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Baby Blessing · 01-04-2007, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

I have a Vitamix! I live in that blender! its the best investment I ever made
Wish me luck everyone!

K

Congradulations kathryn, we got one this summer and absolutely love the Vita Mix but amazingly I have lost weight without even trying. Love using this machine and it is like you said the best investment we made, very healthy life style. I gave my juicers to our kids, hated using them cause the clean up was always so lengthy this is quick, easy to clean and just terrific.
Patti

centralnewyorki · 01-04-2007, 10:24 AM

You look amazing! Dieting is so difficult so it's great that you've found something that not only works, but that you are also enjoying! I just may have to pick up a book of his... it sounds interesting. Good luck to you (and you too, Jen) on your continued weight loss. I can't wait to see some final pictures!!

Oh, and don't be sad about not fitting into your old favorite pants... be excited that you can go out an buy a new (smaller) wardrobe!!

dray · 01-04-2007, 01:42 PM

You look so great and congratulations on your weight loss, I just needed to post here to keep up with what you are doing, I love success stories. After reading your post I to started eating raw and a bit of chicken for dinner, I will need to get some books and recipes for some variations. If you have any great recipes would you please share them. I tried ordering the box and the shipping was 45 dollars. I am not sure how much food is in there but for 145.00 I better learn to fix food for myself.

Thanks for sharing your story, it is an inspiration for us all.

Little Bit · 01-05-2007, 07:25 AM

Congrats on the weight loss! You look great! Sounds like a very interesting diet.

Nancy M.

Kathryn_V · 01-05-2007, 10:50 AM

When I get a minute.. I'll post the Raw Tacos! Its an easy one to do and its a SERIOUS winner!!! It converted My husband, my sister , my mom, father, Jen. and its changed the minds of countless people who before turnned their noses up at the idea of raw.... Its an awesome dish! It will really WOW! you!!! And like I said its EASY to prepare!!! I'll type it out a bit later for ya all!

dray · 01-05-2007, 01:58 PM

I am waiting and ready for a change!!!

Kathryn_V · 01-06-2007, 11:13 AM

Ground Walnut Meat seasoned with Mexican spices, encased in a collard greed wrap and served with Fresh Tomato Salsa.

1 1/2 cups raw walnuts, ground in a food proceessor (to size of ground beef)

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

2 tablespoons Nama Shoyu (raw soy sauce) you can use regular soy sauce

3 to 4 small or medium collard green leaves (your taco shells

)

1 cup shredded romaine lettuce

1 recipe Fresh Tomato Salsa

In a small mixing bowel, combine the walnuts, cumin, and coriander and mix well. add the nama shoyu (soy sauce) and mix well. spread aproximately 1/3 cup of the walnut mixture along the center stem of each collard green leaf, then add a layer of shreeded lettuce. top with aproximately 1/3 cup of the salsa just befor serving.

Fresh Tomato Salsa

EVERYTHING a great salsa should have, including enzymes!

2 cups chopped tomatos (I use as many dofferent colored tomatos as I can, and different types! It makes for a unique looking and tasting salsa!)

3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I hate cilantro, but love it in this salsa!)

1/2 cup chopped yellow onions or scallions

2 table spoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic minced or put through a press

1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper depending on how hot you want it (I use 1/8, I suggest you start with 1/8 and then add more to taste, you can always add more, but you cant take it out once its in!!!)

3/4 teaspoon sea salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

3/4 teaspoon ground coriander

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, mix well, and serve.

This is by far one of the easiest meals to make and its a croud pleaser! My 9 year old son even loves it!!!! And a great hint.... you can make this in the moring or even the day befor! Its great served cold! or room temp... I like to double the recipie and make enough for lunch the next day!!! And I'll warn you.... Its super filling!!!

When Jen came down she was amazed at how FULL she was after a single taco!! We both made a second one and she ate 1/4 of the second one and had to surrender!!! She just could not get any more down! And my own husband was just as amazed at the same thing! Its amazing how full you get on wholesome food! But you can stuff yourself on depleted foods!

