Raw Odyssey Has a New Domain! 22 mon  

I have consolidated two sites into one

I have moved my site to my own domain after deciding that maintaining this site and a mirror Blogger site was a little too much work for 2008.    http://blog.rawodyssey.com will be the ... read
 

I'm So Excited! 22 mon  

I'm buying a Vitamix in a few weeks!

I found out that one of the Costcos around here is selling the Vita-Mix in February! I'm so ready to buy one. I see on their website that they have a new one called the 5200. So many choices! I... read
 

Preparing for Raw in 2008 23 mon  

I'm very excited about taking what I've learned in 2006 and 2007 from both my raw diet and my doctor visits, and applying it to my 2008 version of raw.

Recently I have been hanging out at Give It To Me Raw, a new social network that all of you who are interested in raw health should check out. It's chock full of positive energy and wisdom, and ... read
 

Oh This BLAH Feeling. It Sucks! 23 mon  

This happens whenever I fall off the raw wagon. DUH!

I've been feeling very blah over the past month. I think it has much to do with my crappy diet and not so much to do with stopping the thyroid medication, even though I did feel a little mood upl... read
 

Already Making Changes with the Medicine 24 mon  

I'm getting even more frustrated!

I had a fantastic week vacationing with a friend in Sacramento. I got to visit San Francisco for the first time as well. I love that place! I can't wait to go back and truly explore.  It seems... read
 

A Week Since Starting Armour Thyroid 24 mon  

Does Armour lift your mood?

It's been a bit over a week since I started taking my thyroid medication. It's too soon to notice any real effects, although I do feel that my mood has lifted a bit. That might just be a coincidenc... read
 

Got the Blood Test Results 24 mon  

Time for some changes in the Raw Odyssey!

I saw the doctor today for the results of the blood tests for PCOS and hypothyroidism.  The PCOS  tests came back in the normal range, but the thyroid test wasn't so great.  He pr... read
 

Another Round of Bloodwork 25 mon  

I'm not sure what I want the results to be!

I met with a doctor that I found on the hypothyroidism website.  A very nice and patient doctor who told me that based on my medical history, symptoms, and family history, I may havePCOS or ... read
 

What about hypothyroidism? 25 mon  

I've been reading about the symptoms of "subclinical hypothyroidism" and they sound similar to my own

I've gotten some  comments from readers of this blog and from other people about my hair loss symptoms, and I have found them all very interesting and helpful in one way or another.  On... read
 

Good Things 25 mon  

Good things that keep me motivated

At work on Friday one of my coworkers looked me up and down and said, "you're losing weight, aren't you?" That was great- my first unsolicited weight loss comment! I had gotten a commen... read
 

Getting those B's for Hair, Skin and Mental Health 25 mon  

B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12- now I know what they do.

This past week I’ve had a harder time keeping to my chosen food list than usual. Stress from adjusting to my academic and work schedule still has me turning to food more than I’d like.... read
 

Gym Therapy 25 mon  

Exercise is supposed to be good for depression

This wasn't the best weekend for me- I felt pretty blue and found it almost impossible to concentrate on my studies. Finally I decided to take myself to the gym- supposedly that helps with depress... read
 

Adjusting the Diet Again 25 mon  

I'm sure I'll be all right. I'm just sad right now!

Since I realized my hair has been falling out again, I've gone to Trader Joe's and stocked up on fat free cottage cheese, fat free Greek style yogurt, and some low-calorie salads that include som... read
 

Flashback 25 mon  

It's not my imagination- my hair is falling out again.

This week I've finally had to acknowledge that my hair is falling out again.   I thought it was my imagination at first but no, it's falling out and I feel horrible.  What makes it... read
 

Still Going Strong! 26 mon  

My McDougall-like plan has gotten me off dairy- one more step towards all raw!

Despite not being 100% raw yet, I'm continuing to lose weight and so far I am feeling quite healthy.  I have become more accustomed to grains and beans and now I combine quinoa with lentils ... read
 

New Recipes 26 mon  

Still working on the protein issue

Today I tried to get 60 gms of protein, minimum, without resorting to protein powder. I started with a smoothie with 4 tablespoons of the shelled hemp seed for breakfast. It was better this time... read
 

First Day of Veganhood 26 mon  

Vegan diet: challenging. Raw Vegan diet: daunting!

