Comments on: Lori Painter Raw Food Diet Bikini Challenge http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/ The Darker Cooler Side Of Green! A Modern Green Lifestyle Blog Created by a bunch of twisted dark green juice guzzling space monkies. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:23:01 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Lori Painter http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-25733 Lori Painter Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:00:25 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-25733 Hey Stef, Thanks for the message! The more time goes by the more apparent it seems that my weight loss was more about self love and feeling satisified on a spiritual leve. I said reacently that emotion eating was a sign of a starving soul. When I am filled with inspiration my emotional hunger disappears. Hey Stef,
Thanks for the message! The more time goes by the more apparent it seems that my weight loss was more about self love and feeling satisified on a spiritual leve. I said reacently that emotion eating was a sign of a starving soul. When I am filled with inspiration my emotional hunger disappears.

]]> By: Stef http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-25730 Stef Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:17:55 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-25730 Hey Lori, over the past 2 years I have lost weight and gained it back, and then lost it again and just recently gained it back. The first time, I started out at about 140lbs. and in a 4 month period I lost about 30-35lbs weighing in at about 105-110lbs. I am a 63in or 5ft 3in frame. I gained almost all the weighted back in a 5 month period. I eventually weighed 131lbs again... And you are right it makes me not want to do social things, it makes me feel sad and terrible about myself. When I saw myself weigh that much when I was weighed for a biggest loser competition I joined to help my mom stay motivated to lose weight I realized I had to do something about it (plus there was a $300 prize for the winner) the first week I failed but then I was successful, and each week I stuck with it became easier and easier and before I knew it 3 months later I have lost over 20lbs (I had committed to a pretty strict diet, (fruit- lots of grapes, apples, cantaloupe, watermelon, and lots of salads with salsa for the dressing, I never ate sweets, which I am not a big sweet tooth anyways, I never ate bread, or dairy and I rarely at meat, if I did it was grilled chicken)!! I was so excited I weighed under 110lbs again, I felt confident and good about myself again! But then last May I started over eating and eating unhealthy again or eat to many calories of unhealthy food, and I was out of control. It is exactly 7 months later and I have been fighting this and it is soo hard especially when I fail I am devastated, I have been looking down on myself for so long now. I now weigh between 135-140lbs and I am soo uncomfortable with the way I look and I don't no what to do.. I mean I know how much hard work you have to put in to losing weight and looking great, I just somehow need that adrenaline rush I had those other 2 times I lost all the weight to keep going and see result- I guess what I need is to make my interest in losing weight a commitment! and stay focus. I try and make a food diary but I feel like something also messes me up. I am a college student and living in the dorms, I rarely ever drink or go out and party. I am ready to be committed, I just need someone to share things with because this is soo hard and I just want my health to be back as my #1 priority, and I know all these people are going through the same thing. I want to be successful and not disappoint my family and friends. thanks Hey Lori, over the past 2 years I have lost weight and gained it back, and then lost it again and just recently gained it back. The first time, I started out at about 140lbs. and in a 4 month period I lost about 30-35lbs weighing in at about 105-110lbs. I am a 63in or 5ft 3in frame. I gained almost all the weighted back in a 5 month period. I eventually weighed 131lbs again… And you are right it makes me not want to do social things, it makes me feel sad and terrible about myself. When I saw myself weigh that much when I was weighed for a biggest loser competition I joined to help my mom stay motivated to lose weight I realized I had to do something about it (plus there was a $300 prize for the winner) the first week I failed but then I was successful, and each week I stuck with it became easier and easier and before I knew it 3 months later I have lost over 20lbs (I had committed to a pretty strict diet, (fruit- lots of grapes, apples, cantaloupe, watermelon, and lots of salads with salsa for the dressing, I never ate sweets, which I am not a big sweet tooth anyways, I never ate bread, or dairy and I rarely at meat, if I did it was grilled chicken)!! I was so excited I weighed under 110lbs again, I felt confident and good about myself again! But then last May I started over eating and eating unhealthy again or eat to many calories of unhealthy food, and I was out of control. It is exactly 7 months later and I have been fighting this and it is soo hard especially when I fail I am devastated, I have been looking down on myself for so long now. I now weigh between 135-140lbs and I am soo uncomfortable with the way I look and I don’t no what to do.. I mean I know how much hard work you have to put in to losing weight and looking great, I just somehow need that adrenaline rush I had those other 2 times I lost all the weight to keep going and see result- I guess what I need is to make my interest in losing weight a commitment! and stay focus. I try and make a food diary but I feel like something also messes me up. I am a college student and living in the dorms, I rarely ever drink or go out and party. I am ready to be committed, I just need someone to share things with because this is soo hard and I just want my health to be back as my #1 priority, and I know all these people are going through the same thing. I want to be successful and not disappoint my family and friends. thanks

