Ajima – Urban Raw Food

Down 5.5 Pounds for the week

Ajima — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:38:14 +0000

Yes! I’m down 5.5 pounds in one week. Raw Food is the way. I’ve been about 90% raw most days, 100% on 2 of the 7.

Started on 4/22
Start Weight: 207
Weight this morning: 201.5
My first goal is 20 pounds: 187
Overall goal: 140

Yesterday, I had half a portion of Fry Bread at the National Museum of the American Indian in DC. Too good. I love it. Took a long walk with my doggie and my future step-daughter from Eastern Market down to the National Mall. Great exercise for all.

On Friday I went to a girls night at one of my best friend’s place in DC. Had some wine and a few sweets. Didn’t go overboard.

Breakfast: Green smoothie or 1 banana and nuts (raw almonds or cachews)

Lunch: For the most part I have a salad from Chop’t for lunch. It’s a God send to have this salad place so close to my job

Dinner: Nut meat on Romaine or Fruit bowl lately. There are a lot of options but I haven’t been to hungry lately. I definitely don’t eat late. I may have a pickle or fruit leather if I’m hungry.

So far so good. I don’t beat myself up. This is a lifestyle change, not a diet. Raw for Life. Raw foods for a better life.

My goal for this week is 5 pounds. I’ll keep you posted.

Down 3.5 Pounds. YAY

Ajima — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:17:04 +0000

Back on my total raw path for a WHILE (months and months) completely off the plan. I had meat, ice cream, diet coke, etc. I did the dang thing, as they say. I paid for it too. Why? Stress mainly. Coping with food.

On Sunday, I weighed in at 207 pounds. Disgusted.

This morning I was 203.5. Much better. I’m going to keep on going raw. Feeling very Detox-y today. Good sign.

Start Weight: 207 pounds
First Goal: 187 pounds
Overall Goal: 140 pounds

204 Pounds

Ajima — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:07:53 +0000

As I announced this morning via Twitter (@urbanrawfood), I’m once again re-committing myself to raw food. Why is this time different?

Health reasons: I’ve been feeling the affects of the almost 20 pounds I’ve gained in the last 2 years. I don’t want diabetes. I’ve been saying that for a while. Also, I know that African American women face heart disease and fibroids on a scale that is very significant compared to other groups who eat the same “Standard American Diet”.
I don’t feel well. Just today, I had an issue with pain in my hip. I felt like someone yelled out, “Warning sign!”. This change is not a moment too late.
I can’t fit into about half of my clothes. I know many of have the same testimony. Can I get an amen? LOL.
I don’t feel sexy like I used to. Not to say you can’t be big and sexy, I’m just talking about how I feel. (Let me say that lest I get crazy comments).

I love myself, and this love of self is what’s motivating me.

So far today I’ve had fresh apple/carrot juice and 2 green smoothies. Doing well.

Current Weight: 204, Goal Weight: 160

12 Days into my Raw Food Recommit.

Ajima — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:47:44 +0000

Down from 205 to 195. 10 pounds of weight lost…released never to return again. Banished.

I’d say I’m 90% raw. My baby encouraged me to recommit after a long trip off the wagon. He’s doing the first 14 days with me. More to come.

Muah!

The Detox Has Begun

Ajima — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:04:02 +0000

I’m already seeing the signs of raw food detox and although it’s not always comfortable running do the bathroom during the workday, there are some great results I can already see.

Mainly…

The circumference of my midsection is smaller. I can tell because I’m wearing a form-fitting top today and I can really see a difference.
Let’s just say…more frequent pooping. LOL
More energy – I was not tired at midnight last night. Very strange for a weekday

Haven’t had much of an issue with gas. In the past adding psyllium husk to my smoothies every few days kept that at bay, so that’s what I’m doing now. I’m averaging 40-50 oz of water during the day to try to keep any toxic episode at bay.

Transformation takes time and effort. My body didn’t get all clogged with toxins and fat overnight. I’m excited about greater health and wellness and I welcome it into my life as I continue my raw foods journey.

Dedicated to Raw…Again

Ajima — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:54:26 +0000

Down from 201 to 197.5 in one week. YAY! I’m so happy to be back on raw food. Last week I wasn’t 100% raw (chicken, hummus and pita) but I still lost weight. Amazing. Finally getting back on track to living the raw vegan lifestyle.