My first day of veganhood was not meant to be raw, but I can see that eating a raw vegan diet will be very difficult in the beginning as I figure out how to handle grains and legumes.  I'm not... read
 

No More Dairy! 26 mon  

Quinoa, millet and lentils, oh my...

This is the weekend that I try eating an all vegan, mostly-raw diet- no animal products at all!  No protein powder, since the ones I've found come from animals or soy (I rarely eat soy).&nbs... read
 

Communing with Nature 26 mon  

As long as I am doing what is right for me, I am happy!

I had a wonderful weekend exploring the natural wonders of the Southwest. The unspoiled desert is truly beautiful. I’ve known since I was a child that I would end up somewhere down here. Thes... read
 

Transitioning to All Raw 26 mon  

A change here, a change there...

Boy, was I sick today! I couldn't even make it through a whole day at the office.  I'm hoping the problem is just the added fiber in my diet; I started adding fiber over the past few days.&n... read
 

Ever Heard of the McDougall Program? 26 mon  

Maybe this could be a way for me to transition to my all-raw diet.

I continue to look for ways to transition to a raw diet, slowly eliminating the dairy foods I'm eating and adding more plant-based foods.  Today I was reading about the McDougall Program.&... read
 

Being Active Naturally 27 mon  

When I was smaller, being active was not second nature, but FIRST nature.

Today I went swimming for the first time in years. Hating the way I look, I'm not the type of person to willingly don a bathing suit and be seen in public. But a friend who has no such image cons... read
 

Nutritionist Day Again 27 mon  

Two more pounds down!

I figured out a way to explain my way of eating to the nutritionist. I told her that at the end of the day, I want to have met my nutritional goals - particularly calories, fiber, saturated fat, ca... read
 

I Get Tired of Explaining 27 mon  

I know I eat weird right now, but that's the way it is for now!

I saw a different nutritionist today because my regular one was out due to an emergency.  Had I known, I wouldn't have even gone, because it's such a pain trying to explain to people my strange foo... read
 

Back to Trader Joe's 27 mon  

A great day for healthy eating!

Today I took my protein-enhanced grocery list to Trader Joe's to see what they carry. The only spirulina I found came in pill form. When I saw that the bottle gives the protein content for a 9-pil... read
 

To Go 100% Raw or Not? 27 mon  

That is the question.

I am trying to construct a raw vegan diet of practical foods that will give me upwards of 80 gms of protein per day without requiring me to eat uncomfortable volumes of food.  By practical ... read
 

I Made it Through the Workshop... 27 mon  

...with minimal dietary damage.

Yesterday I blogged about the problems I experience with trying to maintain my raw diet when faced with marathon workshops, seminars, and catered events. This morning I ate a handful of almonds an... read
 

Desperately in Need of Raw Snack Ideas 27 mon  

I find myself in more and more workshops and all-day meetings where non-raw food is catered - and it's frustrating!

The busier I get at my job and with my classes, the more often I will have to deal with eating outside of the house. It's such a challenge! My desire to stick to raw foods is so strong that at ti... read
 

What a Day! 27 mon  

(And I don't mean that in a nice way)

I've come to That Point in  my raw diet. There appear to be several benchmarks (for want of a better word) that I reach in the early stages of my raw odyssey. One is a point where I've eaten... read
 

Food as Medicine 27 mon  

The more deeply I delve into a mindset of raw eating, the less junk and unhealthy foods I'll be eating over time.

I've had a few more self-discoveries these past couple of weeks regarding my raw diet and my  lifestyle which have led me to make some adjustments. 1) I have seen that it is important for me... read
 

Back to the Gym I Go 27 mon  

Being spontaneous has its rewards.

I  was inspired to return to the gym when I saw at the end of the day that I'd eaten too few calories, not nearly enough protein, too many carbs, and hardly any fats. I thought, what do I have... read
 

And the Beat Goes On... 27 mon  

Things just keep getting better on raw

I saw the nutritionist today and found I am down another couple of pounds. That is 16 lbs since July 10 th. I asked her if she thought I might be losing too quickly- visions of hair loss still da... read
 

Good Health News! 27 mon  

News on my bloodwork and blood pressure were a nice surprise last week

The past week has gone pretty well. I've been seeing the nutritionist and recording my foods. I did have a Krispy Kreme doughnut for the first time - right from the factory. WOW- but they've go... read
 

