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Smoothies vs whole foods

2021-01-31T12:57:53.000Z

Hey everyone! I'm new here and hoping to get some advice. I would love to try fully raw food! However, I live in Canada and such a lifestyle is pretyy expensive (I hope to oneday build a greenhouse when I own my own home).

So, in the meantime, I was thinking raw til 4! I look at Freelees results and I'm just in awe, and have also really struggled with other diets.

My only concern is the smoothies. I've heard of studies that say smoothies are actually not very good for you, and that eating the foods in whole food form is most ideal... But when I try to cram in as many calories without the aid of smoothies I find it very challenging...

Hoping to get advice :)

Heart murmur, 23yrs old, fitness goals, what should i do?

2016-12-24T18:17:33.000Z

Had an ultrasound, was told i have heart murmur(leaky valve) on left side of heart. I have major fitness goals, i enjoy training and the cycling lifestyle. The doctor is on vacation right now so i don't have intricate details on the type of murmur, but i wanted to know what this means for my fitness goals. Anyone with some real fitness and athletic experience have anything to say? How much could this hold me back?

I don't get chest pains as far as i can tell, I don't think i ever feel desperately or dangerously short of breath during rides or on cardio machines, but i do notice that i can rarely keep up with riders that are in their 50s. I've been cycling for 9 months to one year, beforehand i had no fitness or athletic background, i came from a very sedentary lifestyle.

Advice on first Garmin purchase.

2016-12-14T21:17:47.000Z

A power-meter comes ASAP after this, but im a bit confused. I think I want to go for a Garmin 800, or Garmin 1000, but i these speed, cadence, and heart-rate sensor bundles have me confused. What sensors do i need and should I get a bundle or buy the computer and sensors separately?

I just purchased Profile Desing T3 Aluminum areo-bars, some Relative Design frame bags, a ruggedized 20,000amph power-bank, and double rear water bottle seat mount. I don't wan't to have anything on my back for this stuff, so I'm trying to make it cammelbak free. I'm making an appointment with my bike fitter to help me choose a new seat this weekend as well, gotta take care of the dick. My goals are to optimize my training and start trying my hand at long distance solo rides. Eventually I'd like to be able to go anywhere in the U.S. on a bike like its no big deal.

I have only one bike, I hope its capable of what I'm trying to make it do: It's a Gaint contend SL Disc 1, Aluminum frame.

dog needs advice for diet

2016-08-29T15:28:36.000Z

Hy vegans and dog experts,

i know someone who has a dog. The dog got sick. She has a problem, with her anal glands.

The "owner" of the dog went to doctors. The doctors all recommended hard medication. Now the dog also has problems, because of the medication.

The "owner" stopped the medication and asked for advice. I read, that small dogs and dogs witch are overweight, have problems with there anal glands.

The dog I am writing you about, is not small, but overweight.

I read it there http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2010/09/16/dog-anal-gland-problem.aspx

and there http://burnspet.co.uk/petcare/burns-pet-nutrition-advice/full-anal-glands.html

I showed the "owner" the articles.

They clearly say, that food and overweight are main causes of the problem.

The "owner" tried to solve the problem with a different diet. But the problem is: She does not see, that her dog is to fat.

Now she gives her dog especially Coconut Oil, Butter and whip cream, because she thinks, that fat would detox her dogs body.

She would be opened for advice, but what advice should I give her?

Thank you for recommendations.

Encourage My Mom to Go Vegan!

2016-04-13T15:40:45.000Z

I just had a nice, long talk with my mom about veganism and she wants to transition into this lifestyle.

I would really love it if this community would show her some support, share some words of encouragement or share your stories so that I can show her and keep her motivated.

Some Background:

She was very supportive of me when I told her I had made the switch and at first I didn't think I'd be able to "convert" her or any of my family. But, I reminded myself that she was worth the try. She has struggled for years with weight loss; she loves to exercise and has tried every fad diet that has come and gone. Also, my grandmother (her mother) suffered from many health issues and ultimately passed away too young from being overweight. So, I told her that I loved her and I wanted her to thrive and live a long, healthy life.

Not to mention, she much like myself is a passionate person and a huge animal lover. So, I told her the documentaries to watch and to remember the animals to keep inspired. She sounds serious about it and I would be so happy if she changed her life and saved lives with me!

Share some love and good vibes, fruit bats!

Help Me PLEASE anyone with kids!!