And your body has such an easy time digesting it because the food digests its self!!! Its full of enzymes!!! Enzymes that were ment for that exact food! When you cook the food you KILL those enzymes! And you then rely on your body to break down and digest that food... hence the gas, the bloating, the digestive upset! out bodies were not designed to breakdown all of this processed food, the artifical foods, the cooked and spent products that we feed it! This is the theroy's, science, whole basis of the raw lifestyle. and I have to say... given that eating raw has made so many positive changes for me... I have to agree with the thinking and science behind it... I don't deal with the digestive issues that I once did. I eat foods that are so nutritionally available and easy to digest, not to mention lower in calories and lower in saturated fats and higher in fiber and richer in vitamins!

Anyway... I'm done ranting!!! Try the Tacos!!! Let me know what you think!!!!! I'm dying to hear your feedback!!! And if you guys dig um... I'll post a ton more fun meals for you to try!!!!!

Tonight I'm making Mango sorbet!!!!! mmmmmmmmmm!

K

JESSY_RN2B · 01-06-2007, 11:21 AM

Wow, I had NO IDEA..........what an accomplishment Kathryn

YOU ARE SOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!

I have lost 175lbs so far too! I share your joy!!

Here is my journey pics: (please don't laugh)

http://s95.photobucket.com/albums/l133/Future_RN_Jess/

P.S. Be PROUD and let the whole world know

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Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

I almost flipped when it hit me the other day!!!! I am down 102 pounds! I am now 165 pounds! I was 267! Thats 102 pounds! I just can't stop saying it!!!!

I've lost way more than my 6th grader weighs! lol I've lost a small person! How crazy is that! If I get my butt up and exercise I'd be way thinner by now... but whatever... I'm getting there...

I'm just amazed to have gotten this far!

So... I think for 2007, I will get rid of the last bit... my goal is..... hmmmm what is my goal???

I'm 5 ft 7... turns out I'm a med build.. Not big boned like I kept telling myself! lol and... I think I'd like to be... OH! 143!!!! Thats what my drivers license always said! lol

I got pulled over once when I was heavier and the cop looked at my license and then at me and his face said "yeah right honey... keep dreaming!" lol

So 143 it is!!! that means... I need to lose another... OMGosh! only 22lbs!

I can soooo do that!!!!

Do ya all think 143 is a good weight for a 5 ft 7 in tall person?? Most of my weight is in my boobs! Can't lose that! I wish! They're heck on the shoulders and back!

lol

Kathryn_V · 01-06-2007, 12:06 PM

WOW! Jess... You look amazing!!! You look amazing! I agree.. Shout it from the roof tops! Its an amazing feeling!!!

I tell you, I went off the raw for two months and have maintained my weight... I felt like crap but I wasn't climbing up on the scales! Its not a fad, its just a very healthy way of eating... Don't get me wrong... I eat chocolate!!! Its just raw chocolate! I make it myself!! Plenty of nights we have had banannas dipped in chocolate sauce for dinner! We each get a tiny dish of rich chocolate sauce and two banannas... Its the best meal!!! And sooo good for you! That and some almond milk! Yum! Its super sinfull! but sooooo good!

K

JESSY_RN2B · 01-06-2007, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kathryn_V

WOW! Jess... You look amazing!!! You look amazing! I agree.. Shout it from the roof tops! Its an amazing feeling!!!

I tell you, I went off the raw for two months and have maintained my weight... I felt like crap but I wasn't climbing up on the scales! Its not a fad, its just a very healthy way of eating... Don't get me wrong... I eat chocolate!!! Its just raw chocolate! I make it myself!! Plenty of nights we have had banannas dipped in chocolate sauce for dinner! We each get a tiny dish of rich chocolate sauce and two banannas... Its the best meal!!! And sooo good for you! That and some almond milk! Yum! Its super sinfull! but sooooo good!

K

Thanks Kathryn!

Your diet sounds delicious!!

