Starting Weight: 264
Last Week: 220
This Week: 226
Pounds Lost: 38
Yeah, I know. I didn’t want to admit to it, but what use would it be to lie here?
Over the last week I have gained six pounds. Part of that is a reaction (TMI) to a medication that makes gain pretty much inevitable and part of it is crappy eating. The binge eating demons came to get me and I surrendered.
The funny thing is that this is one of my lowest points for a long time, but I have never felt more inspired.
I have been debating a more firm move into the raw lifestyle for a while. I’ve been rather scared of it, though, until last week. Getting on the scale this morning, I just realized that it’s all a waste anyway. I don’t feel better when I eat that stuff. I don’t feel in control. I don’t even feel good while eating it, besides the temporary taste fix.
Basically, I got pushed over the edge and I’m ready to go raw.
I’m starting out with 50% raw until we go on vacation, embracing on the vegetarian lifestyle at a higher percentage than that. After we get back, I want to bump that up to 75%.
Admittedly, part of my inspiration comes from ‘The Raw Food Guy’ on YouTube. He’s helped me to feel better about going vegan all while supplying some excellent recipes. If you are debating even 50% or just feeling bad about your eating/food in general, I highly recommend his videos. He’s quite inspirational.
This is the recipe for the vegan ice cream I am going to make after posting this…
I’m feeling very good and comfortable about making this lifestyle change, and I know I can only benefit from such healthy eating. I fully plan to be back down to where I was by the time I go on vacation and I’m shooting for at least 210 by the end of this year.
It’s funny how bright things can look during our darkest moments.