Going Raw

Robinson1258
Robinson1258 Posts: 58
in Food and Nutrition
I am thinking about starting to eat raw food for like 2 weeks to see how that go. I am actually thinking about cutting out meat I am confused at how I should go about this situation I want to try to eat better which I am. I really want to change up the rice intake that I am eating honestly.
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  • Chazerc
    Chazerc Posts: 17 Member
    Raw food diets are beneficial, but I'd be careful to watch and maintain nutrients as it can be more difficult without supplements or experience in raw dieting. I am vegetarian myself, and it's purely for health reasons. There are numerous benefits to cutting out meat (and some of those same benefits can be gain by LIMITING meat), and especially red meat, pork, and anything that's from an animal that been over-drugged.

    If you decide to cut out meat, I'd recommend cutting out slowly. No red meat/pork for 2 weeks. Then start cutting out others along the way. Take a full month to go meatless, as it gives you time to find the meat alternatives that you like the best without leaving you to salads and carbs nonstop because you don't know what your options are, and it also will help your body adjust to the meatless diet with a smoother transition.

    And what are your reasons for cutting back your rice intake? There's nothing wrong with having rice if it's the right kind.
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    I just wanted to start with that because I am eating properly but it seem like it is not good enough. I honestly don't really eat red meat it have been well over a month and I am fine with that I am just guessing because I really dont know how to plan meals:(
  • Happy_Niss
    Happy_Niss Posts: 95 Member
    Going raw is the best decision anyone could make imo
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    I dont know how to start off
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Just eat stuff, like a rabbit.
  • Mof3wc
    Mof3wc Posts: 126 Member
    If you decide to "go raw", do your research first. There's a huge HUGE leap between meat eater to raw vegan. Why not try vegetarian first, and see if you can sustain that in a healthy way?
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    I am thinking about starting to eat raw food for like 2 weeks to see how that go. I am actually thinking about cutting out meat I am confused at how I should go about this situation I want to try to eat better which I am. I really want to change up the rice intake that I am eating honestly.

    What happens after 2 weeks?
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    If you decide to "go raw", do your research first. There's a huge HUGE leap between meat eater to raw vegan. Why not try vegetarian first, and see if you can sustain that in a healthy way?

    I use to be a vegetarian I am not a big meat eater now.
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    I am thinking about starting to eat raw food for like 2 weeks to see how that go. I am actually thinking about cutting out meat I am confused at how I should go about this situation I want to try to eat better which I am. I really want to change up the rice intake that I am eating honestly.

    What happens after 2 weeks?

    I only want to do it like 2 weeks at a time
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    I am thinking about starting to eat raw food for like 2 weeks to see how that go. I am actually thinking about cutting out meat I am confused at how I should go about this situation I want to try to eat better which I am. I really want to change up the rice intake that I am eating honestly.

    What happens after 2 weeks?

    I only want to do it like 2 weeks at a time

    What is the point of doing something for only 2 weeks? What do you hope to achieve?
  • balanceandnirvana
    balanceandnirvana Posts: 51 Member
    Going raw was the best decision I ever made but I had to give it much more than two weeks to really see benefits and results from it. You also really need to do your research to make sure you're eating right. Go on YouTube and watch FreeLee the banana girl's video on food combining. It's REALLY important to practice proper food combining. There is also a site called 30bananasaday.com with a community of raw foodies to help people out. And make sure you're eating as much as you can!
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    Going raw was the best decision I ever made but I had to give it much more than two weeks to really see benefits and results from it. You also really need to do your research to make sure you're eating right. Go on YouTube and watch FreeLee the banana girl's video on food combining. It's REALLY important to practice proper food combining. There is also a site called 30bananasaday.com with a community of raw foodies to help people out. And make sure you're eating as much as you can!

    I will look it up I just was saying 2 weeks to see how it goes
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    [quote
    What is the point of doing something for only 2 weeks? What do you hope to achieve?

    To see if it is for me not everything is for everyone
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    My questions is, what is currently not working?

