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Do our daily juices have to contain leafy greens?

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Do our daily juices have to contain leafy greens?

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About Me:: I have been overweight since childhood. Although it started due to emotional trauma, I've become convinced that my cravings and binges are due to a physically-based addiction to sugars and refined, processed foods. I discovered raw in late 2005 after deciding that the old ways of losing weight were no longer acceptable to me since I'd always suffered along the way and then regained the weight because I was still eating foods I couldn't seem to stay away from. I was also ready to stop focusing on weight and to make holistic health my primary goal: mental, physical and spiritual.

I discovered raw through a process of elimination; I knew a lot of fat vegetarians and vegans so I crossed those regimens off my list- but the raw foods forums intrigued me. The more I read, the more I liked what people were talking about. I started in January of 2006, woefully ignorant of nutrition. I lost a lot of weight, a lot of hair, and a lot of confidence. I quit after a few months- but I "knew" raw was right for me because my depression had lifted, my skin cleared, and other great things happened. The hair loss scared me, though, so my research began.

Two years later, after educating myself about the RIGHT way to eat raw, I'm back! Juice feasting is my way back to the 100% raw world. I love that it's FEASTING and not FASTING. I love that it's raw, simple and incredibly healthy. I love how much work the Rainosheks have put into this site and juicefeasting.com- thank you!!! And I love the genuinely friendly people I've encountered within the raw community.

I am blogging my journey back to raw on my Raw Odyssey blog, which started in January 2006 (yes, you can read about the condition I about my triumphs, failures, naivetee, fears, etc.) Sometimes I look back for inspiration - or for a good laugh!

Location: Las Vegas

What kind of life shifts/transformations are you looking to have with Juice Feasting?: Kickstart myself into a life of whole foods, regain my health and vitality, lift my depression.

Relationship Status:: Single

Where are you on the dietary spectrum?: Whole Foods

Interests (Beyond Nutrition): Languages, sociology, music, road trips, photography, amateur movie-making, communing with nature

Favorite Books: Shogun, The Makioka Sisters

Favorite Quote: Nature delights in diversity. Why don't humans?

Excellent Films: Under the Tuscan Sun, West Side Story, Fiddler on the Roof, Rize

Website or Blog: http://blog.rawodyssey.com

Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/rawallison

MySpace Profile: http://www.myspace.com/rawodyssey

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Spreadin' the Love

I needed some extra peace and tranquility today, so I'm spreading it to you all, too.

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Posted on March 8, 2008 at 1:03pm — 2 Comments

My Neighbors Reported me for my Loud VitaMix!!!

This sucks! I've been using my VitaMix for like 30 days straight every morning and not a peep out of them. I think I'm more insulted that they didn't do the neighborly thing and let me know face-to-face that I was disturbing them so I could have stopped. Now I've probably got a "record" at the main office!!! Anyway, now I guess I'll be either going to work later (don't think so) or juicing the night before (not the best alternative but will have to do). Sigh... That is the down side of owning t… Continue

Posted on March 6, 2008 at 7:30pm — 8 Comments

Hypothyroid: Foods to Eat and Foods to Avoid

I've been researching vegetables to avoid if you have hypothyroid or low thyroid levels and posting that information on my blog and also at www.giveittomeraw.com. I think it's especially important to post the information here. Vegetables that have goitrogens can inhibit thyroid function. It's important to note that most doctors don't recommend that people with hypothyroid… Continue

Posted on February 26, 2008 at 10:04am —

I Started Modified Juice Feasting Today!

Well, after a lot of planning, preparing and talking, I have finally returned to 100% raw by embarking upon my modified juice feast. I am very excited about using all that I have learned about raw nutrition and my own health is… Continue

Posted on February 24, 2008 at 5:00pm — 1 Comment

My Skin Erupted and Now it's Clearing Up....???

I've been drinking green juices for a couple of weeks now, although I'm not dong the juice feast quite yet. I looked in the mirror yesterday and was appalled at how horrible my face looked- acne bumps, whiteheads, etc. on top of the poor complexion I already have. It was hideous. Nothing I could do about it, though, so I drank some extra green juice and went to bed. This morning I looked in the mirror and was shocked that my right cheek was now minus the whiteheads and actually feels smoother! I… Continue

Posted on February 20, 2008 at 8:49am — 1 Comment

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At 12:51pm on March 23, 2008, Kierra said…: Hey Allison, got your message. You're welcome!
Cool blog page

At 12:38pm on March 10, 2008, jinksT said…: Hi Allison, how is the juicing going? are you drinking juices you made last night?

i wish i could help! <3

At 5:05pm on March 6, 2008, Khalah said…: Hi Allison,
All is well. I have been on the official juice feast since the 1st of March. The detox symptoms are not as bad as when I was on the modified juice feast. How are you doing? Your photos are magnificent. Your questions are terrific-I really learn from them. I still am waiting on more info from David & Katrina on the greens/low thyroid question. I will check again today for an answer. So many women have hypothyroidism (I think). Oh yes, about losing hair-I use to lose hair (a lot of hair) when I did not get enough sleep. Fortunately it has all come back. (Well, maybe just some of it, as my hair is much thinner now than when I was in my 20's) Another thing two women told me-one about my age (65yrs) & another about 80 yrs old: their mothers told them when they were very young to massage their scalp with their fingertips 100 x a day (bending over with head towards floor-like when you touch the floor with your hands). These women, for their age,have the thickest hair of anyone I know. I massaged my scalp for about a month or two, and I think my hair was beginning to get thicker-or maybe it was just my imagination.
I had better start juicing. It was so good to hear from you. The juicing really keeps me busy & out of trouble-lol.
Blessings,
Khalah

At 10:52am on March 6, 2008, Helena said…: Hi Allison
It's a bit different for hyperthyroid as most of the green leafies seem to be goitrogenic (thyroid- suppressing) to some extent, except lettuces and herbs. Maybe the Rainosheks would be able to give you advice because the greens are so nutrient-dense you might be better to drink them and support your thyroid with sea veg & coconut than to avoid them. But that's just my guess, not an expert opinion.
Wishing you well
Helena

At 5:11am on March 6, 2008, Hopewithfaith said…: hi allison, just wanted to say hello. i need to catch up on how ur doing. good luck. I find the videos, the rain people are putting out are helping me, maybe u find it good as well. have a good day

At 7:06pm on March 4, 2008, Jada said…: Hi Allison, Nice to meet you too!! I have not yet started my juicefeast for a set amount of time, I am actually just enjoying preparing myself for it. I already juice quite a bit but setting my aresenal up for the journey. I am really looking forward to the arizona spring weather, even though it seems as though it is hear already. I look forward to meeting new people and talking with you more...be blessed

At 6:23am on February 28, 2008, Bruna said…: I just learned a lot from your question on supplements and all the comments. Thanks!

At 1:00pm on February 26, 2008, Linda said…: Hey Allison! I´m glad I found this network!

At 3:58pm on February 19, 2008, Michelle (Rawchi) said…: Thanks Allison, I have read your profile and just wondered what is it that you do? It sounds so interesting and a little mysterious ;0

At 3:28pm on February 19, 2008, Michelle (Rawchi) said…: Hey Allison,

The truth is that I just played around with it a little- go to MY SETTINGS, and you can configure your stuff from there. I hope that helps a little!? Your page is pretty neat though as it is.