My diet & detox journal

day 3
i broke down and ate some semi steamed brussel sprouts. I couldn’t see throwing them out…they were sitting there in the fridge, and my husband isn’t a fan. I lightly steamed them and sprinkled on some seasoning. Yum. I guess that isn’t as bad as some things. about 200 calories, less than 20% cooked. Arg. This is indeed hard.

I have the next two days off so I can at least focus and not just eat since stuff is looking up at me from the fridge after a long busy day. In fact, I might do a lemon water fast. I like the Master Cleanse drink, I do that for a week or so 4 times a year. But I will use green apples from my champion to sweeten it instead of the maple syrup so I stay raw. I will see how I feel tomorrow…

I am doing a liver cleanse (detox) that my company makes during these 30 days as well…It has a detox and a support formula in it, so I am giving my body all sorts of lovely stuff to help keep it “cleansing” optimally. What are other people’s perspectives on using supplements? Especially herbs?

Cassy

day 2
12/29/04
Wednesday

I did really well today, if you discount that I have yet to drop off the whole coffee thing. I can’t do a overnight withdrawl on that, it causes too many side affects for me. On the other hand, I had fruit for breakfast, a HUGE salad for lunch, with an avocado, and fruit for supper. Fruit and veggies for snacks. My biggest concern is that 59% of my daily calories comes from fats. Is anyone else noting that it is hard to do low fat without using tubers or sprouted grains? Typically when 100% I do use high fat foods. Usually coconuts and avocados…

Cassy

day 1
Hey folks. I have just past the 1.5 year mark since I first began my raw food journey. (April 2003) I have been as high as 100% for the first 6 months, to as low as 50% for the middle to back to about 80-100% on most days now. (That is based on the calorie rather than gram count.)

I find that although I CAN do all raw for much of my diet, I thrive best with a bit of steamed veggies, twice baked bread and the odd cooked tuber. (I love yams) As a nutritionist, I know all raw is a great healing and cleansing program, and that is something that I, like everyone needs at times. And it is about that time again for me…

Since I went raw I dedicated myself to learning more about nutrition and health. Having worked in the Natural Foods Industry since 1997, I have always been open to new thoughts. Last spring I completed my NC course, and I currently work as a Digestive Care Educator and manager for a well known supplement company here in Sunny Florida…(I won’t mention names, but if you email and ask I will tell you.)

I am joining Alissa’s RawFoodTalk 30 day challange for a seasonal cleansing challenge. It is time, I know others are feeling it, and I am ready to cleanse out the wheat & dairy from my veins! I am thrilled to do this in good company!

My greatest weakness is wheat, and aside from that I typically eat all raw. I am not vegan, I stand by other well known health gurus such as Bragg or Walker and eat the occasional dairy or egg. I will post my indiscretions here, so be kind…

Regards,
Cassy

For those of you looking to read my journal for the rest of this raw food challenge, follow the blog entries from December of 2004 through at least February of 2005.  You can do this by using archive links here at the right.  You can also read my raw food tagged journal entries by clicking on the category title above the calendar.  Either way enjoy!