Comments on: Raw Foods Diet: Day 21

By: Lynda Kuhs

Lynda Kuhs — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:18:54 +0000

sorry, I I don’t get it

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:52:41 +0000

Giant,

Interesting analysis. I do not feel it was from stress, I merely feel it was from a diet where I didn’t have enough control over the amounts I was eating. This is what caused the rapid weight, not muscle or fat, loss.

Also, while the cramping may be true, I always seem to cramp up when I push myself harder than I have before. I’m not too sure if there is a correlation there between water intake, but if I was dehydrated, I certainly would cramp regardless of intensity.

Thanks!

By: Giant

Giant — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:37:38 +0000

so if you feel that a majority of your lost weight is a result of losing water weight, then what are you worried about? Retaining water has been attributed to signs of stress and losing that water is then said to be a sign of becoming less stressed. also, i would be willing to wager that the cramping that you got while running was a result of having so much water weight. that much more water was causeing your muscles and flesh to move around that much more causing more cramping versus now there is less jiggle, and so your muscles can stay taught easier and so less cramps. I would still like to see if this loss of weight was also from fat or muscle in addition to water. if it was fat, and you can retain your muscle, then again, I think that is a positive thing to be looking at. as you mentioned though, losing 2 pounds in a day without doing to workout to burn 7000 calories cannot be from your body mass.
With only one week left, it will be easier to count calories, and perhaps you will learn something very interesting in doing so. Good luck with the last week man!

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:13:22 +0000

ladymacbeth,

Some really fascinating comments so far. It’s stuff like this that keeps me going, that keeps me blogging about it. That is what is so great about blogging, as it is really like a conversation.

I agree, the ethics behind a fruitarian diet are very pure. It is probably the most compassionate of all the diets, just because you don’t kill a thing. Be it plant or animal. However, I am not convinced you get enough nutrients on fruit alone.

What sort of detoxification symptoms have you had thus far? My most obvious was when I got a canker sore.

What made you decide to go this route? Are you willing to try adding in some vegetables, or is it strictly fruit-only?

James,

Thanks! I can see the end in sight…

Rebecca,

Thanks! I love all this positivity!!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:44:58 +0000

I can’t believe how close you are. I’m so proud of you!!

By: james cebastien

james cebastien — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 23:03:18 +0000

I hope you decide to continue, especially since you have gone so far. What an admirable achievement; it will be so fine to see you succeed.

By: ladymacbeth

ladymacbeth — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:52:37 +0000

Your question about veggies is exactly the problem. I have never been a fruit eater really, always prefer vegtables. Cooked vegtables at that. The fruit is getting a little easier to get down but I’m missing spinach. I like the ethical idea of eating foods that are so readily given, the lack of violence, even to plants, seems like something to strive for. Not to mention all the potential health benefits and positive feelings, if I ever get through this detox phase. (At least that’s what I’ve been told) I haven’t been though your earlier blogs yet, but I’m guessing you may have been dealing with some of this as well. You have very successfully made a huge diet leap. I hope you do stay with it, its got to be the way to go. Peace and hugs.

By: Chris

Chris — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 21:17:03 +0000

ladymacbeth,

Thanks for the comment!!

What I find very coincidental is the fact that I just told someone about that one saying “this too shall pass.” In trying times, I use it almost like a mantra.

I jumped right into this diet, without any real transition at all, and that probably describes my down days. Overall, I have been very pleased. Perhaps I just have uncovered a sweet tooth and this fully satisfies my cravings.

Part of me wants to try what being a vegan is like, while the other part wants to keep on trucking even after the 30 days!

You might have found it so difficult because of the lack of veggies in your diet. Are you trying a raw foods diet or a fruitarian one?

By: ladymacbeth

ladymacbeth — Sun, 24 Feb 2008 20:10:08 +0000

Wow! I’m impressed with your results. I have been trying an all fruit diet the last couple weeks, I feel terrible at present but have been assured this will pass. I’ve been vegan for 5 years and somehow thought this transistion would be easier. I love your blog and will keep coming back. Keep the faith!!