]]> By: Lori Painter http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24978 Lori Painter Fri, 29 May 2009 01:33:17 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24978 I am glad you share the same desire to rock a serious body. I know it can seem overwhelming (even for me), but if I take it one day at a time then I do ok. It isn't until I start thinking of the hours of exercise the months of effort that will need to go into making this happen. You really are on a budget so I recommend that you get your greens in. Kale is pretty cheap in the market. If you can try to get 2 bunches in a day you'll be on your way. I like them in green smoothies. Sometimes I make a huge pitcher, fill it in mason jars and keep it in the refridge. If I am doing good I'll have 2 huge smoothies a day. Going raw til dinner is an excellent start. So, if you can start w/ greens then I think you'll really RAWK it out . :) I am glad you share the same desire to rock a serious body. I know it can seem overwhelming (even for me), but if I take it one day at a time then I do ok. It isn’t until I start thinking of the hours of exercise the months of effort that will need to go into making this happen. You really are on a budget so I recommend that you get your greens in. Kale is pretty cheap in the market. If you can try to get 2 bunches in a day you’ll be on your way. I like them in green smoothies. Sometimes I make a huge pitcher, fill it in mason jars and keep it in the refridge. If I am doing good I’ll have 2 huge smoothies a day. Going raw til dinner is an excellent start. So, if you can start w/ greens then I think you’ll really RAWK it out . :)

]]> By: Jessica http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24975 Jessica Thu, 28 May 2009 23:12:25 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24975 I swear to god I've always wanted to do this. I have always wanted to eat super healthy and get lots of exercise. At the moment I have increased my daily activity a bit, but I'm no where near a healthy lifestyle. My one and only issue with the Raw food diet right now is that I am a full time student, and i have no income whatsoever, so I can't afford it. Any suggestions for a girl who's weekly food budget is $10 Canadian and wants to be healthy? I'm super desperate here. I swear to god I’ve always wanted to do this. I have always wanted to eat super healthy and get lots of exercise. At the moment I have increased my daily activity a bit, but I’m no where near a healthy lifestyle. My one and only issue with the Raw food diet right now is that I am a full time student, and i have no income whatsoever, so I can’t afford it. Any suggestions for a girl who’s weekly food budget is $10 Canadian and wants to be healthy? I’m super desperate here.

