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Feb 27, 2012

Amy F posted a blog post

Days Seven and Eight. . . .Woof. . .

The often used saying "Failure to plan? Plan on failing," could sum up the last two days for me. Don't get me wrong. . .they weren't colossal failures. . .and when I think about it, it wasn't really a "failure" in so much as "a lesson learned."Yesterday, I participated in a class that lasted eight hours total. We had lessons, a practical exam and a written test. You can't leave. You are alotted 30 minutes for lunch, and were warned ahead of time to pack your lunch if you're a picky eater. There…See More

Feb 27, 2012

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On the Sixth Day of 811, My True Love Gave to Me. . .

NOTHING! Ha ha ha!However, I did get a HUGE box of bananas today at a ridiculously cheap price. Now I just have to wait for them to ripen.Today was a little frustrating as far as hitting my macros. Right now, I'm only at 1086 cals and I feel like I can't eat another bite or drink another smoothie. And while I'm spot on with the 80% for my carbs, my protein and fat are seriously out of whack. My fat is at 15% and my protein is at 5%. . .and I'm guessing that the only way to bring it up is to…See More

Feb 24, 2012

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"Going to wash off the results of a morning of mucking and feeding horses! Early morning rain made for some sloppy ponies! Ha ha ha!"

Feb 24, 2012

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Amy F left a comment for Eliane Carbajal Kalinowski

"Thanks so much for the friend request! I'm so looking forward to getting to know everyone! :) xo"

Feb 24, 2012

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Feb 24, 2012

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"Crazy for mangoes!"

Feb 23, 2012

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Feb 23, 2012

Amy F joined TheBananaGirl's group

Durianrider & Freelee's Worldwide talks

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Feb 23, 2012

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Amy F and Jenna<3 are now friends

Feb 22, 2012

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"Lying to waitresses in order to get bananas. . .."

Feb 22, 2012

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Chris P. left a comment for Amy F

"Awesome Amy! I get horsey hugs every day and even when I am so tired of chores, and gladly get time away, I still miss being around my horsey friends! :)"

Feb 22, 2012

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"Wishing the pre-cut melon I just bought from the store as a splurge was, you know, actually RIPE. Ugh."

Feb 22, 2012

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"Hi Amy, welcome 'back' :) Great to have so many people supporting us isnt it! Makes the journey less daunting and more fun.."

Feb 21, 2012

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Into the Third Day

I spent a lot of time today looking through the website (again), learning helpful hints and getting answers to questions that were bopping around in my brain. (Like the caloric intake question. . .great thread; great answers!)Today, however, I was met with some unsavory challenges. The first was an overwhelming desire to eat something that I don't normally eat anyway. . .even when eating SAD. I was talking to a friend of mine while I was standing on the sidewalk and she was in her car. I was…See More

Feb 21, 2012

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"The morning is off to a great start!"

Feb 20, 2012

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Our community would be delighted to know you better. Please tell us more about yourself and what brought you to 30BaD. Detailed responses will only be accepted (feel free to reapply with more detail if at first not approved as a member). We suggest you pick a name other than your own if you want to maintain anonymity.: I am coming to 30BAD after years of abusing diets, taking advice from people that I don't really want to emulate and after experimenting here and there with various facets of veganism and raw foods. I had a nice run of success with Natalia Rose's raw diet a few years ago, but the deeper I submersed myself in the Raw Community, the more complex things became. Suddenly, it seemed that I should be eating less fruit, more nuts and greens and weird things I've never heard of. Suddenly, the simplicity of my original plan (Eat raw fruits and vegetables.) went out the window and I became obsessed with soaking things, making nut "cheezes," cleansing, dehydrating, getting rid of sugar in order to defend myself against candida. . .and somehow, I ended up more sluggish, fatter and more depressed than ever before. Finally, I ended up on a binge that took me completely off the rails.

Now that I'm not starving (but definitely overweight and depressed) I've decided to dig deep and look for some truth COMING FROM PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRAITS THAT I WANTED TO EMULATE. What I've seen here are people who embrace my favorite foods (Fruit. . .which I've been told was the devil these days.) and appear VIBRANT, STRONG and HEALTHY. Durian and Freelee look healthier and stronger than any vegan/vegetarian person I know. I want to be like this! It sounds like heaven to me, to eat this much fruit and not be a diabetic fat-bag. I would love to be like some of you here, who have been able to prove the whole "fruit makes you fat" crows WRONG.

