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16 years ago
Lorretta
Cukes
Hi
I experience joint and muscle pain and severe headaches when i increase the amount of raw vegan food in my diet .It normally lasts between three to seven days. I then feel amazing for a few months before it happens again. Each time the pain is easier to manage.
Its like the pain arrives in waves. The pain also moves around my body.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hello everyone.
Feeling better today, the pain has gone, just feeling a bit weak.
i do recognise these symptoms.
It happens every time i commit to a totally raw vegan diet.
I have terrible headaches and my body feels very stiff, like every cell in my body has been injected with a little extra fluid which makes my body feel very hot, tight and swollen.
I find it difficult to bend my f
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hello everyone
Im still in the middle of letting go of stuff my body is ready to shed. (both physically and emotionally).
Its been a difficult time for me this week.
I know that you can never be sure what exactly triggers these huge cleansings however I normally juice greens and eat fruit.
last weekend i juiced fruit for breakfast, blended fruit for lunch had a small salad in the evenin
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hi All
Have been sick / detoxing or whatever since Saturday
No energy, headaches, nausea etc.
just had to go to bed and rest.
Eaten very little, drank lots of water.
had a quick look at the posts. keep up the good work!
very positive thread.
back to bed now.
Hugs to you all x
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hi Azrael
I find that if i limit my fat intake then i start craving things containing unhealthy fats like chocolate, which if i give into, lead to other poor food choices.
Eating raw since June is a fantastic achievement.
I notice (because i too monitor my fat intake) that although there are exceptions to the rule, many long term raw foodists mention that it can take quite a while for th
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
17th
Hi All
Khale
I draw upon Nelson Mandela's quote regularly.
I LOVE it.
I don't think that its coincidence that the quote has found its way into this thread!
When i am tempted by certain foods or when i recognise that I'm afraid of moving forward i ask myself, what is your deepest fear here/ What is this really about?
how will doing this thing keep you where you are?
What is you
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hi Khale, speedy recovery!
Miss_Tanya, I think we all know how it feels to eat things we dont even like!
Such a strange thing to do, but it happens!!!!!
Peppermint tea (wanting green/ black tea but not prepared to go there!) just cant face the caffeine detox again.
Caffeine also plays havock with that inner calmness i am experiencing on this beautiful diet.
Am veggie Juice
soaked
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
98. Re: Raw V8 Juice
Raw V8 Juice
6 medium-sized carrots
1 small beet (wash well)
3 large tomatoes
1 bag baby spinach
1/4 head fresh cabbage
1 red bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
3 stalks celery
1/4 sweet onion
1/2 clove garlic or less if you don't care for garlic
Kale leaves (a little goes a long way so be careful)
Chili pepper to taste
Salt to taste
Run all the vegetables through your juicer, add
Forum: Juicing, Juicers, Blending and Blenders 16 years ago
Lorretta
15th August
AM
A beautiful pint of organic beetroot and carrot juice. i juiced the tops too.
15 mins from my garden to my table. It was amazing!
2 oranges
green salad, soaked almonds and avo for lunch
Banana mylk
banana fruit smoothie
Fruit salad pineapple, orange kiwi grapes
Raw brownie nuts, dates and carob powder processed (frozen)
(I keep some just incase my chocolate cr
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
Aug 14th
1 pint warm water with lemon juice
30 mins step exercise
1hr dog walk
Am
1 pt veggie juice (spinach, carrot,lemon ginger beetroot celery)
snack 2 apples
lunch
Green smoothie, romanie banana mango water
Pm green salad, avocado soaked almonds.
4 pints water throughout the day
Tired today.
I fancy a coffee ( which i dont even drink!)
Hugs and healing
Lorretta
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
I'm pleased to see this thread.
I have been totally raw again since Aug 1st.
My Goal is to stay totally raw this time around.
I have experienced two six month and one three month totally raw vegan living periods over the past three years.
I have tried many different combinations over the years. (Raw gourmet/ dehydrated goods low fat & sugar, wheat grass, baby greens & sprouts)
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
I bought the nine tray.
I used it for about three months trying out all sorts of gourmet recipes.
I found that my body did not react well to dehydrated foods, so i rarely use it now.
I still make flax crackers occasionally and take the chill off raw soup in the winter months.
The nine tray is useful for dehydrating excess garden produce (if you have the space to store the dried goods)
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
103. Re: Getting Started
ladypeace82
A sharp knife and sharpener would be top of my list.
I started with a cheap juicer and blender (capable of crushing ice)
The first expensive item that i bought was a nine tray Excalibur which i rarely use now as my body does not react well to dehydrated/ raw gourmet style foods.
Enjoy
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
I juice veggies for breakfast (sets me up for the day!)
Blend fruits for lunch
large salad in the evening with a fruit or avocado.
Forum: Juicing, Juicers, Blending and Blenders 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hi WY
I was unsure about juicing beans.
