Raw Vegan Crumb Donut - Tastes like your cheating!

Today, I made raw vegan crumb donuts. Yummm!!! Yummm!!! I can't remember where I got the recipe, but it's been my favorite raw vegan dessert for years. It's sweetened with dates and it has raw butternut squash in it, but you don't even taste it. All you taste is the sweet almond, coconut, nutmeg taste, just like a crumb donut, but moist inside instead of bread like. Check it out in the recipe section for the full recipe and photo.
I got really busy this week and forgot to take my thyroid activator. Boy, does my body know how to get my attention! 9 lbs of weight gain in 3 days! Took the activator and in 2 days lost the 9 lbs! Ok, I get it! For me, I need it to lose the weight. I'm real happy that my blood pressure is in the normal range again. And my blood sugar has dropped 200 points! Still not in the normal range, but at least I'm out of the stroke range!

Back on Track!!!

I haven't posted in a long time. Well, I've been struggling for a while. But, recently I had a major breakthrough. Even though my tests have always come back normal for my thyroid. I have felt there was a problem there. So, I recently started using thyroid activator by Nature's Sunshine. My weight started coming down again and I had a lot more energy. Then I ran out of it for several weeks and sure enough I started gaining weight again. I've been so tired and started getting headaches every morning.
Well, I got some more and my weight has started going down again. And I started eating raw vegan recently and now my headaches are gone. I tried eating "normal" again and my headaches came back. So, I am back to eating raw vegan again and I'll be posting more recipes with pictures. So look in the recipe section.
Today, I posted a yummy Pumpkin Seed Pesto Veggie Fettucini. It has dehydrated mushrooms and tomatoes that taste like sauted sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms. Yum, Yum!!!

OK, I don't know if I'm a glutton for punishment or what, but I'm starting the Master Cleanse again today. My weight has just beening climbing out off control again. Last time, I eased off the Master Cleanse, then eased into regular food. But, I still gained my weight back at an alarming rate, mostly 3 lbs a day. I should of caught it then and did something, but my life went into stress mode and I had to deal with family problems for the last 4 months. I'm sure the stress contributed to the weight gain. But, needless to say, I'm almost back to where I started in January.

I Had to Break the Master Cleanse

I woke up really sick today! This day was really hard on me. I was so weak; I couldn’t get out of bed for very long. I really wanted to go at least 10 days, but it’s like my body just shut down.

I made my lemonade mix and I couldn’t drink it. It was so weird. My throat just closed up. I couldn’t even drink my water. I used to be able to guzzle a ½ gallon of water at a time. But now, every time I drink something, my throat would close up. I could only drink little sips at a time. I started getting really worried that I would dehydrate when I noticed I probably only drank 2 cups of liquid by 3 pm. So, I decided I better try something else. I had 2 bowls of broth and some wasa crackers the rest of the day.

I wonder if anyone else has had this problem. Do you suppose it has something to do with the Epsom salts instead of Sea Salt?
Well, I guess I better listen to my body and close down this cleanse.

9th Day: Broke Master Cleanse: Broth Day, Monday, 3-22-10
Weight: 186.8 lbs, -1.6 lbs, -14 lbs total, BMI
Morning: BP: 128/89, P: 86, BS: 176
Evening: BP: 116/90, P: 99, BS: 178
Eat: 2 bowls broth, wasa crackers

Show OFF Day

I went to church today in a dress suit that I couldn’t put over my hips when I first got it years ago. It still had the tags on it. It was fun being able to wear it with it being a little loose on me. But, I ended up leaving church early, I felt really weak. I continued the day pretty much in bed today.

8th Day:Master Cleanse, Sunday, 3-21-10
Weight: 186.8 lbs, -1.6 lbs, -14 lbs total, BMI 29.3
8:00 am: BP: 128/89, P: 86, BS: 176
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
10:00 pm, Chocolate Smooth Move tea, 12 drops stevia, 24 oz water
10:30, Epsom Salt Flush, 2 tsp Epsom salt, 16 oz. water
10:30 am BP: 116/90, P: 99, Blood Sugar: 178
Totals: calories 49, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 152 oz water

Great News Today!

Lost 3.2 lbs overnight! That makes up for yesterday!I am no longer in the obese catagory. I'm now overweight. Just 29.4 more lbs to be NORMAL!I felt a lot better today.

