RE-RE-Commited lol

Okay whatever happen to domino effect me into where I am now is imo a learning experience.I'm not looking back and putting what I have learned to work.Lost my zeal to try foods,to write,or to do anything really.Gonna call it touch of depression,and that's cool because its a reality in my life and something I've dealt with since childhood.When I was filling my body with more nutrients I can honestly say my moods where better for longer periods of time.
                                My diet as of now-I am eating meat and mostly cooked foods.So do I get rid of of trailer Rawk? I don't think so,I still love the raw foods and believe they hold a very important part in healing people,I still want to uncook,explore and create nutrient rich foods and share if possible.I'm not perfect nor do I wish to be.Ive never been a die hard No-meat eater from the beginning.Always felt it had its purpose,but also can see the many benefits of eating only once in awhile (say maybe 3 times a year) or less. Also do not agree with the way we treat the animals nor the fillers and things they pump into our food,nor the quantity ppl eat. I worked hard to lose this weight and eat right,and I loved the way I felt,physically and emotionally.I hit a place where I was not feeling well anymore,started to feel run down,my hair is just now starting to grow back some ( lost so much I had to wear a hair piece for my wedding) and overall I just felt like something was off.
                      After speaking with my guru (wonderfully intelligent woman I respect and enjoy talking to) she told me of eating for you bloodtype.How some bodies are pre-disposed to be vegetarians and others cannot survive solely on greens an such.It really hit home,am now researching what works best for me.Ater taking advised supplements & yes eating some meat I started to feel like myself again.
           Raw had taught me so many things and one of the most important was how to listen to my body,something I was never aware of before.Same with meat and cooked foods it was a easy at first (not an easy choice but easy for my body to consume) and now it like my body is saying okay your good,take a break,now its begging for more raw nutrient dense foods.

          Finding the happy medium-This is where I am at now.Although I have ate meat and cooked items,I still only trust what I make and travel for the meat I consume to insure freshness,never anything from a store,although I do eat alot of gluteenfree vegan frozen meals(i know that's bad) and Ive allowed Rolly Polly to throw some cheese on a few of my wraps   =-o.       

JUICE FAST,Wedding Dress,and Wii

My blog is kinda turning more towards a picture diary ..but that's cool...When I have reached my body's desired weight (it knows better then me)... there will be a virtual reflection mentally & Physically.

    

Past week I have been trying to consume more simple foods,been feeling kinda bogged down. Feeling better already...food cravings an such were not the problem, last blog I spoke of my inner struggles Basically came down to my fear of being thin and the unknown.Last night when I came home around 9pm after my tops meeting I had an urge to do something.I wanted to go walking,swimming,biking-ANYTHING!!. I ended up doing nothing :(

 

         My mind was like: its too late to bike ride/we live on a dead end road where am I going to walk to at this time/swimming ?? there isn't a swimming place in a 50 mile radius around here that doesn't cost 15$ or more for admission. I'm not a social butterfly either.Grrrrrrr

                  Use to always be on the go and loved it.Have settle down for so long ,I honestly don't know what to do with myself,and I'm most alive at night.That use to consist of me partying an staying out real late.Now I vegetate an play world of warcraft (cant get more sedentary then that).Wen I start to eat real good like now again its like a fire in me...So I'm in the search of something I can do by myself that's safe and cheap,also helps get me into shape.

                    Cant afford a gym membership ..........Soooo I checked out qvc a few weeks ago to price their Wii's ......Figured hey,its something I can do at anytime.Found one with payments and purchased it.We have had it a little over a week,its alot of fun,and I must say some of the games leave you panting and sweating a good bit. I haven't really worked out on it yet.But starting today I will be using the "Just Dance" every day as my routine to be active along with the shake weight for my arms.Will share my results in a week and will take pictures(of course) lol

Wedding Dress Bliss

       We have an appt. to hopefully set a date today with the deacon of our church.We are hoping for an October wedding.