New Way of Thinking, New Way of Shopping 27 mon  

My habits are improving slowly but surely

As I get back into the mindset of using food as fuel and sustenance and not simply enjoyment, I find that my grocery shopping habits are changing.  Rather than creating a shopping list of ca... read
 

Two Inches Per Pound 27 mon  

Learned some good stuff at the nutritionist's

I saw my nutritionist again today. The weight is falling off me right now. I've lost 11 lbs since I started seeing her last month. MyBP is down from 140/92 to 110 over 91. She said that the bott... read
 

A Good Sunday 28 mon  

Got enough of all my nutrients toda

I’m so happy! I did not wake up exhausted and headachy today.  I am also down a few pounds, finally matching what my nutritionist discovered last week. I think it’s her scale th... read
 

Touched by an Angel? 28 mon  

Hey raw community- I'M BAAAAAACK!!

You ever wish that someone or something would suddenly appear and save you from yourself? Well, I've always thought, in my worst moments, that the only way I'd stop my downward spiral of eating ... read
 

A Date with A Doctor 28 mon  

This means I have a lot of work to do

I wasn't happy with my visit to the doctor; he thinks I may have sleep apnea.  This is not surprising to me, as I've been feeling tired, very sleepy, and stressed lately.  I didn't both... read
 

Just What the Doctor Ordered 28 mon  

I finally made a doctor's appointment

I had the most wonderful weekend, hanging out with my friend Cindy. She made a great dinner, of course, grilling mahi mahi and shrimp (see photo), and preparing a healthy coleslaw, couscous, and... read
 

Back to Reality 28 mon  

Worked on the Outside of Me; Tomorrow I Start Work on the Inside!

What a wonderful vacation I had! But now it's back to reality. Of course I completely blew away any idea of a food plan during my vacation. I had Mexican food from a taco shop, ice cream, fried fi... read
 

A Surprise in California 28 mon  

I had a surprise spa day!

San Diego has been great so far. Of course it helps that my friend here treated me- surprise, surprise- to a full body massage, manicure, pedicure, facial and hair cut!! I feel great. She knows ... read
 

Off to My Vacation 28 mon  

California, here I come!

I am looking forward to my California vacation. I will be enjoying Mexican food, sushi and I think a visit to the Cheesecake Factory. I am not going to worry about my eating plan while on vacatio... read
 

Yay! I like My Nutritionist!! 28 mon  

And she supports my raw food plans!!

My visit to the nutritionist felt pretty good. I am optimistic about her supporting a gradual switch from my current diet to a vegetarian one, then to a mostly raw one. My personal goal is to lo... read
 

Gearing Up for the Big Day 28 mon  

I see the nutritionist tomorrow!

I'm acting like seeing my nutritionist is like Christmas morning or something, but I really am excited about it. I am much more likely to spend money on things that are bad for me than are good, ... read
 

Raw Food Community 28 mon  

Raw foodists in the house...!

I've been slowly reconnecting with members of the raw food community not only through this blog, but through MySpace groups and other raw food blogs and sites. That saying that you don't know what... read
 

Clothing Therapy 28 mon  

To me, clothes shopping is nothing but a reminder of what I've done to myself. That's why I hate it!

I've taken a little break from my healthy menu and workouts to indulge in my naughty little food treats (you saw that coming, didn't you?) It was fun but, as usual, it's always more fun eatin... read
 

Found a Nutritionist 28 mon  

Maybe this is the turnaround I need to start losing weight and easing back to "high" raw

A few people at my job love a particular nutritionist and have been seeing her for awhile. I've been watching my pennies since I first learned of her and have rearranged my budget so that I will... read
 

I'm Obsessed with Pizza Hut 28 mon  

And KFC!

I don't know what it is. For the past few days I've been thinking about getting a deep dish double cheese pizza from Pizza Hut!  Or, I could do KFC.  I could really go for a salty fri... read
 

45 minutes on the Elliptical Trainer 29 mon  

It's a GOOD tired!

I didn't think I could last that long on the E.T. but somehow, one song at a time, I made it to 45 minutes.  I know I burned a decent amount of calories because I was sweating at 30 minutes... read
 

Mega-Cheat Day! 29 mon  

I can't believe I ate the whooooole thing....

