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#TestimonialTuesday: Woman Loses 60 lbs in 6 Months Using Raw Girl’s 7 Day Detox
#TestimonialTuesday: Akosua Peprah (on Instagram as @eloquent_feminist) was kind enough to let me know yesterday that she has lost 60 lbs in 6 months using the principles she learned in Raw Girl’s 7 Day Detox for Beauty, Weightloss, & Rejuvenation!!!! She says: “First of all let me thank you. Your page, your blog, and your book has made a very huge change on my life. I started my journey early November last year, and have lost 60 pounds in all. I was 255 and I am now 195 lbs. The 7 day detox book was the best thing I used my money for.”
First of all Akosua I am so proud of you!!!! For doing the work. For not just reading but taking action on what was written. You are gorgeous at every size and I am so humbled and grateful that my writing could have such an impact. Yesterday when I received your message I literally wept, as I thought about my journey and how just five years ago I didn’t have a dime to my name. I had lost my job and was pretty much unemployed and without steady work for almost two years straight. It was a very tough period but I decided to use my time doing everything I always said I wanted to do. During that time I wrote The Acne-Free Diet, Raw Girl’s 7 Day Detox, and Parasites Be Gone! I prayed for God to use me, because I had a vision but at that time it seemed so far off. So to receive your photos and hear your testimony was HUGE. The message you sent drove home for me that no matter how rocky the journey has been, it was all worth it.
Your testimonial allowed me to reflect and bask in gratitude for the fact that I am now self-employed, about to release my third book, and working with an incredible team. I continue to pray the little I can do in the world continues to have an impact. The testimonies and positive comments from YOU readers all over the world have always kept me going, so THANK YOU. If you have a story please reach out and let me know! I LOVE YOU ALL so much for your continued support. -XoXo Raw Girl
5 Things to Remember When Detoxing!
- Chug, chug, CHUG that H2O!!! It’s amazing how powerful pure water can be to flush out toxins and rejuvenate. The majority of us already don’t drink enough water so try to double your water intake while you are cleansing.
- Leave them desserts alone. If you have a roaming eye like mine, if there’s any semblance of room in your belly when the meal is done you can’t help but make a beeline for the sweets. Even if they are “raw” chocolate covered somethings, take a chill pill and and save your sweet tooth for after you’ve reached the end of the detox and have successfully got your vegan glow swag back. The point of the detox is to give you digestive system a break. I promise if you can stick to your tough love regimen, you’ll feel so much better and have more excitement when you can devour that macaroon you’ve been eyeing. It’s called delayed gratification.
- When you conduct any sort of cleanse, emotions may arise. Don’t be surprised if you have a full on Bridget Jones hysteria moment. Let the sobs, venting, and giggles commence. We sometimes use food to ignore what we are feeling. Our bodies also can store trauma in unexpected places, so as you release toxins, you may need to release resentment or anger with it. Breathe through it, don’t judge it, and when you reach the other side of the detox rainbow you’ll feel miraculous.
- It’s always more fun when you have a buddy! Even if you just have that awesome friend you can call and ramble to about how you really need chocolate right now, a buddy is always a wonderful thing. We all need support, and letting others (you trust) into your process will also force you to be more accountable for reaching the end goal. So partner up and let the hunger games commence!
- Things fall apart to come back together. Our external world is very much a reflection of our internal world. During or post-detox perhaps you realize you are in the wrong line of work. Or maybe you are hit with the realization that some relationships have taken their course. It’s amazing how a clean body temple can also lead to profound clarity of mind. Follow your gut and don’t be afraid of the new opportunities or shifts that arise.
~ XO Raw Girl
Raw Food! Things I Ate Today
Raw Kelp Noodles with Basil Avocado Pesto & a Raw Green Burrito. YUM. XO
Juice! Mellow Yellow Refresher
Mellow Yellow Refresher
Ingredients:
3-4 yellow carrots, 1 lemon, 1 head celery, 3 apples, ginger root (to taste)
Wash & prep all fruits and veggies. Run through juicer, strain, & enjoy! -XoXo Raw Girl
P.S. Want more recipes? Over fifty awesome raw and cooked vegan recipes in my forthcoming book Got VEG? Preorder Now!
