20 in 30???

Its about that time again for me to pull out the automatic sprouter, dust off the spiralizer, and the food processor because I've decided to give myself a 30 day raw challenge seeing that my birthday is just around the corner... I figured that this would be a great way for me to turn 23.. goodness I'm getting old! The aim is to really maintain a relatively low fat raw vegan diet... I think my only exception may be salad dressing ( which would still be vegan). I'm hoping that by the end of this I'll be down about 20 lbs. I'm tired of feeling big and I'm tired of being obese.. even if it is only by about 10lbs. I still don't like it. I know this won't be the easiest of processes, however I'm determined to take control of my body... as I've seen my other options, neither of which make me happy. So, here we go with day 1!! Now off to the market for some fresh produce!!

Off to the Asian Market!

While in the midst of a frustrated rampage last night, I decided to delete alll of the random, yet addicting games that I play on facebook. What does this have to do with anything you might ask? Nothing but now I feel so free with my time I almost don't know what to do on the internet anymore. Perhaps blogging shall become my newest infatuation. I need to start going to bed at a decent hour. I hate either being exhausted all day or waking up with the day almost finished. I am super excited to go to the Asian Supermarket out here I just found out about it and it is supposed to be incredible and have a lot of cheap produce that I can stock up on!

Loving me

Goodness it has been quite a time since I've posted on here. Since then, I've been to Atlanta, Spain, South Africa and Namibia.. met some amazing people and well.. not been raw, at all. Now that I'm back home I'm committing myself to being as healthy as humanly possible. I know its not an easy road to travel down, the road of optimum health, but I'm beginning to realize that I am indeed worth it. That, and quite frankly I'm tired of bingeing and purging and hating my body. Sorry to disappoint if the focus of this blog is shifting a little bit.. Its really turning into a journey of self love and exploration in order to become a better and more authentic being. I'll still be discussing raw food and making recipes, but I'll also be working towards becoming a healthier, lighter, vegan me as well. My goal for this month is to release 10lbs. I hope to reach a total of 15 by my birthday. Its almost scary to write down because I don't know how many times I've written such things down and never followed through with them, or completely forget about it, but I know that this time around I shall be successful... or at least more present. lol. SW:185 (9/1), CW:182.

So, in other raw news I made the most amazing cashew butter and banana ice cream! I am such a happy camper!

Happy Day off of School and Work!

Back Again

I'm back! I promise! Updates are on the way!

Coconut-Apple Cake

Oh man I just threw together an amazing coconut-apple cake with a cashew creme frosting and had it with some delicious coconut vegan ice cream. Life doesn't get any better!! I'll make sure to post the recipe soon. Oh and after my fast yesterday I'm back to being productive and having energy again. Thank god!

Just Sleepy

So, I've been feeling extremely lethargic this past week. Since Wednesday all I've been able to do is sleep. Initially I thought it was stress, or me procrastinating... but I think there may be a bit more to it than that. I think my body is rebelling. I'm going on a detox for a week and then hopefully I will be over it. Im slowly but surely coming out of it. However, I don't exactly have all of the time in the world. I have 3 papers due in the next week, two of which are a combined total of 50-60 pages. Heaven Help me! Does anyone else have any good recommendations for how to get over lethargy?? I cant remember the last time I've felt this exhausted.

Short and Sweet

I dont quite know what on earth has been going through my head lately! I don't know what it is about being in college that makes you want to shove the worst thing you could possibly eat down your throat as quickly as possible.. but I'm soo not a fan! And that whole concept certainly isn't a fan of be because when I start reverting back to old habits other old habits being to resurface. So, I finally made a raw corn tortilla that wasn't as hard as a rock the other day! I'm so proud of myself! So this week is taco week! I love it! Now I need to make some good granola or something that I can take to school with me. Does anyone have any good suggestions???

Oh and in other news.. I couldn't be happier right now!! Things are finally coming together.. 4 years in the making. :)!