Questions/Body Changes

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Lesa, there's lots of fiber in raw food and a tremendous amount of

water in the whole ones (unless you are dehydrating). It took my body

a good year to adjust and allow me to have somewhat " normal " bowel

movements. Even with that, there are times that I still have loose

ones. Thing is, we have been used to what is normal for eating cooked

food so we really don't know what they should be like. Unless you

have accompanying stomach upset and/or vomiting, I wouldn't worry.

 

If you're tired, you probably aren't getting enough calories. Do you

have a fitday account? If you don't, set one up and see how much you

are eating. For myself, I use a base of 1200 calories and add 3-500

based on my activity level. I follow the 811rv plan as far as ratio

of carbs to fat and protein.

 

I've lost 70+ pounds and am just a few away from my ideal. I don't

know if I will get there or not. I still have some loose skin but it

isn't enough for me to have surgery unless I plan to model bikinis

for a living--which I don't. I do BodyFlex on a fairly consistent

basis. It has helped to tighten up a lot of areas. It's based on

Pilates. Yoga should help, too.

 

Good luck!

Tommie

http://reallyrawfood.com

 

rawfood , " Lesa " <ljbn wrote:

>

> Hi all,

> I've been 100% raw vegan since June. My health and wieght have

> improved tremendously. I am on a fixed income and had been

> selectively purchasing from a local farmers market trying to steer

> clear of pestiside prone fruits and vegies.. This past week I made

> the big switch to all organic, well except for the spinich and

lemon

> I ate while out at a chinese restaraunt with friends. I've been

> tired and pardon the TMI loose... this doesn't seem right to me -

> although I'm listening to my body and since I have no other

> obligations today, I'm right here at home resting and going slow.

> Today I've had a smoothie made w/2 org. bananas and a handful of

> organic spinich, a slice of my raw org. apple pie (only apples,

> dates & almonds w/cinnamon & lemon). I'm wondering if this seems

> normal or if maybe I just picked up a bug (say it isn't so -- I

> haven't been sick in soooooo long).

>

> Another question - I've lost 65ish pounds (87#s in a year) and even

> with some excersize (I'm not an addict) I've got loose skin. Now

> I've seen Angela Stokes who looks great, she's quite a bit younger

> than me tho. And I've spoken with Dr. Besci who said to give it 1

> 1/2 years and then decide about plastic surgery. He said that the

> body tho amazing can only absorb about 6 " of loose skin and if I

> have more than that I will need to decide about surgery. Has

anyone

> else dealt with this - what research did you do, how did you

decide?

> what was your result? ....

>

> Thanks in advance,

> Just the stuff on my mind today

> Lesa

>