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• Eating a healthy low fat, high fruit raw diet will certainly result in fat loss. Generally, the fist few weeks/months (depending upon how much excess weight you have to release) will be very generous in terms of weight loss (most of it water weight)…

  in belly fat problem?and planning on going semi raw Comment by swayze
• I used to get terrible "Charlie Horse" cramps in my feet and calves. I would wake up in the middle of the night and stretch and get instant pain. I would be walking to class when I would feel a burning down the length of my foot. That meant that a c…

  in Leg Cramps Comment by swayze
• Wow, zinfandel...that's not a very friendly way to treat someone who is trying to make positive changes in their life. You make it sound like Jessica is obsessed with her weight, but she didn't come across that way to me in her post. She's just look…

  in Calories Comment by swayze
• Hi Jessica, In the beginning, it is good to track your food intake to make sure that you are getting enough calories from sweet fruit and not consuming too much fat. Over-consumption isn't a problem for the majority. Even if you are eating a bit mor…

  in Calories Comment by swayze
• Haha, that's awesome guys! You know, I'm usually really surprised by how people respond to my diet. Just yesterday I visited one of my farmer's market to see my "tomato guy." He has the most delicious organic heirloom tomatoes and I've been visiting…

  in Monomeals Comment by swayze
• haha, that's awesome. And who knows, maybe it will make her revaluate her own diet and the diet she prescribes to her patients. :) Swayze  

  in Monomeals Comment by swayze
• Awesome, AVL! I bet that was a nice confidence booster. :) Swayze  

  in Monomeals Comment by swayze
• There is nothing wrong with mono-mealing fruit. In fact, it is the ideal way to eat (the simpler your meals, the better your digestion). The vast majority of my meals consist of just one type of fruit. I eat a large variety of produce, but it is spr…

  in Monomeals Comment by swayze
• Mangoes were a staple for the last few months, but now it's on to locally grown peaches! Yes, the bathroom thing was very much an issue for me with school for a while. Now my body pretty much knows when it can and cannot go, if ya know what I mean. …

  in Monomeals Comment by swayze
• I know what you mean. I often get cravings for non-sweet foods like cucumber and bell pepper in the evening. I never thought I would enjoy the taste of "bland" salad foods without dressing! ;)

  in Monomeals Comment by swayze
• Glad you are feeling better. Melon really has a way of cleaning us out. ;) I mono-meal almost all my fruit meals as well. I enjoy the taste of just one fruit at a time and my digestion is always better with just one.

  in Monomeals Comment by swayze
• "She probably eats one serving of fruits and veggies every other month, unless you count Skittles as a fruit." Unfortunately, some people do. ;) Swayze  

  in Do you live with other people who eat raw? Comment by swayze
• Thanks so much Mikfizzle! I'm glad you found it useful. :)

  in Do you live with other people who eat raw? Comment by swayze
• My whole family (Mom, Dad, and brother) eat cooked food. They definitely eat more raw food now than they used to, thanks to my influence. ;) I actually wrote an article recently about how to make your kitchen more conducive to eating raw. Since not …

  in Do you live with other people who eat raw? Comment by swayze
• In no particular order...except mangoes or peaches are my #1 favorite... 1. ataulfo mangoes 2. peaches 3. cantaloupe 4. cherry tomatoes 5. nectarines 6. pineapple 7. red grapes 8. watermelon 9. valencia oranges 10. cucumber

  in Your Top Ten Raw Foods Comment by swayze
• Hi Ginny and welcome! What's your blog address? My Mom suffers from arthritis in her wrists and I think your story would really help inspire and motivate her. Swayze

  in 1 year high raw Comment by swayze
• I've lost a good 15 pounds overall after going on a high fruit diet...excess weight that I was never able to lose on any other diet (cooked or raw). I eat lots of sweet fruit for every meal, along with non-sweet fruits like tomatoes and some greens.…

  in Fruit Only & Weightloss Comment by swayze
• I love frozen bananas and blueberries. I just use a food processor...works great! :) Swayze  

  in Your favorite Raw ice cream recipe? Comment by swayze
• Yep, it's totally possible to get a low-fat raw diet and get enough protein. Just make sure to eat enough sweet fruit (that means a lot) and moderate amounts of tender leafy greens and vegetable fruits like tomatoes and cucumber. Keep avocado and nu…

  in excessive fat consumption coupled with a low protein, desire for a solution Comment by swayze
• For smoothies, start with a dense fruit and then add another juicer fruit. Banana and blueberry is always popular. Mango and orange is delicious and beautiful! If your mouth is bothering you, you might want to stick with simply eating soft fruits. T…

  in Need to lose weight >,< HELP!!! Comment by swayze
• *bump* The challenge starts today! :)

  in May Raw Challenge! Comment by swayze
• powerlifter, I totally agree. Anything I have to stir to recombine before I can eat it just grosses me out! In my experience, all jarred nut butters have the separation problem. Swayze  

  in I HATE tahini! Am I alone? Comment by swayze
• I haven't had a green smoothie in quite some time. You guys are making me hungry! ;) Swayze

  in Green Smoothie Feast - Anyone Want to Join Me? Comment by swayze
• Here's an overview, if you want to get started on the program now. :) 80% minimum of sweet fruits, 10% maximum of protein, and 10% maximum of fat. Most of your calories (80% or more) will come from sweet fruits. Eat tender leafy greens and non-sweet…

  in The 80-10-10 book Comment by swayze
• Hi Jessica, Generally, you can expect to lose 2 pounds of fat a week at most. Anymore than that is dangerous. With that said, it is not unheard of to lose several pounds of water in a very short time when starting a raw diet. Make sure to get enough…

  in New to the Raw Foods Diet Comment by swayze
• I feed my dog outside in the grass and my 3 cats eat on paper plates in the laundry room. Sometimes the cats get a little messy, but it only takes a couple seconds to clean up. At first, all of my animals had some troubles adjusting. My dog ate imme…

  in Raw Pet Feeding Comment by swayze
• I understand your confusion. There are just so many different raw philosophies and it can be hard to choose the right one. I say go with the one that is the most logical and appeals to reason. By far this is the 80/10/10 diet, or a high fruit, low f…

  in Where do I go from here... Comment by swayze
• Trust me, you are not the only one. Many people with compromised digestion still have some trouble when first eating so much fruit in one sitting. While my digestion was noticeably better in the beginning, it still wasn't perfect. I didn't experienc…

  in Bloating and High Fruit Diets Comment by swayze
• My experience? No bad, all good. :) I experienced very little detox at all...a couple headaches the first week and some slight acne on my forehead and temples for a couple months. I no longer struggled with anemia or restless leg syndrome after the …

  in the good and the bad Comment by swayze
• Sounds delicious, superfood! That's one of the things I really dislike about winter...it takes forever for my fruit to ripen! Swayze  

  in What You Ate Today Comment by swayze