7th Day: Master Cleanse, Saturday, 3-20-10
Weight: 188.4 lbs, -3.2 lbs -12.4 lbs total, BMI 29.50
9:00 am, BP: 114/87, P:88, BS: 157
10:30, Epsom Salt Flush, 2 tsp Epsom salt, 16 oz. water
2:30 pm to 4:30 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
10:00 pm, Chocolate Smooth Move tea, 12 drops stevia, 24 oz water
10:30, Epsom Salt Flush, 2 tsp Epsom salt, 16 oz. water
10:30 am BP: 115/89, P: 84, Blood Sugar: 152
Totals: calories 49, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 152 oz water

Nauseated and Weak Today

I don't know why my blood sugar is so high this morning. I wonder if it's because I did some errands this morning and didn't take my vitals until later? Anyways, My blood pressure is down to normal! I didn't lose very much weight. I felt very tired today. And nauseated at times. I felt like I needed more water, but couldn't handle drinking more.

6th Day: Master Cleanse Friday, 3-19-10
Weight: 191.6 lbs, -.4 lbs -9.2 lbs total, BMI 30.00
11:00 am, BP: 112/88, P:94, BS: 181
11:00 noon, Epsom Salt Flush, 2 tsp Epsom salt, 16 oz. water
1:00 pm Chocolate Smooth Move Tea, 12 drops stevia, 24 oz. water
2:30 pm to 3:30 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
9:30 pm to 10:00 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
10:00 pm, Chocolate Smooth Move tea, 12 drops stevia, 24 oz water
12:30 am BP: 129/87, P: 87, Blood Sugar: 151
Totals: calories 49, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 160 oz water

WOW!

At night my blood sugar has been normal 3 times in the last 5 days. WITHOUT INSULIN!

5th Day: Master Cleanse Thursday, 3-18-10
Weight: 192.0 lbs, -2.6 lbs -8.8 lbs total, BMI 30.10
8:30 am, BP: 121/85, P:79, BS: 155
12:00 noon, Epsom Salt Flush, 2 tsp Epsom salt, 16 oz. water
12:30 to pm 2:30 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
2:30 pm, Emergen-C Immune Defense,16 oz water
4:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
8:00 pm, Epsom Flush, 2 tsp Epsom Salt, 16 oz water
10:00 pm, Berry Detox tea, 12 drops stevia, 24 oz water
11:30 pm BP: 135/85, P: 70, Blood Sugar: 125
Totals: calories 49, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 168 oz water

I'm So Excited!

I'm so excited! I haven't had any eye problems today! It must be the luck of the Irish! It's been a long time since I haven't dealt with this on a daily basis. I really didn't expect the detox to work this fast on my allergies. I haven't had any itching, nor have I taken anything for my allergies today!

And I feel so good! Lot's of energy! I've gotten a lot done today. I even cooked my family a special St. Patrick's Day Dinner. I made Leprechaun Smoothies, Cheesy Cream of Broccoli Soup, Cabbage, potatoes, Meat & Onions andI made Irish Soda bread with cranberries. No, I didn't eat any. I didn't even taste any. I had my husband and kids finish seasoning it. I'm not hungry at all, so I thought I'd try to cook something for them. I blended a few leaves of spinach in my lemonade to celebrate.

4th Day: Master Cleanse Wednesday, 3-17-10
Weight: 194.6 lbs, -1.8 lbs -6.2 lbs total, BMI 30.50
8:30 am, BP: 126/90, P:75, BS: 152
10:00 am, Epsom Salt Flush, 2 tsp Epsom salt, 8 oz. water
10:30 am to 2 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
2:00 pm, Emergen-C Immune Defense,24 oz water
5:30 pm to 8pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper,a few leaves of Spinach, 48 oz water
9:30 pm, Epsom Flush, 2 tsp Epsom Salt, 16 oz water
10:30 pm, Berry Detox tea, 12 drops stevia, 24 oz water
11:00 pm BP: 133/86, P: 77, Blood Sugar: 127
Totals: calories 50, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 168 oz water

Progress - No Eye Swelling Today!

Progress - No Eye swelling today! My eye allergies felt better. My eyes started itching this morning and I took some Homeopathic Adrenal Support as usual. This time it worked! No more itching until this afternoon. Then another Homeopathic Adrenal support and again relief. I didn't need anything else for the rest of the day.

