31 day Raw Vegan Journey Video links

This time around my raw journey feels different because on December 29th 2011 I also started my loc journey, so the connection of mind, body, and soul is different. I am loving the experience so much I decided to do some videos so you guys can hear and see my transformation during this 31 day journey.










Love, peace, and RAWLICIOUS eats......
Dolicia M. 

Basic needs for Juicing & smoothies

If your new to juicing and don't want to spend alot of money or just don't know what to purchase to get started, then here you go. If possible buy organic, otherwise try to buy local produce. The most expensive item on this list are the carrots, but 25lbs is a lot of carrots, and this won't be a weekly purchase. When I did my challenge in August I didn't use juice recipes from books instead I added whatever was on mind at the moment. So, with that said don't forget to check out the "Gone Raw Recipes" tab for juicy and smoothie recipes. 

Juicing Basics

• Spinach bundles
• Kale bundles
• Granny Smith Apples
• Cucumbers
• Celery stalks
• kiwi (optional)
• Carrots
• ginger

 Smoothie basics

• Bananas (lots of bananas)
• Kale/spinach
• blueberries (or any other kind of berries)
• Date
• Coconut/Organic unsweetened coconut flakes

Snacks

• Raw nuts (i.e. almonds, cashews, walnuts, and etc)
• fresh fruits of your choice (I love grapes, apples, pineapple, melons & lots of citrus)
• chopped carrots
• cucumber slices
• dehydrated fruits (no added sugars)

Equipment

• Juicer (Preferably one that has a large mouth to put large amounts of fruit)
• Powerful blender (househole blender, Magic bullet, Ninja, Hamilton beach single serve blender, or Oster MyBlend)
• Mason Jars (sold at Target, Walmart, Old Time Pottery, Big Lots, and etc....)
• Metal Thermal drinking containers ( 24-40 ozs for when your on the run)

Most important ingredient is to... 

Love, believe, and inspire......

Day 4 of Going Raw Phase 2

Day 4 of Going Raw, and we had a pretty cool gloomy as it is going to snow type of day....What I didn't mention is that I love when the temperatures is not scorching hot, and cool enough to enjoy outdoor outside activities for hours. LOL!!! Well today I did pretty good, but I wasn't prepared for lunch. We were at the mall and my inner hunger bitch was quickly approaching, and she only appears when I need food. So, the only place that's has raw food that I normally enjoy is Hovans, but today I wanted something warm and cooked so I went to iSpice which is a Indian restaurant in the food court that sell a variety of vegan food. Yayyyyyy!!!!!!! I purchased the Curried mixed vegetables, and it was delicious.

Curried mixed vegetables from iSpice in Altamonte Springs Mall

Yes, I cheated on Raw foods with cooked foods, but this is not the end of my 20 days of Going Raw. I strongly believe that when you cheat on your food challenge you MUST get back on track with the next meal. I made the choice to eat cooked today, and I did not beat myself over the head about it because I had already said in my mind that this is what I want right now, this is the last time I will have cooked food during this phase of going Raw, and the next meal and thereafter will be RAW. So your probably thinking if I cheated on my challenge I would keep it to myself and not tell anyone. I felt the need to share this on my blog because anyone that follows a diet/food choice challenge need to understand that when you get off track of your plan don't waste time beating yourself up. Instead hop back on your plan and finish it STRONG!!!!!

Today's focus at the mall was strictly for the children because when it comes to clothes they were not prepared for this cooler weather, but they were prepared for any possible flooding. While there we also stopped in Borders and of course I went straight to the Vegetarian section before taking the kids to the kids section.  I know Lindsay Nixon only via FB and she is always posting some tasty sounding recipes so naturally I picked up her book  The Happy Herbivore. I must say that there was not one page that I viewed that I did not say "Wow!!! I have to try that!". I also love that many of her recipes are for vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores (meat eaters) as well without containing any meat. I did not purchase the book from the store, but have decided to order it from Amazon instead. So if your new to the vegetarian lifestyle, looking to try something to new, or searching for healthier recipes for the brownies and other baked goods I highly recommend purchasing her book The Happy Herbivore.

"Don't let the low times get you down. Learn from them and reach for the high times."~D. Wiemers


Wishing you all peace, love, and much success!!!!
Dolicia M.

Want to lose weight? Don't diet, and never use the word....

