New Plan ~ Raw Food and P90X

So, I've noticed that when I come across something I really want to do and think will help me reach my goals more quickly, I tend to just dive in head first, even if I'm not entirely prepared. I think it is a good trait (at least most of the time) because I avoid most of the anxiety involved in starting something big.

I began researching a raw food diet a few days ago and am fascinated by it. It made total sense to me, though I'm still on the fence about cutting out meat entirely. Not sure I could be a vegan. I may change my thinking later, but even if I do decide to go vegetarian or vegan, it will be a transition, not a sudden jump. ^_^

The very next day after I began reading about raw food-ism, I began eating more raw food, and much less of my old diet. The first day, and in the days since, about 80% of my food intake has been raw fruits and vegetables, nuts, and olive oil.

I've eaten a couple ounces of cooked meat a day, and a little bit of boiled veggies. I also had some cheese and cottage cheese (not raw, pasteurized).

I'm starting to feel really fantastic. The first couple days were pretty difficult as far as detox symptoms went, (acne, irritability, and strange bowel movements) but the food part was easy enough. I eat as much raw food as I want, eat whenever I'm hungry, and still stay under 1500 calories easily.

Yesterday I dealt with some cravings for processed carbs (white sugars and bread products). I ate some fruit and some Melba toasts (which are technically processed carbs, but they're better than a lot of other choices I could have made.) and felt better.

The most amazing thing? I've lost almost 4 pounds so far this week after just a few days on an 80% raw food diet. I think I will probably end up modifying the raw food diet for myself after I do more research, but for now I know I want to cut three things from my diet for sure, even if I don't go raw or vegan: red meats, processed carbs and sugars, and pasteurized dairy. That is my first dietary focus.

In other news, I'll be starting P90X on Monday. I'll be making another video on Sunday or Monday to show myself before I start. I had planned to wait, but I came across a set of the DVD's and I am too pumped up about it not to start up ASAP! My pull up bar is on it's way, as well. ^_^

I'm super excited. I'll let you know how the first day goes.