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Recipes(RAW)
Here we will start our Raw recipe thread. Please read the "Welcome(Start Here)" post pinned to the top before posting your recipe. Feel free to post your own recipes, others recipes and videos too. If you have any questions on if a recipe complies with our diet guidelines feel free to send me a message with the recipe…
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some problems while fasting
I'm on my 3rd day of water fasting. Day 1 was fine and I only noticed mental hunger. On day 2 and part of day 3 I've experienced some pretty bad acid reflux. I havnt had this since I was little. I read a couple things about what it was but nothing really straightforward. Anyone know why? I don't have it now. Today I'm…
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Introduce Your Vibrant Self!
Let's get to know each other. Post as much or as little as you'd like. If you would like please tell us a little about how you came to a vegan or raw diet. If you have a personal blog, youtube channel or facebook page where you share health and wellness feel free to post it along with your intro :) Success stories are…
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Naples/Corkscrew area
I'll be moving to Naples soon and will be in the Corkscrew area. Anyone else around there? I'm looking for some friends who are into outdoor fitness and possibly get together a group of people to run, hike, bike ect. I'm a certified yoga instructor/health & wellness coach so if anyone has any ideas of places to work around…
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21 Day Fix Extreme
Is anyone else doing this? I just started it today. Feel free to friend me so we can keep each other on track!
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Scale suggestions
Anyone have a recommendation on a good scale that shows body fat percentage. I know there are kinds that show more than just weight and body fat as well so recommendations on those too. I had one a while back that was good but had to get rid of it when I moved.
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Private yoga instruction
Does anyone take private yoga classes? I was wondering what the average rate is for an hour. I'm looking into teaching individuals and wasn't sure what the price range usually is. I have seen up to $80 an hour but I think that is a little outrageous. I would also be going to peoples houses for this since I have yet to find…
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yoga instruction
I recently moved to Naples and I'm a certified yoga instructor. I cant seem to find any places or studios looking for teachers at the moment and was wondering if anyone knows of any places that will rent out a space to teach classes in?
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Emotional Wellness
We want to focus on all aspects of health all around. Emotional wellness is an important part. I'll be adding articles, information and stories from others. Feel free to include your own findings :) http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-13987/this-is-your-body-on-anxiety-infographic.html
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Reprogramming your subconscious mind
A friend sent me this video. It's worth the watch http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fO0THNIU7Nc
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Tips For Opening A Studio
Hello everyone! I'm currently looking into opening my own yoga studio and was wondering if anyone has any tips or suggestions. I moved recently and am looking in the meantime to teach yoga but it seems pretty competetive and I've had a hard time finding a place to teach. I was thinking of taking a lot of workshops so I can…
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Healthy Children
Mom and Dads Check out this site! http://superhealthychildren.com/ <3
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Vipassana
http://www.themindfulword.org/2013/vipassana-meditator-pain-peace/#ekls5GSYW7JJ3Gvi.01 This is a great writing of someone's experience attending the 10 day vipassana meditation center. I highly recommend it if you ever get the chance(it's free so why not!). I only wish I had written about my experience when I got home…
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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain
I wanted to post this separately from our regular video thread. There are thousands of people suffering with Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain disorders. Many of them are told it will never get better and they will live with it for the rest of their life and handed toxic drugs to help ease the pain(which only bring more…
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Health & Wellness Videos
Here we can post videos on health, wellness and even exercise. Anything to keep us on track and to gain knowledge which is one of the biggest tools to keep us on track. Almost forgot to mention blog posts and articles. Bring on the knowledge!