Put the deposit on this dress Wed.

Was hard to find a size to order because my tits have shrunk so much .

My measurements came out to

48"Chest

48"Waist

61"Hips

Yea, can you say serious pear shape?!!  -The shop owner recommended I order a 24W-I wear a 20W in most free flowing dresses now adays-but I know wedding dress's are unforgiving material

50"Chest
42"waist
51"Hips
Umm yea lol---The top will have to be taken in...and of course on the raw food diet an the way I have lost weight, I'm sure my chest will be even smaller by then (ahhhhhh).she said because of the dress style I picked I don't need to worry about the hips part at all,its A-line flare.So the hard area is the middle .Hmm ,looking at a 4 to 6 inch loss here.It can be done,and that brings me to the incredible timing of the Juice Fast.


     








          My brother has lost alot of weight (80ish lbs) just by normal diet an exercise(he has became very active),he has been struggling alot with his food choices, and over the past year has made alot of more natural choices(I'd Like to say Ive had some part in that).Yet he is still eating out and has never officially cleaned his self out before .My mother bought him a breville for Christmas last year ,and he has been juicing and novice gardening as well . We have become both well versed on the whole health thing,and its pretty cool to have someone I know whom I can speak to about healthy stuff .
  He requested I join the Bragg group (the acv ppl) was very cool, they send you some free samples- and some VERY informative articles. Here's is the link for anyone interested :
http://bragg.com/products/acv.html?gclid=CJKVl4mr8qkCFYeD5Qod2nExaA

JUICE FAST
        Rod(My Brother) & wife watched a movie called sick,tired and nearly dead on netflix .He called me and my mother thrilled an inspired telling us, we would love it.After a few days I finally sat down to watch it.WOW!!! I knew alot of the stuff but the outcomes and the way it is wrote is genius.He pretty much covered all the basis even for th nay-sayers.
        Showed how ignorant & blind the public is when it comes to their health along with the Pill pushing factories we call doctors. At same time he let ppl speak their mind even if he didn't agree.The middle of the movie you think its going to be over an then he throws you a curve and documents an amazing metamorphosis.If your in need of inspiration watch this movie its awesome!!




         Have a real fear of Juicing ( not eating is the fear ).I have a breville an that's actually how I started out raw,incorporating juice daily.It feels like a month since I have juiced,I still do green smoothie ALOT.In lue of my recent obstacle's and desire to take things to the next level.Ive been praying for help to keep on track and work through this hurdle.Rod calling an this movie spoke to me in many ways.I went to Tops last night boasting about the movie and they were very receptive about doing a filming and bringing in my juicer ,trying out some recipes.......but wait that's not all folks lol
          
             Norman (hubs to be) ,had made a deal with me that if I lost 100lbs he would go raw for a month.Lucky for him that day has come!!   :)
        I asked him to watch Fat,Sick,and Nearly dead, an tell me what he thought . Norman is a man of few words but he did say it seemed like Joe knew what he was talking about an you could not argue with the results.
        So a few hours ago I asked if he would like to go on the fast with me and that Rod as well was going to start.We would all start this Sunday-and hit up the Farmers Market in our state capitol an load up on veggies for the week.Let him know it was his choice an was not an easy choice.Me& Rod do eat veggies.I'm guessing I will be starting out with the best case scenario,seeing I'm a raw vegan.Having said that,I don't think this is going to be easy an detox free by NO means lol
 .Rod does eat and enjoy fruits an veggies-but he eats alot of meat-dairy an processed food too,so he will be struggling too.
               Norman looks healthy, is in relatively good shape cept for the conditions that come with smoking for ever.I let him know that it will be no picnic ,I asked how much fruits an veggies he ate this week.We agreed we couldn't even fill a dixie cup worth of anything in that category.(BAD).He is also a coffee drinker big time,so headaches an all will come.After I was brutally honest with him,I then told him how wonderful he will feel when the storm passes,that I cant explain it to him,he has to experience it.  I wanted to make sure it was his choice-told him you wont hurt my feelings if your not ready,you have to because you want to.After consideration he agreed he wanted to give it a go.
          

