Viktoria Boutenko addresses this problem along with others in her book Green For Life. It’s an excellent read, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone! It’s always worth giving ideas a try.
Wow, hey I just posted something similar. I’m glad I found this post. I am trying to go 100% raw vegan too, but I am concerned about getting too thin. My height is 5’6” and my weight has been a steady 120 lbs (I was already vegan) but now 4 weeks of being 90-95% raw I have already lost 5 lbs. I, like yourself, don’t want to loose any weight either.
Great tips guys – thanks!
Little One – I’ll be running the Nike+ Woman’s Marathon in San Francisco. I will be participating virtually with the Nike+ system – so i will actually be racing from here in NY. (which i think is pretty darn nifty! lol) By the way – if anyone else wants to join, heres the link with info http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/#events
Thanks again everyone!
I do exercise regularly. I cycle 14 miles 4 times a week and swim 3 times a week.
Morning_theft, don’t worry – there is no chance of me starving myself.. mindlessly or not. I am eating smaller amounts but more regularly. I am much more aware now of when I am hungry and also when I am not, and I am listening to this.
Chris – thank you, I will try 100%. I am looking forward to making your Sweet Tangy Southern Barbeque Sauce tonight to help me along!
I am new to the running world too. I started a few months ago just playing around and seeing what works best. I know a few long-time runners to share some advice with my training. I was training for the philly marathon but I pulled my groin a few weeks ago in a step class and have not been physically able to run since. :(
But anyway, what I found worked for me was lotsssss of water a few hours before the run and high water content fruit. I love melons cheeries, apple, and lots of bananas especially. I found that if I ate dehydrated food or nuts/seeds before a run I felt really sick. Everyone is different so you just have to feel out your body. What marathon are you running? have you been to runnersworld.com? It has some good training plans. Good Luck! :)
okay – so i just signed up for a half marathon. (not really sure what i was thinking there! lol) Does anyone have any suggestions for pre/post training meals etc? Im not much of a runner, so i have a lot of ground to cover before the race in October, and i anticipate some pretty intense workouts. I normally prefer to workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach – just water – but im not sure that will hold me through all the endurance training. Any thoughts? Thanks!
Angel. Its just excess bad weight. The fast you needed to loose. Here are some topics I myself started and some others have started that may help you with info.
I agree with Chris, but make sure that you’re not mindlessly starving yourself! If you don’t always make sure that your body gets whatever it asks for (within reason, chips aren’t an acceptable request, heh) and that you feel ok and not deprived. I know there are some days when I don’t get enough calories without noticing, and suddenly I get this “bottomless pit” feeling and can eat 3-5 bananas in a row before feeling ok. It seems crazy at the moment (for me anyway) but it’s perfectly reasonable. And yes, it’s very true that one shouldn’t mindlessly follow someone else’s theory… I don’t think everything will work for everyone. Follow your own needs.
4 weeks is not long enough to start making adjustments to your diet based on everyones favourite theory. Make sure that you are not further toxifying your self first by being 100% raw for 6 weeks to 3 months. After you fully detox and your body stabilizes, then you can play with your food. Trying to make adjustments and track specific results while transitioning is pointless and will only lead you to frustration. This is why there are so many theories on Raw Food, because many overlook the basics and never actually go Purely 100% Raw. Don’t take my word for it, try it yourself, many have not.
I’ve also heard people talk about excercise as a good way to keep weight on…you’d think that it’d cause more loss due to the burning of cals, but I guess that’s not the case as it’a a popular technique for skinnier folks and also for parents raising raw children. I can’t say personally, I lost about 15 lbs initially on raw and am now evening out just under where I started, which I believe to be my body’s natural weight.
I have been losing a little weight since going raw as well, even though I wanted to possibly gain a little bit… But I think trying to gain it by eating a lot of fat can’t be very good for you. I’ve been trying to eat more calories and it just makes me feel sick. It’s better to just listen to your body and make sure you never ever feel unsatisfied or hungry, and eventually the weight will come back on. Exercise is important as well.