I had a feeling that there was a reason that i could not find them listed in juicing recipes.
I'm still not sure about the pink seed inside the bean, so i am juicing the tender pod part.
I was surprised how much juice I obtained from each bean.
I suppose that kidney bean plants become quite thirsty once the flower has set and the bean begins to
Forum: Juicing, Juicers, Blending and Blenders 16 years ago
Lorretta
Thanks John.
I juiced a couple of beans alongside my regular veggies today.
It tasted good. Im feeling fine!
Cheers
Lorretta
Forum: Juicing, Juicers, Blending and Blenders 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hi
Does any one know if Green kidney /runner beans are ok/ safe to juice.
Anyone else juice them?
I have done a few searches but cant find any information on this topic.
Forum: Juicing, Juicers, Blending and Blenders 16 years ago
Lorretta
Hi
Does any one know if Green kidney /runner beans are ok/ safe to juice.
My square foot garden has produced a beautiful organic bumper crop of beans this year.
I eat them raw in salads, so am tempted to juice them.
I understand that the red variety are toxic uncooked.
Anyone else juice them?
I have done a few searches but cant find any information on this topic.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
109. Re: Spirooli
Hi smilebig
I had problems with the Saladacco. It arrived ready assembled with the cutter blade positioned upside down! apparently its a common mistake.
Hope this helps
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 16 years ago
Lorretta
HI JK
I love my Kempo juicer.
I am aware that juicing john is not a fan of the kempo.(He and i have discussed this on previous threads)
I have used both the green star and the kempo. I bought the kempo.
I didnt bother buying the wheatgrass gears as the standard ones work fine and produce very little foam.
Its a lightweight easy to clean machine that takes up very little counter space.
Forum: Juicing, Juicers, Blending and Blenders 17 years ago
Lorretta
Uti,
Thank you.
I understand that i have been unable to let go and allow myself to just be with the process.
I cope ok at the weekends when i dont have to go to work as i let go of the fear of not being able to cope without 'proper' rest.
I can relate to the idea that the stress of your judgements outweighed your experience. I believe that im experiencing this.
Although Its been a h
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
Gosia
If you have decided to book the gym on Monday, thats great, go for it!
Just thought i would share what i do these days with you.
I used gyms on and off for years.
I favoured the ones with steam rooms, saunas and a pool to vary my routines.
These days i have a large trampoline in the back garden.
I bought it for my daughter but i use it more than she does.
Rebounding is so much
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
Thank you for your responses.
you are all very supportive.
Hi Jono
love the visualisation!
Will try that one, thanks!
Bryan
The main pressure I feel is that after only a couple of hours sleep i am wide awake and concerned that i will have to face another day without proper rest.
I was lying in bed trying to get off to sleep again but now i get up and read or do chores until i feel tire
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
Trial 1 inspired me and set me in place for trial 2!
I feel ready to do this.
12 weeks sounds great!
Looking forward to the support and motivation this trial will bring.
Everyone sharing and transforming together!!!!
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
I find that when i switch from high raw to eating totally raw vegan i become very energised, find it difficult to sleep and as a result feel very restless.
Inspired by the recent high fruit low fat research trial, i started to experiment with eating this way on 27th march.
At first i felt very calm, grounded and at peace.
Five days ago, the restlessness and sleeping difficulties started a
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
Hi Gosia
I wish to thank you for starting this post.
I jumped in half way through the trial.
I read the posts for a while then felt inspired to join in.
I ordered the 8/1/1 diet book. It arrived today!
I also wish to thank all of you that have shared your experiences as i have learnt so much from reading your posts.
Participating in this trial has helped open me to the following:
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
Im mono eating bananas one day then apples the next with a green salad in the evening with tomatoes and a blended tomato and lemon juice based dressing.
I have been keeping an avocados in the fridge but just havnt felt like eating them.
I tried to mono eat oranges two days ago.
Started at 8am. I ate six medium oranges.
Three at breakfast and three at lunch(1pm)
By 4pm i felt sick, had
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
30th-5th
I had an accident, so was forced to take some time off work (funny how things work out!)
As a result, its been possible for me to rest and focus on myself and my diet.
Im sure that my new diet aided my speedy recovery!!
Bananas am
Banana mango spinach (or romanie) smoothie for lunch
grapes mid afternoon
green salad with tomatoes.
Blended greens/ lemon juice / dehydrat
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
29th
Bananas today.
This is my fourth full day of 8/1/1.
I ordered DR Graham's new book yesterday, cant wait for that to arrive.
Family very supportive.
I feel good, head feels very clear. I bloated a little this am so mono ate all day.
Sense of smell more acute. Lots of energy today.
Forum: Living and Raw Foods Discussion (Vegan) 17 years ago
Lorretta
28th
Am pineapple
lunch pineapple grapes
6pm Green salad grapes.
Hungry at 10 pm so had a mango pineapple grape celery smoothie
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