 Game Plan

Okay so it will be the three of us Fasting for 10 days.

Little change of plans for Norman,his work schedule is bad this week,I want him to be off work for his first 3 days of fast. So this Sunday he will be 100% raw until Saturday.Saturday being his beginning fast day.I will be on day 7 by then...Might work out better,we wont kill each other lol

Rod says he hopes it will curb his hunger an after will help him incorporate more raw foods, but he will return to eating meat,he said he will see how he feels.

Me-I'm going to take it one day at a time-I'm hoping to enjoy it and continue for a 30 day fast.I say that now but I might get to day 10 an be like FOOOOOOOOOD I need FOOOOOD lol idk!!

Taking pictures of all 3 of us at the start an finish of the fast....Should be interesting!!

106lb loss!! Kelp Noodles!! Tea's!!! Wraps!! Updates , Struggles and Gardening

Whew its been awhile. Not making a bunch of excuses because even through I was computerless for several weeks Ive had 2 weeks where I have done nothing to redeem the lapse in time. Oh well,as Tops says "You will do better"!! and I will :)

                 Yess its the real deal 106lbs of fatness gone Woohoo!! I have sorta a problem with success,and I have never imagined that I would actually lose the weight.You know we always say I'm gonna do this an that,yet we stay in our little comfort zone and say all the things why we cant move forward.It kinda hit me hard the past month that I'm on the way to achieving all the things I have jotted down in a book for years and years.It scared the crap out of me,so unconsciously I started to sabotage myself.

     I began to let myself  eat vegan pre-made pizza's more often,wraps,goat cheese.
                              Then on a cloudy, overly humid Thursday my mother offered to take me to dinner.Sure I'll go I said.As we sat at the table eyeing the menu,I decided on the salad bar and a entree that was 3 "fresh" garden sides,when the plate arrived it consisted of brown rice with chillies and American cheese,broccoli with butter and snap peas with butter.(I really thought it would be plain as it said Fresh with no mention of add-ons)I hesitated an then ate anyway ,followed with a couple rounds of plain salad.Rest of night was pretty uneventful,shopping etc etc..
                That night I woke up around 2am so sick ,I was covered in sweat and my heart was racing,I felt like I had to do a serious bowl movement.yet nothing would move,while at same time the urge to vomit  followed with a pain in the middle of my back I have never experienced before.This went on for hours going from the toilet to the bed to the chair,while carrying a trash can.I for real thought I was going to have to go to the ER.I must also add I had a vegan pizza later in the night before bedtime as well.
                     I'm pretty positive the butter/cheese/and broccoli had something to do with this,and it was a hard lesson to learn but it has helped me to get back on track.Also I'm kinda scared to eat any more of them pizza's,Ive been tempted...but not tempted enough..Uggh that was hell. Going to post a delicious soup that I had to give away,for some reason I am allergic to broccoli now,I had a similar mild reaction when I made some broccoli soup gave me instant stomach cramps and i started sweating like I had a fever,everyone else who ate it was fine :(  I love broccoli that sucks!!
                                    I'm not 100% back on track,I didn't go crazy that was the worst of it,but still it is something physchologically I have to work on as well.Man when I started eating better it was as always my body was singing on the inside again.

