! I did the Master Cleanse for 10 days and I noticed they were stronger and longer than they've ever been. I'm quite happy with this change! I'm puzzled by what happened to me, too. I'm raw now and the…

  in Brittle Nails Comment by chattanoog
• Hi there! I, too, am knew to the raw foods lifestyle. I am very similar to you in that I come from a meat eating background with no health foods at ALL. I also have anxiety. I've had it for 11 years now. I got off my medication about 2 years ago on …

  in I need some direction in going RAW Comment by chattanoog
• Yeah waterbaby was right, I'm really more into vegetables than I am fruits. I've read that it's bad to mix fruit and veggies together, but so many people love green smothies! I'm just hesitant that mixing them will taste bad. I LOVE spinach and crav…

  in Needing Help With Green Smoothie!! Comment by chattanoog
• Good for you! I read all your blogs so far, and this is so beautiful and inspiring! I am very happy for those changes in your life due to raw food.

  in My Blog - I Feel Alive Diet Comment by chattanoog
• Wow, everyone's comments here are so interesting. Thanks, you guys! I was also at my local health foods store and they were selling some sort of gum that serves as a toothpaste. It's natural, and when chewed as a gum it cleanses your teeth. Anyone e…

  in Natural-er Toothpaste? Comment by chattanoog
• I applaud emtpdmom on what she's said in this forum. While I definitely agree that raw food is the best choice for health--a mom is a mom--and sometimes moms have a reason to be worried for their daughter! I'm still young and moved out to be on my o…

  in Oh no... Comment by chattanoog
• gratefultobe:: I made one of my SAD-famous cakes for my in-laws while on the cleanse--I wasn't even tempted to lick my fingers while making it! I cooked a few times for my husband while on the cleanse, and kept the lemonade beside me at all times--b…

  in Need to lose weight >,< HELP!!! Comment by chattanoog
• Yeah, after you e-mail Chris, try checking out the facts about the Master Cleanse. A lot of people who gain the weight back do it by eating unhealthily; and since it's supposed to help reduce cravings of cooked food, I mainly did it to help me get b…

  in Need to lose weight >,< HELP!!! Comment by chattanoog
• Go on the master cleanse! I thought I couldn't do it (and actually attempted two times and failed), but I got in the habit, and lost 14 pounds so far. I'm on day 10 and was planning on stopping there, but I want to do another 10 days! haha! I have a…

  in Need to lose weight >,< HELP!!! Comment by chattanoog
• You know, people emphasis green smoothies, but I had a HORRIBLE sweet tooth and it just vanished! I drank a lot of green JUICE and I know that it did the trick. I was big on pizza's and taco bell and it was really hard making it through the day with…

  in Tring to make the adjustment again Comment by chattanoog
• Yeah, definitely take sv3's advice. Read that book, if he's that enthusiastic about it, you know?

  in I need to quit smoking! Comment by chattanoog