Day 1 of my Juice Fast/Cleanse

I'm here...taking gang signs and f bombs left and right (literally) from the people who love me.

I'm wondering where misery comes from. Every time I go for meditation I hear that we are all powerful and positive beings and that is really what our true nature is. Now this makes me wonder how we can behave and think so negatively. And i'm not just talking about when we are in our bedrooms with the lights off before we go to sleep, I'm talking during the daytime with sunshine and birds chirping a warm breeze and vibrant food and life all around us. How then can we act to viciously toward one another? Do you find yourself in a fit of rage and anger toward others? Do you ever wonder where that comes from? Why you act that way?

I ponder that all the time...and I think I know what it is. It's fear. We are all terrified. Full of anxiety, constant fear and pain. Why and about what?! I fear feeling alone, I fear feeling smothered, I fear someone yelling at me, I fear the future, I fear negativity, I fear physical abuse or pain...do you fear?

So how can we change this in others? We can't, we can only change ourselves. Do not be angry when someone yells at you. Do not try to mock them or hurt them to defend yourself. Simply be there. If they continue to harrass you, ask only one question, "what is it that you fear?"

Then hold on to your seat or plant your feet on the ground...the answer will not be what you expect I guarantee it. Then ask, "This pain, where does it come from?"

Hold your head up and nod only occasionally...you may bring a storm or a flood of emotion but stay strong and be you. It's ok to say no. There isn't simply right or wrong there is good better best. What might be good for someone maybe be best for you and vice versa...Listen to you...dig and find that positive soul.

you may start a revolution of honesty and positivity....

I'm waiting for you---
Rawkn Yogini~

Day 30 of Raw and Living Foods

Hey there everyone!
I have been on a little break from blogging because I've been super busy getting my life together! I am feeling fabulous and have been exercising for at least an hour every day on top of being more active for the rest of my day. Jump Roping, Cardio Dancing, weight lifting, yoga and mat exercises! YEsss...I said the magic word. Yoga...it is back in my life!

With my increase in exercise has come a much larger appetite (true hunger) and a need for more foods that have protein and complex carbs. I've started to include some sprouted grain breads and some soy products to my diet in order to cut back on the the amount of fat I was eating as a raw vegan. For example I have gluten free oatmeal with chopped up fruit such as strawberries, blueberries and banana and some almond milk. For lunch I have a large salad with sprouted bread with hummus and tomato on it.

I think I feel better saying that I'm a health foodist than a raw foodist because raw food is not always the best choice. Eating a cup of almond butter and dates is no where near as good for you as some brown rice and steamed veggies. It's taken me a while to work on my all or nothing attitude because I like a challenge. But I've learned a lot about myself. I need complex carbs because simple carbs make me feel loopy. Eating 4 bananas makes me feel crazy and bloated but instead i'm having sprouted grain bread with almond butter and banana and I feel much more grounded and satisfied.

I also balance my meals as much as possible with CARB, PROTEIN, and HEALTHY FATS.

If I balance my meals I feel much more fulfilled. I do well with protein and carbs but not as well with fats so I need to limit them because they really slow down my digestion. Of course, I'm not perfect and I'm still working on this.

What do you eat when you are exercising regularly? What low fat raw foods will sustain me for long workouts and before and after.

Live Long and Prosper,
Rawkn Yogini~~

Challenge Shmallenge!

Hello there!

I'm truly blissed out on raw foods and the energy I finally have BACK! 23 Days raw and it feels awesome.
My challenge group was incredible and I know I could not have done it without their love and support...thank you everyone!

Tomorrow begins a new adventure of raw. I've decided to try and do a week long green smoothie detox. I will be drinking only raw green smoothie with fruit, veggies and water blended up. As well as tea and extra water. Hydration, giving my digestion an easier time, High greens and energy is what i'm aiming for!

I will post pictures, recipes, ideas, stories and improvements that I see each day.

Are you with me?
Rawkn Yogini