Whew- I had almost 3000 calories! I had pizza for lunch and a few chicken wings, and my usual Friday sushi. I planned each meal ahead of time, so I knew how many calories I was going to be ... read
 

Made it to the Gym! 29 mon  

I'm getting more fit- yay!!

I had to fight with myself again to work out, but I convinced myself to do a 6:15 a.m. workout. This time I used the gym at my complex. I prayed and prayed that no one would be on the treadmill b... read
 

The Scale Hates Me 29 mon  

My blender does, too...

This morning my blender committed hara kiri before my very eyes.  No more smoothies until payday.  Maybe that set me up for the annoying day I had: annoyance that I'm not losing any ... read
 

A Good Day 29 mon  

Can't believe I played racquetball BEFORE work!

Today I realized I have not consistently eaten enough fiber over the past couple of weeks, so I added FIBER to my short list of nutrients to track- an easy thing to do on Sparkpeople.com. I made... read
 

Sushi and Racquetball 29 mon  

I find that I am willing to work hard for sushi and racquetball!

I think two of my favorite healthy things in life are sushi and racquetball. Playing with Cindy this weekend reminded me of how much I love the sport, so I'm actually gearing up to go to bed ear... read
 

Oh, The Pain 29 mon  

I am really suffering from Saturday's racquetball session with my friend Cindy.

My serving arm is killing me, my neck hurts, my legs hurt... but it's a good hurt! The hurt of doing well in the gym. After eating indulgently on Friday and Saturday, I am back to health today. C... read
 

Fun at the Gym 29 mon  

On Saturday I played my first racquetball game in a long time!

I spent the weekend with my friend Cindy so I've backdated this blog to Saturday's date.  Although I had a cheat day on Friday, Saturday was also a cheat day. We went to a buffet and thoroug... read
 

Bought Foods From my New Shopping List 29 mon  

Protein, fat, and two types of carbs are all accounted for now.

T his is my virtual model. I plan to shrink her as I shrink. Here is what she looks like now, as a size 26/28. Today was my cheat day, so I ate a couple of my favorite foods, including Pepsi: Tot... read
 

Skipped the Gym Today 29 mon  

But I've got an active weekend planned

I didn't eat anything I shouldn't have today, but I did skip the gym. I have plans to go bike riding with my friend Cindy this weekend, which would burn twice as many calories as I'd have burned... read
 

I Did NOT Want to Workout Today 29 mon  

My iPod really saved me today

Today's photo is another healthy meal made by my "chef" friend Cindy. Today we have Curried Chicken Spears. Mmmm that looks delicious. This week has been a little tougher for me. Firs... read
 

Early Morning Workout 29 mon  

Starting my day with a workout seemed to keep me more energized than usual throughout the work day.

This morning I actually dragged myself out of bed at 5 a.m. and worked out before work. Unbelievable. And because I did it so early, I had the time to make myself an Egg Beater omelet for breakf... read
 

A Competition is Launched! 29 mon  

Something fun to motivate me even more.

My friend Cindy in Mesquite, Nevada, has challenged me to a month-long weight loss contest.  She's a wonderful budding chef who finds these great, healthy recipes.  I've been lucky eno... read
 

I Ran! 29 mon  

I’ve lost no additional weight, but I made up for that disappointment by proving to myself that I can run on the treadmill.

I had a fun day today, even though I started the day a little annoyed that I lost not a single pound this week. I forgot about that though when a raw vegan friend gave a potluck, which I attended... read
 

A Very Good Week 29 mon  

A great workout and a ton of sushi. What more could I ask for?

A Very Good Week I missed my Sushi Friday so I’m having LOTS of it tonight. Fourteen pieces of delicious nigiri sushi. I was very hungry so ... read
 

To Work Out or Not Work Out? 29 mon  

Eating so much tempts me to go to the gym- I have this urge to burn off the calories.

I was able to get close to 2000 calories today because I had a leftover Jimmy John's lunch from yesterday's staff meeting- I just left out the chips this time.  However, if I really want to... read
 

Improvements at the Gym 29 mon  

My legs, back and neck are sore, though. I will sleep well tonight.

Today I topped out at 3.1 mph on the treadmill. May seem dinky to those of you who have been working out for a while or are just more fit than I am, but I sure was proud!  I was able to visu... read
 

A Yummy Day 29 mon  

Good workout, great dinner!

