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High Carb Cooked Vegan D…

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SEEDS

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Gardening for food and f…

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Midwest Raw

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"Get Healthy Now" - Healthy Lifesyle Expo ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Traci Dec 18, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I was looking around at the VegSource website and came across these DVDs for "Get Healthy Now" which are from the Healthy Lifestyle Expo. …Continue

Jamba Juice and other juice bars?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Traci Oct 7, 2011. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I've been trying to think of places my husband and I can both go to and enjoy (he's not raw). Of course most restaurants have salads but that gets boring. Then it hit me that there is a Jamba Juice…Continue

fruit of the month club?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Traci Sep 30, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Hey guys!Was just wondering if anyone has tried any of the fruit of the month clubs? I know there are several different ones out there like Harry & David, etc. Are they worth it with the extra…Continue

any advice for beginners?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Traci Oct 7, 2011. 16 Replies 0 Likes

Hey everyone! Less than a month ago I was a major couch potato and SAD eater. Now I've jumped right into 811 and I want to start exercising more. I live in a great neighborhood out in the country…Continue

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Traci replied to Dovima's discussion Dear Fruit, I cheated on you......

"After struggling with going fully raw for many months, I decided to try out McDougall for a few months. I loved it at first! I was thrilled to be able to eat hot veggie soup and baked potatoes again! But over time I have finally…"

Oct 4, 2012

Traci joined TheBananaGirl's group

High Carb Cooked Vegan Discussions

This is a group for those wanting to eliminate cooked foods from their diet OR for those follow a high carb cooked vegan lifestyle. Please keep all cooked food discussions to this group. Thank you!See More

Jun 13, 2012

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Traci replied to ORGANIC811LFRV's discussion FRUIT SMOOTHIES! WHAT DO YOU PUT IN YOURS?

"I'm out of bananas (ugh!), so today I threw together a bunch of random fruit and it turned out really good! 1 pear, 2 kiwi, 3 mango, and 2 oranges. "

Jun 9, 2012

Traci commented on spekgirl's group JESUS LOVERS UNITE!

"Nice website Tash! Thanks for putting that together, I will share with some of my friends. "

May 24, 2012

Traci replied to Mary TG's discussion This site is really slow for me the last few days

"How do I disconnect from chat? I want to try that and see if it helps. Mine has been super slow as well."

May 15, 2012

Traci replied to Jasmine Logue's discussion Any P90xer's/Insanity peeps out there! :-D

"I'm looking forward to getting started! I'm expecting it to be really hard for me so I can use all the support I can get! Can you maybe explain the difference between classic and lean? I'm assuming lean would be…"

Apr 24, 2012

Traci replied to Jasmine Logue's discussion Any P90xer's/Insanity peeps out there! :-D

"Thanks Jasmine. I may give it a try. I think I need something to push me out of my comfort zone. :)"

Apr 21, 2012

Traci replied to Jasmine Logue's discussion Any P90xer's/Insanity peeps out there! :-D

"I've been thinking about trying P90X. But wondering if it would be too intense for me. Do you have to already be in decent shape to start it or could a coach potato type person still get some good results from it? I've…"

Apr 21, 2012

Traci commented on TheBananaGirl's video

Freelees Weight loss on raw food Q & A

"Excellent video Freelee! Such a good reminder that it takes time to lose the weight. I lost 25 pounds in the first 3 months and was so excited. But now I've been plateaued for about 5 months. Frustrating? …"

Apr 21, 2012

Traci replied to Myca's discussion My latest medical visit

"That's funny :) I think the major misconception is that people just think of bread, doughnuts, etc when we say high carb. It's like fruit and veg are in a separate category and people don't think of them as…"

Mar 24, 2012

Traci commented on ♥ Love ♥'s video

23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we can do for our health?

"I think I'll go for a walk... ;) "

Mar 24, 2012

Traci posted a status

"Epic Smoothie... Pineapple, orange, mango.... Woot!"

Mar 15, 2012

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Traci posted a status

"I saw 4 trucks full of cattle on the way home - started sobbing just knowing they are on their way to a slaughter house. So sad :("

Mar 4, 2012

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Traci and Rachel Ngom are now friends

Feb 15, 2012

Traci replied to Boshena's discussion Additional info for raw on Alzheimer's

"That is so awesome! I look forward to hearing about his continued improvement!"

