So I've always been curious about the raw food diet.  One of my BFFs was raw for a while- she even worked at a great little cafe in South Beach called "Food without Fire" and really rocked it.  I never got totally into it, primarily because I've pretty much been a pescetarian (vegetarian who eats fish) since I was 14- so I'm kind to my body.
Until this week.
I read Carol Alt's raw food book and was SO inspired!  I mean- look at her- she's gorgeous and healthy and her skin just shines! Also, I LOVE vegetables and fruits- so I truly thought this would be easy...

WRONG!!!

O.M.G.  I stuck with salads and fruit because I wasn't sure where to start and I didn't really have the proper tools.  And I ate a lot of NUTS and even germinated my own nuts AND made Almond Milk.
I felt so full it was almost uncomfortable.  And I did NOT overeat.  I think my body just freaked out over the excessive proteins from the nuts...
I gained FIVE pounds in 4 days!!!  WTF?  Carol Alt lost 8 lbs her first week!!
Just another example that ALL bodies are different and you need to do what is right for YOU!

So, what now?  Well, I've ordered a dehydrator AND this awesome spiral slicer (you can make spaghetti from zucchini!!)... and another raw cookbook to add to my collection.  Tonight?  I had steamed broccoli with a teeny bit of cooked salmon (was a little worried about poor digestive system).  Somehow, I think that dinner tonight was just fine..
Anyhow I haven't given up, but I definitely want to adjust... though I don't think I'm going anywhere near a NUT for a while!!  I just really want to eliminate all processed foods and THAT is the basis of raw living. 

Stay posted for more adventures in raw living!
(I'm going to have a piece of raw pumpkin pie for desert