Keeping The Course

From S: Yes! I've completed my 21 days of raw. I'm able to exercise (a little), go up and down the stairs (better than before), and although I am weak it isn't like it was. I celebrated my 21 days with a bag of Doritos :-) Obviously it made me extremely ill. My brain is still thinking it's missing out on something by eating the right way. I decided the celebration is to continue eating raw, which for me means eating well which equals loving myself. But it's more than celebrating that victory, it's truly the way to keep me living well. ALSO - Traveled again Labor Day Weekend did much better - all it takes is planning and sticking with the diet. I went to my nephew's wedding but was very careful to eat only those things I should. I didn't sit with people I thought would judge what I put on my plate.

From P: I'm sorry to say that I have to try again with more diligence. This past week was not a good "raw" week for me, but I'm determined to get back on board. Because I really need this for medicinal reasons, I'll have to continue until I get it right. I've found more raw cookbooks also and that should help. Because I juice quite a bit in my diet, it threw me off when I literally burnt out a juicer and had to wait a few days to replace it.

It's really ironic that although I "fell off the wagon for a few days," several people that knew what we were trying to do have begun juicing and eating more raw foods. I was amazed and inspired to do better and continue sharing. I've also had people brought into my path that have health issues and would benefit much from raw foods. I'm already working with many of them.

As you said, guilt is destructive and definitely not productive on this journey. If you deviate, just come back and continue the efforts. One thing I can say - I felt great when I was totally raw, so I'm anxious to start the cycle over. Congrats to San!