I myself have lost at least 20lbs. I am 6’2 and used to weigh on average bewtween150-160. Right now I am about 140. It is normal to lose weight at first. Time will let you put the weight back on. Your body needs to adjust to your new diet. It will begin to absorb all the goodness you are putting in oyur body,but fisrt all the bad is leaving!!!!!!!!!!!!!
when people go raw they often lose weight for a while as they detox. Some people say it is a good thing and it your body dunping toxins along with the fat.
I lost loads of weight for the first year, and I was not overweight. But I have managed to put it back on now in my 2nd years raw by eating raw olive oil, green young coconuts, pine nuts and avocados, and almonds.
If you make up some almond milk with some pine nuts in it and drink it all day, along with 3 or 4 avocados, maybe a raw pie or young coconut (milk+flesh+4 dates in a blender=heaven). I am sure you will not lose too much.
Get at least one good smoothie a day with everything in it. A good couple of handfuls of greens, some coconut oil or soaked hemp seeds, maca, etc. And do some weights, you need to use your muscles to build them. Greens and fats together generally help balance out weight and adding some sprouted grains like buckwheat and quinoa is good too.
I too have the same issue. I have always been thin. After juice fasting for a few days I did lose a lot of weight and am down to 112lbs (8 stone). I wouldn’t mind, I mean I feel ok but, people notice especially in my face and that makes me feel like I am Way too skinny, but then I think I have always been skinny.
I did find that when I was adding the good fats into my diet I not only put on weight but I was able to maintain it so long as I didn’t go overboard with loads of nuts, avocados, oils etc….
Even though I don’t really eat nuts I do eat avos and oils and “fill out” a little more when I add these.
I’ve been eating 90%+ raw for the past 4 weeks and it’s going great. I feel lighter, I’ve more energy, I’ve more mental clarity, I’m sleeping a lot less.. it’s a dream! The only issue I am having is that I am losing weight. I know, for a lot of people going raw this is desirable but for me it is not. I’m already skinny and I don’t want to lose weight (I’d rather gain some). I’ve lost 2kg (5lbs) in 4 weeks and now I weigh a meagre 55kg (120lbs). I’ve always been fairly skinny and have never been heavier than 60Kg (132lbs) – that is my goal. Short term I’d like to prevent weight loss.
I’m not too bothered about BMI and all that, it’s just that I really feel skinny now and I’m beginning to feel uncomfortable about it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Hi Flinzz
Yea, Santa Monica has many raw friendly restaurants! My fav is Julianos Raw restaurant, leaf cuisine is great…and the Co-Op has a yummy selections of premade dishes too!
Good luck!
I will be in Southern Cali for the next week. Is there anything going on? I've looked online, but I do not see anything.
Is there a place that anyone can recommend. Any restaurants that serve raw food and vegetarian foods (my husband is not raw, but he will eat vegetarian food).
Is there a place that has a good selection of Raw Food books?
I will be based in Riverside, but I will most likely be in LA. Are there any new funky spots in Venice and Santa Monica?
21 posts found
issy writes, Jul 26, 2007: (2 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
Viktoria Boutenko addresses this problem along with others in her book Green For Life. It’s an excellent read, and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone! It’s always worth giving ideas a try.
coconut dream writes, Jul 26, 2007: (56 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
Wow, hey I just posted something similar. I’m glad I found this post. I am trying to go 100% raw vegan too, but I am concerned about getting too thin. My height is 5’6” and my weight has been a steady 120 lbs (I was already vegan) but now 4 weeks of being 90-95% raw I have already lost 5 lbs. I, like yourself, don’t want to loose any weight either.
http://goneraw.com/forums/3/topics/1125
flinzz78 writes, Jul 25, 2007: (42 posts)
(Topic: Talk It Up / What's going on in Southern California: July 11-18th?)
Thanks! I’m back in MD. Next time!
odessa7 writes, Jul 25, 2007: (80 posts)
(Topic: Other Stuff / Raw tips for marathon training?)
