Guest guest Report post Posted July 25, 2005 Good to hear from you, Keta. I agree, it will be harder to lose the weight and tone-up this year, but much easier than 10 years from now! We'll get there by making one good decision at a time. When in doubt.keep moving. Many women find they need to be moving at a brisk pace for one hour per day to see the weight loss. Teresa M. We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is, knowing how to tip ourselves over and let the beautiful stuff out. Ray Bradbury _____ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted September 9, 2005 Robin That is absolutely awesome on the weight loss. It can get frustrating at times (it seems to take forever) but you sound like you are doing a great job. As for your salad, how about 1/2 cup of cider vinegar and a 1/4 cup of olive oil. Also add some spices. Like basil, chives, tarragon, garlic, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder. Have a great day. Jenn Robin <DaisyChain1964 wrote: Pat & the gang, Curves weigh in and measure... lost 4 more pounds and another 10 3/4 inches over all... have been taking a fluid pill and that made a huge difference, to date, total inches lost since March (minus the misread measurements a couple of months ago) 34 1/4 inches.. over my whole body! I'm seeing results in upper arms, bust, waist, hips, abdomen, thighs, calves and neck! OVER ALL!! I was given a potassium supplement since I'm losing so much fluid and I asked for Vegetarian tablets and surprise!! had no problem getting them from the pharmacy. I recently took some pictures that I compared with earlier ones and can see a wonderful difference that I don't tend to see day to day looking at myself in the mirror. Getting rid of a lot of fluid has been a wonderful boost to my motivation... and the exercise from running to and from the bathroom isn't hurting anything either... lol As for the 3 bean salad... I guess I'm glad I didn't have more than a spoonful to taste... how about some suggestions of substitutes for the sugar and the oil that would make it a more healthy salad? (I know Pat made a suggestion, are there any others?) Always open to new things.... Peace and Hugs, Robin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2006 At Wed, 10 May 2006 it looks like Neelu Tauh composed: > Hi, > > I am new to raw foods. Just started on it 2 weeks back and trying to go > about 90% raw. I am also trying to loose some weight ( have tried > couple of diets before ). > > What are your experiences with the weight loss ? I have read that > people loose 5, 7 or more in first couple of weeks. Does not seems to > be working for me ? > > Am I missing something ? Should I be looking into colon cleansing - may > be ? > You are doing the right thing but may be missing the final piece of the puzzle... How much exercising are you doing a day? Pushups on the floor? Situps on the floor? Did you walk around the " block/farm " today? There is alot more to losing weight than just the food. You'd be surprised at how much difference exercise does to a weight loss plan. Otherwise you may not lose anything for quite some time. -- Bill Schoolcraft | http://wiliweld.com " If your life was full of nothing but sunshine, you would just be a desert. " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2006 Nikki, Weeks without any exercise my weight loss is 1.5 - 2 lbs. When I exercise for 30-35 minutes a day the loss can be as much as 3 - 4 lbs a week. Neither seems like much, but my cumulative is 20 lbs now. Tommie (jerushy) has lost about 50 lbs in 10 months. (is that right Tommie?) I am hoping that the slow and steady pace is my key to keeping it off this time! Good luck! Leah Neelu Tauh <ntauh wrote: Hi, I am new to raw foods. Just started on it 2 weeks back and trying to go about 90% raw. I am also trying to loose some weight ( have tried couple of diets before ). What are your experiences with the weight loss ? I have read that people loose 5, 7 or more in first couple of weeks. Does not seems to be working for me ? Am I missing something ? Should I be looking into colon cleansing - may be ? Nikki Leah http://stampyleah.blogspot.com/ Get amazing travel prices for air and hotel in one click on FareChase Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 10, 2006 I don't lose weight unless I am 100% raw, and I've still got a ways to go, so it's taking me a while. When I went to 100% raw cold turkey back at the beginning of the year, I lost 12 pounds in 6 days. Another time when I had gotten off and got back on, I lost 9 pounds the first 3 days! It comes off so easily when I'm 100% raw as long as my fat intake is relatively low (10-20%). Also, I was NOT exercising during either of these times either. I definitely think exercise is important, but I'm really not very disciplined to do it every day. Now if you're talking about running around the yard with my kids, I still need to do that more, but that's easy for me. I definitely prefer that anyway since it's more 'natural' exercise. Cindy > Hi, > > I am new to raw foods. Just started on it 2 weeks back and trying to go > about 90% raw. I am also trying to loose some weight ( have tried > couple of diets before ). > > What are