Struggling - Raw Food Chat

Jenifae · 04-16-2008

Struggling

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Hi,
I am really struggling. Last week I was totally bad. I ate out with my son 3 days in a row and had chips and salsa, then I had a women's group on sat. and I had cheese for the first time in a month and cake and caffine. I just could not seem to stay/be committed to my diet. I kept telling myself that it's progress not perfection. But, now for 2 1/2 days I've only had smoothies and and apple, grapefruit, or a little bit of nuts in between. The smoothies are: apple juice, banana, strawberries, coconut flakes, goji berries, soy protein, and vitamineral green. I've gained weight. Maybe, it's just last week catching up with me. I'm trying not to be weight focused but, I am and I'm depressed, now. I really want to make a strong committment to this way of living and am rebelling myself I guess? I dunno. If anyone has been through what I'm going through and has any suggestions and would sure love any help I can get. I'm trying to stay positive and think positive. I am in a battle with myself it seems.
Thank you
Jen
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Allowing & Being One with All that IS!
Jen

adventures7 · 04-24-2008

Hi Jen,
I'm new here but I think it's completely normal for weight to flucuate throughout a week or even a month. Some days you may retain more water and maybe that is what happened. When that happens to me, and it's often, I drink more water the next day and it seems to even out.

It's hard not to be weight focused---I struggle with that as well.

Double Helix · 04-24-2008

Hang in there girl! It's part of the process. You know, without all our slip-ups and such, we wouldn't be able to overcome, now would we? This is your time to overcome now, you've recognized your downfall now you just pick yourself up and do it again.

Try not to feel too guilty, a little guilt/anger is okay, but don't let it rule you, just use it to get back at yourself and get back with the program.

You are doing fantastic!!!

Remember you WANT to eat yummy fruits and veggies, don't think about what you can't or shouldn't eat and you'll be fine!

Jenifae · 04-26-2008

Hi,

Thank you for the support. This week has been much easier for me. I've adopted the philosophy: "Progress not Perfection" and that helps. I keep visualizing what I want instead. So, not only have I done better with my food choices this week with very minor slip-ups - I lost 4 pounds! I can't believe it......now if that isn't an affirmation to stay on my path I don't know what is.

YAY!

taikozfan · 05-11-2008

HI JEN
I AM NEW TO THIS "RAW FOODIST" LIFESTYLE... BUT CAN ONLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU CONSIDER AN OPTION OF A SLOWER INTERGRATION. I THINK IT IT A PERSONAL JOURNEY FOR US ALL AND TRYING TO FLICK THE SWITCH AND THEN MAKING YOURSELF WRONG FOR EVERY CONTRADICTION TO YOUR NEW EATING PATTERNS WONT HELP YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY AND I BELIEVE YOUR MIND COULD DEFINATELY BEGIN TO REBEL.
I'M NOT SURE IF YOU ARE DOING THIS CHANGE TO BE WELL OR LOOSE WEIGHT BUT EITHER WAY I THINK IT WILL BE MUCH EASIER IF YOUR MIND IS ALIGNED WITH YOUR ACTIONS.ON MY JOURNEY I AM BEGINNING TO BELIEVE/ SEE THAT THE CHANGE SHOULD START WITHIN, AND YOUR ACTIONS SHOULD BE AN EXPRESSION OF YOUR INWARD EVOLVOLUTION. (I HOPE THAT DOES NOT SOUND TOO AIRY FAIRY... )
I HAVE READ A GREAT BOOK LATELY WHERE THE AUTHOR TALKS ABOUT RATHER CONSTANTLY ADDING MORE FRESH FOODS INTO YOUR DIET, RATHER THAN FOCUSSSING ON TAKING YOUR FAMILIAR FOODS AWAY ALL IN ONE GO. HIS THOUGHTS ARE THAT YOU WILL BEGIN TO WANT THE RAW NUTRIENT RICH FOODS NATURALLY AND SO THE INTERGRATION WILL HAPPEN, JUST NOT OVERNIGHT, AND PROBABLY WITH FAR LESS RESISTANCE AND FRUSTRATION. I AM RESOLVING TO ADD SOMETHING RAW TO EVERY MEAL OR MAKING EVERY SECOND MEAL OR SNACK RAW JUST TO GIVE MYSELF SOME TIME TO EASE INTO THIS SO THAT MY MIND DOES NOT REBEL AND THINK I'M WITHOLDING OR PUNISHING IT. I'M HOPING THAT I WILL BEGIN TO FEEL THE BENEFITS WHEN I EAT A RAW MEAL AND THAT POSSITIVE ASSOSIATIONS WILL BEGIN TO HAVE MY BODY CRAVE RAW INSTEAD. JUST MY THOUGHTS. GOOD LUCK.
CHEERS
MISHKA

Jenifae · 05-12-2008

Hi Mishka,

Thanks for the support response. I am struggling less then I was then.
I have found most Raw Foodist recommend a slow transition and all are very supportive and against the guilt stuff. Just do the best ya can and feel good about that.

I did 10 days of total Raw and feel great. This Mother's day weekend however, well....................I ate some not so raw stuff but, I'm okay with that. I feel good about what I've been able to do and my moods have gotten better and my anxiety reduced.
I'm always weight concious and trying to not be so focused on that because, I can be/get obsessed.
I am focusing on or trying to stay focused on better physical, mental, and emotional health.

HippyChick · 16 Hours Ago

Don't give in to the hegemony of the scale. We ladies are moon people and our weight and water will change on a monthly basis anyway.
I am glad you share your struggle. Helps me be easier on myself too.
Peace
HC