Finally Back On Track

It only took me 3 weeks to finally get back on track. I kept trying to get back on my raw foods diet, but I would only ever last until dinner and then I would go crazy.

This is my 3rd day of eating highly raw (75% or more raw) and I feel great.
I can already see a difference in the way I look.

Here is a quick rundown of what I ate Saturday and Sunday:

10 bananas
2 pineapples
1/2 bag frozen cherries
1 1/2 packages of fresh strawberries
1 red bell pepper
2 avocados
1/2 head of lettuce
2 tomatoes
4 dinner rolls
2 cups brown rice
2 cups white rice
1/2 cup butternut squash/zuchinni soup

Not too shabby...
Now that I look at it written down it seems like quite a bit of food.

I almost broke down yesterday when a friend sent me this link: http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/

As much as I hate to admit it...it made my mouth water.
I looked at every page 3 times!

I think I might try to make some crazy raw foods like the ones on that site... well maybe not quite like those..

Until then check out the free recipes on my website:
www.LesRomack.com
I'm still working on the recipes page, but there is quite a bit there now....enjoy!

I also found this video on youtube a while back about raw foods and diabetes
Check it out.... it will make you think twice about that deep fried twinky.

Gone Raw...Again

I have been on a feeding frenzy for the last 2 months.
It's been nonstop junk with some healthy stuff sprinkled in here and there.
On Monday I go back to eating raw...until the feeding frenzy goes on...

I feel much better on raw foods and I need the extra energy to keep up with my crazy schedule lately..

updates and recipes coming soon!

check out my site for some recipes and other information
www.LesRomack.com

7 days Raw

I decided a few days ago that I want to be Highly Raw instead on completely raw. I like bread WAY to much to stop eating it.
For the most part I have been raw, but I have cheated a few times. A cheat here and there are no big deal. Food is one of lifes greatest pleasures....so enjoy!

I finally got my before pictures back from the photographer and I have posted them on here.
I should be getting another set taken this week for comparison.

Yesterday I was wanting some roasted red pepper salad dressing so I made a raw version.
I was very easy and tastes great. I ate all of it yesterday!

1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/2 an avacado
1 cup raw apple cider vinegar
1 cup olive oil...or sesame oil
2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper...or more if you like it spicey
1 red bell pepper
2 cloves of garlic
salt and pepper to taste

throw it all in the blender until smooth.

i hope you enjoy it!

30 Days Raw...

Today I started a 30 day raw food program. For at least the next 30 days I will be eating a raw food diet.
My goal is to lose at least 15 pounds in the 30 days. I have done this several times before, but then fall off the wagon and gain it all back eating cookies and cake!
When I am eating raw I feel amazing. The only thing that I don't like is that I need very little sleep..only about 4 hours a night. I love my afternoon naps and not needing them makes me nuts.
I'm going to have to find something to keep my occupied.
I will post my before pic in a few days when I get it from the photographer.

I have included a recipe in today's post for a negative calorie food salad.
Enjoy it!

Ingredients:
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 cup strawberries sliced
2 cucumbers seeded and sliced
1 15oz can mandarin oranges in mandarin oj (save the oj to add to salad)
2tbs fresh basil
2.5 Tbs balsamic vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Throw it all in a bowl and toss

Approximate calories 210 ...not that it really matters!
Servings 4-6

Negative Calorie Foods

Lately I have had alot of people asking me to repost information about negative calorie foods. There seems to be some confusion as to what these foods are...Negative calorie foods are foods that require more calories to burn than they contain. As you can see from the list below all of these foods are fruits and veggies. To get the benefit of the negative calorie effect they must be eaten raw.
Eat all you want from the list and lose weight..at least thats the theory.
I have personally had great success on this program.
Remember, not all program work for all people.

Vegetables:
Fennel, aubergine, gourd, broccoli, leek, cabbage, lettuce, carrots, marrow, cauliflower, peppers, celery, radish, chicory, spinach, cress, tomato, cucumber, turnip, hot chili peppers, garlic, beet, endive, green beans, onion, mushrooms, brussel sprouts
Fruits:
Apricot, mandarin orange, blackberry, melon canteloupe, blackcurrant, peaches, clementines, plums, damsons, raspberry, grapefruit. rhubarb, guava, strawberry, honeydew melon, tangerine, lemon,lime, kiwi, watermelon apples, mango, papaya, pear

I hope this helps..happy eating.