JESSY_RN2B · 01-07-2007, 09:31 AM

Kathryn, where do I get "raw chocolate"??

Jenn218 · 01-07-2007, 09:42 AM

Thanks Kathryn for the recipe! That sounds great!

Wow! Jess! I didn't know - you look AMAZING! Wonderful - what did you do and how long has it taken you to reach your goal?

JESSY_RN2B · 01-07-2007, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenn218

Thanks Kathryn for the recipe! That sounds great!

Wow! Jess! I didn't know - you look AMAZING! Wonderful - what did you do and how long has it taken you to reach your goal?

Thank you Jenn.

I started in 2003 and took about 1.5 yrs to lose the weight. I have kept it off since.

luvdorkyyorkies · 01-07-2007, 01:15 PM

Incredible!!
If you can do that you can do anything. What amazing self control.

You all must feel like different people.
Oh by the way. YOU LOOK FABULOUS!

What an inspiration you all are.

Kona · 01-07-2007, 08:15 PM

I just went and bought some of the stuff from RAWvolution! I made the tacos, salsa, and guacamole tonight. I can't wait!! I don't really have much weight that I want to lose, but my bf and I just want to eat healthier!

Jenn - Are you happy with "the box"? Is it enough for the work week? That would help me out so much!! Just what I worked on tonight was a lot. But I can already tell it will be DELICIOUS!

01-04-2007, 10:24 AM	#47
centralnewyorki YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central NY state Posts: 1,741	You look amazing! Dieting is so difficult so it's great that you've found something that not only works, but that you are also enjoying! I just may have to pick up a book of his... it sounds interesting. Good luck to you (and you too, Jen) on your continued weight loss. I can't wait to see some final pictures!! Oh, and don't be sad about not fitting into your old favorite pants... be excited that you can go out an buy a new (smaller) wardrobe!! __________________ Susan & Olivia Visit Olivia's Dogster Page!

01-05-2007, 10:50 AM	#50
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	When I get a minute.. I'll post the Raw Tacos! Its an easy one to do and its a SERIOUS winner!!! It converted My husband, my sister , my mom, father, Jen. and its changed the minds of countless people who before turnned their noses up at the idea of raw.... Its an awesome dish! It will really WOW! you!!! And like I said its EASY to prepare!!! I'll type it out a bit later for ya all! __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

01-06-2007, 11:13 AM	#52
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	Soft Taco with Fresh Tomato Salsa! Ground Walnut Meat seasoned with Mexican spices, encased in a collard greed wrap and served with Fresh Tomato Salsa. 1 1/2 cups raw walnuts, ground in a food proceessor (to size of ground beef) 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 2 tablespoons Nama Shoyu (raw soy sauce) you can use regular soy sauce 3 to 4 small or medium collard green leaves (your taco shells ) 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce 1 recipe Fresh Tomato Salsa In a small mixing bowel, combine the walnuts, cumin, and coriander and mix well. add the nama shoyu (soy sauce) and mix well. spread aproximately 1/3 cup of the walnut mixture along the center stem of each collard green leaf, then add a layer of shreeded lettuce. top with aproximately 1/3 cup of the salsa just befor serving. Fresh Tomato Salsa EVERYTHING a great salsa should have, including enzymes! 2 cups chopped tomatos (I use as many dofferent colored tomatos as I can, and different types! It makes for a unique looking and tasting salsa!) 3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I hate cilantro, but love it in this salsa!) 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions or scallions 2 table spoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cloves garlic minced or put through a press 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper depending on how hot you want it (I use 1/8, I suggest you start with 1/8 and then add more to taste, you can always add more, but you cant take it out once its in!!!) 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander Combine all of the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, mix well, and serve. This is by far one of the easiest meals to make and its a croud pleaser! My 9 year old son even loves it!!!! And a great hint.... you can make this in the moring or even the day befor! Its great served cold! or room temp... I like to double the recipie and make enough for lunch the next day!!! And I'll warn you.... Its super filling!!! When Jen came down she was amazed at how FULL she was after a single taco!! We both made a second one and she ate 1/4 of the second one and had to surrender!!! She just could not get any more down! And my own husband was just as amazed at the same thing! Its amazing how full you get on wholesome food! But you can stuff yourself on depleted foods! And your body has such an easy time digesting it because the food digests its self!!! Its full of enzymes!!! Enzymes that were ment for that exact food! When you cook the food you KILL those enzymes! And you then rely on your body to break down and digest that food... hence the gas, the bloating, the digestive upset! out bodies were not designed to breakdown all of this processed food, the artifical foods, the cooked and spent products that we feed it! This is the theroy's, science, whole basis of the raw lifestyle. and I have to say... given that eating raw has made so many positive changes for me... I have to agree with the thinking and science behind it... I don't deal with the digestive issues that I once did. I eat foods that are so nutritionally available and easy to digest, not to mention lower in calories and lower in saturated fats and higher in fiber and richer in vitamins! Anyway... I'm done ranting!!! Try the Tacos!!! Let me know what you think!!!!! I'm dying to hear your feedback!!! And if you guys dig um... I'll post a ton more fun meals for you to try!!!!! Tonight I'm making Mango sorbet!!!!! mmmmmmmmmm! K __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