Great tips guys – thanks! Little One – I’ll be running the Nike+ Woman’s Marathon in San Francisco. I will be participating virtually with the Nike+ system – so i will actually be racing from here in NY. (which i think is pretty darn nifty! lol) By the way – if anyone else wants to join, heres the link with info http://nikeplus.nike.com/nikeplus/#events Thanks again everyone!
angelicfruit writes, Jul 25, 2007: (2 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
Thank you everybody for your help on this.
I do exercise regularly. I cycle 14 miles 4 times a week and swim 3 times a week.
Morning_theft, don’t worry – there is no chance of me starving myself.. mindlessly or not. I am eating smaller amounts but more regularly. I am much more aware now of when I am hungry and also when I am not, and I am listening to this.
Chris – thank you, I will try 100%. I am looking forward to making your Sweet Tangy Southern Barbeque Sauce tonight to help me along!
blujett8 writes, Jul 25, 2007: (110 posts)
(Topic: Other Stuff / Raw tips for marathon training?)
if you’re ever on myspace there’s a “Running Raw” site there….they may have some advice?
Little One writes, Jul 24, 2007: (31 posts)
(Topic: Other Stuff / Raw tips for marathon training?)
I am new to the running world too. I started a few months ago just playing around and seeing what works best. I know a few long-time runners to share some advice with my training. I was training for the philly marathon but I pulled my groin a few weeks ago in a step class and have not been physically able to run since. :( But anyway, what I found worked for me was lotsssss of water a few hours before the run and high water content fruit. I love melons cheeries, apple, and lots of bananas especially. I found that if I ate dehydrated food or nuts/seeds before a run I felt really sick. Everyone is different so you just have to feel out your body. What marathon are you running? have you been to runnersworld.com? It has some good training plans. Good Luck! :)
odessa7 writes, Jul 24, 2007: (80 posts)
(Topic: Other Stuff / Raw tips for marathon training?)
okay – so i just signed up for a half marathon. (not really sure what i was thinking there! lol) Does anyone have any suggestions for pre/post training meals etc? Im not much of a runner, so i have a lot of ground to cover before the race in October, and i anticipate some pretty intense workouts. I normally prefer to workout first thing in the morning on an empty stomach – just water – but im not sure that will hold me through all the endurance training. Any thoughts? Thanks!
jkd_soccer801 writes, Jul 23, 2007: (209 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
Angel. Its just excess bad weight. The fast you needed to loose. Here are some topics I myself started and some others have started that may help you with info.
http://www.goneraw.com/forums/3/topics/561 http://www.goneraw.com/forums/3/topics/683
Morning_theft writes, Jul 22, 2007: (317 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
I agree with Chris, but make sure that you’re not mindlessly starving yourself! If you don’t always make sure that your body gets whatever it asks for (within reason, chips aren’t an acceptable request, heh) and that you feel ok and not deprived. I know there are some days when I don’t get enough calories without noticing, and suddenly I get this “bottomless pit” feeling and can eat 3-5 bananas in a row before feeling ok. It seems crazy at the moment (for me anyway) but it’s perfectly reasonable. And yes, it’s very true that one shouldn’t mindlessly follow someone else’s theory… I don’t think everything will work for everyone. Follow your own needs.
chriscarlton writes, Jul 22, 2007: (286 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
4 weeks is not long enough to start making adjustments to your diet based on everyones favourite theory. Make sure that you are not further toxifying your self first by being 100% raw for 6 weeks to 3 months. After you fully detox and your body stabilizes, then you can play with your food. Trying to make adjustments and track specific results while transitioning is pointless and will only lead you to frustration. This is why there are so many theories on Raw Food, because many overlook the basics and never actually go Purely 100% Raw. Don’t take my word for it, try it yourself, many have not.
blujett8 writes, Jul 22, 2007: (110 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
I’ve also heard people talk about excercise as a good way to keep weight on…you’d think that it’d cause more loss due to the burning of cals, but I guess that’s not the case as it’a a popular technique for skinnier folks and also for parents raising raw children. I can’t say personally, I lost about 15 lbs initially on raw and am now evening out just under where I started, which I believe to be my body’s natural weight.
