The first day's not so good so far

Welcome, everyone. Inspired by watching over 3 hours of Alissa Cohen teaching two people how to prepare what appeared to be delicious raw food dishes, I decided today was the day to embark on the raw food lifestyle.

Great start. I had to force myself to finish my breakfast! I created it in the VitaMix and threw in the following before making a smoothie: A whole pink grapefruit, one date, two heaping tablespoons each of Macadamia nuts and sunflower seeds, two ice cubes, 1/4 cup of water, and one tablespoon of shelled hemp seeds. 

This concoction was so bitter (maybe more dates would have helped?) that I had to drink slowly and think of other things. Thinking of other things, distracting myself, is not consistent with one of my goals for this new regime: Mindful eating and really attending to each bite (or sip). Tomorrow's breakfast will be more worthy of mindfulness, I pray.

Lunch was a bit better: Big bowl of shredded cabbage (from a bag of already-prepared cabbage for slaw), a sliced tomato, a sliced avocado, a slice of sweet onion diced fine, and a couple of tablespoons of sunflower seeds, all dressed with some cold-pressed olive oil and apple cider vinegar. Much too bland for my tastes. In fact, this lunch was downright boring. I have much learning to do, it seems.

In the interest of learning, I am now going to continue reading The Living Foods Lifestyle. And maybe take a nap while waiting for that raw food buzz to kick in. The first day is too soon for the rise in energy, I guess, because I am sleepy. Maybe the boredom is causing the fatigue?

Note: Please feel free to post your favorite raw food recipes in this blog's comments section. I would appreciate them, and any other good ideas and advice for this lifestyle.

Comments

[Vickie Pynchon]

Wow! You're awesome! Can't imagine undertaking such a regimen and doing it online. Very bold. Very brave.

[StephanieWestAllen]

Thanks for being the first commenter on my blog, Vickie! And for the words of encouragement. I will need them until I change my brains synapses that are asking for meat.

[@HilaryFleming]

If you are starting the raw food journey, I have a great morning smoothie, all raw and yummy and made perfectly by the vitamix. :)http://www.healthgirltv.com/2010/05/coconut-lime-shake.html I hope you enjoy it!

[StephanieWestAllen]

Hi, Hilary, and thanks for stopping by. Even more, thanks for leaving the terrific-sounding recipe. I am looking forward to trying it --sounds especially good for summer.