2016-03-29T00:49:51.000Z

This may be a bit long but please read I need advice

I was vegan for almost a year until I had my son. I have found it very difficult to stay vegan only because with this new baby I have basically ZERO time to do anything but care for him and eat super quick meals when I get the chance. The thing with every vegan meal I find is that it takes a lot of preparation to make and I just don't have the time to spend 25 minutes or more meal prepping. If you have babies/kids and are still able to keep up this amazing lifestyle PLEASE tell me how to are able to manage your time! I am begging for help here :(

ANY and ALL advice will be appreciated!

Thank you in advance.

Almond Butter? Brown bread? Pasta? Some guidance required!

2016-02-14T00:41:10.000Z

Hello everyone! Any help would be much appreciated!

I'm trying out a HCLF vegan lifestyle, and I'm excited to start the journey, but I'm confused about a few things!

Firstly- Almond butter- yes or no? I usually have it on brown bread, which leads me to my next question- is brown bread good or not so much?

And pasta- I bought some gluten free pasta today, is that the best pasta I can be eating on this lifestyle?

I also eat granola and porridge (with almond milk), the granola has sugar added and the porridge sometimes does too, depending on what flavour I choose, any advice on this? Are these foods recommended or should I cut back? What's the deal with refined sugar- a no go or not as bad as people think?

Thank you to anyone who takes time out to give me some much needed guidance and advice! You have my utmost gratitude!

Robyn

I want to be a Vegan Nutritionist but not sure how to go about it.....

2016-02-10T18:24:36.000Z

Harley says all the time that you don't need school to do what you want and make a difference. I was wondering if anyone else has become a nutritionist after going vegan. Did you go to school or complete a program to be licensed, or have you found a way to be successful without having those certificates or diploma ext. I spend a lot of time reading and studying, but I feel like there are a lot of things that I am missing. Most nutritional programs I find don't really teach on a vegan lifestyle and talk about the benefits of fruits and veggies ext. Any advice can help!

Mentor/Vegan raw till 4 guru for the uk?

2016-01-13T22:19:13.000Z

Hey hey!! I recently went vegan and am embarking on the Raw Till 4 journey!!I'd really appreciate the help of people who have experienced the pitfalls, highs, lows, positives and negatives of the diet so I can understand what it's doing to my body :) any advice for this newbie would be awesome! And if anyone is in the UK, it would be great if you could recommend where to at our as a vegan or vegan groups I could join?Thanks fellow plant people :)

Traveling in Thailand, a HCRV Newbie

2015-12-04T15:00:24.000Z

Hello everyone!

My name is Freyja and I'm fairly new to 30bad as well as high carb veganism. I've been vegan for 3 1/2 years however, and am a chef at a raw vegan restaurant. I recently graduated from college, and want to do some traveling. Obviously, the fruit drew me to Thailand, as well as the friendly people, warm weather, slower pace of life, and inexpensive living. I'm thinking about traveling for around 2-3 months sometime between January-June of 2016. Living in a cold climate, it would be nice to go during the colder months-however, I would love to be able to go to the RT4 fruit festival in June. Or maybe I would stay for longer than 2-3 months, who knows! When's the best time to go?

I mainly wanted to reach out to all of you fruity folks as a way to connect with some like-minded people, as well as ask for any tips/advice while transitioning toward hcrv, and traveling in Thailand. I look forward to hearing from you! Thanks

Much love,

Freyja

advice for new vegans or people thinking about going vegan?

2015-09-30T14:30:31.000Z

Hey everyone,

I'm not a new vegan or a transitioning vegan, I've been vegan now over a year. I have my youtube channel going now and I think a lot of my views are coming from locals in my town because I share my videos on FB. For this reason I decided to do an "advice for new vegans" video, because lots of people have approached me for more info since I shared my videos.

Where I'm from is quite behind the times and not exactly forward thinking, in terms of veganism, environmentalism, animal rights etc. so it is hard for them to understand. That's why I did the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMj6PhOOkMc

Do you think I touched on relevant points and if not what other advice do you think I should have included? I will do a follow up video if I get a good response. I just want to help people not be confused and make the learning process very straightforward.

You know??

Thanks :)

Amy x

haters

2015-08-19T00:55:23.000Z

Being in college is introducing me to a lot of new people. While some people are very accepting of the answer, "I'm vegan because I want to be." or "I'm doing it for me," other people shun the idea. It's not like I am pushing my ideas on them in anyway, they ask ME about my lifestyle, yet they get all defensive about their SAD. I don't want to go into depth about why vegans don't wither away.... & not to mention there are vegan bodybuilders when these people clearly can't respect facts. Does any one else encounter these closed minded people often? If so, I need your advice!

Buying a SECOND HAND Bike?