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Important info/Group challenge
I had posted a while back that it's been difficult updating this group with my cell phone and that I had made a group on facebook as well since it's much easier to update there. I'm planning a 21 day challenge focusing on nurturing all the aspects of self, physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. The challenge will have…
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Garmin Watches
I see so many people using the Garmin watches. I was using the mapmyrun app but my phone no longer has internet to track it so I was thinking about saving for a Garmin. My understanding is that it will track with gps and then you can upload it into the Garmin Connect? Now I'm just not sure which one is best to go with. I…
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To ferment or not to ferment(video)
This is an extremely good talk. It goes a little beyond fermenting so I highly recommend watching it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJYMX_7580s Also a great article from RawFoodExplained.com http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/fermented-foods/the-harmful-effects-of-fermented-foods.html
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Exercise Element
This element plays a big role in sleep quality & quantity and emotional wellness. Let's post our favorite workouts, DVD'S, sites, videos ect. that help use get moving and in shape. Ted Carr from 100 Squats A Day has created this youtube channel and website with a friend which shows workouts and exercises to maximize your…
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Bananas & Dates as a staple(video)
What do you guys think about this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrGKyR_Rgcs&feature=c4-overview&list=UUe2XcRqNNRbkcbzC71s8DIw Bananas and dates are much more available and easier budget wise where I am right now, specially during the winter. But, I have noticed that I feel significantly better all around when I have an…
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Facebook Group
Hey Everyone! So I'm going to be moving soon and won't have access to a computer(been having a hard time getting the one here to even work). It's really difficult to update this group using my phone so I thought about it and made a group on Facebook since it's easier to post there using my phone. I'll keep checking in on…
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Hitting All The Elements of Wellness
Nutrition, hydration, sleep, sunshine, fresh air, emotional wellness and exercise all play a role in how good we look and feel. All of these should be taken into consideration when you are faced with difficulties. "Did I drink enough water today?" "How was my sleep?" "How well have I been taking care of my emotional self?"…
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Inspirational People: Anne Osborne
I received Anne Osborne's book for Christmas. I haven't finished it but it's been a wonderful read and is very helpful to those on this lifestyle. I highly recommend! She has been on a fruitarian based diet for over 20 years and has raised 2 children on this lifestyle. Here is her site which provide the book(also on…
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Dr. Klein Ebook
http://www.vibranthealthandwealth.com/bookstore/bookstore-individual.php?ID=4 David Klein has an ebook out that I think would be very beneficial. Let me know what you think if you read it.
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30 day raw challenge January & instagram
Hello Everyone! Tarah from http://www.40belowfruity.com/ is holding a 30 day raw challenge that starts January 1st. It's free and she will be guiding you all the way. Check out her site ^ to sign up. (check out her youtube channel as well!) I will be gone for a few days in January to go back to the Vipassana center to…
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Welcome! (Start Here)
Please bare with me in the beginning :) I have a lot of great information to get to you all but it will be slow at first. Here are some guidelines for the group: -Respect for all living things should be taken in account: This means no talk/recipes/suggesting non vegan foods. (Including Honey). Along with this, if a member…
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Check-In & Off Topic Discussions
Hey Everyone! Sorry I haven't been posting recently. My cell phone won't let me get onto the forums for some reason(it used too) and the laptop is acting crazy. They keyboard won't work so I plugged in a usb keyboard and now the computer types on its own. Weird right? So now it likes to mess with me and shut itself off and…
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Recipes(COOKED)
Here we will start our Cooked recipe thread. Please read the "Welcome(Start Here)" post pinned to the top before posting your recipe. Feel free to post your own recipes, others recipes and videos too. If you have any questions on if a recipe complies with our diet guidelines feel free to send me a message with the recipe…
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Raw Recipe Site
I'm enjoying the recipes off this site. Thought I'd share it with everyone. http://www.rawsomehealthy.com/raw-food-recipes/ I just made a variation on their tomato soup since I was out of some of the ingredients. Its amazing!
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Hello Ladies :)
Hello Ladies, I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years back but have had the same pains since I was a kid. I started pilates when I was around 13 and it helped a lot with the pain. I'm a yoga instructor and run except in the winter. Over the summer I changed my lifestyle quite a bit and had no pain except for one very…