                                                
                    I have been waiting on pictures from my tops group but I don't know when I ill be getting them will post asap.Anyways we went to SRD a few weeks ago(State Recognition Day).On this day they recognize all the states biggest Losers, 1st and 2nd place winners from each division. The Winners dress to impress and you cross a stage while they read your personal story.  I was 2nd place division winner for the groups of 400to300lbs with a net loss of 55lbs for 2010.They have a king and Queen for the state as well.It was really a inspirational weekend,everyone was so warm,friendly,and my tops chapter really represented.I had a great time with our group.For the first time in over 15years I bought a bathing suit and went swimming in it,even I was like WOW. Since then I have bought another takini top lol it all starts now haha

                              Mentioned in my story my choice of becoming a raw vegan.Had a few questions,I always tell ppl read up on green smoothies and take it from there.Most people hear vegan or raw they assume,you chew carrot sticks all day.They don't know me(this girl likes to eat) that's why this lifestyle has been so good to me I think.Six of us shared a hotel room for 2 days and no one died lol Actually went fine.One lady in the room went to walmart an we picked her out a blender got some fruit and veggies and made the smoothies the next day.They were surprised it didn't taste how it looked :) I had a great time.........

            I started writing this a few days ago,so this post is kinda going to be a hodgepodge of here and there.That's cool though love to look back on things!!
    Last night I attended my weekly Tops meeting.Wow did you guys surprise me. Un-known to me they all had gotten in touch with each other to bring me something to celebrate my 100lb loss.Everything they gave me consisted of 100 plus a cute Necklace Linda made for me :).
     One at a time they gave me one of the following,100beans,100staples,many 100 pennies,hundred Quarters,100 blueberries,100 Arugula Leaves,100beads,100days of my dues paid,100 diet tips,100 dimes,100cotten swabs,100sugarfree candies(Norman&Mom liked that lol,and  Lyn our leader made me a lil poster board with 100 positive words with my name.I was so touched by all of  this,so thankful to everyone.Talk about making someone feel good and giving me what I need to continue on.THANKS & LOVE to my Tops Family!!!!!

KELP NOODLES!!!!!!!!!!!!
         
When I first went raw I came across a Youtube vid that showcased these gems.After watching it I posted a blog and my thoughts about it.Here's the post & Video!!
http://trailerrawk.blogspot.com/2011/01/kelp-life_16.html
                   I'd also like to add if your trying to cut down on refine carbs and get closer to eating a healthy lifestyle.These Noodles can be heated and used in stir frys,soups an all sorts of things.
        Never had the extra cash to invest in trying them.While at health store last week,I skimmed the cold area(hardly ever do that)there they were in all their glory lol   Man I coulda skipped to the checkout.After asking the cashier when the heck did these get here Ive asked so many times?,she replied they are very popular what do you with them?Well i have had a ton of recipes for them and I hope they are as good as they say.I bought 5 packs.
        Funny at same time they had a giant sign on door reading(Miracle Noodles are here) Ahh I had also posted on them too.Still Leary of them,but My mother was with me that day and bought several to try along with some kelp.She had me go back and buy 30$ worth of the M.N. ,she said her bloodsugar had dramatically dropped and she would like to eat a pack a day an see how it goes.I will keep you posted on her BloodSugar Experiment for those with Diabetes it might help.
                        Going to post a few pictures and how I prepared them(lookwise not so good ,Taste wise OH YEAH!! Zucc& Kelp my fav Noodles from now on)!!

I didn't follow any recipe ,I remember some tips on how to prepare them,and I think its very important.
Noodle Preparation
After emptying noodles into a bowl rinse well
Then fill bowl with water and squeeze half a lemon over water& noodles
Stir and let sit for an hour at least,I let my noodles sit for at least 3hours I think an hour would do fine though.I can feel & see the texture difference.I'm not a huge fan of aldente,I like a soft flexible noodle and this soak seems to do the trick.

Peanut Sauce

I have heard so much about peanut sauces,never tried it though.Back of Kelp bag has a simple Peanut Sauce recipe.Of course lot of ingredients I wont use but it was a nice base recipe.This is what I came up with.

3Tbs Almond Butter
2Tbs ACV
1 Tbs  raw Apple Butter
dash Sea Salt
Enough water to mix to desired consistency

Mix all ingredients together-I was surprised how much I liked this,Have made many times since,very good and filling.