     If your reading this chances are based on the title you think I am nuts, or maybe you were just curious. Like many of you I myself have attempted many diets, and like many of you well.......you know what happened next. Especially, if you are carrying some, all, or more of the weight that was lost while on your diet. Normally when a person says that they are going on a diet they are referring to a temporary change of eating to lose the weight. In many cases, when the weight is gone then the diet goes out the window along with it. Notice I said most people vs. all.... There are many people that continue the diet which for them it becomes a lifestyle change. I don't know many people that diet to lose weight, and are excited about gaining it back. Ask any yo-yo dieter if they enough regaining any of the pounds that they lost, and I am pretty sure the answer would be no. If you want to lose weight and keep it off DO NOT DIET!!!!  Instead make lifestyle changes, and if you know that you can't give up all the trash that you are eating now then don't attempt too. Take it slow because every small change that you make now will have big results in your life later. The S.A.D (Standard American Diet) is comprised of a lot of not so healthy choices. The serving sizes are hug, greasy, and loaded with refined sugars. My personal decision was to become a Vegetarian, and I am not trying to convince you to do the same. However, I would suggest rethinking about how you load your plate. How hard would it be to make your veggies the main item, grains next, and meat into a 2-4 oz serving size. If you get hungry for a snack while out of the home don't grab the candy bare or chips instead grab a piece of fruit, dried fruit or nuts. Now, while you are taking steps to a new you just remember not to use the word diet, but scream and shout LIFESTYLE CHANGES!!!!

Gone Raw!! Day 3

August 3rd, and day 3 of going RAW....I must say as the days go by this is getting easier and easier, but today I was faced with an unexpected challenge at work. It was breakfast time, so as usual I put my items in my cup added ice and proceeded to blend using my Magic Bullet. CAN YOU BELIEVE THE PIECE THAT TURNS THE BLADE BROKE!!!!!!! OMG!!!! What a girl to do when she has gone raw, and the cafeteria does not sell fresh fruits except bananas. Well, I went downstairs anyway looked and refrigerator and saw a NAKED drink. Ok, that is the next best thing to having it fresh so I enjoyed a Green Machine with a banana. That was around 0900, and I stayed satisfied until around 1300. One thing that I noticed today is that I did not feel tired, but with snacking and good hydration I felt satisfied and not heavy for the rest of the day. So as you can see today was not very exciting in food land probably because I was deprived of my morning smoothie. Anyway below you will find my meals for the day....

Day 3:
Plenty water

Breakfast:

Naked Green Machine, and 1 banana

Lunch: 
Organic salad with feta cheese, almonds, green peppers, onions, and strawberries

Snack: Mixed nuts

Snack: Large Valencia orange

Snack: Small Raw Revolution Chocolate & Coconut bar and Seaweed (classic flavor)

Dinner: 

My dirty blood juice...Ingredients: 1 leaf of Chard, 1 1/2 small granny smith apple, half kiwi, 1/4 large beet, 2 carrots, 1 cup parsley, and one cucumber.

When it comes to your health goals get rid of the sabotages in your life - surround yourself with positive people who inspire you to go beyond your health dreams. ~Dolicia M.

Gone Raw!! Day 1

So it's August 1st, and the beginning of me going RAW for 60 days. If you have been reading my blogs than you know that my focus is my health. I have experienced something, and for my own sake I need to lose a significant amount of weight. I have made the decision to eat a RAW diet for 60 days to jump start my new lifestyle. I don't expect for this journey to be easy, but I am prepared and I do expect for this journey to be rewarding. Over the past few days a few people have contacted me inquiring about how going RAW, and how to get started. Well, below is how I started......How you start is completely up to you and your taste buds. LOL!



Day 1:
2 bottles of water


Breakfast: 
Half banana eaten
Juice recipe: Half banana, 1 frozen small peach, 1 tsp spirulina, frozen blueberries, half cup of yogi vanilla spice perfect energy tea.


Snack: small nectarine


Lunch: 
Organic salad with feta cheese, almonds, green peppers, and strawberries.
Beverages: Stash white peach oolong tea with nectarine (blended nectarine in the water, then added tea bag to soak)


Snack: large nectarine

Snack: Banana & mixed nuts

Dinner: 
 Kale.....chard, spinach, tomatoes, scallions, onions, raw apple cider vinegar, kosher salt, and ground peppercorns!!! Served with lime water...


**I drank several bottles of water throughout the day**

Sometimes the best medicine can simply be found on your plate, and in your glass. ~Dolicia M.