January 07, 2005
well into three months
Ayayayy... I just wish I never stop this diet. It makes my life radiant!!!
Let me recap. Since some time in September I decided that "enough is enough" and "enough is also annoying" so I'd better change a few things in what/how I eat. I started to eat more raw the usual, and than what other (probably most) people consider "normal". I had to face two major challenges: (1) my birthday when a classmate of mine surprisingly showed up with a chocolate cake at my door (and Yes, I ate it!) and (2) my recent winter vacation in Italy (and Yes, I did eat cooked food).
It is a blasphemy to be on a raw diet in Italy! It is an insult to the magnificent Italian food. But I had to do it... with some notable exceptions (cooked lentils at the end of the New Year's feast!!) and salmon in lemon sauce, and some other yummy things.
Et je ne regrette rien.
Overall, I have maintained a 'safe' level of around 80-85% raw food going into the system.
Other challenges were posed by:
(1) Relatives insisting that raw onions are really bad for the stomach;
(2) Relatives insisting that raw cauliflower is even worse for the stomach;
(3) A number of relatives insisting that yoghurt is great, eliminating milk from one's diet is stupid, and protein can only be found in meat;
(4) And finally a host of compliments on how I (finally!) look, which kept initiating thoughts in my head that I could try a bit of Brie cheese and the rotation of the sun will not come to a halt.
The interesting thing is that: since I keep having a relatively high intake of fat (olive oil, avocatos, nuts, etc.) I have maintained a weight at around 146lbs in the past several weeks. Eating *some* cooked food has not done damage to that. Overall, I'd say that the weight loss record since September is reassuring. Especially since I really really ReallLLLlly eat whatever I want (so long as it is raw) and whenever I want.
The acne is history. My sleep is in no way affected by this diet. I have not had any major cleansing episodes. It's difficult to eat out (why do they always have to add meat to every salad that has a chance of being well-behaved?!). It's difficult to explain to people the nature of this diet, and its intended & experienced benefits. It's NOT difficult to stop thinking about food and realize that there is no benefit in cooking food to the point of no return. It's NOT difficult to realize what the body wants, what it's happy with, and what makes one feel generally good.
The short term plan now is to proceed through a series of detox activities (on which I shall not expand unless I have some serious achievements) and feel a bit more relaxed about life (going on vacation and observing all those carefree people certainly helps) and things such as "what NEEDS to be done in life".
Happy New Year 05 (nice round number...) to all of us out there.
Liliaak
Posted by Liliaak on January 7, 2005 12:33 AM