Tuesday, December 29, 2009

So how am I feeling? my readers ask


Breakfast today was a spinach-acai-mango smoothie with a touch of cilantro.  I have so many people following this blog (lol) - well just the ones that count! I was asked how am I feeling since I started the Raw diet almost 5 weeks ago. Let me list the Pros and Cons of what I have been going thru for you...


PROS:
  • Hmm..the biggest PRO - I GO POTY NOW! I swear I was in a new evolutionary phase when I was born as I never, ever go! One month on this diet and I go everyday with no senekot - woo-hoo..those that know me know how huge of an issue this was for me!
  • I love fruit - and I eat lots of fruit!
  • I eat all I want (lots of volume) - If I am hungry I eat more
  • Lots of variety actually especially when you get some raw recipes books
  • I have met some really awesome and cool people online

CONS:
  • Detox symptoms - I was so tired the first few weeks but I think my RA was flaring as I had bad joint pain too
  • No sourdough toast (well I dont seem to crave it now though) - should'nt have it anyways right?
    Eating out is HARD to do - You have to plan to bring your raw stuff with you if you go somewhere
  • I still have to cook for my family who eats meat and other stuff I wont touch anymore - though I am getting more veggies and fruit in them now ( but this means I make two meals one for me, one for them)

I cannot really say if this diet has helped my RA, as I started back on my enbrel two weeks ago and I think that is helping. I am off prednisone now though. My skin still breaks out a little, so I do not have that glow everyone talks about! My hair seems like it has grown a little faster as I can see roots much faster this time since my last highlight. I am thinking of going natural. I am sick of the cost, and sitting in that darn chair for 2 hours just so I can be blonde.

2 comments:

TheFitnessFreak said...

Don't worry Judy, being Raw gets easier, I know it's hard to imagine now but one day it will be second nature : ) I've been at this for 9 months and thought for sure I would have caved by now but it's so normal I can't imagine I'll ever go back. I still cook for my family just like you but I just have salad or fruit for dinner every night and it makes it easier. I save the "fancy" Raw foods for when I'm home and have time. If you need any ideas or anything just let me now!

Nicole

RA is Wild said...

Thanks so much Nicole! I appreciate your comments and help! I can use all the help I can get. I did decide this year (2010) that I am gonna stock up on much healthier snacks for the kids and weed out all the crap. The family does not have to be raw, but they can sure eat healthier! I am following your blog now...thanks again!