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Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandi sayer Sep 14, 2012. 34 Replies 0 Likes

Hi gang! I am on day 10 of my 30 day challenge! No cheating! I am very proud! I am hoping to see some significant flattening of my bloated stomach by the end of the 30 days. (significant would…Continue

HEEELLLPPPP!!!! Need some partners for the 30 day challenge! Please JOIN ME!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Charmaine Diallo Sep 3, 2012. 4 Replies 0 Likes

Help! I need some chicas to help me on the 30 day 100% Raw challenge. Enough excuses! I need some women who understand to encourage me! I am great with encouragement as well! I'd also love to…Continue

New to 80/10/10...Any suggestions?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Charmaine Diallo Feb 26, 2012. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hi everybody! I am new to raw food, after having been a vegan for 7 years. I am very excited! my biggest challenge is craving fats and salt at night. Any suggestions? I do see being fruited up…Continue

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Charmaine Diallo and Vickie are now friends

Feb 16

Charmaine Diallo replied to Lily's discussion How I stopped eating cooked foods without forcing myself to... May come useful to newbies

"Thank you very much for your suggestion and thorough explanation. I feel much more comfortable with the idea of not suffering and punishing myself for "messing" up. I really appreciate the insights!"

Dec 6, 2012

Charmaine Diallo replied to Shananana-Bananana's discussion Bruise near my hipbone that won't go away?

"It's probably something with you healing and adjusting to your new diet. I have had hallucinations, serious inflammation and other issues I never experienced before. Your body is healing. You may also want to check out...astral…"

Sep 14, 2012

Sandi sayer replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"thank you Tarah!your insight, experience and caring is very appreciated."

Sep 14, 2012

Tarah @ 40 Below Fruity replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"It was an up/down journey Sandi. I got to that point about 5 months into the lifestyle by being overt free. I felt amazing but I started treating myself to gourmet raw once every couple of months and started eating nuts regularly. It messed up my…"

Sep 14, 2012

Peter Csere replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"If you are worried about sodium, just eat lots of celery, and tender lettuce greens. Salt intensifies other flavors to an addictive level, so is tough to quit. "

Sep 14, 2012

peachypoo replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"ok, that's informative, thanks! we arn't buying much organic produce....we buy some, just not all. can't afford it, unfortunately. so i hope i'm getting the sodium i need. honestly, i don't even care to salt my foods…"

Sep 14, 2012

peachypoo replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"ok, great advice! thanks!! :)"

Sep 14, 2012

Peter Csere replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"No, we don't.. we need a certain amount of sodium. Sodium != salt. Salt contains sodium, but in an inorganic form. All of your minerals, including sodium, iodine, and whatever else, are best absorbed in organic form (assimilated into plant…"

Sep 14, 2012

Trevor Gates replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"Brown rice and potatoes.. Lentils, whole wheat pasta.. For diner. When you can't afford raw fruit. Cheapen it up with cooked starches. just don't add fat to them. Nuts and seeds have too much fat to use as a calorie staple. "

Sep 14, 2012

peachypoo replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"you know, you're exactly right. cuz i've tried drinking it black and it was no fun. today is my 1st day without coffee. so far so good. i've got water right beside me and i'm doing ok. and i know i don't eat enough calories.…"

Sep 13, 2012

peachypoo replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"thanks! i will check into that now (as i drink my water....lol)."

Sep 13, 2012

peachypoo replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"since i'm new to all this and haven't read 80 10 10 yet....what about salt? i know we need a certain amount. and what about iodine? i know salt containers always say "contains iodine, a necessary something-or-other for out…"

Sep 13, 2012

Sandi sayer replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"Hope you don't mind me asking - but how long did it take for you to get down to 121lbs"

Sep 13, 2012

Trevor Gates replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"Make sure you don't use salt AT ALL.. Salt will cause water retention.. If you don't have a flatter stomach by 30 days just wait, it will come. Don't start judging your progress until at least 60-90 days. By then you should be very…"

Sep 13, 2012

Trevor Gates replied to Charmaine Diallo's discussion Flatter Stomach Rant - Anyone with who's been 100% HCRV want to comment?

"Get into carob drinks.. they will fill the void of no "soothing drinks".."

Sep 13, 2012

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At 5:10am on September 7, 2012, Leslie said…: Hello! Thanks for adding me! Are you on Freelee's facebook group? If you're just starting out it's a very helpful resource.

At 9:51am on September 3, 2012, Lala M. Apples said…: Thanks for the friend add!!!

At 2:02am on February 27, 2012, Giuseppe said…: Hey!!!

Gracias por tu comentario y aceptar mi petición. Que bueno que también hables español. Si puedo colaborarte en algo durante este proceso de transicion con mucho gusto. A mí me esta yendo bastante bien y sigo aprendiendo.

Que tengas una excelente semana.

At 10:47pm on February 26, 2012, the Phenomenal Lauren G said…: Thanks for commenting on my blog post. Welcome to 30BAD! I hope you love it here. @Charmaine - Thanks Love. Glad to inspire. You have a home here with us.