your experiences with the weight loss ? I have read that > people loose 5, 7 or more in first couple of weeks. Does not seems to > be working for me ? > > Am I missing something ? Should I be looking into colon cleansing - may > be ? -- Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release 5/4/2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 11, 2006 I lost 30 pounds in the first three months at 95 percent raw. I could not exercise because I pulled ligaments in my knee the second week. I followed the Rainbow Green Live recommendations for Phase 1.5. Tammy On May 10, 2006, at 5:45 PM, pruegert wrote: > I don't lose weight unless I am 100% raw, and I've still got a ways to > go, > so it's taking me a while. When I went to 100% raw cold turkey back at > the > beginning of the year, I lost 12 pounds in 6 days. Another time when I > had > gotten off and got back on, I lost 9 pounds the first 3 days! It comes > off > so easily when I'm 100% raw as long as my fat intake is relatively low > (10-20%). > > Also, I was NOT exercising during either of these times either. I > definitely > think exercise is important, but I'm really not very disciplined to do > it > every day. Now if you're talking about running around the yard with my > kids, > I still need to do that more, but that's easy for me. I definitely > prefer > that anyway since it's more 'natural' exercise. > > Cindy > > > >> Hi, >> >> I am new to raw foods. Just started on it 2 weeks back and trying to >> go >> about 90% raw. I am also trying to loose some weight ( have tried >> couple of diets before ). >> >> What are your experiences with the weight loss ? I have read that >> people loose 5, 7 or more in first couple of weeks. Does not seems to >> be working for me ? >> >> Am I missing something ? Should I be looking into colon cleansing - >> may >> be ? > -- > > > Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release 5/4/2006 > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 11, 2006 Cindy, I had to walk a lot before I started eating raw and I lost a few pounds. You notice I said " HAD " to walk. I wouldn't have done it otherwise. I was fat and lazy. When I'd been eating raw for a few days, I had so much energy that I couldn't keep from exercising. I've been putting in 45-50 minutes a day on a fairly regular basis since. I've lost over 50 pounds. I need to lose a few more but I've kind of " plateaued " for now. I'm not worried because I know I'll lose some more if I need to. I may have developed some muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. I know that I've lost some inches. BTW, thanks for the comment you left on my blog! Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " pruegert " <pruegert wrote: > > I don't lose weight unless I am 100% raw, and I've still got a ways to go, > so it's taking me a while. When I went to 100% raw cold turkey back at the > beginning of the year, I lost 12 pounds in 6 days. Another time when I had > gotten off and got back on, I lost 9 pounds the first 3 days! It comes off > so easily when I'm 100% raw as long as my fat intake is relatively low > (10-20%). > > Also, I was NOT exercising during either of these times either. I definitely > think exercise is important, but I'm really not very disciplined to do it > every day. Now if you're talking about running around the yard with my kids, > I still need to do that more, but that's easy for me. I definitely prefer > that anyway since it's more 'natural' exercise. > > Cindy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 11, 2006 At Thu, 11 May 2006 it looks like Tommie composed: > Cindy, I had to walk a lot before I started eating raw and I lost a > few pounds. You notice I said " HAD " to walk. I wouldn't have done it > otherwise. I was fat and lazy. When I'd been eating raw for a few > days, I had so much energy that I couldn't keep from exercising. I've > been putting in 45-50 minutes a day on a fairly regular basis since. > I've lost over 50 pounds. I need to lose a few more but I've kind > of " plateaued " for now. I'm not worried because I know I'll lose some > more if I need to. I may have developed some muscle and muscle weighs > more than fat. I know that I've lost some inches. > > BTW, thanks for the comment you left on my blog! Thanks for the comment on energy Tommie. The amazing thing about energy and the human body is that when your tired, the actual act of exercising will in fact " energize " you. When I hit the gym twice a week I can tell you truthfully that while entering the parking lot I just want to park and go to sleep after a full days work. I know though, if I can make it in the front door, make it to the locker room, change and just crawl to the first machine I see and do " something " on that machine... I'll make it for another hour or hour and a half. I then leave the gym laughing and ready to go like I just woke up! Yes, the body is amazing, just give it a chance. > > Tommie > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com > > rawfood , " pruegert " <pruegert wrote: > > > > I don't lose weight unless I am 100% raw, and I've still got a ways > to go, > > so it's taking me a while. When I went to 100% raw cold turkey back > at the > > beginning of the year, I lost 12 pounds in 6 days. Another time > when I had > > gotten off and got back on, I lost 9 pounds the first 3 days! It > comes off > > so easily when I'm 100% raw as long as my fat intake is relatively > low > > (10-20%). > > > > Also, I was NOT exercising during either of these times either. I > definitely > > think exercise is important, but I'm really not very disciplined to > do it > > every day. Now if you're talking about running around the yard with > my kids, > > I still need to do that more, but that's easy for me. I > definitely prefer > > that anyway since it's more 'natural' exercise. > > > > Cindy > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 12, 2006 I notice a big increase in energy too when I am 100% raw, to the point I *have* to get some energy out somehow! LOL! I love that feeling. If I could just make good choices every day then I know I can feel like that all the time! I enjoy reading your blog. It's different from Judy's, so I try to keep up with them both. There are a few others I read too sometimes. Oh, and thanks for signing my guest book on my web site! I'll get new pictures up soon. I don't have a digital camera though, so I just don't take too many pictures right now. Cindy Cindy, I had to walk a lot before I started eating raw and I lost a few pounds. You notice I said " HAD " to walk. I wouldn't have done it otherwise. I was fat and lazy. When I'd been eating raw for a few days, I had so much energy that I couldn't keep from exercising. I've been putting in 45-50 minutes a day on a fairly regular basis since. I've lost over 50 pounds. I need to lose a few more but I've kind of " plateaued " for now. I'm not worried because I know I'll lose some more if I need to. I may have developed some muscle and muscle weighs more than fat. I know that I've lost some inches. BTW, thanks for the comment you left on my blog! Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com -- Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release 5/4/2006 -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release 5/4/2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 12, 2006 It IS wonderful to have so much energy, isn't it? Yeah, my blog is different from anyone else's because I'm different. My children would say " weird " . If I had a crew like Judy's, I'd post more pictures, too, but my cat just WILL NOT help around the house. She isn't interested in doing anything but eat, sleep, hiss, rub against my legs, and meow. Plus, I fix so few things that are noteworthy any more that it wouldn't do any good to put a recipe for what I eat. When I was logging it on fitday, if I clicked on the food, it would invariably say, " This food has no ingredients. " Let me know when you upload your pictures! I plan to take some on my first anniversary. That will be June 24. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " pruegert " <pruegert wrote: > > I notice a big increase in energy too when I am 100% raw, to the point I > *have* to get some energy out somehow! LOL! I love that feeling. If I could > just make good choices every day then I know I can feel like that all the > time! > > I enjoy reading your blog. It's different from Judy's, so I try to keep up > with them both. There are a few others I read too sometimes. Oh, and > thanks for signing my guest book on my web site! I'll get new pictures up > soon. I don't have a digital camera though, so I just don't take too many > pictures right now. > > Cindy > > > > Cindy, I had to walk a lot before I started eating raw and I lost a > few pounds. You notice I said " HAD " to walk. I wouldn't have done it > otherwise. I was fat and lazy. When I'd been eating raw for a few > days, I had so much energy that I couldn't keep from exercising. I've > been putting in 45-50 minutes a day on a fairly regular basis since. > I've lost over 50 pounds. I need to lose a few more but I've kind > of " plateaued " for now. I'm not worried because I know I'll lose some > more if I need to. I may have developed some muscle and muscle weighs > more than fat. I know that I've lost some inches. > > BTW, thanks for the comment you left on my blog! > > Tommie > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 12, 2006 Cats are so independent! I think that's why I've always loved them. They enjoy the attention you give them, but if you don't want to spend a lot of time with them or don't have a lot of time, they could care less! LOL! They crack me up! We've got two cats right now. I've had cats most of my life and probably always will. I will definitely let you know about new pictures, and I look forward to seeing yours! Cindy P.S. Isn't that irritating about FitDay??? I wish there was a raw vegan version of FitDay! It IS wonderful to have so much energy, isn't it? Yeah, my blog is different from anyone else's because I'm different. My children would say " weird " . If I had a crew like Judy's, I'd post more pictures, too, but my cat just WILL NOT help around the house. She isn't interested in doing anything but eat, sleep, hiss, rub against my legs, and meow. Plus, I fix so few things that are noteworthy any more that it wouldn't do any good to put a recipe for what I eat. When I was logging it on fitday, if I clicked on the food, it would invariably say, " This food has no ingredients. " Let me know when you upload your pictures! I plan to take some on my first anniversary. That will be June 24. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Version: 7.1.392 / Virus Database: 268.5.4/332 - Release 5/4/2006 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted May 14, 2006 I don't know if I will ever make it to a size 2. A 4 is the smallest I've ever been and I was skin and bones then. I get Tajin at Wal*Mart in the produce section. Tommie http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com rawfood , " Judy Cozza " <judycozza wrote: > > Tommie - ohhhhhhhhhhh I remember now - Margaret is size 2! WOW. > You are doing sosososo awesome too. > > Where do I buy tajin???? sounds great because you use it everyday. > > Okay - we'll be waiting for that picture! > June 24th! that is super - your one year anniversary. > Judy in Phx > > On 5/12/06, Tommie <jerushy wrote: > > > > Tajin is chili powder and lime. I drink the OJ about half an hour (at > > least) before I have the smoothie. OJ and bananas don't combine well. > > > > _Margaret_ is size 2 and tall. I'm size 10 and 5'3 " . That's down from > > a size 16 to 18 a year ago. > > > > Pictures on my one year anniversary, June 24, which is also Roger's > > birthday. We're going to celebrate together that day even though we'll > > be hundreds of miles apart. > > > > > > Tommie > > http://www.rawburchard.blogspot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Don't sweat it, I am NOT bone thin and I am vegan! Vegetarian diets are HIGH in carbs. We still have to watch that we are eating the right things and getting plenty of exercise. mrswalp29 <mrswalp29 wrote: I know that a lot of people believe if you are a vegetarian you are bone thin I have found since I stopped eating meat that I have gained weight. Maybe too many carbs I don't know. has anyone else found this to be true? Steph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Vegetarian or vegan doesn't necessarily mean healthy. Vegetarian junk foods are still around us everwhere...from chips to cakes and cookies. A lot of vegetarian dishes have a lot of cheese, butter, and mayo in them. When I switched from veg to vegan, I did lose some weight; however, the problem remains the same. Our choices still matter. If I bake up a batch of vegan cookies, they are slighly healthier than their vegetarian counterparts, but still full of fat and sugar. Take a real inventory of what you eat for a week. Look at portion sizes, daily calorie totals, and log EVERYTHING you snack on. I bet you'll be surprised by how much junk you are eating. It isn't just pasta and bread that makes us gain the weight. Keeping a log really helped me start losing weight by making me more aware of my choices. ...my 2 cents , " mrswalp29 " <mrswalp29 wrote: > > I know that a lot of people believe if you are a vegetarian you are > bone thin I have found since I stopped eating meat that I have gained > weight. Maybe too many carbs I don't know. has anyone else found this > to be true? > Steph > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Right on. The only way to lose or maintain weight is controling the calories that you eat, and make your intake of calories equivalent to your burning of calories. I keep a record of everything I eat. Its the only way to make sure that you account for everything. I was at an office today that had sugar free pumpkin bread. I took half-a-slice, estimated it at 50 calories and on the list it went! - " Jody " <alladinjw Friday, December 15, 2006 2:28 PM Re: Weight Loss <snip> > Take a real inventory of what you eat for a week. Look at portion > sizes, daily calorie totals, and log EVERYTHING you snack on. > > I bet you'll be surprised by how much junk you are eating. It isn't > just pasta and bread that makes us gain the weight. > > Keeping a log really helped me start losing weight by making me more > aware of my choices. ...my 2 cents > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Excellent point Jody: Because something is being sold in a healtfood market does not make it healthy either. You still have to read those labels and see what is in the product is made of ... and how it is prepaired. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Veganism and vegetarianism are lifestyles not weight loss diets as many people believe. I know just as many vegans, vegetarians and non-vegs on diets to maintain their weight. You still need to count calories and exercise. I can't tell you how many people want to join and write in the box, I want to join so I can drop tons of weight fast after I stop eating meat. I always respond to let them know this isn't a weight loss group but we are more than happy to discuss what works for us, toss ideas out there, etc. Donna --- mrswalp29 <mrswalp29 wrote: > I know that a lot of people believe if you are a > vegetarian you are > bone thin I have found since I stopped eating meat > that I have gained > weight. Maybe too many carbs I don't know. has > anyone else found this > to be true? > Steph > > You get up every morning From your alarm clock's warning