After this you can add whatever you want.I added Garlic and some Herbs de'Providence

For the Noodles just do anything you would do with regular noodles ,Sky's the limit.One dish I just added few drops of evoo tamari and some avocado, red pepper ,mushrooms and onions..Yummy!!


Few Items I am trying now

             

Ive added a few supplements to help round out my diet.
One is Soil Based Organisms Mminerals(didn't even know you could purchase these and was wowed at why we should)
From my understanding these minerals are found in dirt and use to be commonly ingested through our water.Since our water is so tampered with we have lost these vital minerals in our daily life's,there is more to it of course.Is a great read if your interested ,do a search.I will let you know if I see or feel a difference.

MsM powder,Have been wanting this for some time and finally came across a site that doesn't break the bank to try it.Read an been personally told that if you have lost or are losing lots of weight this is great for the skin along with skin brushing and other things.Helps combat saggy skin and just overall issues along with many other benefits.Of course there is much debate on this but I go with what works.

I also purchased a MsM lotion to help  affected areas,I am going to take pictures now and over time to mark any differences.

Apple Cider Vinegar & Honey these drinks come in many flavors they are sharp and always make me feel energized after drinking.so good for you.I drink these once in awhile cold from the health store,they can and will be made at home soon.My brother says he started making these at home and they have been a great hunger suppressor. Need that!!

Last but Not least BUBBIES!!!
When I went to the sauerkraut Workshop this is what we tasted,and it about as raw as you can get.Was so happy to see out Health Store carries this now WOohoo.My health Store has really kicked it up lately,Making us Raw ppl happy!! TyTy!!

Pic Recipes
Easy & tasty.

 Okay the wraps are not raw,another good item for people trying to transition to eating healthier.I buy these once in awhile when I'm lazy.Am going to work on finding an easy recipe so I can have some of these in the raw form made ahead of time.Pretty much anything you want on them and your good to go,I used hummus on one and the other an oil vinaigrette

 I make these in so many ways,search archive if you'd like a recipe.so easy an healthy and best of all Delicious!!

 Have made myself a few quarts of cold Organic green tea lately.Real Real good,nice boost ..




 The next two pics are of the Broccoli soup I spoke about earlier,tasted awesome and got great reviews from family but broccoli no like me anymore :( .If you have no issues with Broccoli your gonna love this one very hearty!!

The last Picture is from the website Rawdorable and here is the link to the recipe
http://rawdorable.blogspot.com/2007/12/rawdorably-raw-cream-of-broccoli-soup.html

Here's some of my juices an green tea I made recently.Carrot apple Ginger,Pineapple and straight apple yumm!!

Off to the Garden!!

I planted most of my veggies and re potted some herbs.We are still learning by trial an error.I took these several weeks ago ,most of the plants have grown very big since.We learned for next year (you must space things right or you will lose sight of veggies) lol..Basically my 4 Zucc plants are HUGE,they are covering the 10 various pepper plants.so its like a treasure hunt finding stuff :)  Oh well we know now!!
            We planted a load of cucumbers an they are starting to come up next post I will show what the Garden looks like now.So happy ,everything is coming along good.

Went to the zoo recently,Had a great time,Its a huge Zoo and good exercise 5mile walk :)
While sightseeing, was so tickled to see a real pineapple growing..Was in awe..Didn't know they grew this way.Also saw a turtle munching on some yummy kale lol
The things you notice now huh!!
Anyhow thought Id share some pics of our adventure.

             This is 2 from my Zoo (Elf&Oz) hogging the air Vent, been pretty hot ,we have to yell at them sometimes to get off the vents so the house can get cool lol

   I miss writing on the blog.Hopes to find time to come back more regularly!! 

