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Originally Posted by Wilfred  I must admit I'm rather skeptical on Steve fully ascribing his perceived gains in energy to his most recent diet change. I can understand that he would like to be a good role model for anyone who is considering going vegan or raw but increased energy is something that is (as far as I know) not measurable. I'm not denying that a diet change can make you feel good (i.e. more energetic) but since Steve was already feeling pretty close to excellent (at least that is what I've gathered so far from visiting this website) I would be interested in knowing whether his statement was truly unbiased (by for example expectations he had prior to starting this diet). |
Having personally been eating mostly raw for over 6 months now, I can fully attest to the increased energy! Prior to my now 80-100% raw diet, I was eating probably 50% raw and the rest generally healthier than the SAD, (some fish, organic free range chicken, lowfat organic plain yogurt, beans,etc...) but what a difference I am now experiencing.
I have to say as a runner, I feel great and loaded with energy for my workouts. The quality of my sleep has dramatically improved. I need less of it and I wake feeling refreshed. I used to have a hard time waking and was very cranky and groggy in the morning. This is no longer so. I know it is the difference between cooked vs raw because I have eaten a few cooked meals over the 6 months of mostly raw and each time I notice a big change in my sleep and my energy.
Other great benefits for me are that my monthly cycle has become much more regular and I no longer get the huge zits that I used to get every month. My skin is much clearer as are my eyes. My digestion has significantly improved... sometimes to the point of annoying where food moves through my body rather quickly and I am in the bathroom 3 or 4 times a day. Before the mostly raw, it was 3 or 4 times per week! What a difference not to carry that cooked food around in my colon.
In addition, I have lost 10 pounds. This is a huge feat for me. I have been trying to lose this last 10 pounds for 6 years and now I have. I feel great! Hmmm, maybe I should change my user name from good to great.