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I'm DOING it (even tho I suck at it!)

Started this discussion. Last reply by Lee Price Oct 22, 2012. 3 Replies 1 Like

how to carb load?

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I have scoured the internet for info on the fat content of sprouted seeds. I'd like to add some soaked and sprouted sunflower seeds to some of my meals, but I don't know the fat content. I'm not…Continue

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Ashlee replied to Zaphirah's discussion Just wanted to stop in in the group LFRV Weight Loss

"Don't get yourself down, you're doing great even if you do one meal of HCRV :) If you want support I'm starting raw myseelf and I'd love to do a 30 or 60 day challenge with you over the holidays :) "

Nov 6, 2012

Lee Price replied to Zaphirah's discussion I'm DOING it (even tho I suck at it!)

"That kicks ass! Keep it up! How is your diet are you giving it the same effort?"

Oct 22, 2012

DURIANRIDER replied to Zaphirah's discussion how to carb load?

"Don't waste your time trying to convince people that don't want to be convinced. ;) Carb loading has a few different definitions depending on the person. For some people it means eating a plate of carbs be it fruit or rice. For some it…"

Oct 17, 2012

Raw Rebellion replied to Zaphirah's discussion I'm DOING it (even tho I suck at it!)

"Awesome, good for you. Isn't it amazing how exercise makes you feel alot stronger in the face of adversity? "

Oct 11, 2012

Dominic Schumerth replied to Zaphirah's discussion I'm DOING it (even tho I suck at it!)

"Good for you. It can be hard to get out there and be active when you have limitations, but the more you do it, the easier it will become."

Oct 11, 2012

Zaphirah posted a discussion

I'm DOING it (even tho I suck at it!)

I just need to share with you guys---I am SO proud of myself. I have gone for a 4 mile walk/jog for the last 4 days. The first mile is uphill. :) For 19 years I have made excuses for not doing it. I injured my knee 19 years ago. I was in constant pain until I had corrective surgery 10 years ago that put 3 2" screws in my shin. THEN I was *really* in pain. Walking, biking, even swimming hurt. I have some nerve damage from the surgery and sometimes just my pant leg touching my skin sends tears…See More

Oct 11, 2012

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Zaphirah replied to Zaphirah's discussion Just wanted to stop in in the group LFRV Weight Loss

"gah. still struggling to string a few good days together. :( "

Oct 10, 2012

Alex Pence replied to Zaphirah's discussion how to carb load?

"It takes several days to 'carb load' properly, unless you're eating literally 5k carbs in one day lol."

Oct 9, 2012

Stuart May replied to Zaphirah's discussion how to carb load?

"I personally think his body needs time to adapt to larger volumes of bananas, a one off carb loading on bananas will play havoc with his intestines and probably bloat him out so he wouldn't be able to run as well"

Oct 9, 2012

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how to carb load?

I get the idea that if we are HCRV we will *always* be loaded and ready to go for anything. I'm looking for info for someone who isn't quite sold on the idea of raw vegan. I thought if I could get him to banana island for the day before or the day of a race he might see a difference in his finishing times. So what do you think...the day before? the day of? or both?See More

Oct 9, 2012

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Jul 30, 2012

Zaphirah replied to Zaphirah's discussion Can't seem to be successful under stress in the group Beginners in a fruitarian/raw vegan lifestyle

"Thank you. Had a very intense couple of meetings yesterday. Felt totally DRAINED. Didn't have any time to eat for most of the day. (I had planned to go buy so fruit between meetings but they ran into each other and I never was able to leave.…"

Jun 20, 2012

John Jasper replied to Zaphirah's discussion Can't seem to be successful under stress in the group Beginners in a fruitarian/raw vegan lifestyle

"Good for you, Zaphirah. School district board members want as easy a job as possible and would love it if you gave them an easy way out. Unfortunately, it does mean a battle for you. Wishing you great strength and a bit of luck as…"

Jun 20, 2012

Vroni replied to Zaphirah's discussion Just wanted to stop in in the group LFRV Weight Loss