Pasta's,Pineapple Ice cream,Cinnomon apple balls,Chocolate Mocha Shake,Best Guacamole youve ever tasted

       Going to try an stay caught up,until Life happens again :)
           Have been strapped for cash lately so I haven't been super open to making new things,but I did come across some recipes that I already had some of the ingredients .My raw reserve is dwindling,made up a list last night of the things that need to be replaced,seeing most of them last a long time,I'm going to buy one item a week until I get it stocked back up.It can be discouraging at times,but can be done,and there really is no other alternative.I'm not putting that other crap in my body!!

Tops
Lost .6 this week.We checked my files an since starting Tops,I am one pound from losing 100!!!
That's awesome,I swear last year if you told me I was gonna be a 100lbs lighter come the same time,id a politely shook my head an thought yeah right.Its sooo not just the weight,I feel smaller in some ways then when I weighed this before,its like fatty pockets have evaporated,an that cant be done just by weight loss,this lifestyle gets much recognition for that.
                 My stomach use to be on the sides of my hips ,its now where its suppose to be.My back fat an side fat have reduced significantly.270 to 300lbs is my teenage weight,have always been big,now I understand why,and I can see the same condition in other people.I wish it was as easy as showing them a pamphlet,then I have to remember it took me many years of reading,seeing whats happening to people today,an my own personal experience's to make the change.So planting the seed in others so they can feel alive again,whenever they choose is just as powerful.I wish anyone looking to heal, all they need to find the truth an resources needed to make the change  God Bless!!

Off to the good eats :)


(PASTA'S)

Pasta Pesto

       Pasta Pesto
2c Diakon radish-noodelized
1/2 Basil-minced
1 T lime juice
1-2 cloves garlic
3 T EVOO
1/2 t Salt
1 Tomato Diced
1/4c Pine nuts

Mix Radish an basil
Mix remaining ingredients in a bowl
Pour over noodles an enjoy

My notes> This was good an I have to say I could see me making this again,only problem was the thickness of the radish for me,thinkin this is where a spiralizer really needs to be used so the veggi is thin an absorbing.The flavor was on point,would make a tasty quick sauce.

Butternut Pasta

1/2 Butternut Squash-Noodelized
2 garlic cloves
2 T Evoo
1 t salt
1 T Basil
2 T Nutritional Yeast

Toss all ingredients together until desired outcome

My Notes>Same feeling as I had withe the Pasta Pesto.I also chopped up a plum an added it to this was very good.

                                         Picture doesn't do it justice

Rawcamole
I have made this several times since bringing it into my tops meeting for a members celebration for meeting her goal an all the officers being sworn in.I had rave reviews and many were still talking about it weeks after.Myself  being equally in love with the taste.One lady said she did not like Guacamole but that this was very good.So if your looking for a kick butt Guac recipe here it is!!
5 Avocados-Mashed
3 Tomato's- Diced
1 Red bell pepper-Diced
4 Green Onions-Diced
1 Bunch Cilantro-Diced
2 Limes Juiced
2-3 Cloves Garlic-Crushed
1/2 t Sea salt cumin & Cayenne


Sprinkle Paprika On top to purtty it up :)


My Notes>
I used everything in recipe except Cumin,Ive not found a taste for that yet,so its optional IMO.

On to Desserts
Not a Big sweet eater but lately have been craving everything sweet.So why not give in!!

Pineapple Ice Cream
While there is no special recipe just something I made up from the basic IC mix,this was so good I thought I'd share ,I will be making again soon an its cheap!!
 For those of you who haven't made Raw Ice Cream yet Here is the basic Recipe....
 2 frozen banana's
fruit of your choice
Drop of honey/agave or dates


Blend together an throw in ice until you have Ice Cream,So good an much better then commercial kinds,even the ones that claim to be one or two ingredients,their list on the back of the box paints a whole different picture...


Chocolate Mocha Milkshake

Kinda has that Wendy's frosty taste to me,have made this many time,When I get an Ice Cream maker ,think this would make a good ice cream base..Yummy!!