Usually, I use Visine A.C. drops and cold washcloth compressions to bring the swelling down. And I'm not able to drive or see very well on the computer.

Also, it amazes me that I haven't been hungry this whole time. I think because I'm always filling my stomach up with liquids. Sometimes the smell from the families food gets to me. But, not so bad that I can't resist.


3rd Day: Master Cleanse Tuesday, 3-16-10
Weight: 196.4 lbs,-2.8 lbs -4.4 lbs total BMI 30.80
8:30 am, BP: 132/88, P:76, BS: 164
12:00 noon Epsom Salt Flush, 2 tsp Epsom salt, 32 oz. water
12:00 noon to 3 pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 24 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
5:30 pm to 8pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 24 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
9:00 pm, Emergen-C Immune Defense, 8 oz. water
9:30 pm, Berry Detox tea, 12 drops stevia, 24 oz water
11:00 pm BP: 137/95, P: 70, Blood Sugar: 141
Totals: calories 49, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 152 oz water

Shoulder Inflammation Gone!

This morning I woke up and my shoulder pain is gone! And I have full range of motion. Last year when this happened, it took about a month with hot pool therapy treatments. I do credit the detox for this fast recovery. But, my eye allergies are still in full bloom. I've had this problem for over 3 years so I'm sure it will take some time to clear up.

This is what motivates me to do this detox. I am so sick of the eye allergies. It got so bad I can’t see to drive so; I bought some 24 hour non-drowsy allergy medicine. It didn’t make me drowsy…..until about 7 hours later and then I would pass out hard. I then would wake up in a drugged stupor. And my allergies came back in 12 hours, so I had to take twice the dose for it to work. Then, I went to the health food store and they recommended Homeopathic Adrenal Support. It worked great for a week. I thought I found my solution. Then my allergies broke though that and is getting worse.

OK, I’m not talking just a few sneezes and a running nose. It usually affects one eye at a time. It starts itching like a thousand mosquito bites inside my eyelid. It also feels like hives on the outside of the eye with itching red swollen welts. My white part of my eye swells and blisters so much it covers part of the colored part of my eye. The outside eyelid swells also. I was thinking about taking a picture, but that would just gross everyone out.

2nd Day: Master Cleanse Monday, 3-15-10
Weight: 199.2 lbs, -1.6 lbs, BMI 31.20
8:30 am, BP: 139/93, P:74, BS: 181
8:30 am, Salt Water Flush, 2 tsp sea salt, 32 oz. water
11:30 Am to 3pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 24 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
3:00 pm, Emergen-C Immune Defense, 8 oz water
3:00 pm to 6pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 24 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
9:30 pm, Epsom Flush, 2 tsp Epsom Salt, 16 oz water
10:00 pm Epsom Bath
10:30 pm, Berry Detox tea, 24 oz water
10:30 pm BP: 133/90, P: 75, Blood Sugar: 155
Totals: calories 49, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 172 oz water

Time to Detox

My progress has been slowing down so, it’s time to re-evaluate what I’m doing. I was thinking about re-adjusting my diet, but I have been so miserable with eye allergies and shoulder inflammation from sleeping on it wrong, that I have decided I need to detox. Mainly, because it scares me that my inflammation in my body is out of control and that it can lead to another stroke.

My raw foods are slowly healing my body but I decided I needed to have a faster relief. I have had the eye allergies for over 3 years and the shoulder inflammation is a sign to me that my body is not controlling the inflammation well. So, I believe in order to make progress, I need to rid my body of toxins that are causing the allergies which are causing inflammation which is causing the allergies, diabetes and another potential stroke. So, even though I’ve made great improvement, I feel I need to focus in on getting rid of the toxins that are causing all the problems in order to stop this vicious cycle.

The length of this detox will depend on the results I’m getting. I will still report as this is a part of my diabetic cure solution. Then, I will continue back on the Raw food diet again. Because, I still believe it is the best way to eat.

I’ve decided to use the Master Cleanse program, but I will be using stevia in the beginning instead of Maple Syrup because of the potential to raise my blood sugar. If my blood sugar gets too low, I will start using the Maple Syrup to provide the carbs, nutrients and calories that I might need.