Feb 12, 2012

Traci posted a status

"Banana "cereal" Nom Nom Nom :)"

Feb 10, 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've been reading alot of books about nutrition the last few years. I knew I needed to start adding more fruits and veggies into my diet. So I started searching the internet and stumbled across 30BaD. Anyway, I've been doing this a couple of weeks now and I knew in the first couple of days that this was the way to go! I have more energy already and the best part is my depression has gone away - I have struggled with depression since I was a teenager and I am now 37. So I'm just here to learn more and get some support. My husband is supportive, but not on board with me. Although I have been able to get him to eat more fruit and some salads. I hope eventually he'll see the changes in me and want to jump on board the fruit train with me. :) Oh and I've lost 10 pounds already so that is great because I've struggled with weight my whole life. But now I'm focusing on getting healthy and the weight loss will just be a nice side benefit for me. Also I have ordered the 811 book and can't wait to read it!

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 LFRV 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 like a variety of everything. I tend to be crafty and have done quilting, knitting, sewing, woodworking, etc. I love good clean family movies, too many to list. I love Christian fiction books and a variety of self help books depending on my current interest. I love just being outside, hiking, camping, going for walks around the neighborhood, etc.

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 just getting started so I want to soak up as much info as I can and just be in a community of like-minded people.

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

Traci's Blog

My dream last night...

Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:25am 5 Comments 0 Likes

Had an awesome dream last night. I won the lotto and decided to open a juice bar for the homeless so they could come and get some good nutrition. Also I would hand out juicers and bags of fruit and veg to anyone that wanted it. Along with that I gave out Bibles and called my mission Juicing for Jesus.…

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Heart Attack

Posted on January 18, 2012 at 1:03am 5 Comments 0 Likes

My mother-in-law had a heart attack this weekend. We went to see her yesterday and she was feeling much better. I guess she is going to have by-pass surgery sometime later this week. She had 5 blockages and they went in and cleared out the worst one already. She had polio when she was a kid so she's had a difficult life to begin with. My father-in-law is hopeful that having the surgery will get some extra blood flow to her heart and help give her more energy to get out of the house once…

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hopeful for my husband to change...

Posted on January 11, 2012 at 1:02am 2 Comments 0 Likes

I got a juicer for Christmas. It's been fun experimenting with different combinations. The best thing of all is I've been able to get my husband to drink a fruity juice for breakfast the past four days and he seems to enjoy it! He doesn't like the thickness of smoothies. He usually just has a Coke on the way to work (ugh!) so I'm hoping I'll be able to at least change that habit for him.

I've also been able to get him to eat more salads for dinner. Of course he still has some…

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kind of a light bulb moment

Posted on December 29, 2011 at 1:27am 2 Comments 0 Likes

This past week has been really difficult for me. I've been caving in to all kinds of junky foods. I usually have a little more difficult time on weekends, but this has been a whole week of craziness for me with my anniversary, Christmas, etc. Then it hit me this morning....weekends are when my husband is home all day. He's a SAD eater but is trying to be supportive of me as much as he can. But I think what is happening is that I am getting extra tempted by all the smells and foods that…

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At 6:19am on February 5, 2012, the Phenomenal Lauren G said…: Thanks for commenting on my post. @Traci - Yes, a bing only consists of veggies. There was meat on the stove, cause my family is not vegan, but I passed it right over. No interest. I did have a big breakfast this morning. 1493 calories. I just had 315 calories added with a few more bananas. I have some strawberries next to me looking juicy good. I don't think I'll undereat today. :)

At 4:33pm on February 4, 2012, the Phenomenal Lauren G said…: 5 months AwasOME! There are no bad days. Only days where we forget to be present. :0) Stay present and aware my love. :0)

At 1:18pm on February 4, 2012, the Phenomenal Lauren G said…: I love that you have jumped on the 811rv band wagon. How long have you been on. For me, it has been 5 days! :) Thanks for commenting on my post. :)

At 12:21am on January 30, 2012, Chris Randall said…: Thanks so much for the birthday wishes Traci! :D

At 4:33am on January 26, 2012, Aloha Girl said…: Wow, so much has happened with you. I can't wait to get caught up on your blog posts. Hopefully tonight. TTYL

At 3:08am on January 13, 2012, Happy Raw Reny said…: Thank you for accepting my friendship, Traci! I love you page, it's beautiful!
I read your story and wishing you good luck with you health journey and with inspiring your husband ; ) You are doing great!

Hugs,

Renata

At 5:01am on October 9, 2011, Chris Randall said…: Hey Traci! Thanks for the friending. :D

Have an excellent day!

Chris Randall

At 3:25am on October 8, 2011, Dovima said…: Hi new friend!

At 3:17am on October 8, 2011, Chris P. said…: Thanks for the add Traci! :)

At 4:32am on September 19, 2011, PK said…: Welcome to 30 Bananas A Day!

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