First of all, to a mild extent, I cheat. I have not given up my morning cup of coffee. Also, since I had blender issues, I didn't only do smoothies for the first 3 days as prescribed (Phase 1). Instead I did a mix of mostly blended shakes and soups (using my handheld wand), along with a daily salad (Phase 2). Finally, I have to admit I'm not a strict recipe follower. Life is too busy to make a million different things each day. Instead, I found a couple recipes I like and I repeat them.
All that said, I have eaten almost exclusively raw and vegan for the past 7 days. I eat whenever I'm hungry, which varies. Somedays I'm ravenous and some days I'm frustrated because I really want to eat something, but I have to admit that I'm just not hungry. I am getting a bit bored, but I'm about to start Phase 3 of the diet, where you expand into raw patés, wraps, etc.
Ok, but how do I feel? Have I lost weight? Honestly, I feel fantastic. My energy levels are through the roof. I'm awake and productive all day pretty much until bedtime. I feel like my thinking is clearer. As for weight, I really don't have a lot to lose. I'm more interested in fitting into my snug pants, and that has already happened within the first week. I've lost enough around my midsection (where I gain) to make my clothes fit better, which is my goal. I suspect that by the end of the second week I'll be fitting into most everything that had gotten tight over the winter.
So now what? Am I going to be a raw vegan from now on?
Um, no. I'm probably going to gain every ounce of it back eating bread, cheese and wine/cider in France this summer. However, I cannot deny how good my body and mind feel eating this way. I can definitely see boosting my raw levels daily and doing a raw/vegan cleanse regularly. I may be an energy junkie, but I'm also a hedonist!
2 comments:
I'm right behind you girlie! As is typical for us to be on similar quests, I was looking into Ani's 15 day fat blast when I read your post. I've since ordered a copy from amazon. I so desperately need to lose the extra weight I'm carrying around and my dragging energy levels. I'm so encouraged to read that you're feeling great already. Can't wait to get started myself. Thanks for sharing your experience. I look forward to more.
Yes! Thank you so much for posting your experience. I picked that book up months ago and put it off till springtime. Am making my way reading through the book now. Lots of food to buy! But it sounds worth the time and effort. I am in *great* need of some internal spring cleaning. Keep us posted with Phase3, will you?
xo
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