2015-08-02T05:53:52.000Z

Hey guys

Selling my old second hand bike to buy a new sports model, don't have alot of money
so it'll be a second hand one for sure.

I'm really interested in the one on the picture above,

description:

NEW: €999 , SELLING FOR: €250

bought in 2008 and used it less than 1000km

size: 51cm (I'm 162cm so should be ok?)

group: Sora (double)

What do you guys think, I don't know anyone else for advice so...

should I buy it?

Thanks , Jolien

Parasites

2015-06-17T19:35:16.000Z

Does raw til 4 help get rid of parasites? If not, is parasite cleansing safe?

Traveling

2015-04-30T01:00:23.000Z

So I'm traveling for a few days for a concert and I'm wondering what should I eat/bring along? Normally when I travel I eat a lot of rice but I've been grain free for a bit and it's helped with my digestion. xD But what should I eat or where should i go? I'll be in chicago!

Diet Tips for Weak Teeth

2015-03-10T12:55:40.000Z

Hey all, my names Jo - Nice to meet you.

Firstly, I want to make clear I am not blaming this lifestyle for poor teeth.

(I have been very overweight for most of my life and a definite binge eater, so obviously that's the main contributor for sure. )

Anyway, last year the pain started and basically 10 fillings later, a root canal and receding gums my teeth aren't what they used to be...

Any one who has teeth problems will sympathise with the stress and upset that i'm currently feeling; everyday there's a new pain and sensitivity.

Could people who can relate to this please offer me tips on good tooth care products (I hate using P&G, Johnson etc companies) alternatives to sugary/acidic foods on this diet and so on?

My current routine:

- Electric toothbrush in the morning and evening for 2.5 minutes

- Floss and Mouthwash in the evening, occasionally mid day too.

- I plan to take up Oil Pulling starting tomorrow.

- I eat 3 times a day and avoid snacking, try to eat fairly quickly and swill with lots of water.

- Only try to eat my fruits ripe to avoid acidity (although eating fruit is now scaring me more and more regardless!)

PLEASE do help if you can! VERY appreciated <3

It feels like the end of the world which is ridiculous and I need to get a grip but the pain, fear of losing my teeth, future relationships being affected by my dodgy smile and dental costs is consuming my mind.

Thanks x

How Screwed am I? (thyroid problems)

2015-03-04T21:33:50.000Z

So I just watched Durian Riders video on how Kayla's Diet program will screw up your thyroid and you shouldn't take the medication, just carb up.

Well, my problem is... I've been on this medication since I was around 10 and I'm almost 21 now! I tried weening myself off the medication over the summer and all I did was gain 30 pounds in a month.

I'm currently on it again and my weight still has not changed at all.

Does anyone have any advice for me??

troubles with non-vegan family. help!

2015-02-10T17:43:16.000Z

This July I will be traveling to Puerto Rico to visit my family on my mom's side. (I am half Puerto Rican) I grew up eating a lot of high fat, fried, greasy, salty food with a lot of animal products eggs, butter and meat): There is also a lot of rice and beans which are vegan however I'd rather not eat them as my body does better on all raw and, I do not digest beans well at all. Not to mention they add a lot of salt and oil to the rice. So I really don't know what to do because food is a very important part of Puerto Rican culture and my relatives will freak out if I tell them all I eat is fruit. I don't want to insult them either and I feel like I would be by not eating their food. Has anyone gone through this I need suggestions and advice thanks. (on a side note I'm extremely excited for all the mangoes and other tropical fruit.)

Is having one huge meal with few snacks okay? Instead of three meals??

2015-01-30T22:52:35.000Z

I started Raw till 4 last year around the same time, I lost weight, I did not have depression and I was alert and my performance in school improved. What stopped me? Parents usually aren't supportive of the rawtill4 decision, but my mother made it impossible for me to have even 1300 calories. I hadn't reached my weight loss goal and my mother told me that I was going to get diabetes and that I need to calorie restrict and that animals were for eating :'(. I was able to fight by not eating any meat but I was totally deprived of fruits. Thus, the rebirths of my eating disorders (<500calories into bulimia, then back to <300 but also since I had depression I became a self harmer since I stopped). I was crying because of my disgusting self then I looked at my pictures and remembered this lifestyle. I decided to go back to the lifestyle and MAKE it happen and FIND a way to eat as many calories as I want.

The only thing is, I need to do it without my parents' knowing. In two years, I'm graduating high school and living my own life so I just need to do this for two years.

It is possible for me to eat 1500 calories near 2:30pm because my parents are not with me and I can buy food. I can eat 300 calories for breakfast, 500 for snacks, and 300 for dinner. (total would be 2600 calories)

Would that be okay for me do for raw till 4?? Does anyone have any advice or solutions? PLEASE HELP ME.

