I lost my thyroid to cancer six years ago when I was nineteen and I’d already had an autoimmune thyroid disease since I was thirteen. I will probably always be “overweight” (though I am within normal BMI) no matter the exercise or food I eat. In fact, I found that being 100% raw caused me to gain weight as I was eating so much more food and so many foods like dates (typical of beginning raw fooders). I’m still in this adventure, though I’ve gone back to certain steamed foods and found that this is more effective for me. So here we have a paradox. Am I healthier being heavier and 100% raw or am I healthier being slightly less heavy and 70-80% raw?

Just some food for thought.

I love what Victoria teaches and drink smoothies every day but I do not think she is being honest about why she has gained weight.

And, it is important to be honest about it because being overweight is not healthy and alot of people turn to raw food and green smoothies as a way to lose weight and become healthier as a result. If that’s not going to work, they let’s be upfront about that. We can still love Victoria and know the truth at the same time.

I have heard her say on a podcast that when you start eating raw your metabolism speeds up and you drop alot of weight fast but then is slows down and you gain it all back — which is what happened to her. I don’t think I buy that because at the end of the day calories in, calories out is going to determine weight and eating raw provides the enzymes for a speedy metabolism.

So, still confused over here and would love to understand what caused her to gain so much weight. I do not mean any disrespect to her and trying to be as tactful as possible but there has to be a open honest way this can be discussed.

But, doesn’t this lady look over weight and not particularly healthy?

Thoughts?

Remember, the images you see in the media are not the norm for women. Look back at some old movies. Notice Marilyn Monroe’s thighs. She had curves and bumps. That’s normal, not the sculpted hard cord-like limbs of the movie stars today. They spend many hours and much money on physical appearance. Madison Avenue has sold us the thin is better myth. A normal woman as she matures becomes curvy and some of us even curvier -especially after expanding to make room for carrying babies. So lighten up, inside!

Now, that said, I have to agree that every one has to find the right ratio of raw veggies and fruits for their body type. We are not all created equal. No diet can be mandated as suitable for all body types, climes, or metabolisms. I’ve found that I become too thin on all raw and must eat some cooked veggies and hearty soups like mung dahl in the winter if I want to be healthy and energetic. So find out what’s optimal for you, exercise regularly, and be beautiful from the inside out.

debra

The oxidation information explained a lot to me. I bought a VitaMix years ago, and they suggested using it to make drinks. However, we’ve all heard for years how wonderful juice is for us. Every time I’ve ever juiced, I see all the wonderful fiber being tossed away, and kept thinking something isn’t right here. After hearing Victoria explain the VitaMix vs juicer and what the difference in in the oxidation process, I now see it so differently, and will start making veggie smoothies. Up until now, my smoothies have only been fruit smoothies made with protein powder, yogurt, and fruit. Thanks for this information.