Forget White Christmas..its a White Easter Sunday!

Here we are in the UK, lovely powdery snow storm on Easter Sunday!! hehe had to take pictures..oh..and look whats lurking in my kitchen....

Enjoy..I am off to play in the snow!

Easter Love..and Snow storms!

Totally feeling the Easter love and good vibes at the moment, its total bliss

Everyone is happy, chilled and relaxed

We had snow here today! lets hope its not as bad as last time..its been so pretty all day! We didn't too much mind sitting in the car in the snow storm-- rang several mates down south to say "Its SNOWWWWING"..yes..simple pleasures!! Not often you see snow at Easter!!

Have had my sister up which has been a pleasure, relaxed and chilled-- she has blessed me with fruits in abundance!! amongst lots of other little gifts, very sweet... what does a raw-bie want for Easter... err new blender..and fruit in ABUNDANCE! That's exactly what I got!

Everytime I go in the kitchen I start grinning or laughing!! There is SO MUCH fruit!-- I got a new crate/tub type thing for my extra fruit..11litre container..should do it for a while!!

I am looking forward to playing with all my new grown up rawbie toys!!

Having my sister up has got me thinking about visualisations


Visualising what YOU want, and MATERIALISING it, manifesting it in YOUR life.

So.. That is exactly what I am going to do!!

Think that will be a separate post!! but, yeah definitely food for thought.

I seem to be mentally/emotionally so much more in tune whilst fasting!!

We hit up the local Juice bar.. SLURP!! big.. recommendations for Norwich locals, its amazing!! .. Got a lovely orange,pineapple,lemon juice with a scoop of acai.. it was a lovely Easter treat to my body!! They also happily will refill my flasks etc if I want to have a treat or use them for work-- the guy said to bring a bucket lol So excellent that you can go and have a little treat whilst fasting!!

Anyways that is all for now, I am off to relax!

Easter.. long weekend bliss

I cannot put into words how pleased I am to have 4 days work free!! yipee!

I will update my blog anyways, and try to get some nice pics over the weekend, may even ask my sister to "model" some juice for me..ha!

Going to use this time to relax, I have done all my spring cleaning, so it really is just about resting, relaxing and spending some time with family and friends.

The kitchen is full stocked up, although I have an insane pineapple craving, so I may have to go out and get a tonne of those! Well at least a pallet!

I have been thinking recently about storage for the kitchen, I already have 3 huge fruit bowls and those aren't enough, plus two fridges full of greens/carrots/water

so perhaps I am thinking clear crates for counter top, stackable-- can keep carrots,pineapples, a HUGE quantity of lemons,limes and oranges.

Seems a good idea, will report back with pics if/when I get these, hopefully in the morning

So here is my bank holiday weekend fruity looty! :

2 Mango
2 Melons
10 Lemons/limes
5kg Carrots
3 Celery
A few bags of greens
20 plus Apples
8 litres water
2kg sweet potato
Strawberries
Raspberries
Blueberries
1 large container sliced pineapple

Lots and lots, looking forward to some berry juice a bit later...yum!

Happy Easter, get juicy!

Day 24

So here we are Day 24

Haven't been on the PC much the last couple of days because I have so many black spots in my vision its impossible, apart from at this time of the day ..6am!

Went back to the doctors, he said I must be hyperventilating, tried to push some tablets on me to "mellow me down" ..he said I will be a bit spaced out.. err.. not too sure I want to put anything of that nature inside me.

I will continue to fast, I think some MC and water days may be needed, since I can rest during the 4 day weekend. This is the best way to heal the eyes.

Yesterday I went for a juice before work, then got another..begged the bus driver to let me on with this big cup of foamy purple goodness!! ha! he let me on! The lady in the juice bar put a big scoop of acai.. man that was good, I was in my own little buzz bubble for a couple hours.

I am looking into getting some ASAP, this felt really good, in a non-cacao high way! I found Jungle powder, With Acai-- as well as maca and lots of other goodies on Shazzie's shop..but £40 is steep!! Shopping about..but I think that one will win hands down!

Some info about the AMAZING acai berry

care of...wikipedia!

