Day 21 of My 21+ Day Raw Food Cleanse

Well, well, well, day 21 has come and gone!  All is well in the life of a raw food explorer and the food has been pretty good too!  Not sure I am done with all of this.  In fact, I am certain I am not.  I have had more temptations over the last few days but I have not wavered!  I have held true to the calling to live totally raw for the last 21 days!
It's a great time of year to do this as organic produce abounds (just not as much in Sidney, NE)  Eye roll with a :) All I can say to that is, "Thank God for the internet and the ability to order on-line!"  The question now seems to be," How long?"  I'm not sure!  I have enjoyed finding new recipes and the knowledge that absolutely everything I put in my mouth is beneficial!  I feel Amazing!  As I have written before, inflammation was the primary reason for doing this and I happily report it is way down. I am not ready to go back where I was (PERIOD).  I am not willing to sacrifice freedom from pain for a few bites of something that might satisfy the pallet and bring on the urges for junk food and dairy products.  You all know that ice-cream has been a weakness for a very long time.  I can honestly say that I have kicked that weakness.  Dairy is like a poison to my system.  Combine that with all the sugar and fat and for me it is a mixture that literally sets my body on fire.  The taste may well satisfy the longing for covering up emotional injustice (comfort food) but the results are from comforting.
Yes, I will stay on this path for awhile.  I will keep you apprised of how things are going.  So continue in your prayers for me for health and well being, for encouragement and the longing for the healthy body I so much desire.  No-one can ever accuse me of not doing the necessary work to get there.  It can be a rough road but the road less traveled truly is rewarding.  I can tell you this from many experiences and they don't all have to do with the food I eat!  More of that another time!  God Bless!
Oh, weight wise:  I started this brief journey at 221 lbs.  I didn't remove as much as I would have liked but I weighed in this morning at 215.   Not bad for not having added in the exercise that I so desperately need to do!  I will get there!  Check back in a week or so for more updates!  Again, I pray God's blessings upon you!
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Day 17 of MY 21+ Day Raw Food Cleanse

And....it's working!  

I am beginning to see some weight loss though not a lot, the toxins are on their "weigh out"!

Far more important to me than the weight is the removal of the toxins and with their removal my inflammation is greatly reduced.  I find that not only do my back and joints feel better (YAY) but I am not popping my knuckles like I did before.  My muscles are not as stiff upon rising and I don't feel like an old woman!  It just keeps getting better.

I am not at day 21 yet so I continue on and I must admit there have been some wonderful food smells that cause me to think that I cannot do this forever.....but then again, I feel good!  That is so HUGE!  I do not know for certain where this path will lead but I do know, it has been worth the journey!

Where are you?  Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and/or tired?  Are you ready to make some changes in your life or your diet?  Write me and let me know your thoughts and questions!

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*Garlic is a powerful, natural antibiotic – and it doesn’t kill off our healthy bacteria like drug antibiotics do. Unlike chemical antibiotics, garlic is also an effective antiviral and antifungal – and taking just a few cloves of garlic each day can really speed infections away.

*Echinacea is an herb that promotes the proper functioning of the immune system, and it has antifungal and antiviral agents that help fend off infections.This herb also helps in relieving pain, in diminishing inflammation, and in providing the body with necessary antioxidants. It has been used to treat Candida infections, ear infections, sinusitis, athelete’s foot, respiratory infections, urinary tract infections, allergies and wounds. Consuming this herb at the onset of a cold can diminish the time that you experience cold symptoms.

*Oregano-One of the main benefits of Oil of Oregano is that it works as a natural antibiotic and is also antiviral

*Ginseng has been used for centuries as a therapy to treat failing vitality. However, the immune system benefits of ginseng include use against viruses, free radicals and even radiation. Siberian ginseng has been shown to help the body counteract and adapt to stress, increase vitality and strengthen the immune system. Ginseng works by increasing the activity of white blood cells, which fight bacterial and viral infections.

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Day 12 of My 21+ Day Raw Food Cleanse

Results are not always obvious to the naked eye or the scale for that matter!

I am seeing great results from doing this cleanse but not necessarily where they can be seen by others just yet.  Inflammation is considerably reduced and seems to get better by the day!  That's HUGE  for me!  I have suffered with inflammation and pain nearly all my life and I have had enough!  I want to be done with it!

