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16 years ago
optimist4life
Danielle, how are you feeling today? I hope all is well.
Well, I am feeling torn about eating raw. On one hand, I feel great when I eat 100% raw. However, I am really, really worried about my hair. I have type O blood, which supposedly needs more protein, according to "eat right for your blood type."
Danielle, do you know what your blood type is?
Plus, there are so many good (an
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
Hi Danielle:
I am glad to hear that you are feeling better -- and am glad to hear that you have friends nearby who are supporting you and expressing their concern.
I am really proud of you, and impressed that you are strong enough to carry on as usual (even though it is difficult). You will pull through this! I am also glad to hear that you plan to start going to the gym instead of running alo
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
Danielle: This is terrible! I sent you a personal message. Check your email.
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
Danielle: Date Adam! I think that the answer is so clear that you already know it yourself. Even if you DO get into a relationship with Nate you will constantly wonder if he did it because you gave him an ultimatum. Also, if he is so hot and cold when you are not in a relationship, just think of how hot and cold he will be once you are in one. People don't change. We can't expect them to. Su
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
95. Re: Hair Loss
Thanks for your feedback, everyone. djachi what are you referring to? raw fish/eggs?
I'll try to add Vitamin D and Iodine as well. Keep the suggestions coming -- I can use all of the help that I can get.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
optimist4life
Hi Ladies!
Danielle, glad to hear you are enjoying early morning work outs! Sometimes it can be tough to get up in the am, but increased energy all day makes it worth it, no?
Amy: Wow! that is so cool you have a Thai roommate! Great way to really immerse yourself in the culture! It might take awhile for her to get used to your "weird" eating habits :-). Why don't you make her a b
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
97. Hair Loss
I need some advice about this -- hair loss. It's really bad. I have very curly hair, which I have grown to love. I hated it in high school, and used to straighten it every day. The problem is, starting about 7-8 years ago it began to fall out. At the time it was okay because it was really thick. However, it is getting thinner and thinner each year. People can't really tell because it is curly and
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
optimist4life
Well, I got home and had 2 apples. Was hungry!!!
so, my new grand total for the day is:
7am: *40 min elliptical machine, 20 min weights and stretching
8:30am: 3 apples, 20 soaked almonds, green tea
1:30pm: salad: mixed greens, red pepper, carrots, asparagus, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, sprouted chick peas, olives, olive oil & vinegar
6pm: small salad (lettuce, carrots, cabbage)
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
Hey Ladies:
Well, I am done eating for the day so I figured I would do my evening check in early today. I am going to include times too.
7am: *40 min elliptical machine, 20 min weights and stretching
8:30am: 3 apples, 20 soaked almonds, green tea
1:30pm: salad: mixed greens, red pepper, carrots, asparagus, purple cabbage, cherry tomatoes, sprouted chick peas, olives, olive oil & vinega
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
100. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Ladies:
Danielle, why are you stressed out? Feeling the need to get drunk is definitely an indication of unnecessary stress. Is exercise helping at all? Maybe you could consider doing yoga as well to reduce stress.
Amy, that is so exciting! It sounds like you are really getting into a life in Thailand. How long do you plan to stay there? I can't wait to hear about your adventures.
W
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
101. Re: committed to RAW
Hey Ladies:
well here is my evening check in. I managed to stay raw, but ate too much raw almond butter. I am not going to buy it anymore -- too addictive.
Grand total for the day:
*1.5 hour spinning class
-b: 2 honey crisp apples, 2 boxes of blueberries, 30 almonds, green tea
-s: banana
-l: mixed greens, celery, carrots, orange pepper, asparagus, flax seeds, parsley, cucumber, cherr
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
102. Re: Fruit fabulous!
Welcome, I know this will be a long and difficult journey. However, it sounds like you are ready for the healthy challenge.
A good way to stay raw and keep your calorie intake up is to eat Lara bars, dried fruit, and nuts.
I look forward to reading about your journey.
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
Have you tried to find a form of exercise that you enjoy? How about swimming?
The only way to really stick to an exercise plan is to figure out a way to enjoy it.
Good luck on your journey, sounds like you are doing great so far!
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
104. Re: committed to RAW
Good morning, ladies! I just got back from a 1.5 hour spinning class, and feel great!! Looking forward to another raw and active day.
so far:
*1.5 hour spinning class
-b: 2 honey crisp apples, box of blueberries, 30 almonds, green tea
I plan to eat leftover salad from last night for lunch, and another big salad for dinner. I'll probably also have a banana and an orange at some point du
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
105. Re: committed to RAW
Danielle: I am sure you will feel better soon -- once your period is over and you get the cooked food out of your system.
Any Nate updates?
Grand total for me today:
b: 2 honey crisp apples (amazing!!), box of blueberries, 20 almonds
l: big salad: chard, cucumbers, 1/2 red and 1/2 yellow pepper, cherry tomatoes, flax seeds, celery, one avocado, vinegar, olive oil.
s: orange, banana, a fe
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
106. Re: committed to RAW
Well, I definitely feel like a gained weight. Hopefully I'll feel better after eating raw and exercising more consistently now that I am back.