Several early studies done on the nutritional composition of açaí were summarized by Rogez in a 2000 book in Portuguese entitled "Açaí: Preparo, Composição e Melhoramento de Conservação" (Schauss et al. 2006a). Other previous studies dating back to the 1930s and 40s were not always in agreement on nutritional contents.
A recent study using modern procedures and a standardized freeze-dried açaí fruit pulp and skin powder found nutrient analysis results from 100 g (3.5 ounces) of powder to equal 533.9 calories, 52.2 g carbohydrates, 8.1 g protein and 32.5 g total fat. The carbohydrate portion includes 44.2 g of fiber (Schauss et al. 2006a). Having nearly one-third of its mass as dietary fiber, açaí is an exceptional source of this valuable macronutrient: a 100 g serving of the powder would provide all the recommended fiber needs for adults (20-30 g per day).
Açaí is particularly rich in fatty acids, feeling oily to the touch. It contains high levels of the monounsaturated fatty acid oleic acid (56.2% of total fats). It is also rich in palmitic acid (24.1% of total fats, a saturated fat) and the polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid linoleic acid (12.5% of total fats). (Schauss et al. 2006a). β-sitosterol (beta-sitosterol), a phytosterol that competes with dietary cholesterol for absorption and so may reduce blood cholesterol levels, is also unusually rich (78-91% of total sterols) (Lubrano, 1994; Schauss 2006a).
A later study found vitamin C content was negligible, calcium levels of 260 mg, iron to be 4.4 mg and vitamin A equal to 1002 IU per 100 g of dry weight (Schauss et al. 2006a). A recent study found 19 amino acids in pulp and skin powder, with especially high contents of aspartic acid and glutamic acid. The amino acid content totalled 7.59% of the total dry weight (Schauss et al. 2006a).
Due to the large amount of waste that accumulates during the harvesting of the hearts of palm, sawdust from the left-over trunks of the açaí palms have been analyzed for possible uses including energy utilization. The inner layer of the trunk is mineral rich, and is significantly higher in all the minerals that were tested including sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron compared to the outer layer of the tree. This inner layer could potentially be used as a source for these minerals. Ash content (often used as an alkaline source for saponification or in plant fertilizers) was also higher in the inner section of the tree. Levels of lignins, cellulose, holocellulose and gross heat production were slightly higher in the outer trunk layers, and cellulose levels were fairly high overall (Dyer, 1996).

Supercharge my juice!

I had two giant juices from the bar-- Yes I have a loyalty card, they are gonna know my face by June! lol

Pineapple, lemon, orange, blueberries and a HUGE scoop of acai! woooo

I finished the second at work, then had 1 litre water and some tea

Today is my chill morning, couple hours to myself to potter about a bit..

Since I really cant sleep anymore I may get up and make some breakfast before I go out.. I have a melon, mango..some oranges..some very old sad lemons.. carrots and celery..sure I can make something of that!!

Anyway love to all you feasting raw-bies

Day 21.. Spring Clean and a night in with Channel 4..

Here we are, day 21

I have gotten a lot of sleep this weekend, mainly as my eyes have been varying so it made sense to rest whilst I am able to. I am very pleased its bank holiday here for Easter, so no work Friday and Monday for us-- it really is a huge relief!!

I cleaned the house today and washed, relaxed, did all those things that need doing on a Sunday.

Also went for a run, its cold, windy and rainy-- I just pushed on and got through that pain barrier. I hate hate hate getting wet, so I really did just have to let my mind wander off--somewhere warm and sunny! My head is much clearer on returning!


Today I had
1 Litre apple/kale
1 Litre carrot/ginger/celery/kale
1/2 litre melon --YUM so creamy!


Now sipping some water

The carrot to me is like drinking pure silk, its mad, its creamy... reminds me of drinking warm milk cartons at school as a kid! Which is a very bizarre connection, but I love it anyway--creamy and milky to me right now!!

I am debating whether to juice for work tomorrow right now, I find it easier to drink my water at work, plus I am just mentally exhausted right now!

Water and MC would make life so much simpler tomorrow, so that may be the way to go-- back the organic honey, cayenne and a bag of lemons--DONE!!

I have been watching with interest a programme on Channel 4, Willy's Wonky Chocolate factory-- a man striving to make pure cacao treats, of the highest quality available in the UK as a the finest chocolate to be sold in Selfridges.

Really interesting, although his almond/cacao cake had my salivating last weekend-- Feaster's watch with caution!! ha!

http://www.channel4.com/food/features/willie-and-his-wonky-chocolate-factory-08-02-22_p_1.html

I am looking forward to watching that in a couple of hours!!