1 Coconut Meat & Water
1 banana Frozen
2 T Tahini
4 soaked Dates
1 T Agave (optional)
1 T Carob powder
1 T Cacao powder

Blend all ingredients,add ice to thicken to desired taste

Cinnamon Apple Balls

Made these once an was blowen away by the flavor,tasted almost like a apple cin muffin.Have made these 4 times now. delicious!!!    There easy an quick an hit the sweet tooth .

1c Dried Apples chopped
1c walnuts soaked 1 hr
1/2c soaked dates
2 T coconut butter
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 t salt

In food processor add water to help mix but keep mixture thick,roll into small balls an refrigerate for an hour or more.Thinkin about rolling these in chopped pecans sometime...

Until next time...Hope everyone has a Blessed Easter-Glory Be to God!!
                    

Weight Gain,Weight Loss,Sauerkraut Workshop,& Confirmation

Yep I did it again,been about 3 weeks working on my 4th but I have a good excuse,beyond busy,I have not been on my pc for over a week due to some problems.Anyhow will start with ....

WEEK ONE-

Tops-
I worked out really hard that week,Me & the Mr road the bikes for some very long rides,so much that I cracked the ball bearing in the tire (replacement cost is ridicules-that's a whole nother story). Tops member  gave me a shake weight (cumbersome-but doable) use this almost every day, I have seen a difference in my arm tone.Gained a pound an some that week. I ate perfect that week as well. Chopped it up to muscle gain,everyone needs muscle :)


Week 2-

Tops-

      This week was a blur-busy busy busy. Ate well and I knew I was going to.Short on cash and time,I fell into the slump this week of (amy's) frozen vegan(meat free dairy free Pizza's) I would then chop up fresh veggies an throw on it.Also ate a couple veggies covered in a pita wrap.Bread was my downfall always has been. It was my fault,should have been more prepared.It happens,I have to say it did bring back cravings wile at the same time the next week i was able to go right back to the winning food combinations without hesitation.

            Before, once something that was on the bad list was digested, it was a feeding frenzy for about 2 weeks or longer.I gained some more weight this week,making the total gain of 3 pounds in 2 weeks.Though you don't want to see a pattern of that, I also don't stress over it. why? what does that accomplish,just have to go back to the game and find out how to beat it.

Week 3 -

Tops-

Monday night, when we got back home from beach . Hit the smoothies right then an there.Stopped at fresh market while at beach an brought home a garden of greens(yumm).Smoothies Smoothies Smoothies.
After the first day I felt so much better,really really missed them.Laid back week ,couldn't ride broken bike,though I'm about to barrow a loaner until I get mine back.I enjoy riding bikes,walking is so boring to me,unless there's like a destination,though I need to incorporate some walking too, to build up my legs an stamina. This week I lost almost 6lbs,yay. Lost the 3 gained with 3 to boot.Yep Green Smoothies rule.This makes me happily in the 200's now.Weigh 298 .Better margin to play with though I'm still very close to the 300's,an how this year has been going anything is possible.If I gain, I will just turn around an lose again.Never had the confidence before but God didn't show me this path for nothing :)
                                   
Highlights of the past 3 weeks-

Attended a Raw Sauerkraut Workshop with a few friends via meetup.Was pretty cool,had kombochi for the fist time,havent checked out all the benifical reasons for consuming it yet.I think it could be good in some drink recipes.
        This group on meetup does many raw potlucks an other events for this eating style.They are a ways away, so going often isn't possible.
Have been reading up on pro-biotics,saw they were offering a workshop on Sauerkraut ,was so happy that my friends wanted to check it out.Have not made it yet,but thinkin next week its in the plans.Here are some pics while we were there.....



This was the home Of Erianna in Carborroh,NC,one of the hosts of the workshop.They were very friendly an knowledgeable

 Entry room when we walked in,they had some fermenting books,tubes an jars to use for the kraut

 The youngin in the middle in Andrew,he was the other host very nice person.He was demonstrating how to pack kraut to make sure there are no air pockets

 They had a couple beautiful rabbits,neat to watch them eat..