Take the 8:15 into the city There's a whistle up above And people pushin', people shovin' And the girls who try to look pretty And if your train's on time You can get to work by nine And start your slaving job to get your pay TAKIN' CARE OF BUSINESS Bachman-Turner Overdrive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 I totally agree my family gets on me because since I became a vegetarian three years ago I have gained weight so they say I should do Atkins and eat bacon. Or I have friends who think that since I dont eat meat the pounds should be flying off. All of you have made such valuable points that it is all about choices sure a product could fit into your lifestyle but could be high in fat. Steph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 I am embarrased to admit I did Atkins for a while when I was " off the veg wagon " I did drop weight, but I didn't feel good. Not to mention the bacon grease stains on everything -ick melissa , Steph <mrswalp29 wrote: > > I totally agree my family gets on me because since I became a vegetarian three years ago I have gained weight so they say I should do Atkins and eat bacon. Or I have friends who think that since I dont eat meat the pounds should be flying off. All of you have made such valuable points that it is all about choices sure a product could fit into your lifestyle but could be high in fat. > Steph > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 My mother - never been a veggie in her life - did Atkins while she lived with me. The smell!!!!! She would never clean up the grease and we had many fights over that. Sam I am embarrased to admit I did Atkins for a while when I was " off the veg wagon " I did drop weight, but I didn't feel good. Not to mention the bacon grease stains on everything -ick melissa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Point out that Atkins died in his early 70's and the guy who coined the term vegan lived well into his 90's. Unfortunately I can't remember his name. Samantha I totally agree my family gets on me because since I became a vegetarian three years ago I have gained weight so they say I should do Atkins and eat bacon. Or I have friends who think that since I dont eat meat the pounds should be flying off. All of you have made such valuable points that it is all about choices sure a product could fit into your lifestyle but could be high in fat. Steph Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 It doesn't help the public perception either when a magazine like Vegetarian Times, displayed prominently in many a grocery magazine rack, has emblazoned on this month's cover, " Go Veg, Get Slim. " -Erin www.zenpawn.com/vegblog , Donnalilacflower <thelilacflower wrote: > > Veganism and vegetarianism are lifestyles not weight > loss diets as many people believe. I know just as > many vegans, vegetarians and non-vegs on diets to > maintain their weight. You still need to count > calories and exercise. > I can't tell you how many people want to join and > write in the box, I want to join so I can drop tons of > weight fast after I stop eating meat. I always respond > to let them know this isn't a weight loss group but we > are more than happy to discuss what works for us, toss > ideas out there, etc. > Donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 15, 2006 Oh that would gross me out completely. Judy - Samantha Lea Friday, December 15, 2006 6:06 PM RE: Re: Weight Loss My mother - never been a veggie in her life - did Atkins while she lived with me. The smell!!!!! She would never clean up the grease and we had many fights over that. Sam . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 7, 2007 This is a huge misconception. Vegetarianism is a lifestyle not a weightloss diet. You have to count calories and exercise to drop weight. Some new vegs drop lots of weight since they cut out all the fast food junk but you have to find out what works best for you. Less pasta and grains, more steamed veggies, etc. Donna Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile " marytomblinhope " <mary40 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 15:00:41 weight loss Hi all, I thought that when I started eating more of a veggie style of life, I would lose weight. Well, I have not lost a pound. Could I be doing something wrong? Is it possible to eat too many veggies? Thanks for the help and any suggestions you may have for me. I'd really like to lose about 10lbs. Mary in Okla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 7, 2007 Many factors could play into this. Your metabolism, your amount of daily exercise and movement or lack of, high calorie way of preparing foods, your genetics, medications, health issues, eating to much, eating big meals late in the evening, snacking, and so on. . - marytomblinhope Tuesday, August 07, 2007 10:00 AM weight loss Hi all, I thought that when I started eating more of a veggie style of life, I would lose weight. Well, I have not lost a pound. Could I be doing something wrong? Is it possible to eat too many veggies? Thanks for the help and any suggestions you may have for me. I'd really like to lose about 10lbs. Mary in Okla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