Otherwise I am feeling pretty good

Changes :

*** Weight loss -- noticing clothes being looser, down 2 bra sizes YIPEE! HH down to a GG!

*** Clear skin -- Just using Olive oil and nothing else, Mud soap as a treat-- Massaging with Jojoba/Olive/Coconut Oil for body

*** Energy-- energy to run and no 4pm slump which I normally get when eating

*** No digestion problems, my stomach is really calm now, I know what to expect and what juices suit me fine right now. Not needing to take the digestion aid right now!

*** Less detox symptoms; no sore head, well hydrated now and less mucus on waking. Normally I have a running nose for the first 3-4 hours of the day but now I can breathe on waking

*** Waking up ALERT; Waking with no problems, just jumping up and getting on with my daily tasks!


*** Sleep , when I have time to catch up on sleep I do. However I can easily manage on 4 hours of sleep, which I have done a few nights when I had to. However 6-8 hours suits me fine.

That's all for now raw-bies!

Gemini Antics

Waking up this morning, shattered and with a banging head I got thinking about my personality..and how I seem to repeat the same behaviour again and again... I am such a typical Gemini its insane.



Here is what I found for personality traits :


Geminis are curious and intellectual by nature. They are forever exploring people and places in their quest to attain knowledge. Bright, witty and outgoing, the Gemini charm guarantees they will be the center of attention in any crowd. Matching their intellect is a well-developed imagination.The duality of the Gemini personality can make it difficult to know just whom you are dealing with. They sometimes appear fickle, flighty and susceptible to whim. These traits often make it difficult for Geminis to finish much of what they start. The other side of their dual personalities is they have an innate ability to multi-task, which is good since their interests are many and varied.The Gemini Intellect is the key to their being, and provides the foundation for their skills in the art of communicating. Geminis are not born leaders and will usually defer that position to another. However, their clear thinking and creativity allow them to contribute positively to any project. While Geminis love to talk, they also make for a great audience. Overall, their light spirit and interest in almost everything make them wonderful company.


That is like it was written for me, freaky

I am like two personalities rolled into one, I am a complete exhibitionist, cant stop talking-- constantly changing my mind, indecisive, changing.. but all these things I see as somehow part of me and complete me as a person.

Although sometimes I feel like I cant decide what I am doing from one minute to the next!! -- Sometimes these two sides of me conflict!


Accepting yourself, flaws and all-- or rather all characteristics for WHAT they are, maybe is a big step.

I am constantly looking to better myself, to gain more knowledge and to become a bundle of knowledge!!


Taking SOLIDS out the equation gives you more time look inwards and feel who/what/where you are. That is such a nice place to be, not obsessed with what the rest of the world is doing, just concerned with your requirements AT THIS TIME.


I can see the transformed SELF I can be at the end of this experience, and am satisfied with the steps I am taking right now in this moment.

Being content is something I find so many people around me just cannot do. That has got to get tiring, constantly putting themselves down, sabotaging or just grinding themselves into the ground.

Anyway enough for the philosophical thoughts for now!

Here is my juicy fun for this evening, Music on full blast, dancing about the kitchen, somehow this is like an hour of heaven to me!!

I used a shot of kale in the juices, Carrot/ginger-- then Apple/lemon/ginger

With plenty of kale-- about 300g total

Yummy!

Work work work

Been so busy with work, and so exhausted after work I just haven't had time to keep up my blogging, will make an effort this week!

It is a nice outlet to have time to write and take pictures etc.

I have made some modifications the past few days :

Smoothies-- strained seeds
1 green salad-- lettuce/baby greens

This was all because I have had the worst problems with my eyes since January, they were so bad I had to leave work early, I didn't want to have to take painkillers or any other conventional drug. Course having some fibre slowed down the cleansing reaction and they are a bit better now. Having some fibre was better than taking a load of tablets!! Lesser of two evils!

So back to the juicyness today! This is day 20 on my journey - two of those being modified feasting. Still pleased with it and how my body is feeling overall!

I read about sweet potato juice as a treat, so alas I have a few today to try it! Will report back! I have a horrid feeling it will be awful!

My counter is overflowing with veggies so quite pleased to have some chill out time to relax..juice..rest....and run!

Anyways that's all for now, more later!