Pre-Order Now! – Got Veg? How to Thrive on a Plant-Based Diet
Dearest Readers,
Thank you so much for your patience! I have been working very hard in the last few months to perfect my forthcoming book and now I am very excited to share it with you. Got Veg? How to Thrive on a Plant-Based Diet, is now available for pre-orders and will be released in July, 2015! The book will be available via all major online book retailers in both e-book and print formats. Got Veg? is packed with practical and inspiring information, including: step-by-step instructions to help readers prepare for a plant-based lifestyle, kitchen prep, explanation of the levels of a plant-based diet, a thorough breakdown of the nutrients your body needs to thrive, how to transition, over fifty recipes, and more. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking to use the power of plant-based eating to experience a higher level of vitality, youthfulness, creativity, well-being, and harmony with the planet.
All those who pre-ordered the older version formerly known as “Thrive on Veg!” will receive two copies of Got Veg? in both print (signed by yours truly) and e-book formats on the official release date. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Mercy for Animals. -XoXo Raw Girl
To read more about the book, and pre-order your copy now visit this link: http://rawgirltoxicworld.com/pre-orders/
Going Green! Take a Second Look in Your Makeup Bag
Last Friday, the photo shoot for my forthcoming book was indeed epic! Can’t wait to share with you all. For the shoot I worked with a Sephora makeup artist who gave me a completely all-natural look using makeup that was vegan friendly, paraben-free, talc free, and cruelty-free. I was super excited to finally get rid of the last remaining makeup products I use often that contain questionable chemicals.
It was very refreshing to learn from the makeup artist I worked with how many vegan, paraben-free, and cruelty options are now specifically at Sephora. My two favorite vegan-friendly lines were Hourglass, which has a range of tinted moisturizers, foundation, powders etc. and Bite Beauty which has an awesome line of lip glosses and lipsticks in fun colors that are made from fruit and resveratrol. The Hourglass line is not entirely vegan, but they have a large number of options so if you go to purchase inquire with the sales rep.
Frankly we need as many cruelty-free, vegan, toxic chemical free options as we can get, until the cosmetics industry has the epiphany that it is not okay to sell beauty with the added health risk of exposure to toxic substances daily. Just like we are what we eat, we are what we put on our faces. Did you know that the makeup industry is generally unregulated? So the only person who can truly look out for you when it comes to cosmetic products is YOU. Do your research. If you have not done so just yet, take a moment today and look through your makeup bag. Google any long fancy words you don’t understand, and really consider if using that product is worth the risk. Makeup is a wonderful thing, it can enhance naturally beauty and help us feel our best but in this toxic world we live in we have to be vigilant. If we can’t get access to toxin-free cosmetics, it may be best to just rock our natural vegan glow. -XoXo Raw Girl
Simple Healthy Rituals to Ring in 2015 with a Bang!
As we approach the end of year holiday season many of us are thinking about our health. What goals did you set this year? How much have you accomplished for yourself in the realms of mental, spiritual, and physical wellness? If you have fallen short, don’t worry, now is the time to start dreaming about your new vision for a healthier you in 2015. Below are some simple rituals that may help you close out this current year and start next year off with a bang.
- End the year with a juice cleanse or fast
- Create a vision board for 2015 that includes goals in all areas of your life work, family, spirit, health, and finances
- Clean House and remove clutter in your home or work environment
- Write a letter to yourself that you will read at the end of 2015 seal it and do not open it until next year
- Write a gratitude journal for as many things you can think of that you are grateful for in 2014
- Make a list of healthy milestones or progress made physically or spiritually in 2014, then write goals in those areas for 2015
- Dance it out! You made it to year’s end so you deserve to shake your groove thang on whatever kind of dance floor suits your fancy
- Commit now to your #MoveThatBody regimen for 2015. Whether it be hot yoga, pilates, or the gym, start your fitness routine now so you don’t have to jumpstart in the first week of January.
No matter what rituals you choose, make sure to take a moment to celebrate all you accomplished in 2014. Celebrate the experiences that brought you to where you are now, and the baby steps you have taken to ensure that you are living into your vision of optimal health. Hope you have an incredible holiday full of love, laughter, and healthy eats!
~Xo Raw Girl
Give the Gift of Health!
20% off All E-Books and Detox Plans until January 1st!
To help you ring in the new year right, all E-Books & Detox Plans in the Raw Girl Store are 20% off until January 1st!!! Discount will be applied at checkout. Visit The Raw Girl Store for details.