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Day 10 and 11 – Bloated is the Word That Comes to Mind

Ajima — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:08:32 +0000

Bloated.

That is the only word I’ve been focused on for 2 days. Why. Because I’ve been a little down following last week’s high after losing 5.5 pounds. I’m back to 200 pounds. I think it’s mainly bloating and water since I always gain 2-3 pounds each time I have a period. Lots of women experience this, it’s normal. I know I should just calm down, but I hate it. I’m just trying to focus and know that it’s not my eating.

What I ate:

Day 10

Orange Juice
Raw Peanuts
Large Spinach Salad
Large Golden Delicious Apple
Faux Nut Meat wrapped in Romaine

Day 11

Grapefruit Juice
Raw Peanuts
Large Spinach Salad with non-raw walnuts
Bag of baby carrots
Faux Nut Meat wrapped in Romaine

Both days I’ve continued to do P90X workouts. I can’t say I’ve given 100% in my workouts though. I haven’t wanted to do them because I didn’t feel like it, but I pushed through. Gotta stay focused on the goal.

Dear Lord, continue to protect me from all easter candy. Amen. LOL

Video: Lilou Mace’s Interview with Karyn Calabrese: Black Raw Food Legend

Ajima — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 19:41:14 +0000

LIlou interviews Karyn Calabrese on raw food diet and how it can help with weight loss and maintaining weight loss and energy. (Multipart interview – Other sections available on YouTube)

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJOzg_kvVRE]

I love Karyn. She has so much wisdom and knowledge to share, but best of all she seems so down to earth and reasonable. I have to go to Chitown someday and meet her.

Day 2 – No Blame, No Shame

Ajima — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 13:32:37 +0000

I’m writing this as I start Day 3 feeling great, but a little sore from last nights workout . I think the Vitamin C in this fresh, wonderful grapefruit juice will help. I did well on day two. I’m naming this day “no blame, no shame” because I did slip up and have 2 mini KitKats from my boss’s candy jar.

Morning weight was 201.5 pounds.

Started the day with a huge glass of fresh carrot juice
1 Yellow apple for a snack
Huge lunch salad from the salad bar
2 mini KitKats
Sandwich bag of carrots

Wasn’t really the hungry in the evening for the second day in a row. Had 2 nut balls and then did my P90X workout (Focus on arms). I feel good about my progress. As in the past, I’m seeing the signs of detox that appear in our bathroom habits.

Why the KitKats?
Stress. I was stressed a work and looking for a release. Looking for the “Ah”, that temporary bliss that comes from sugar. Just like any drug, I felt worse when I came down from my high. I realized that I should have brought the date/nut balls that I made with raw agave nectar with me so that I could have chosen those over processed sugar. So that’s what I did today (Day 3). We all have the power to make better decisions. I’m excercising mine, while not sweeping my issues under the rug. I’m facing my issues head on…without shame…so that I can be free.

I’m just taking each day, day by day.

Connecting with other black raw foodists

Ajima — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:12:51 +0000

Hey there,

I see that sometimes people find this site by searching for “black raw foodist” and “black vegan”. I’ve joined sites like Soul Veg Folk trying to connect with other African Americans interested in or living the raw food lifestyle.

If you are a black raw foodist, let me know. Tell me about your journey. I’d love to add you too my blog roll too. I’m in IT and I’m considering creating a site for us. I think veganism and eating natural could truly benefit our community in terms of health and welness.

Blessings