Welcome to My Random Rants! Raw Vegan and Paleo Experience

Today marks day 7 of eating Raw Vegan during the major part of the day. One week total.

I began this blog to journal my experiences and to share them with you. It's my hope that they may serve a higher purpose. That these entries may bless you and help you see that you are not alone. In fact,

You're Ok Momma.

"It is the Lord who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." (Deuteronomy 31:8)

Eating Fully Raw Vegan means you are consuming only fresh fruits, vegetables, seeds and nuts. I have been doing this for my breakfast, lunches and snacks for one week. Around 4 pm or so, I begin introducing cooked grains and starches. I also have not consumed any meats during this time.

I used Fully Raw Kristina, Freelee the Banana Girl, and Rawvana on Youtube as sources of ideas and motivation during this time.

The first three days I felt awesome! Alive, invincible, and overall in a fabulous mood!
Today however, I feel tired. I also have a slight headache. I also went to bed late last night, so that may have something to do with it!
During this week, I have been coughing up mucous every morning. It is super bazaar and something that I normally never experience, which makes me wonder if my body is detoxing.

The other scary side effect is that I have GAINED almost 4 pounds in this week! Yikes! I began this experiment with the hopes that I would look a bit rosier because I was eating Paleo for about 8-9 months and was losing too much weight. I was starting to look frail and people were noticing. I was noticing.

I didn't like the way my face and complexion looked in pictures. I looked older and pale. I know I shouldn't complain. I should be grateful. I'm healthy. My family is healthy. We're blessed. But I was not feeling like myself. You know what I mean?

I thought eating raw vegan would bring back much needed nutrients. In just one week, I've been told my skin looks like it's glowing. I feel better and I like the way my complexion looks. However, the weight gain seems a bit much for such a short period of time. I'll have to keep an eye on that!

In any case, I question if I should continue this experiment for another week. We shall see…

xoxo!