Lunch was: big salad: chard, cucumbers, 1/2 red and 1/2 yellow pepper, cherry tomatoes, flax seeds, celery, one avocado, vinegar, olive oil.
Now I am having green tea.
I plan to go swimming about 6pm, and then am having a friend over for dinner.
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
107. Re: committed to RAW
Danielle: That's a good idea -- to just tell people you are vegan. Although people still view that as somewhat extreme, it seems as though society has learned to accept veganism (at least more than raw veganism). Isn't it ironic that WE feel the need to defend our lifestyle choices, even though we eat more healthfully than 99% of the population? I guess people are jut programmed to think they n
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
108. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Amy: Wow, exciting that you are seeing such positive changes in your body! Are you going to continue to do Pilates in Thailand? Maybe some Yoga?
I hope your injury is healing!
Danielle: I really admire your ability to stick with the raw program with such discipline! You truly inspire me.
Well, I am back in DC after a month of being away -- great week in Chicago and amazing 3 weeks in Is
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
109. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Ladies:
Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know that I am thinking of you :-).
Sounds like you are both doing great!
Danielle: I know that body issues will continue to be a struggle for you. However, it does seem as though you are developing a healthy understanding for what your issues are. Objectively, at least, you can say that you are quite thin (not even close to being
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
110. Re: committed to RAW
Hello again! Well my body is NOT HAPPY with the yogurt. I usually have no digestive problems, but today has been not fun at all. I am sure it was from the yogurt since my body isn't used to dairy (it is SOOOO bad for us!!!). I finished my project and emailed it into my senior research associates. Now I am free, free! It was kinda hanging over my head since I didn't get a chance to work on it
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
111. Protein
I have been off and on a raw vegan since October. It is going very well so far. I have noticed vast improvements in my energy, weight, and skin quality. However, I continue to be concerned that I don't have good sources of protein. My main sources of protein are sprouted beans and nuts.
I have been on vacation for 2 weeks, and have only found nuts and hummus (not exactly raw) as sources of
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
optimist4life
112. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Ladies: SO sorry for mixing you up. Silly me! I guess I was just rushing at the internet cafe and wasn't thinking.
Well, I dropped the group off at the airport this morning and am now at my friend's apartment in Tel Aviv. He is at work, and I have the place to myself. All I really want to do is go down to the beach since it is so sunny and beautiful outside. However, I need to work on a
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
113. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Ladies:
Thanks for your support and feedback.
Amy, I know exactly what you mean. Not getting exercise when you are used to getting it can be awful! I am feeling the same way. Have you ever tried running in the rain? It can actually be a really invigorating experience, as long as it is not too cool.
Danielle, wow I can't belive your very exciting trip is nearly here! You must be so exc
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
114. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Ladies:
I miss you too! It has been CRAZY and I haven't had a chance to jump onto the computer in a few days.
Danielle: I like your comment about sexy underwear. I also love to wear them. Even if nobody else sees them, it is really nice to know that I am wearing them.
Also, I am really excited to hear how things are going with Nate!
Amy: Sounds like you are doing great. Sometimes it
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
115. Re: committed to RAW
Amy, it sounds like you are doing great!!! Thanks for your feedback about changes in your need for sweet things. It's nice to see that others are going through the same thing.
Well, I am back to 100% raw (except for the hummus again) and feeling great!
Here is today:
-*1 hour speed walk around the city* The YMCA is a 30 min walk from our hotel and has a pool that opens at 5:45am. I am go
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
116. Re: committed to RAW
Hi ladies: thanks so much for your positive words and encouragement!!
It sounds like you are both doing really well!!
Danielle: it is great that you are so worried about your cats' health and are feeding them raw despite your somewhat digust with their food. i am curious to hear about how it affects their long-term health.
Also, I think what you said about worrying about weight being a wa
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
117. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Ladies:
Sounds like you are both doing FANTASTIC! I am really proud of both of you!
I only have a few min. on this comp so I'll just do a quick food check-in. Let's see if I can remember what I ate the past two days!
I am so proud of myself. I have managed to stay 99% raw and nobody has even really commented.
12/26
-breakfast: I skipped at the hotel because I was running late, so I
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
118. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Danielle:
Don't worry about eating more. It sounds like what you are eating is very healthy, and you are being quite active as well! Maybe add a bit more protein to your diet? I bet you will be less hungry if you do that.
Also, I am sure it has been difficult for you to struggle with an eating disorder so much. However, focusing on your health is better than worrying about your weight.
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
119. Re: committed to RAW
Hi Ladies:
Sounds like you are both doing great! Happy holidays!!!
Well, I arrived safe and sound in Israel. My friend picked me up at the airport and brought me to Jerusalem. He is one of my best friends here, and it was fantastic to see him!
It was actually kind of nice to travel alone. Everyone in my group was very welcoming and sweet once I arrived. I have also been able to talk t
Forum: Raw Diary - Your Personal Experience 16 years ago
optimist4life
120. Re: committed to RAW
Danielle:
That's cool your cats are so into the raw meat. All of my respect to you for preparing it for them. I don't know if I could do it!
Maybe if you are hungry your body is telling you to eat! Why are you so hard on yourself for eating a reasonable amount of raw food? Is this a weight thing? Remember, focus on your health! Listening to your body is an important part of focusing on your h
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