1st Day: Master Cleanse Sunday, 3-14-10
Weight: 200.8 lbs, BMI 31.40
8:30 am, BP: 127/88, P:77, BS: 213
9:00 am, Salt Water Flush, 2 tsp sea salt, 32 oz. water
3:00 pm, Emergen-C Immune Defense
3pm to 8pm, Lemonade; 12 tsp lemon juice, 24 drops Stevia, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 48 oz water
8 pm, Pau D’Arco tea, 24 oz water
10 pm, Lemonade; 8 tsp lemon juice, 16 drops Stevia, 32 oz. water
10:30 pm, Blood Sugar: 124
Totals: calories 51, carbs 14, fat 0, Proteins 0, 136 oz water

Salty Foods Still A Problem

Today, I was busy getting ready to drive 2 hours to my grandson's birthday. I had no problem avoiding the cake and ice cream. It didn't look good to me at all. But, I did get into some chips again. It was the Terra chips with taro, ruby taro, sweet potato, yuca, batata, and parsnips with sea salt but I ate too much of them.

6th Day: Phase 2, Friday, 3-12-10
Weight: 199.2 lbs, -.8 lbs, -4.8 total, BMI 31.04
8:30 am, BP: 111/93, P:81, BS: 213
12:oo noon HCG 10 drops
3:00 pm 1 quart Energy Soup, Garlic Flax crackers, calories 232
8:30 pm Hcg 10 drops
8:45 pm Raw Vegan Chili, Garlic flax crackers, Terra vegetable chips calories 985
Totals: calories 1217

Let's Talk Poop

I know it's not a pleasant subject. But, when you're talking about weight, poop is a big factor. People carry a lot of poop around in their colon. One time I weighed myself before and after I eliminated and I lost 6 lbs! So, I do try to weigh myself after my bowel movement in the morning. Now, for some people who don't poop but once a week, this would be a disadvantage. But for me, especially when eating lots of raw food, poop happens 2 times a day and if I get a bonus round, 3 times a day! I've noticed I can weight myself pre-poop and then post-poop and I have lost several pounds. So, this is big when it comes to weight loss. The more fiber (raw food) you eat the more you will keep things moving along.

The main job of the colon is to reabsorb the liquid nutrients. When it gets into the large intestines, the liquids are absorbed enough so you should have firm soft poop. If it stays inside too long, the environment will change and toxins will form. This will be absorbed back into your body and cause problems. So, it's best to get it out on time.

Did you know meat and dairy have no fiber? That could be why they are known to be constipating. The best fiber sources are greens. So, remember... If you're eating green, you're getting lean!

5th Day: Phase 2, Thursday, 3-11-10
Weight: 197.8 lbs, - .4 lbs, -5.2 lbs total, BMI 31.0
11:00 am, BP: 133/93, P:72, BS: 198
12:oo noon BP: 119/90, P: 82, BS: 158, HCG 10 drops
4:00 pm sm. amt. kelp noodles & Alfredo, Garlic Flax crackers, calories 327
9:30 pm Raw Vegan Chili, Garlic flax crackers, calories 559
11:30 pm Hcg 10 drops
Totals: calories 886, carbs 56, fat 61, Proteins 35

Coconut Oil Hasn't Slowed Down Weight Loss

Energy Soup

Another thing I'm not doing in following the Hcg protocal is in using oil on my skin. I put coconut oil on my face, neck, hands, arms, elbows and feet almost every day since I started this Hcg Raw Vegan Protocal. So far, it hasn't slowed down my weight loss.

Although, I ate until I was full yesterday I only ate 686 calories. And I only lost .8 lbs. My body either needs more calories or my body is adjusting and losing slower. So, today I ate 1022 calories and we'll see what happens tomorrow. I'm really not very hungry though and it takes me hours to finish off the soup. At night I'm not very hungry, but I try to eat something.

4th Day: Phase 2, Wednesday, 3-10-10
Weight: 198.2 lbs, -.8 lbs, -4.8 total, BMI 31.04
8:30 am, BP: 127/85, P:77, BS: 223
12:oo noon BP: 133/89, P: 73, BS: 175, HCG 10 drops
3:00 pm 2 quarts Energy Soup, Garlic Flax crackers, 463 calories
8:30 pm Hcg 10 drops
8:45 pm Raw Vegan Chili, Garlic flax crackers, calories 559
11:30 pm Hcg 10 drops
Totals: calories 1022, carbs 83, fat 66, Proteins 39