OK, I'm taking a leap of faith here and starting yet another raw journey. My motivation stems from two recent events. One of which was turning 40. The other? A friend, who is not a runner, talked me, who is also not a runner, into signing up for a half-marathon. It takes place in 70 days. I need to drop some weight just in hopes that I can finish the race on my own, that is, without the sag wagon's help getting across the finish line! I've lost weight before on a 100% raw vegan diet and this is the only way I know how to lose a significant amount of weight! I guess I'm an all-or-nothing kind of girl.

I went raw on Sept. 1 but haven't been tracking my food. Today's as good a day as any to start tracking! I also need to track my training. I have been slacking on that. It's terrible, but in the back of my mind lies this hope that I will injure myself and not be able to participate in the race!

Food today:

bag of pureed frozen strawberries with a chocolate sauce
some grapes
a banana
some trail mix

My food is not optimal, I know. I need to get to the store!

You are on your way. We'll be cheering you on. Good luck!


My favorite raw vegan

Thank you, Trive!!

Did not exercise today, but I did take a really long nap. I feel blessed that my schedule allows these naps when I need them!

Food:
2 bananas
trail mix
little bit of black tar (Juliano's recipe)
tomato salad w/ pine nuts,red onion, red bell pepper, pepperoncinis and herbs de provence dressing (bottled, but I'm not going to beat myself up about it. Besides, it's pretty healthy.)