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Ending and Breaking My Fast
Saturday was my last day fasting, and I was feeling so great I wanted to continue! It’s amazing that after one gets over that threshold of day 3 or 4, it often feels so euphoric, natural, and easy that people just want to continue. What did I do on Day 7? After a week of not eating? Went on a BIKE RIDE. That’s right! I fully enjoyed my 7th day, spending time outside and going to sleep before 9pm.
Green Juice Fast Days 4-6
Daaaaaaaaaay SIX! Can you tell I’m feeling good? Yes, feeling good. Great, in fact. Days 4 and 5 were really smooth and easy. All the days through day 5, I was impressed to notice that not only did I feel focused and creative, I felt more focused and creative, and could stay that way for more hours in a day than I normally can. Often I hit a point after a certain amount of hours of focusing intellectually and/or creatively where my capacities for effectiveness in both those areas fall away a bit. Not since fasting. I’ve been really productive this week, felt really enthusiastic about my projects, and felt like my creative channel is much more open.
Green Juice Fast Days 1-3
Today is day 3 of my fast and I am feeling wonderful. So far, this fast has had the least amount of detoxification symptoms of any I’ve done. I’ve had better mental clarity and focus and been able to work, in my observation, even more effectively for the same amount of hours per day. My energy has been pretty stable aside from a few extra naps that I normally wouldn’t need if I weren’t fasting (I really almost never need naps).
My Autumn 7-day Green Juice Fast
Yesterday, I began a 7-day green juice fast! Fasting is such a welcome experience for me at this point in my life. It feels like an invitation, an opportunity, to sink into myself and relax within my life, giving my mind a break from thinking so much, taking a relieving step back in perspective, and of course, re-setting my physiology.
Low Glycemic Breakfast Choices
Low-glycemic eating begs the question, “What to eat?” To answer that question, I’ve posted some examples below of what I’ve been eating:
Gnosis’ Sacred Feminine Chocolate Bar
Recently, Vanessa of Gnosis Chocolates posted a contest for her flavor of raw vegan chocolate bar, the Sacred Feminine. The contest was to suggest a quote about the sacred feminine to put on the bar. I submitted one… and I won!
Are Raw Foodists Crazy?
Check me out on the Pure Jeevan blog feature, Are Raw Foodists Crazy?
http://purejeevan.com/blog/?p=2638
Free Download: My Interview with Olympic Medalist Catherine Garceau
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My interview with Olympic Medalist Catherine Garceau on raw food nutrition, spirituality, athleticism and emotional eating! It was so much fun and we got into some really dynamic conversations and topics!
Interview on Raw Guru
Check out my written interview on RawGuru.com, where I talk about my raw food staples, how I got started, fasting, spirituality and more!
Coffee and Sugar out, Waterfall and Trampolines In!
Nearly all of us reach points in our day where we feel less focused, less energetic, and less inspired. For most of the world, those points in the day are addressed with coffee, sugar, and other stimulants and compensating habits.
Saguaro Cactus Fruit Harvesting!
Saguaro Cactus Fruit! The gems of the desert, the rubies of the sands, the gifts of the dunes. How can I illustrate your majesty and deliciousness in words, saguaro cactus fruit?
Nothing like a little poetic and dramatic intro to start off a post about one incredible food. The Saguaro Cactus is seen in most classical Arizona pictures – tall and skinny, with a couple ‘arms’. What most people don’t know is that on the very top of those arms, for about 2 weeks every year, one of the most amazing fruits in existence is in season. Harvested throughout history by indigenous tribes, the saguaro cactus fruit is an incredibly potent, medicinal, and surprisingly very sweet fruit.
Choices for Gorgeous Hair
When one transitions to a plant-based diet, many notice their hair becoming healthier: shinier, stronger, possibly thicker, and sometimes, changing slightly in color. My hair has changed completely since I was a teenager, partly due to dietary practices, partially due to lifestyle habits, and partially due to my cessation of daily chlorine dips… (I was a swimmer and water polo player). In middle school, my hair was one of my biggest bodily insecurities. It was poofy, dry, had zero luster, never lay flat, and the color was an odd, flat light brown. Although thick, it seemed very lifeless. My best friend had long, lustrous, juicy blond hair and it was the bain of my middle school existence.
Bodies: The Exhibition
Last night I went with my brother, Chris Whitcoe and Andrea McNinch to Bodies: The Exhibition in Tucson. You might recall my writing about my developed interest in anatomy in my Guardian of Organs post.
For Chris, Andrea and I, going to see the exhibition was both a learning experience and was valuable in grounding deeper our passion for helping people heal their bodies, feel and look fantastic, and extend their lifespans.