]]> By: Lori Painter http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24773 Lori Painter Tue, 19 May 2009 16:56:45 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24773 Hey Samantha, (love that name, btw) I know what you mean about nervous about getting all your nutritional needs through a raw food diet. I too,was taught we needed certain foods to ensure we have enough nutrition in our bodies. I have to say I have never felt healthier than I feel now! I recommend for every diet a very simple solution. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, not cooked! Aim for 75% of your diet to come from that. I love the book by Dr Douglas Graham "80/10/10". I think dark leafy greens are where we remineralize! So, I like massaged green salads and green smoothies. I like to get these in regularly. According to Victoria Boutenko we need 2 bunches (about 2 lbs) of dark leafy greens a day! I have made some recipe samples on youtube. Here are 2: Smoothie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CQ64C1w1Fw&feature=channel_page Salad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKG5wsH0o_I&feature=channel_page Hopefully, this is helpful! :) Go green....literally, with your diet...eat your greens ;) Lori Hey Samantha, (love that name, btw)
I know what you mean about nervous about getting all your nutritional needs through a raw food diet. I too,was taught we needed certain foods to ensure we have enough nutrition in our bodies. I have to say I have never felt healthier than I feel now! I recommend for every diet a very simple solution. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies, not cooked! Aim for 75% of your diet to come from that. I love the book by Dr Douglas Graham “80/10/10″. I think dark leafy greens are where we remineralize! So, I like massaged green salads and green smoothies. I like to get these in regularly. According to Victoria Boutenko we need 2 bunches (about 2 lbs) of dark leafy greens a day!

I have made some recipe samples on youtube. Here are 2:
Smoothie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CQ64C1w1Fw&feature=channel_page
Salad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKG5wsH0o_I&feature=channel_page

Hopefully, this is helpful! :) Go green….literally, with your diet…eat your greens ;)
Lori

]]> By: Samantha http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24772 Samantha Tue, 19 May 2009 16:41:35 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24772 Hey Lori! Go girl! I'm inspired, but I am nervous about getting enough of what I need! What do you recommend for a lacto-ovo vegetarian starting out on a raw diet? Any helpful websites with menu plans? What's the first step? Hey Lori!

Go girl! I’m inspired, but I am nervous about getting enough of what I need! What do you recommend for a lacto-ovo vegetarian starting out on a raw diet? Any helpful websites with menu plans? What’s the first step?

]]> By: Lori Painter http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24771 Lori Painter Tue, 19 May 2009 16:11:38 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24771 Hey Johnny, You are probably refering to the "Master Cleanser". Yes, I have done that several times, but not during this bikini body challenge. I wanted to find raw cane juice to use other than maple syrup. I do drink lots of lemon though. Perhaps, I will do that cleanse during this challenge...great idea :). Fasting always brings a sense of peace as well as balanced out my appetite. Hey Johnny,
You are probably refering to the “Master Cleanser”. Yes, I have done that several times, but not during this bikini body challenge. I wanted to find raw cane juice to use other than maple syrup. I do drink lots of lemon though. Perhaps, I will do that cleanse during this challenge…great idea :). Fasting always brings a sense of peace as well as balanced out my appetite.

]]> By: Lori Painter http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24770 Lori Painter Tue, 19 May 2009 16:08:34 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24770 Thank you!!! :) Thank you!!! :)

]]> By: Lori Painter http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24769 Lori Painter Tue, 19 May 2009 16:07:44 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24769 I decided to go raw for several reasons, some are to balance out my thyroid and digestion as well as drop a little weight that I put on from becoming more sedentary. I was not raw when I gained the weight. However, I did gain some weight when I first went raw because I was eating all the fancy schmancy raw food that had way too much fat and salt in it. My salad dressings were messing me up too. I am doing simple raw foods now. I took the first bikini shot in January. I decided to go raw for several reasons, some are to balance out my thyroid and digestion as well as drop a little weight that I put on from becoming more sedentary. I was not raw when I gained the weight. However, I did gain some weight when I first went raw because I was eating all the fancy schmancy raw food that had way too much fat and salt in it. My salad dressings were messing me up too. I am doing simple raw foods now.

I took the first bikini shot in January.

]]> By: Lori Painter http://gliving.com/lori-painter-raw-food-diet-bikini-challenge/comment-page-1/#comment-24768 Lori Painter Tue, 19 May 2009 16:02:18 +0000 http://gliving.com/?p=12145#comment-24768 Thank you! It's fun playing around and bring my body back into shape. Right now, it's all about having consistency to my healthy habits. :) Thank you! It’s fun playing around and bring my body back into shape. Right now, it’s all about having consistency to my healthy habits. :)

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