    There are probably a lot easier fixes to why you aren't progressing like you should than going to a whole restrictive diet. If it is simply that you are not losing weight then it is one of three things: You have the numbers wrong for your caloric deficit, you aren't logging food correctly, or you are not logging exercise correctly. If it is about not losing weight fast enough, consistency and longevity are keys to modifying your lifestyle to be healthy and sustainable.
  • climbing_trees
    climbing_trees Posts: 726 Member
    Check out http://www.fullyraw.com/bikini-body-challenge/

    Kristina has a 14 day fully raw meal plan available for free! It is delicious and fantastic.
    There are even suggested exercises to go along with each day.
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    My questions is, what is currently not working?

    There are probably a lot easier fixes to why you aren't progressing like you should than going to a whole restrictive diet. If it is simply that you are not losing weight then it is one of three things: You have the numbers wrong for your caloric deficit, you aren't logging food correctly, or you are not logging exercise correctly. If it is about not losing weight fast enough, consistency and longevity are keys to modifying your lifestyle to be healthy and sustainable.

    I am in no rush to lose weight my co worker was speaking about it and I was just curious to how it would be. I am losing weight at a steady pace like 1 to 2 pounds a week maybe if I am lucky.
  • Robinson1258
    Robinson1258 Posts: 58
    Check out http://www.fullyraw.com/bikini-body-challenge/

    Kristina has a 14 day fully raw meal plan available for free! It is delicious and fantastic.
    There are even suggested exercises to go along with each day.

    Thanks I will look into it now, I like to try new things.
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    in to have on news feed \m/
  • SrMaggalicious
    SrMaggalicious Posts: 495 Member
    I do about an 80/20 raw diet, not by decision, but because I prefer raw veggies than cooked. I love the crunch/texture and the taste better. Maybe start slowly, one or two meals a day raw, and then work your way from there. I just feel less bogged down eating raw. You still need to count calories, regardless.
  • RawIndian
    RawIndian Posts: 90 Member
    Going Raw is the best thing that has happened to me.

    But going Raw sudden might have its consequences as your body may struggle with too much fiber.

    My recommendation is to start slow - like for week one 20-30% of calories come from raw. Increase that slowly over weeks 2,3 & 4 until you become fully raw.

    Under raw food the feeling is just amazing and I constantly find myself shying away from "normal" cooked food and gravitate towards raw.
  • Jacwhite22
    Jacwhite22 Posts: 7,010 Member
    I love raw......Oh wait.......I thought this was going to be about something VERY different...
  • sheenarama
    sheenarama Posts: 733 Member
    I love raw......Oh wait.......I thought this was going to be about something VERY different...

    How YOU doin?
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    Going raw is the best decision anyone could make imo


    And the worst decision imo.

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  • Some_Watery_Tart
    Some_Watery_Tart Posts: 2,250 Member
    Yes!
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    Wait...not what you meant?
  • kkmaucha
    kkmaucha Posts: 3 Member
    Bump
  • Myhaloslipped
    Myhaloslipped Posts: 4,317 Member
    I love raw......Oh wait.......I thought this was going to be about something VERY different...

    Haha, so did I.
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    It's really hard to get sufficient protein without meat. Could you maybe just try eating some chicken or fish with your raw veggies?
  • Hearts_2015
    Hearts_2015 Posts: 12,032 Member
    I am thinking about starting to eat raw food for like 2 weeks to see how that go. I am actually thinking about cutting out meat I am confused at how I should go about this situation I want to try to eat better which I am. I really want to change up the rice intake that I am eating honestly.
    Here's some helpful groups you might be interested in:

    Actually there's a number of them, just click the link and you'll find one that fits, I'm sure. :drinker: :happy:
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/search?utf8=✓&phrase=eating+raw
  • PapaverSomniferum
    PapaverSomniferum Posts: 2,670 Member
    I am thinking about starting to eat raw food for like 2 weeks to see how that go. I am actually thinking about cutting out meat I am confused at how I should go about this situation I want to try to eat better which I am. I really want to change up the rice intake that I am eating honestly.

    all i have to add is, the food processor is your friend when going on a raw diet.

    you can make all manner of sauces, dips, spreads, fillings out of raw ingredients with a food processor

    I did about 2 years as an all-local-foods raw vegan. I made an exception for tropical fruits, nuts, quinoa, and coffee. If it weren't for my fair-trade coffee with raw cashew "cream" made in the food processor, that eating style never would have worked for me.
  • Texusmc
    Texusmc Posts: 129 Member
    and they say guys and Marines (even veterans) are crude and make things come back to sex. lol .:laugh:

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