01-06-2007, 12:06 PM	#54
Kathryn_V Out to Spoil the World! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 2,709	WOW! Jess... You look amazing!!! You look amazing! I agree.. Shout it from the roof tops! Its an amazing feeling!!! I tell you, I went off the raw for two months and have maintained my weight... I felt like crap but I wasn't climbing up on the scales! Its not a fad, its just a very healthy way of eating... Don't get me wrong... I eat chocolate!!! Its just raw chocolate! I make it myself!! Plenty of nights we have had banannas dipped in chocolate sauce for dinner! We each get a tiny dish of rich chocolate sauce and two banannas... Its the best meal!!! And sooo good for you! That and some almond milk! Yum! Its super sinfull! but sooooo good! K __________________ Kathryn, Pixie and Chynna

01-07-2007, 09:31 AM	#56
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	Kathryn, where do I get "raw chocolate"?? __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

01-04-2007, 01:42 PM	#48
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	You look so great and congratulations on your weight loss, I just needed to post here to keep up with what you are doing, I love success stories. After reading your post I to started eating raw and a bit of chicken for dinner, I will need to get some books and recipes for some variations. If you have any great recipes would you please share them. I tried ordering the box and the shipping was 45 dollars. I am not sure how much food is in there but for 145.00 I better learn to fix food for myself. Thanks for sharing your story, it is an inspiration for us all.

01-05-2007, 07:25 AM	#49
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	Congrats on the weight loss! You look great! Sounds like a very interesting diet. Nancy M.

01-05-2007, 01:58 PM	#51
dray Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Silverton Oregon Posts: 1,123	I am waiting and ready for a change!!!

01-07-2007, 09:42 AM	#57
Jenn218 Mojo, LilyGrace & Me Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: cuddling with my babies<3 Posts: 17,329	Thanks Kathryn for the recipe! That sounds great! Wow! Jess! I didn't know - you look AMAZING! Wonderful - what did you do and how long has it taken you to reach your goal? __________________ Hi I'm Jenn Mom to..... Mojo,LilyGrace & DD Kate RIP Mojo FOREVER in our hearts!

01-07-2007, 01:15 PM	#59
luvdorkyyorkies BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,681	Wow! Incredible!! If you can do that you can do anything. What amazing self control. You all must feel like different people. Oh by the way. YOU LOOK FABULOUS! What an inspiration you all are.

01-07-2007, 08:15 PM	#60
Kona Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,877	I just went and bought some of the stuff from RAWvolution! I made the tacos, salsa, and guacamole tonight. I can't wait!! I don't really have much weight that I want to lose, but my bf and I just want to eat healthier! Jenn - Are you happy with "the box"? Is it enough for the work week? That would help me out so much!! Just what I worked on tonight was a lot. But I can already tell it will be DELICIOUS! __________________ Kona Bernie