I’m so tired of myself. That is the best way I can put it. As I look back over the past 6 months, I must say that I was depressed after getting back up over 200 pound (203 in April) and I was just eating whatever I felt like. I guess I gave up. Just 2 years ago at this time I was really dedicated to my health and wellness. Now, I can’t even get into most of my size 12 clothes. Back to the dreaded 14. Booo! LOL

I was nearing the end of my P90X experience in late April. I really like p90x, but the benefit for me was strength and muscle gain…not weight loss. So, I was helped and discouraged at the same time, because the numbers on the scale barely changed in 90 days. Sure, diet had something to do with the lack of loss too. For the 2 weeks that I was raw on p90x, I lost 6 pounds. But that was just the 2 weeks. LOL. I need counseling, right?

Now I’m back to what truly, truly works for me. RAW FOOD! It’s a struggle. I had a run in with some teriyaki chicken that I’m not too proud about as I was working to transition back last week. Hey, but I still lost weight and my mind is clear. The biggest change: No candy! No donuts, brownies, etc. Kicking the sugar habit!! This week I’ll be 80% raw. Taking each day as it comes and not beating myself up.

Oh, I’m also taking a multivitamin and 100mg of 5-HTp each morning with 16 oz of water. Gotta start the morning off with water y’all. A whole apple and a huge class of carrot juice follow most mornings.

We shall see…

Raw Coconut Cake: Not Grandma’s but still good

Ajima — Tue, 17 May 2011 20:24:10 +0000

There is a special place in my heart for my grandma’s homemade Coconut Cake. No box cake in her house. Make with love and butter, just like they did in Mississippi. Here is a great raw coconut cake recipe from RAW SOUL that I’m going to try this weekend. I know it won’t be the same, but it will be healthier for me.

Coconut Cake (9”, 12-16 servings)

9 cups oat flour (ground oat groats or rolled oats)
2 cups nuts pecans or walnuts (chopped fine)
3 cups shredded coconut
1½ cups agave nectar
1 level tablespoon ground cloves
Water as needed (about 2 cups)
1/2 pineapple pulsed (in food processor)

In large bowl, combine oat flour, nuts coconut, pineapple, cloves and agave nectar. Mix well. Add water while kneading the mixture. The batter should be moist but not runny. If too much water is added let stand for 15-20 minutes. Form dough into two large balls. Press each dough ball into a spring form pan.

Icing

6 cups shredded coconut (set aside two cups)
1 cup coconut meat (from young Thai coconut)
4 cups water
1 cup agave nectar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 vanilla bean or 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons psyllium powder

Blend 4 cups shredded coconut, and remaining ingredients in high speed blender until creamy. If too watery add a little more shredded coconut.

Remove 1 cake from spring form pan and place on a plate (this is your bottom layer). Spread Icing on bottom layer of cake. Remove other cake from spring form pan and place on top of bottom layer. Ice the top layer of cake, spreading icing along the sides of cake. Top with shredded coconut.

Bored but Still Eating RAW

Ajima — Tue, 17 May 2011 16:52:39 +0000

I’m bored today with my diet. I’m still motivated but I’m bored. Any suggestions?

I need food I can prepare fast and carry to work since I’m there during most of my awake hours.

Still working out. YAY P90x!

Still eating about 70-90% raw.

Still losing more inches than pounds but beggars can’t be choosy.

Feeling sarcastic today. Sigh.

Another Day Back On Track

Ajima — Fri, 13 May 2011 13:39:51 +0000

Yesterday (Thurs) was awesome for me. Stayed on track with my raw food. Only had 2 pieces of gum sugar wise. I was feeling sick, so my appetite was not good, but all the raw food really helped me to feel lighter and not all heavy and sick like I feel when I eat heavy food. I actually got back to my P90X exercises after missing 2 day due to being sick. I was not feeling it at first, but with my baby’s encouragement and willpower, I was really into it and sweating after about 20 min.

I Ate

Fresh Grapefruit Juice and raw peanuts
Bag of baby carrots
Large Lunch Salad full of raw veggies, kalamata olives, and fruit. Had non raw walnuts on it.
Large Smoothie with 2 Bananas and a cup and 1/2 of strawberries with raw wheat germ

Weight: 200 on Thurs morning

Results: I’m a good 10 pounds bigger than the last time I could really wear my size 12 jeans…but they fit better now than a year ago. Wow. Almost no muffin topping near the waist band. P90X has really worked. It’s hard for me to see it because I’m always looking at the scale. All of my clothes are fitting much better and I can actually do push ups.

Feeling great today. Starting off my morning the same way.

Since My Last Post…

Ajima — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:49:41 +0000

I almost gave up. Since my last post I have been raw about 20% of the time. This weekend I decided that I can’t live like this anymore. I have to commit. Yesterday I was raw except a cookie. Today I was raw except 6 shrimp on my salad and a hand full of dark chocolate m&ms. This is ok. I’m giving myself time to get back from 20% to 80-90%. Sigh. Smile.