Weight, now that's another story and one we will get into more.  I have not lost the weight I was hoping to lose by day 12 but that shows me a couple of things that I need to do to further this process.

Let's talk a bit about weight.  First of all it is a guideline for first impressions.  A person's appearance is generally part of what people use to base their opinions of who they are and what they stand for.  When we are over weight we are often cast into the realm of those who over eat, who are lazy or just don't try to take care of themselves.  To many, excess weight is the of poor health.  Weight is more than all of these and less at the same time.  Let me explain.

A toxic body causes weight gain and will prevent the loss of weight and also the loss of fat which disrupts the normal hormonal, digestive and circulatory systems. Toxic burden is caused by a number of factors:  To top the list, exposure to chemicals such as herbicides, pesticides, household cleansers and disinfectants, drugs, alcohol, medications, solvents, clear down to toiletries and cosmetics and the list goes on.  We live in a highly induced chemical society.

Our bodies are designed to protect us from these hazardous invaders!  It does so by wrapping the toxic debris in fat and storing it out of harms way.
Eating  fruits and vegetables is a great way detox and to lose weight but the fruits and vegetables we buy in the grocery stores are tainted with chemicals.  These chemicals are difficult at best to get off of the produce and even if you get some of it off, chances are there is still a residue left on your food which in turn causes problems with your metabolic system.

This is what has happened to me in the past.  I began eating more healthy several years ago and primarily eat between 75 and 90% vegetarian now.  Due to my eating habits, I am require a deeper cleansing process to remove the toxic debris.  At this point, I have not forced my body to go into a full blown detox by breaking down the cell walls that are storing the fat.  What does this mean?  It means, I need to add in more aerobic exercise to generate sweat, build muscle and push my body to flush those fat cells to release the toxins from my system.  This doesn't sound like fun but I know in order to achieve the results that I want to achieve it is a necessary evil.  Therefore, commitment to add exercise everyday. Like it or not, here I come! 

I want a happy, healthy body and I cannot achieve this quickly simply by changing my diet due to the fact that I am still carrying a toxic burden. 

There are some other tricks for removing toxins too, like adding Raw Apple Cider Vinegar to the diet, making sure your Ph is balanced at 7.4 or a little higher, using food grade peroxide to oxygenate your entire system.  There are posts on all of these.  You can key your inquiry into the search box for more information.

Are you having trouble getting to or maintaining your ideal weight?  What are you doing or have you done to promote weight loss?

Drink Water!

These empty calories add up!  Drink Water!
While Diet Soda has 0 calories, aspartame and other artificial sweeteners are actullay worse for your body than the calories!  Again, Drink Water!

Calories|Total Carbs|Total Fats|Protein|Sodium|Cholesterol|Vitamins

Popular Types of Beverages (1 cup or 8 fl oz serving)	Fat(g)	Carbs(g)	Prot(g)	Calories
Apple Juice	0.27	28.97	0.15	117
Beer	-	8.52	1.10	103
Cafe Latte	2.75	6.18	4.41	67
Cappuccino	3.98	5.81	4.08	74
Chocolate Milk (Reduced Fat)	4.75	30.32	7.48	190
Coffee	0.05	0.09	0.28	2
Cranberry Juice Cocktail	0.25	34.21	-	137
Diet Soda	-	0.24	-	-
Energy Drink	0.19	26.26	0.60	108
Fruit Punch	-	28.80	0.15	114
Fruit Smoothie	1.76	36.68	2.14	162
Ice Cream Soda	5.57	29.24	1.92	167
Lemonade	0.10	25.87	0.17	99
Light Beer	-	3.87	0.57	68
Margarita	0.27	34.37	0.15	541
Milk (Whole)	7.93	11.03	7.86	146
Milk (1% Lowfat)	2.37	12.18	8.22	102
Milk (2% Reduced Fat)	4.81	11.42	8.05	122
Milk (Nonfat)	0.44	11.88	8.35	86
Milk Shake	11.07	45.53	7.22	306
Orange Juice	0.50	25.79	1.74	112
Red Wine	-	6.14	0.16	200
Root Beer	-	26.12	-	101
Soda	0.05	23.48	0.17	91
Soy Milk	4.70	12.08	10.98	127
Tea	-	0.76	0.02	2
Water	-	-	-	-
White Wine	-	6.12	0.16	195

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