Guest guest Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Just a little update to share how living raw is going, since I had been thinking and planning on going to a raw food diet (or a hybrid of it) I had started moving in that direction. For instance about two weeks ago I started eating only fruit for breakfast. Mornings are always hard for me, so a banana or apple is easy enough. Then at 10 am I had a mid morning snack that is usually another fruit either an orange or banana if I didn't already have one. Some times during the morning I might eat a handful of raw almonds. Then for lunch I was having some salad type meal. The evening meal would be " normal " what ever I was cooking for husband and the darling son. That was the routine during my planning to go on the raw diet. When my veggie steamer finally arrived last Monday I went for it with the diet. I didn't have a lot of healing crisis symptoms as I have in the past. Maybe it was due to the slow transition into it, or maybe it's because I have been free of caffeine and sodas for a year now. Friday during lunch I had a bright idea, I decided that since I was doing SOOOO well I would have a whopper jr meal for lunch. A very bad idea in hind sight, then last night dh and ds wanted to grill steaks for supper. I had meat twice yesterday, and the lunch episode included French fries. I have never felt worse. I felt like I had a massive hang over, the head ache is still lingering. But the worst of it was the stomach cramps. So, lesson learned. Stay away from Burger king. Far way! The other lesson I am taking from that wonderful experience is that the raw diet does agree with my body and that I am on the right track. My next hurdle is going to be a fast. I think I need it for cleansing detoxification reasons, but I am also thinking it will help me break my food addictions. I read once that when fasting and you experience hunger you should pray and spend time with the Lord. Given my food addictions, I am thinking I will spend A LOT of time on my knees during those 10 days. Any words of wisdom on any of these issues? Getting past food addictions? I am very receptive to suggestions. Leah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 My next hurdle is going to be a fast. I think I need it for cleansing detoxification reasons, but I am also thinking it will help me break my food addictions. I read once that when fasting and you experience hunger you should pray and spend time with the Lord. Given my food addictions, I am thinking I will spend A LOT of time on my knees during those 10 days. Any words of wisdom on any of these issues? Getting past food addictions? I am very receptive to suggestions. Leah Desire to make a change is the most powerful motivator. Everything seems to hang on your(my, our) willingness to make a positive change in your lifestyle. Support helps too. When you change your eating habits, it becomes easier. The things you liked before will not taste good anymore. That will happen in a short period of time(two weeks) aprox. Fasting is not as hard as we imagine. Give it a try. Best Regards, Robert & Chloey Ratliff La Chorrera De Panama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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