Hey veggies
I am completely blanking on what day it is in my challenge. However, yesterday was oh so perfect ---I have got to share. Anyhow, coming out of the weekend I was a bit off. I didn't exactly stick to my raw challenge. One night I ate a 7 layer burrito from taco bell which has cheese on it. And the next night I found myself at Chipotle eating beans and rice. I tried to think about what is making me "fail." I can improve my water intake, and eat more! Also, for some reason I believe the coffee sort of decreases the appetite.
I also wondered if perhaps I am in over my head. However, my body told me "Please go back to the raw diet and STAY raw!" My once clear face appeared quite bumpy. My belly looked bloated. I just felt heavy and more tired. It is such a stark contrast!
I am on a raw journey, so if I fall I just get back up and continue on my way.
Here is what I had yesterday:
7 banana smoothie w/cinnamon
7 banana smoothie w/cinnamon
1L fresh OJ with all the pulp
Small iceberg lettuce salad (with apples and strawberries) and strawberry dressing (which contains a little avocado)
7 banana smoothie w/dehydrated coconut and cinnamon
LOTS of water!! Woot!
I definitely probably ate near 3000 calories!
Here is my "recipe" for my banana coconut smoothie:
7 bananas, 2 TBS of finely shredded coconut, 1 tsp cinnamon, water as desired
I just mix it all up in my blender and go! I used organic, shredded and dehydrated coconut. The coconut I bought was also reduced fat, so it was likely exposed to temperature, but I won't sweat the small stuff. It helped me eat bananas!!! Also, it did not contain sulfites, which is key too!
As promised I can share with you what to expect when you go raw 80/10/10 style!!!
1) EVERYONE is going to ask you where you get your protein from! Fresh fruits and vegetables eaten in abundance can provide all you need. Not to mention nuts and seeds help too! No worries here. Besides too much protein is hard on your kidneys!
2) Skin changes! Your skin will clear up. You may have a small period of time where it gets worse before better!
3) Easy digestion. IN/OUT in 24 hours! No need for colonics enemas medication...
4) Decreased body odor. Forget your deodorant in the morning, no biggie --- you won't stink! I didn't believe this at first, but it is true!
5) Energy for days. You will cut down on or no longer need stimulants. I used to thrive off of DDP *diet dr pepper* Don't need it nor want it.
6) You will be helping out the environment. Fresh fruits and veggies often do not require excessive packaging. You will be making less trash in this way!
7) You won't be criticizing yourself for eating too much of this or that. This is a lifestyle of abundance. However, you might want to count calories to make sure you eat enough!!!
8) Peace of mind, that you are doing the best thing for your body and health. No worries about metabolic diseases such as type II diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity or other illnesses related to meat/processed foods/sugars.
9) In time, your weight will balance out. That means if you are overweight, pounds will shed, if you are underweight, you may gain.
10) You will experience a greater sense of peace. It feels good to know you can eat and exist in such away that does not require other living beings to suffer. I feel so blissful!
Peace and love!!!
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