Not hungry for dinner

2015-01-26T02:01:08.000Z

Should I eat a light dinner or risk waking up in the middle of the night hungry or feeling like poop in the morning? What do you do when this happens? I've had around 1800 calories today.

WHAT IF EARTHLINGS DOES NOT WORK?

2015-01-25T00:10:04.000Z

My roommate hates vegans and agreed to watch earthlings with me but he said that he won't change because he doesn't care about the future of the earth and animals feelings. Like I've showed hi Freelee's informational videos and he didn't give a flip. Ugh so what does one do if earthlings doesn't work??

Advice on getting off of hormones (estrogen and progesterone from "the pill")??

2015-01-22T03:14:24.000Z

Hey fruit lovers!

So I've just decided to ditch the pill after 4 years, as it was causing me to be emotionally distant and just not myself anymore. I tried 4 different types and honestly it just wasn't getting better.

Im trying to help my body ease off the hormones by consuming different things that will help balance out my hormones, e.g. raw maca root powder

Anyone got any advice for weaning myself off?

Not looking forward to any side effects i may experience while my body figures itself out :(

Need Food Advice

2014-12-01T01:26:59.000Z

I need some help choosing what to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner without spending a whole lot. Ideals would benefit me a whole lot. I would also like to hear what some of you guy eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

NEED A RAW (till 4) BUDDY IN LONDON, SE

2014-11-23T18:36:44.000Z

Hi guys,

I've been on raw till 4 since May and I find it great! feel much better, healthier, more energy, more balanced and happier :) I'm in uni in SE4 and live nearby. Looking for someone to buddy up, discover vegan London and share experiences. Anyone in the area? Drop me a mail :)

Miriam

Narcolepsy

2014-11-11T23:34:34.000Z

I just typed a long post and then accidentally deleted it and it was gone forever, so that was cool. Not. Anyway...

I was diagnosed with narcolepsy without cataplexy two years ago. Most people think of narcolepsy as a joke, as it is portrayed in movies, but it's not funny to people who have it.

After suffering from excessive daytime exhaustion for years I had a sleep study which revealed that I fall almost immediately into REM sleep when I fall asleep and contrary to popular belief, more REM sleep is NOT better when you don't get enough "deep" or "slow wave" sleep. I refused to accept this diagnosis because the prognosis is terrible. "No cure" and "no known cause" but suspected to be autoimmune related and brought on by a virus or a trauma, generally in ages 15-20 is when it begins to manifest.

I stopped taking adderall 4 months ago, and the sleeping pills I was on, because I am trying to become healthy, but I have little energy or motivation to even shower, let alone stick to the raw til 4 diet (as much as I want and intend to, getting to the store is even a large task for me right now). This is not withdrawal. This is something wrong with my body or brain that was there before adderall ever came around.

My question is: has anyone cured narcolepsy with the raw til 4 or HCRV lifestyle? I so want this to be the solution but everything I read screams against it. They claim that a ketogenic diet (basically paleo) has helped narcolepsy patients. Nothing seems to help me. I eat a generally healthy vegetarian diet. I'm trying to find the motivation and inspiration to stick with raw til 4 but it's very hard with my poor sleep and extremely low energy levels. I know it's a shot in the dark to find someone with narcolepsy on here, but please...someone, anyone...inspiration please?!???

newbie questions: struggling study abroad student

2014-11-08T09:07:38.000Z

Hello everyone!

I apologize in advance for I fear I'm asking a pretty common question, but I hope to get some good advice^^

I am studying abroad in South Korea until next June and am determined to start a raw vegan lifestyle (I'm thinking rawtill4) but I have some issues. I am on a budget (like most college students) and fruit costs are astronomical in Korea in my opinion. I know there are fruit vendors in some places, but i don't know where to find things such as dates or where to buy in bulk, nor am I fluent in Korean yet. I have been browsing the website iherb.com and consider it a viable option for things like dried fruit, coconut sugar, and nuts, but it has been all I have found. Does anyone else have advice? I also have a large problem with binge eating that keeps me falling off the wagon. I've been vegetarian and vegan before, and I miss it and how good I felt. Please help!

Some questions/concerns as busy university student

2014-10-23T05:28:52.000Z

(this is my first post)

I am currently not vegan, much less high carb raw vegan. However, I have cut out most animal products (I was never huge on meat) and am working on cutting out fish and eggs from my diet. (Also, I love nuts-cashews, almonds, etc.)