I had another good workout today. I truly meant to make it a “light” day but I get competitive with myself. I want to either burn more calories or go a little further each session. T... read
 

A Day of Rest 29 mon  

My muscles needed a break

I had to take Alleve last night when I woke up around midnight, so I convinced myself to take today off from the gym. I get two days off, anyway. I made a real effort to get 2,400 calories in t... read
 

Swollen Feet 29 mon  

(Better lay off the salt)

My sweet tooth is well taken care of with all of the fruit I'm eating and smoothies I drink. I even indulge in an occasional diet pop. But I find that I crave salt sometimes. I made salmon last n... read
 

Ow 29 mon  

I can't wait to lie down, I'm so achy and tired.

Today I met with my trainer for our nutrition counseling. Now I'm seriously having doubts about this! She wants to train me as if I were an athlete. She wants me to eat 2,400 calories a day. You re... read
 

I Love Sushi 29 mon  

A good day, but I'm not getting in enough calories- a constant weight loss problem for me.

Today went pretty well. I didn't have a smoothie; instead I started the day with watermelon and my brown rice salad, along with the other half of yesterday's avocado. For a snack I had a little f... read
 

Mmmm You Gotta Try This 29 mon  

I made my brown rice dish tonight and boy is it delicious- I just had to share!

I eat this cold, and I think I might have another serving - this time with avocado on the side. Between the olive oil and the avocado, I'm gettin' those good fats in. Brown Rice Salad * Cook ... read
 

Neither Lack of Cheese nor Blisters Will Stop Me! 29 mon  

I hope my personal trainer doesn't see this...

I bought feta cheese yesterday! I decided I "can't live without it" right now. I like to make taboule and add feta to it. I also went against her advice and used the protein powder in my smoothie t... read
 

STARTING OVER. AGAIN. (Hey, I'm good at it) 29 mon  

I got me a personal trainer this time!

I'm sitting here in my lovely apartment after a 40 minute treadmill workout feeling pretty good: proud, capable and confident! It's been a loooong time since I've done anything decent with my healt... read
 

A Wild and Wacky Summer- and now the Holidays are Coming! 3 y  

It's all about choices

I would like to get back to raw before January of 2007, but my heart just hasn't been in it. Personal problems took up a lot of my energy starting this summer: I am a single woman now, which really... read
 

A Note for U.S.A. Voters 3 y  

Voting info that may be helpful

A friend passed this information on to me and I thought I'd post it, a bit late but still early enough to be helpful. This website lists the requirements for voter... read
 

November 3, 2006 3 y  

Melons and salads, salads and melons...

Getting back on raw is definitely a day-by-day thing for me- I rededicate myself each morning. I hope that soon it'll be the unconscious habit it once was. I had cantaloupe for breakfast and a "s... read
 

November, Finally! 3 y  

The beginning of the month is a good time to start over

Good morning! I've had my honeydew melon and kombucha tea and am raring to go. What a busy, hectic month October was for me. Between time-consuming academic projects and my move, staying raw and g... read
 

We've Replaced Allison's Lettuce with Parsley. 3 y  

Will She eat it?

Today, inspired by Valerie Boutenko's raw vegan weightloss ideas, I decided to replace my salad's romaine lettuce with a combination of Italian parsley and cilantro. Cilantro is one of those ... read
 

A Tough Week 3 y  

Between work, studies and moving it's hard to stay focused

I think I picked the wrong time to start bootcamp! My mind has not been on it the way it should be, what with classes and moving. My daily exercise usually involves some combination of moving, pack... read
 

35 lb weight gain! 3 y  

Sad, but true...

Seems impossible to gain so much weight in such a little amount of time. I swear I must have a physical disease. I weighed myself earlier this week and found myself back over the 300 lb mark. I'm n... read
 

I'm Back on Board 3 y  

I've joined Carlene's Raw Food Bootcamp. You get to see me suffer! I mean lose weight and get healthy again! That's what I meant.

OK- the good news: I've joined Carlene's Raw Food Bootcamp. If any of you have ever heard of it, its basically a very tough, regimented weight loss program based on a raw food diet and daily exerci... read
 

Survived Another Week 3 y  

One Day at a Time!

I'm still not eating raw, but I'm feeling better about my food choices over the past week. I've rediscovered soup, so I'm eating vegetable soups and my mangos. Eventually the healthier foods will o... read
 

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