Thanks so much for all of the reminders in this video!!!!! I am having trouble also getting enough calories. Thks for the inspiration to break bad patterns :)
some people on this lifestyle do eat nuts and seeds but in very small quantities. they have a very high fat content, which you want to stay away from if you are doing high carbs. also it's very hard to find nuts that haven't gone rancid.
@XedgeXgirlX Hi - I will definitely do a video on what my meals look like :) It took me a few months to up my calories but only because I wasn't putting enough emphasis on it. Once I made it a priority for myself, it took maybe about a month to work my way up in calories. I'd say you can comfortable add about 200 calories a day in a weeks time. So by the end of the month you can be eating an extra 800 calories (This would only be a couple bananas or a handful of dates extra per day!)
Thank you so much for this video! Was exactly what I needed right now. Been struggling between rawtill4 and rawvegan the past couple of months. I do feel so much better eating fully raw. But as a high performing athlete I need to get in so many calories, so after a week or so I always fall bag to rawtill4. I know it is not technically bad for you. But I feel so much better eating like a rawvegan. Again thank you so much!
@XedgeXgirlX As for Protein powders - for athletic goals I don't think it's needed. The body will have to convert the protein to carbs to use as fuel. From this point of view protein is actually a poor choice. My best workouts are when I've consistently carbed up enough throughout the day and I like reaching for more fruit at the end because it's easily digested and assimilated for a quick energy boost and my body can focus the rest of it's energy on rebuilding.
@XedgeXgirlX As for exercise - I tend to do more cardio as it's just what I prefer (running for 30 minutes to an hour and I love Zumba classes!). Every once in a while I will do yoga and for strength training I will use random machines at the gym but I prefer to just do thinks like squats, lunges, push ups, etc at home.
Thank u for theses tips and inspiration bc I'm a newbie and I'm worried about getting any thinner. Didn't know that it takes awhile to work up to being able to eat enough calories. Thanks
I struggle with getting in the cals too. How long did it take u to go from 1500-2000 cals comfortably? Im stuck at this level after 2+ months! Ugh Can u post ur typical day's meals/snacks? What is ur exercise routine like? Have u thought about adding a protein powder? I know this is "anti 811", but it can help u with ur athletic/caloric goals. Raw hemp or rice pro are great and can be taken in small amounts thru out the day, or in a green drink at night, or mixed with ur salad dressing.
@XedgeXgirlX lastly I wanted to note that the body does not need EXCESS protein to build muscle. Weight bearing exercise is the only thing that can build muscle. However on a different note - if you are having a hard time getting in the extra calories I do think it could be ok to use these as a transition food. My first choice would be cooked starches or grains for extra calories but if you are having a problem with getting in the calories I'd say go for it as opposed to not getting enough.
Thanks so much for all of the reminders in this video!!!!! I am having trouble also getting enough calories. Thks for the inspiration to break bad patterns :)
some people on this lifestyle do eat nuts and seeds but in very small quantities. they have a very high fat content, which you want to stay away from if you are doing high carbs. also it's very hard to find nuts that haven't gone rancid.
@XedgeXgirlX Hi - I will definitely do a video on what my meals look like :) It took me a few months to up my calories but only because I wasn't putting enough emphasis on it. Once I made it a priority for myself, it took maybe about a month to work my way up in calories. I'd say you can comfortable add about 200 calories a day in a weeks time. So by the end of the month you can be eating an extra 800 calories (This would only be a couple bananas or a handful of dates extra per day!)
Thank you so much for this video! Was exactly what I needed right now. Been struggling between rawtill4 and rawvegan the past couple of months. I do feel so much better eating fully raw. But as a high performing athlete I need to get in so many calories, so after a week or so I always fall bag to rawtill4. I know it is not technically bad for you. But I feel so much better eating like a rawvegan. Again thank you so much!
@XedgeXgirlX As for Protein powders - for athletic goals I don't think it's needed. The body will have to convert the protein to carbs to use as fuel. From this point of view protein is actually a poor choice. My best workouts are when I've consistently carbed up enough throughout the day and I like reaching for more fruit at the end because it's easily digested and assimilated for a quick energy boost and my body can focus the rest of it's energy on rebuilding.
@thatfruitarianchick Thanks :D I know I'll get there, it's just slow and (some what) steady for me.
@XedgeXgirlX As for exercise - I tend to do more cardio as it's just what I prefer (running for 30 minutes to an hour and I love Zumba classes!). Every once in a while I will do yoga and for strength training I will use random machines at the gym but I prefer to just do thinks like squats, lunges, push ups, etc at home.
@windlord1111 thank you :) I am actually on 30BaD. I don't post very often but I poke around the site every day!
Thank u for theses tips and inspiration bc I'm a newbie and I'm worried about getting any thinner. Didn't know that it takes awhile to work up to being able to eat enough calories. Thanks
I struggle with getting in the cals too. How long did it take u to go from 1500-2000 cals comfortably? Im stuck at this level after 2+ months! Ugh
Can u post ur typical day's meals/snacks?
What is ur exercise routine like?
Have u thought about adding a protein powder? I know this is "anti 811", but it can help u with ur athletic/caloric goals. Raw hemp or rice pro are great and can be taken in small amounts thru out the day, or in a green drink at night, or mixed with ur salad dressing.
@XedgeXgirlX lastly I wanted to note that the body does not need EXCESS protein to build muscle. Weight bearing exercise is the only thing that can build muscle. However on a different note - if you are having a hard time getting in the extra calories I do think it could be ok to use these as a transition food. My first choice would be cooked starches or grains for extra calories but if you are having a problem with getting in the calories I'd say go for it as opposed to not getting enough.
I have never met a raw vegan chick that's not hot! Lol
i don't really know much about what low-fat-raw-vegans eat, but nuts are calorie dense and are by definition raw and vegan..
Hi :) I am so happy about your video :) Thank you!!! Let me ask, please, are you still low fat raw vegan? I see, it is an old video :)
It’s 4 pm and I have only have 425 calories I don’t know how I can eat more this is the healthiest diet in the world but it’s hard.