I should mention that I am 5'1 and currently (probably, because I don't weigh myself) around 110 lbs. I have definitely been leaner and more fit (105 lbs) but as a university student I struggle with eating well and exercising (I am a first-year so it's a transitional stage for me. I know I'm making excuses and should exercise. It's just really difficult with the amount of workload and the amount of stress that comes with maintaining a high GPA...).

With everything that I've mentioned I have some questions/concerns about becoming high carb raw vegan (and I have done some research but definitely correct me if I'm wrong about something):

1. The initial weight gain - I've read some threads and understand that this is completely normal as the body adjusts. Eventually your metabolism shoots straight up and all that weight comes off. However, I am a small person. I am currently "average" weight right now. Any weight gain is fairly obvious on my small frame and therefore I really fear this initial weight gain period, especially since I've read that the weight can remain with you for months and months. I don't know if there's anything I can do about this, because it is inevitable, right? Should I start this lifestyle in the summer or something?

2. Money - I know eating high carb raw vegan is not necessarily expensive because I can prioritize spending money on groceries or buy cheaper vegetables and fruits. But... textbooks and tuition are expenses I can't avoid. As well, I like variety in my foods. Bananas and dates and staple foods in this lifestyle and they taste great. They do, but I'm just not sure I can have a diet so centralized on those two foods. I would get bored very quickly. Also, I don't know if this is too much to ask, but does anyone have actual numbers on how much they spend on food each week/month?

3. Time - First of all, I don't have time to do a lot of grocery shopping. Also, I worry that I don't have enough time to consume my large meals. My schedule is pretty packed and on days where I have to bring a lunch with me do I just bring a banana smoothie or something? I forgot to mention, I live in a suite, and share a full-sized fridge with 2 other suitemates.

4. How much calories should I be consuming? - I've heard min 2500 some say min 2000. Again, I'm a small person, so does that factor into anything? Do I eat more cal if I regularly work out (which is difficult for me to imagine right now...)? When I transition into this diet do I work out to boost my metabolism since I'm eating more cal?

5. Should I take a multivitamin everyday with this lifestyle? - I drink this nutritional shake called Vega One. It's plant-based and has 50% of all your required nutrients. (Some people are going to say that powders are a waste of money and I will - for now - disagree because it is nutritious and convenient for me as a student)

6. Some questions on the foods themselves

-from my understanding, some fat is fine, so I can eat nuts and avocados and such?

-what about protein? Enlighten me on which fruits and veggies cover which amino acids; I do want to know. Are there veggies that cover all essential amino acids? (like quinoa does - but its not vegetable...)

Um, I think that's all I have to say for now. Please give me advice on the topics I mentioned and if you require further information I can provide it.

Thank you.

WWOOF in Hawaii!

2014-10-18T03:43:52.000Z

Aloha! I'll be traveling to Hawaii in January and want to WWOOF for about 4-5 months. Have you gone WWOOFing in Hawaii? Do you have recommendations for 811 friendly farms? Or any tips on WWOOF in Hawaii in general?

I just started contacting a few farms that look good but I want to make sure I chose the best experience possible...

Thanks!! :) :)

Help me write a letter to a naturopath who suggested I eat meat

2014-10-09T04:50:34.000Z

I thought it would be fun to get some advice on what to say in a letter to a naturopath that suggested I begin eating fish and "grass fed organic meats" and up my protein as part of a regimen to cure my ECZEMA and psoriasis. I know wtf? Anyway I basically wanted to get some blood tests to see if I was sensitve/allergic to foods and in the beginning I had to go through the intake tests - some pretty stupid and hokey tests and questions and then he suggested I take a fish oil (haven't heard THAT before) and start eating fish and grass fed organic meat and up my protein to like 40% . I was like "are you cray cray? no way, I'm not doing that" and I never went back. I just want to explain why I didn't come back and while I don't owe him any explanation, I think I will provide some feedback.

It makes no sense to me that a naturopath would suggest doing harm (eating animals) when they take an oath to not do harm or to eat inflammatory foods for a condition caused by inflammation. Anyway I got the tests I wanted so I can avoid the foods that I'm sensitive to from another naturopath.

What do you think I should say? Or should I just leave it?

Thanks !!!

New Here and Have Questions

2014-09-20T17:15:19.000Z

Hello! (:

I recently started on the HCRV lifestyle. About 5 days ago to be exact. Ever since I've started, whenever I make a date or banana smoothie, my stomach gets really upset while I drink them. I don't know if maybe I'm just not used to all the fruit in my system? Did this happen to anyone else? It feels like while I drink the smoothie my stomach is in knots. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

MissBliss