Rock-n-Raw Baby!
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On January 1st I am going raw for 30 days. No, not WWE Smackdown Raw, but Vegan Raw. (cue the music “Dun-Dun-Dunnnn…”)
Why? Well, why not?! I mean, I’ve tried everything from the hamburger meat/water diet to the popping pills diet to the Eggo waffle/hotdog diet, so I am definitely no stranger to experimentation. (yes, those were all real) But really, I am not doing this as a fad diet, it’s a personal challenge. Actually, someone challenged me that I wouldn’t be able to hack eating this way for 30 days, and I, Fitarella, hate to be challenged! The nerve!! (I keep hearing Patrick Swayze say “Nobody puts baby in the corner!”) So, I’m accepting the challenge, strapping on my stilettos and digging deep for my inner raw vegan diva!
What is Vegan Raw? Well, according to Wikipedia it is called Raw Veganism and is a diet which combines veganism and raw foodism. It excludes all food of animal origin, and all food cooked above 48 degrees Celsius (118 degrees Fahrenheit). A raw vegan diet includes raw vegetables and fruits, nuts and nut pastes, grain and legume sprouts, seeds, plant oils, sea vegetables, herbs, and fresh juices. There are many different versions of the diet, including fruitarianism, juicearianism, and sproutarianism. Sometimes the definition of a raw vegan diet is loosened to include vegan diets with at least 75% raw foods. Interesting, no?
Well, right off the bat I was a little wigged out by the “excludes all food of animal origin.” That pretty much nixes most of my current daily diet! (girlfriend here loves meat! and eggs! And butter!) And then add the fact that whatever I do eat can only be raw? Sheesh, just called me Jessica Rabbit! (well, if I have her bod after this it’ll be worth it) I can’t even have coffee because its cooked. Coffee is like my crack! (I see a major caffeine detox in my near future. Oy, the headaches.) Still, part of me is excited, there’s that “ooooh, i’m trying something new” feeling. It’s kinda cliche that i’m starting on Jan 1st, but why not? New year, new challenges, new goals. Repeat.
I’ve done some online research and reading and there is actually quite a variety of foods & meals that look really yummy and I’m excited to make. A very good friend that is a Jiu-Jitsu instructor/competitor did this challenge as well, and said he has never felt better or healthier. And this is coming from a former bodybuilding, super athletic, uber carnivore! (I mean this is a big boy) Wish me luck! I’ll be updating ya’ll throughout the 30 days.
Wanna join me? Think I’m crazy? Hit me up in the comments below!
(Leave me your email if you’d like to join me for the 30 days!)
Here are some resources to check out if you’re interested in finding out more about Raw Veganism:
Dec 28, 2009
I am intrigued…care to share what recipes you will be doing…I may be in with you!!!
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Dec 28, 2009
Yay Trish! Well, I don’t have all the recipes worked out yet, but can send you some starter ones? Foundation wise I’m thinking lots of salads, veggies, nuts, seeds, fruit…check out the links above and let me know what you think
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Dec 28, 2009
aye.. did you say all raw??? oy vey LOL Not even fish??? LOL.. Share some of your reading/research.. I’ll consider it.. Seriously because I only eat meat 1x a week now with vegetarian meals (including fish and eggs) the remainder of the week.. So this may be very doable..
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Dec 28, 2009
BK – email me at Fitarella@gmail.com
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Dec 28, 2009
Holy Canoly!!!! This is Huge!!! You can do it!!! I will try one meal a week for the Month of January!! Baby Steps!!
Love Ya Lots
Dr. Mo
Dec 29, 2009
Thanks Mo! One meal a week is a GREAT start! I’m so excited to hear about your journey too!! xo
Dec 28, 2009
Hi there! I’m interested but need some recipe ideas, Can you send me some as well? Thank you.
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Dec 29, 2009
Hi Kathryn! Thanks so much for coming by! It’d be awesome to have you join us! Email me at Fitarella@gmail.com
Dec 28, 2009
Ok, J. I’m considering it. It doesn’t sound bad at all, and sounds like something I might be able to do! Challenging? Yes. Impossible? No.
I’m going to search around for vegan recipes, and hopefully get myself together by 01/01/10.
Thanks for the heads up!
Dec 29, 2009
Chandra – I emailed you!
Dec 28, 2009
I’m a vegetarian and planned to challenge myself to a
vegan diet in Jan for 30 days. Your challenge
sounds exciting I may do it with you!
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Dec 29, 2009
Hi Janet! That would be awesome if you join us!! Let me know if you decide to do it! Fitarella@gmail.com
Dec 29, 2009
Hey Fitarella!
I wish you all sorts of luck and success and above all – feeling great! And good luck with those stilettos, too (wait…maybe that’s not a problem for you…me? I’d end up in the hospital, living on the feeding-tube diet…)
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Dec 29, 2009
Oh Lancey Pants – you crack me up! No, you’re right Stilletos are not your look!
xoxo
Dec 29, 2009
Ok send me those recipes…I am in. The video just gave me chills. My basis will probably be salads as well with nuts…but definately will need some inspiration and support…we can support and cheer each other! I am not sure I will have my family on board for the entire thing, though may try some things along the way…any is better than none in my opinion.
So Friday will be the day!! Searching easy recipes and making my list and checking it twice!!
Then off to my local food co-op for me
Trish @IamSucceeding´s last blog ..Wheat Pancakes
Dec 29, 2009
Trish – you in?!! so cool!! email me Fitarella@gmail.com
Dec 29, 2009
You will absolutely love the raw lifestyle. Although I don’t eat raw 100% of the time, I try to as often as possible. I completely notice a difference in how I feel after a few days of eating all raw and I feel soooo much better.
My biggest tip? Make sure you stock up on whatever your food vice is. Mine is definitely salty treats, so I make sure to have plenty of salty things ready to go so I’m not tempted to go back to eating junk. Plenty of kale chips, crackers, spiced nuts, etc. If sweet is your thing, there are plenty of awesome raw desserts out there! There are a zillion great cookbooks out there, and plenty of excellent recipes on the web.
Check out Raw Freedom Community, Raw Food Talk, or search for the hundreds of raw food blogs.
Good luck!
Dec 29, 2009
Christiane – Thank you so much for stopping by and for the great suggestions!
Dec 29, 2009
I’ve been following your tweets and while I don’t think I could do 30 days (I despise veggies, I’d probably die from lack o’ food) I may try 1-2 days a week!
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Dec 29, 2009
That taco looks hot-dang good. Can I do the challenge in 30-minute increments with an unlimited number of do-overs allowed?
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Dec 29, 2009
Wow. Just WOW. I’m interested. I’m scared to try this, but……..TELL ME more
DD
Dec 31, 2009
Are you going to post recipes? I would LOVE some recipes!!!
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Dec 31, 2009
I look forward to reading up on your journey!
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Jan 02, 2010
That’s funny, I just happen to be doing the same challenge! Raw for the month of January. Good luck to you! I think it’s going to be lots of fun.
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