Morning_theft writes, Jul 21, 2007: (317 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
I have been losing a little weight since going raw as well, even though I wanted to possibly gain a little bit… But I think trying to gain it by eating a lot of fat can’t be very good for you. I’ve been trying to eat more calories and it just makes me feel sick. It’s better to just listen to your body and make sure you never ever feel unsatisfied or hungry, and eventually the weight will come back on. Exercise is important as well.
chefraw16 writes, Jul 21, 2007: (76 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
I myself have lost at least 20lbs. I am 6’2 and used to weigh on average bewtween150-160. Right now I am about 140. It is normal to lose weight at first. Time will let you put the weight back on. Your body needs to adjust to your new diet. It will begin to absorb all the goodness you are putting in oyur body,but fisrt all the bad is leaving!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Zoe writes, Jul 21, 2007: (1502 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
when people go raw they often lose weight for a while as they detox. Some people say it is a good thing and it your body dunping toxins along with the fat.
I lost loads of weight for the first year, and I was not overweight. But I have managed to put it back on now in my 2nd years raw by eating raw olive oil, green young coconuts, pine nuts and avocados, and almonds.
If you make up some almond milk with some pine nuts in it and drink it all day, along with 3 or 4 avocados, maybe a raw pie or young coconut (milk+flesh+4 dates in a blender=heaven). I am sure you will not lose too much.
sweetpea writes, Jul 21, 2007: (281 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
Get at least one good smoothie a day with everything in it. A good couple of handfuls of greens, some coconut oil or soaked hemp seeds, maca, etc. And do some weights, you need to use your muscles to build them. Greens and fats together generally help balance out weight and adding some sprouted grains like buckwheat and quinoa is good too.
Little Mango writes, Jul 21, 2007: (43 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
HI Angelicfruit
I too have the same issue. I have always been thin. After juice fasting for a few days I did lose a lot of weight and am down to 112lbs (8 stone). I wouldn’t mind, I mean I feel ok but, people notice especially in my face and that makes me feel like I am Way too skinny, but then I think I have always been skinny.
I did find that when I was adding the good fats into my diet I not only put on weight but I was able to maintain it so long as I didn’t go overboard with loads of nuts, avocados, oils etc….
Even though I don’t really eat nuts I do eat avos and oils and “fill out” a little more when I add these.
angelicfruit writes, Jul 21, 2007: (2 posts)
(Topic: Being Raw / Skinny but losing weight after going raw)
I’ve been eating 90%+ raw for the past 4 weeks and it’s going great. I feel lighter, I’ve more energy, I’ve more mental clarity, I’m sleeping a lot less.. it’s a dream! The only issue I am having is that I am losing weight. I know, for a lot of people going raw this is desirable but for me it is not. I’m already skinny and I don’t want to lose weight (I’d rather gain some). I’ve lost 2kg (5lbs) in 4 weeks and now I weigh a meagre 55kg (120lbs). I’ve always been fairly skinny and have never been heavier than 60Kg (132lbs) – that is my goal. Short term I’d like to prevent weight loss.
I’m not too bothered about BMI and all that, it’s just that I really feel skinny now and I’m beginning to feel uncomfortable about it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Slaint Ronan
flinzz78 writes, Jul 12, 2007: (42 posts)
(Topic: Talk It Up / What's going on in Southern California: July 11-18th?)
Thanks! It is so nice to be back in Southern Cali!!! I went to the fruit market when I got off the plane!
What is the Co-Op?
Cole writes, Jul 10, 2007: (42 posts)
(Topic: Talk It Up / What's going on in Southern California: July 11-18th?)
Hi Flinzz Yea, Santa Monica has many raw friendly restaurants! My fav is Julianos Raw restaurant, leaf cuisine is great…and the Co-Op has a yummy selections of premade dishes too! Good luck!
flinzz78 writes, Jul 8, 2007: (42 posts)
(Topic: Talk It Up / What's going on in Southern California: July 11-18th?)
Hello,
Is there a place that anyone can recommend. Any restaurants that serve raw food and vegetarian foods (my husband is not raw, but he will eat vegetarian food).
Is there a place that has a good selection of Raw Food books?
I will be based in Riverside, but I will most likely be in LA. Are there any new funky spots in Venice and Santa Monica?
Thanks