What Am I Thinking?

I’m Catholic, and because I am, every year during Lent I usually do something new: give up certain things (foods, habits) or start doing something different.  It’s like a new years resolution, but one that I make sure to keep.  For years my Lenten promises ranged from trying to help out more, work out more, be more positive.  For years I’ve given up junk food, sugar, meat…Lent was the reason why I became vegetarian.  Lent was the reason I try to be vegan as often as I can.  Lent will be the reason why I will turn into a raw foodist!?!??!?… Nope, I don’t think this will be the case.  But this year, I am going to try to live a raw lifestyle, wait, a raw vegan lifestyle to be precise.  For those who aren’t really familiar with what that means, basically I will be eating food that has no animal by-products in it and that has not been cooked over 115 degrees fahrenheit.  Crazy, I know!  But I’m up for the challenge...if you don't know me, I'm the girl who really is up for anything!

45 days of this

Raw veganiam.  This is all new territory for me.  The decision to become a raw veganist wasn’t a light hearted one.  I did my research and know exactly what I’m getting myself into, I even bought myself a Magic Bullet today!  I’m ok with the vegan part of it, after two years of becoming vegan for lent, I'm an expert now.  But to be perfectly honest, I’m a bit worried about the raw part of it.  I like hot food.  I like hot drinks.  I like cooked everything.  Salads, fruits and veges, although all wonderful, aren’t something I’m ready to only consume for 40 plus days.  I probably won't be 100% completely raw, but I will definitely be 100% vegan.  With that said, I am going to cheat by allowing myself to have a cup of tea every day.  I know, I know, sooo wrong, but you gotta give this girl something!

So during Lent, starting on Tuesday, I will be blogging everyday...and trying to add some photos for those of you who are into food porn.  In this blog I'll be telling you my thoughts, feelings, energy levels, what I ate, what I wanted to eat…telling you everything.  If you’re into this lifestyle, please message me and let me know what you eat and where you shop etc.  I need all the tips I can get!  Lent starts on Wednesday and I’m looking forward to it ... I’m also looking forward to Fat Tuesday and Easter Sunday!  Wish me raw luck!!!

To learn more about this lifestyle, Wikipedia has you covered: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raw_veganism