What is your gender? PLEASE NOTE: To enhance the community experience, profile pics of yourself are *REQUIRED* to gain membership. Membership will be declined otherwise.: female

Please tell us about your dietary inclinations:: I really want to be HCRV and just need some guidance

Reading "The 80-10-10 Diet" by Dr Doug Graham is vital for succeeding on this lifestyle. Please acquire this book as soon as possible.: I will read the book

Are you Connected?: yes married

My favourite books/movies/authors/pastimes are....: I used to love surfing. Ever since I've fattened up, I stopped. I feel too fat, too tired and too self conscious.

I love horseback riding, too and continue to do that on a weekly basis. I wear my breeches and the longer shirts that cover my gut. Ha ha ha.

My favorite books are "Lost Horizon" by James Hilton and "Dragon Seed" by Pearl S. Buck. I love any and all movies about surfing, too. I like documentary style films that have narrators with great senses of humor.

Durianrider & Freelee started this site to bring together high carb, raw vegan lifestylists' across the Globe! 30bad is a high standard and high performance team! We're here to help you make our team! Let us know what HCRV assistance do you need?: I'm really looking, right now, for guidance and support. I'm going to read all that I can to avoid the pitfalls of my previous experiments in Raw Vegan diets. I like that everyone here seems to give it to you straight, no b.s. :) That makes me feel like this place would be a great place for guidance and support.

30bad is a HCRV (high carb, raw vegan) internet community which promotes a high carb raw lifestyle free of any animal products. Our forum does not tolerate encouragement of anything contrary to HCRV. Nor do we allow endorsement of non-vegan items or practises which involve the imprisonment, exploitation, abuse or murder of sentient beings. We also require our members to post with proper netiquette. Therefore, please indicate your intention:: I will comply because I like totally agree with all this

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Days Seven and Eight. . . .Woof. . .

Posted on February 27, 2012 at 9:34am 1 Comment 0 Likes

Yesterday, I participated in a class that lasted eight hours total. We had lessons, a practical exam and a written test. You can't leave. You are alotted 30 minutes for lunch, and were warned ahead of time to pack your lunch if you're a…

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On the Sixth Day of 811, My True Love Gave to Me. . .

Posted on February 24, 2012 at 9:16am 4 Comments 0 Likes

NOTHING! Ha ha ha!

However, I did get a HUGE box of bananas today at a ridiculously cheap price. Now I just have to wait for them to ripen.

Today was a little frustrating as far as hitting my macros. Right now, I'm only at 1086 cals and I feel like I can't eat another bite or drink another smoothie. And while I'm spot on with the 80% for my carbs, my protein and fat are seriously out of whack. My fat is at 15% and my protein is at 5%. . .and…

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Just a Note to Myself. . .

Posted on February 23, 2012 at 8:23am 0 Comments 3 Likes

There are days when you are going to hear it from others; days when friends of yours say "Dr. Mercola says. . ." or days when your doctor says ". . .this sounds like an eating disorder rearing its ugly head." On days like that, please, take a few slow, deep breaths and close your eyes. Pay attention to your body. What does it feel like? Do you have that same sick feeling you did when you were overdosing on protein and getting "keto-rash" from losing weight too fast? Or do you have that same,…

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Fah Fah Fah Fiiive. . .

Posted on February 23, 2012 at 7:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes

I saw a discussion on one of the forum boards asking why people are counting their days. . .for me, I'm counting my days because I'm convinced that once I get to 30 days, the way I'm living and eating now will be a HABIT and something I do naturally. . . and not something I'm "trying to do." It might happen earlier than that, but 30 days seems to be the stickler!

Today was a pretty easy day. . .though it's not over yet. I'm going to need to add some more carbs by way of fruit…

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At 4:45am on May 18, 2012, PK said…: May your birthday be filled with sunshine and smiles, laughter, love, and cheer.

Peace, PK

At 2:38am on February 22, 2012, Chris P. said…: Awesome Amy! I get horsey hugs every day and even when I am so tired of chores, and gladly get time away, I still miss being around my horsey friends! :)

At 12:04pm on February 21, 2012, ali8un said…: Hi Amy, welcome 'back' :) Great to have so many people supporting us isnt it! Makes the journey less daunting and more fun..

At 9:45pm on February 20, 2012, Chris P. said…: BTW, Welcome back to sane eating! You'll be feeling great and able to stop dressing to cover in no time! On down days make sure to get plenty of horsey-hugs in! Those days will be less and less! Still get those hugs in though, they rock! :)

At 9:40pm on February 20, 2012, Chris P. said…: Thanks for the add Amy! :)

At 11:36am on February 20, 2012, Diane L said…: Thanks Amy - for the friendship and the kind words. :) It's helpful to me to read about your experience. This site is so great for support.

At 4:56pm on February 18, 2012, ednshell said…: Welcome! :) Welcome! :) Welcome! :)

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