"Hi Zaphirah! same story with me! and instead of HFRV, i'm going to do the 80/10/10. Previously whilst raw, i found that i gravitated towards the fruit mostly anyways. My health's all shot now after falling off the wagon…"

Jun 19, 2012

Noel Adams replied to Zaphirah's discussion Just wanted to stop in in the group LFRV Weight Loss

"Hi, I am in the exact same situation as you are. I think you are just who I have been looking for to support and be supported by. I need to lose about 50-60 pounds and am about 194 right now. I have been terrified of gaining weight on 811. I will…"

Jun 19, 2012

Zaphirah added a discussion to the group LFRV Weight Loss

Just wanted to stop in

and say "hi". I'm joining this board because I have 60-70 lbs to lose. My weight has been a constant stuggle for me and I come from an disordered eating background. I was HFRV on and off for a few years. I did a lot of fasting. I got down to my high school weight (124 lbs) 4 years ago. Then my son went thru a very difficult time for a few years and I totally quit raw, with the intention of going back as soon as my son was stablized. That didn't happen...and now I weigh 200lbs (again). I'm…See More

Jun 19, 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.: SAHM of 4 and college student. I was a raw vegan for a year in '08. Went through a very difficult personal issue, went SAD and gained 60 lbs. Seriously-SIXTY FLIPPIN' POUNDS OF FAT. I want to feel good again, but I struggled to stay raw on as a high fat raw vegan. Just started reading 80/10/10 and learning to love fruit.

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....: authors: Agusten Burroughs, Mark Twain, Steinbeck
movies: not really into movies...
pastimes: knitting, reading, walking uphill

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 lookng for support. My husband is not on board, so I've been trying but struggling with staying 100% each day.

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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The Best Day Ever!

Posted on May 28, 2012 at 12:21pm 3 Comments 2 Likes

Today was the BEST day I have had so far. I had a family gathering to go to. I made fruit salad with an orange-mint dressing and zuke pasta w/ marinara. I figured I would be the only one eating it, but everyone LOVED it, esp the pasta dish. I took a polite helping and figured for my second round after everyone was served I'd finish it off. THERE WASN'T ANY LEFT. My family is so wonderful and accepting about everything. I mean it. EVERYTHING. In general we ARE very opinionated but also…

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headachy and out of nanas.

Posted on May 27, 2012 at 1:32pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

New to the whole thing, so I ran out of ripe bananas. I'm sitting here hungry and I have a headache. Not sure why I have the headache...it was really hot/humid here today but I drank 2L+ of water and ate lots of juicy berries. I've been nearly 100% sedentary for the last year. I mowed the whole yard with a push mower. Took me 3 hours! I feel good, but I think that's why I am so hungry even tho I ate 1800 cals. Might not seem like a lot of cals to some, but like I said I am sedentary and very…

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Can I get an AMEN???

Posted on May 24, 2012 at 1:07pm 1 Comment 1 Like

Holy cow. Today was AWESOME. I did it. Despite an INSANE schedule I DID IT. And I was down 2 lbs this am. I didn't feel hungry all day. I ate 8 bananas, a huge zuke, an ear of corn, and 10 c of watermelon. I'm pretty sedentary so my cals are lower than a lot of peeps. Read the first 40 pages of DG's book and I AM HOOKED!!! I was struggling with eating cheese around midnight so I upped my nana-intake. Worked like a CHARM. Plus I read about cheese in the 80/10/10 and after a nearly 4 decade…

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not going so well....

Posted on October 3, 2011 at 12:52pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

the stress is killing my fruitymojo. Mothering 4 kiddos (2 on the ASD spectrum) and currently pursuing my BS in child advocacy studies is all I can manage. Adding in a totally new way of eating is proving to be too much. I really want this but my cup runeth over already? I WILL find a way, but I am really really struggling here....

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At 7:42am on May 22, 2012, Morgan said…: Hi Zaphirah - Hope this finds you well!

Just wanted to say hi!

:) -Morgan

At 9:25pm on May 21, 2012, dandelion said…: Thanks for your friendship, Zaph. Notice you are also part of the 40 club! I can't believe how many 40 year olds I've friended on this site in the past week or so. We're magnetised together!