Karoline

In my experience, a whole foods plant based diet with regular exercise is a doable solution which provides good results for most people. If that seems like too much, just increase your intake of real, unprocessed foods like fruits, vegetables, legumes and other whole plant foods. Consistency is key, find out what is sustainable for you long-term and do what you are comfortable with. Small changes can make a big difference and set you on a progressive and positive path A lot of articles like this on the website about this topic: http://www.forksoverknives.com/8-months-lost-65-pounds-regained-energy-good-health-wfpb-diet/

I usually only drink herbal teas because they are without caffeine and taste quite nice. Like licorice root, Rooibos, Ginger and Yogi Original tea. If you're craving something sweet try licorice tea, it's so good!

Since I started eating more whole plant foods I've noticed a lot of benefits. When I first went vegetarian my digestion improved a lot, having always struggled with constipation in the past. Then when I went vegan, the ridges on my nails disappeared and my hair seemed thicker. I think it was due to a higher vitamin consumption because of all the fruits and veggies. My digestion also improved even more, and my acne cleared up. I also rarely get sick anymore. Power of plants!

Very valuable documentary, cookbook, app and resource for a healthy diet: Forks Over Knives http://www.forksoverknives.com/ Also available on Netflix. Great youtube channel and website for all the latest published medical advice: Nutritionfacts.org http://nutritionfacts.org/ Mind blowing book on the most comprehensive study on nutrition ever conducted: The China Study, which you can find here: https://www.amazon.com/China-Study-Comprehensive-Nutrition-Implications/dp/1932100660 Hope these resources help and good luck to you!

Hi! I'm vegan and I just joined this forum. In the past i have tried being raw vegan several times because I've been inspired like you by powerful influencers on the internet. It is definitely possible to get enough protein and calories on a vegan diet without difficulties, on a raw vegan diet I don't honestly know. From my own personal experience it was never sustainable for me as I felt deprived, always hungry and my muscle recovery was very slow. Compared to on a whole foods vegan diet my muscle recovery was much faster than it had ever been on a standard meat eating diet; probably due to the much larger amount of antioxidants, complex carbohydrates for proper glycogen restoration, B-vitamins and anti-inflammatory protein sources I was having. I have been vegan for two years now with a diet mostly focused around whole foods which makes me feel my best. Starches, vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans and legumes and some nuts and seeds. I would recommend looking into it by searching for the plantbased doctors and what they recommend for longterm success: Forks Over Knives Documentary (combined medical advice from all these doctors put into a practical perspective) http://www.forksoverknives.com/ Dr Michael Gregor of Nutritionfacts.org http://nutritionfacts.org/ Dr John McDougall, author of the Starch Solution and The Healthies Diet on the Planet https://www.drmcdougall.com/ Dr Michael Klaper, author of The Pleasure Trap http://doctorklaper.com/ Dr Caldwell Esselstyn, author of Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease http://www.dresselstyn.com/site/ Dr Neal D Barnard, author of Dr. Neal Barnard’s Program for Reversing Diabetes and founder of Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. http://www.pcrm.org/ ... and many more, these are just a few of the best i could remember on hand. Hope this helps and good luck to you!