This time I am not putting any pressure on myself for any percentage but I am really wanting to eat LOTS of raw. I think it was the months and months of very low carb that has my body so dehydrated and craving fruits and lots of veggies.
The last few days I have eaten bunches of fruit and I've made great salads. I am eating pretty close to 80% (estimate) without really having to try too hard.
I also realize I have been depressed. I have read that lack of enough carbs can cause low serotonin. I think being depressed I just didn't realize it and now that I am starting to come out of it.. it's sort of like not knowing how bad your vision is until you put on glasses.
I am feeling good.. I went for months without really wanting to leave my house.. and slowly I am feeling I am coming out of this.
I have family coming to town so I am sure I will have days I will eat more cooked than other but again no pressure on myself right now. I plan on contributing huge, beautiful salads to meals and to keep lots of fruit and fruit salads in the house. I am also planning on making Summer rolls. OMG I totally LOVE Summer rolls and what a wonderful way to get lots of raw veggies.
I need to lose about 100 pounds.. Right now though I am really trying to not focus so much on weight and more on health. I just feel horrid.. my whole body aches.. my back and hips ache.. the weight really has taken it's toll.
Tonight I am making a huge salad.. one of my favorites from my last venture into raw. It's grated carrot, broccoli and raisins.. with soaked raw pumpkin seeds and a dressing with honey and lots of fresh lime juice.. I also this time added some fresh dulse (nice for saltiness!) that I put thru the food processor with the veggies. This salad is beyond amazing and my husband (who supports me but is not eating as high raw as I am) loves it.
Feelin' Juicy~
