Comments on: A Day in the Life of a Raw Foodist—Welcome Gena! http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:58:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Raw Vegan Isabella http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-205368 Raw Vegan Isabella Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:19:03 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-205368 Great diet, but breathing in clean, fresh air is equally important to health longevity; that's why I fled highly air-polluted New York City; life expectancy on a Raw food diet there: 70's...I am serious. Recommend moving down to healthier south. Great diet, but breathing in clean, fresh air is equally important to health longevity; that’s why I fled highly air-polluted New York City; life expectancy on a Raw food diet there: 70′s…I am serious.

Recommend moving down to healthier south.

]]> By: Alex26 http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-87287 Alex26 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:50:16 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-87287 A lot of apps are already written and can be downloaded now. , A lot of apps are already written and can be downloaded now. ,

]]> By: Gena http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-50148 Gena Sun, 12 Apr 2009 11:36:23 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-50148 Elizabeth, Nice to see you here! And this is a very, very insightful take on the issue. Thanks for it. See you on the online forum... Gena Elizabeth,

Nice to see you here! And this is a very, very insightful take on the issue. Thanks for it. See you on the online forum…

Gena

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-50042 Elizabeth Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:39:13 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-50042 I was happy to read this post, even if I agree it's no where near enough calories. The truth is I know many raw foodists who subsist on very few calories. Ironically, they are not underweight, even if they are very thin. I think over time with this lifestyle the body adjusts and needs fewer calories. It's actually one of my worries as I stay with it. I don't want to get to a place physically that I'm not prepared for spiritually. I think being able to live on so little is both a physical and spiritual achievement. I'm just not ready to go there, maybe I still enjoy eating too much. I was happy to read this post, even if I agree it’s no where near enough calories. The truth is I know many raw foodists who subsist on very few calories. Ironically, they are not underweight, even if they are very thin. I think over time with this lifestyle the body adjusts and needs fewer calories. It’s actually one of my worries as I stay with it. I don’t want to get to a place physically that I’m not prepared for spiritually. I think being able to live on so little is both a physical and spiritual achievement. I’m just not ready to go there, maybe I still enjoy eating too much.

]]> By: Gena http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-49896 Gena Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:32:43 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-49896 Shawna, Thanks so much for this awesome comment! And I can't wait to read YOUR blog. I always say it's about being 100% healthy, NOT 100% raw, so eat as much raw food as works for you. And enjoy! Gena Shawna,
Thanks so much for this awesome comment! And I can’t wait to read YOUR blog. I always say it’s about being 100% healthy, NOT 100% raw, so eat as much raw food as works for you. And enjoy!
Gena

]]> By: Shawna (Getting Fit and Happy) http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-49851 Shawna (Getting Fit and Happy) Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:26:38 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-49851 I'm typing this as I'm eating your cucumber rolls :) They're delicious, btw. I'm in the process of transitioning to a more raw diet ever since I realized how great my morning green smoothie made me feel throughout the day. I do have a tendency to eat more raw foods during the spring and summer months, but now I'm doing it with a bit more awareness. Although I'll never switch to 100% raw or 100% vegan/vegetarian, for me, having a good variety of raw foods each day really does wonders for my energy and mind clarity. I would say eating 60-80% raw during the next few months is where I see myself, and then I'll take it from there. At least this way, I don't have to deprive myself of cooked foods that I enjoy, eating out isn't a struggle, but I still get the benefits of raw, for the most part. It's all about individual balance. Great post. I look forward to reading your blog. :) I’m typing this as I’m eating your cucumber rolls :) They’re delicious, btw.

I’m in the process of transitioning to a more raw diet ever since I realized how great my morning green smoothie made me feel throughout the day. I do have a tendency to eat more raw foods during the spring and summer months, but now I’m doing it with a bit more awareness. Although I’ll never switch to 100% raw or 100% vegan/vegetarian, for me, having a good variety of raw foods each day really does wonders for my energy and mind clarity. I would say eating 60-80% raw during the next few months is where I see myself, and then I’ll take it from there. At least this way, I don’t have to deprive myself of cooked foods that I enjoy, eating out isn’t a struggle, but I still get the benefits of raw, for the most part. It’s all about individual balance.

Great post. I look forward to reading your blog. :)

]]> By: Hangry Pants http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-49786 Hangry Pants Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:02:53 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-49786 Great Guest Post Gena! It's funny how much I relate to this after my own raw challenge! I think I felt pressure to create fun things for the blog when really I could have gotten by with a some big old salads, which I usually have once a day anyway! Also, I wish I had a mandolin because I really want to make your rolls and more zucchini pasta. Great Guest Post Gena! It’s funny how much I relate to this after my own raw challenge! I think I felt pressure to create fun things for the blog when really I could have gotten by with a some big old salads, which I usually have once a day anyway! Also, I wish I had a mandolin because I really want to make your rolls and more zucchini pasta.

]]> By: Gena http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-49759 Gena Fri, 10 Apr 2009 01:54:28 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-49759 Hi ttfn300! So happy you liked. I do feel the need for protein on certain days -- usually in the form of craving nuts. And I eat them: sometimes up to 3 oz (a generous portion) if I feel so compelled. I also HIGHLY recommend hemp protein powder, which is high in fiber, fats, AND protein, in smoothies. And don't forget that dark leafy greens are protein-rich: even green juice (or wheatgrass) is great as a source. I know many vegan triathletes who swear by it. Gena Hi ttfn300!
So happy you liked. I do feel the need for protein on certain days — usually in the form of craving nuts. And I eat them: sometimes up to 3 oz (a generous portion) if I feel so compelled.
I also HIGHLY recommend hemp protein powder, which is high in fiber, fats, AND protein, in smoothies. And don’t forget that dark leafy greens are protein-rich: even green juice (or wheatgrass) is great as a source. I know many vegan triathletes who swear by it.
Gena

]]> By: ttfn300 http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-49729 ttfn300 Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:28:09 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-49729 oh my gosh, how neat! i loved this day in the life :) and i will definately go check out choosingraw! thanks gina. i'm not looking to go raw, but certain aspects I'd gladly try and work into my routine. my one thought reading this post is, where's the protein?? do you ever feel the need for more gina? oh my gosh, how neat! i loved this day in the life :) and i will definately go check out choosingraw! thanks gina. i’m not looking to go raw, but certain aspects I’d gladly try and work into my routine. my one thought reading this post is, where’s the protein?? do you ever feel the need for more gina?

]]> By: Emily http://www.eatliverun.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-raw-foodist-welcome-gena/#comment-49693 Emily Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:40:24 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/?p=6605#comment-49693 Hi Gena ~ I have signed up for the forum! I have been loving the added support of the q&a's available plus the recipes, of course. Sure thing with the blog, I have a very new food one too where I'm tentatively posting about my move into eating more raw foods at www.emilyeats.com. I'd like to add a link to you there also :) ~ Emily. Hi Gena ~
I have signed up for the forum! I have been loving the added support of the q&a’s available plus the recipes, of course.
Sure thing with the blog, I have a very new food one too where I’m tentatively posting about my move into eating more raw foods at http://www.emilyeats.com. I’d like to add a link to you there also :)
~ Emily.

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