Vickiauntmick's Journal, 17 May 13

I don't know anything about the Raw Vegan diet, except that it would most likely be too extreme for me. Aim for: carbs -- 30-45 grams per meal (fruit juices, bananas and grapes all have high sugars) protein -- 30-45 grams (fish, chicken, lean meats) saturated fat -- less than 10 grams for the day (try to keep total fat below 30% RDI) (no butter, as much non-fat dairy as possible)Try to keep as much of your fats as possible be vegetable (olive oil, particularly) And calories less than 1500-1800 for gradual weightloss. This has worked for me, and that's all I can say about it. We each need to find our own groove. You've been doing a great job with raw vegan, and it's been a great kickstart for you. You'll find your true groove! We can do this! :-) 

We CAN do this!! :P  

http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html this site calculates how many cals to eat to lose weight etc. Just wondering why you chose a raw vegan diet? Is it an ethical decision. If not, maybe ween into it. Sounds like you need to do some research. What are you eating now ie brekkie, lunch etc. Here's some websites to check out. Good luck :) General Info: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/beverage1/a/Raw-Food-and-Protein.htm Vegan Protein Powder: http://www.peta.org/living/vegetarian-living/pump-up-your-workouts-with-vegan-protein-powder.aspx Bread recipes: http://www.vegan-food.net/category/bread/ Pasta recipes: http://www.vegan-food.net/category/pasta/ Cheese recipes: http://www.vegan-food.net/category/cheese/ There is alot of foods to eat and ways to cook that can add variety instead of just eating/cooking the same old way. 

Thanks elk2804! I will check those out. I don't really know why I went raw vegan. I knew I had to remove myself from temptation of eating processed foods and bread for health reasons. FOr me, raw means limiting myself to fresh, unprocessed, natural foods. I have NO self control unless it does not touch my lips. Telling me to eat half a hamburger wont work, but telling me I can't have the hamburger does... go figure... I quit counting calories, but my concern was getting a variety of food to have a well rounded nutritional pallet. Its difficult to do!!! I could eat 40 cups of mixed greens and veg and have no fat, or eat 3 cups of nuts and have all fat. I just don't know where the happy medium it. I tried to make lots of nut and grain stuff at first, then went to mostly veg. I've tried mixing nuts and seeds in my salads. I just cant get my protein levels to increase without adding meat or dairy. I found a website that had a great list of raw foods and their protein counts per 1/4 cup. I got some good ideas there. I think I'm going to make one acception on this diet and eat cooked bean. I just cant stomach the taste of them soaked and eaten raw right now. Which has been an attributing factor to why I haven't added them to my diet yet. I will eventually add eggs back in when I get close to my goal weight because I raise chickens. I trust my eggs since I know what they eat and how they are treated. 

Msybe you can also find a specialist dietician who can help. good on you, free range eggs sound fantastic