 Some of the attenders  cut up a cabbage ,while others mixed......As you see I choose to mix :)

 I Look kinda crazy in this pic lol anyhow check out the cabbage in the beginning and then......

 The bucket he is over is where all our cabbage mixin efforts ended up

 Here is what my cabbage looked like after a thoural message,was very cool how it started to liquefy an turn sauerkraut like

 After all cabbage was added they used kraut juice from previous batches an filled bucket,then placed a plate on top to weigh down

 They were selling these,looked pretty cool,though I'm all about simplicity ,the tuber kinda turned me off on this one

 Now this is what they used on the bucket after the plate was laid on top of Kraut,simple  an he said these could be purchased at a brew place for cheap....We have a brew shop down the road will have to get me one...

Learned alot an hope to make this soon.

    
        


Norman has been asking for Green Smoothies lately,when he has a rough day or feels like a cold is coming.He is such a meat an bread guy, fruits & veggies  come once a week if that.Well we have an agreement if I lose 100lbs he would he would go raw for one month,I think June is gonna be the month for that.Anyways the fact that he is asking is a huge sign that green smoothies are a big key to healing the body.If he didn't get anything out of it or liked the taste he wouldn't eat it,simple as that.I'm happy  that he is willing to try this an even more excited to talk to him after the 30 days, I want to see him full of energy with over all well being.
               Of course I'm not stupid ,will he become a vegan? NO! Will he want to eat more veggies an fruits then ever before with the bad stuff being the once in awhile? That's my hopes!! How can you not after feeling so good  :)

Norman with the honeydew & strawberry smoothie
He's a man so don't expect too much emotion lol

Two special events that happen:

1st  My Brother & Sister-in-laws wedding renewal.Was a very nice evening,Sweet ceremony.I could not of prayed for a better person to have married my brother.We followed the night up at Olive garden,I had a plain salad,had brought some prepared avocado mix.Cheated with a few tbs. of olives. Very happy to be a part of such a special day!!

2nd was one of the most sober high Ive ever experienced.Was confirmed in Wilmington,NC,minutes from the beach.The bishop confirmed me an 45 other adults.Beyond words the joy I felt.All of my friends an family joined me. Was blessed over an over again through out this whole experience.Started classes in August of last year.

              Wanted to be confirmed an lose my weight since I can remember but something has always been in the way. This will sound cheesy an cliche but there really is no other way to say it,last year close to Aug. its as if a Light switch went off in my head,and I felt a peace an happiness Ive never felt before an I knew it was time,no doubt in my mind that it came from God.The call to be raw hit me hard and an opening to be confirmed was offered to me within weeks,it cool how things work out.
           We had 2 of the worst years in a long time, did what I always did, shut off emotionally. During a period of this time I said the words "God its in your hands",an i meant it.Ive said these words before but still held on,this time I gave up completely.Its the best thing Ive ever done,he has blessed me over an over again,the raw diet has helped to clear my mind&body,giving me a brighter outlook on ppl an life.For him he helped me to be confirmed so that as an Adult I can fully accept the father,son an holy spirit, while becoming a better person and doing whatever it is I was sent here to do,as they say "there is no rehearsal" this is the big show. I plan to make the best of it!!
  
                 Things are not perfect right now we are having money problems big time,I don't even know how we are gonna make it sometimes.The trips to wilmington to do bloodwork hurt us,gas is outrageous,an the dodge shows no mercy.Other hand I'm ecstatic to have a running vehicle.Sometimes I get overwhelmed but that being said I'm happier then ever,and I owe it all to God......

                                                Me being confirmed

               Confirmation was followed by a handshake an congrats,he was such a genuine person

                Me an Norman later at the beach,we are going on year 9 together an hopes are to tie theknot this October :)