Weekly Beginnings 2 and 3
I actually started number 2 on Sunday, and I start number 3 today.
Number 2: Perform Cardio exercise for at least 15 minutes a day. This will probably be easy as I have a stationary bike to do it on, plus I can listen to music/podcasts while I’m working out.
Number 3: Follow the 100 pushups challenge. I started this one already, but I need to restart again. My body wasn’t ready the first time, but it is now. Day 1 of Week 1 is scheduled for tonight after work.
Weekly Beginnings
So I was thinking about what challenge I wanted to take on next, from my list of 43 things. The raw diet has been going so well so far that I thought I’d bring something else in. Then I realised that it’s exactly a week since I started the raw diet and committing to my new life of growth and change, so all of a sudden I realised that this could be a weekly thing. I’m calling it Weekly Beginnings for now, a way to bring good habits into your life on a regular basis without overwhelming you.
Every week, pick an item that you’ve always wanted to conquer/work on, then commit to working on it for 4weeks/30days or longer.If you do a weekly plan, it’s a perfect time to set aside time to work on this new goal/habit.
This has me all inspired now, I’m looking forward to a lifetime of weekly 30 day trials.
Going Raw Day 6-7.
Yesterday was much like day 5, tired, but with a background of energy.
Today was different though, as soon as I woke up I felt pumped. I hadn’t even had anything to eat yet and I still had all this energy. Mental clarity was very high as well, far above normal. I also tried out a couple of recipes I got from a raw cookbook, a chilli cashew dip and a banana and brazil nut milk. The dip was okay, except not quite to my taste but the brazil nut milk was just plain sour. I think I’ll be inventing my own recipes once I discover what I like and what I don’t like.
Just for the energy boost and mental clarity I would suggest everyone try this diet just for a week.
This will probably be my last daily update; will be switching to updating only when something important happens. I’m going to continue going raw for at least the whole of October, then after that give a full report on the pros, cons and personal experience.
Going Raw Day 5
Today was much like yesterday, quite tiring but with a nice reserve of backup energy. The other thing that has me puzzled is that I’m quite hot, not fever hot, but still hot. My body could be burning off excess energy; I can’t see any other explanation for it.
There’s nothing else to really report. Really yummy food, plus fresh, and as much as you can eat, this is the diet that everyone wants really. 
Current weight: 118.4 kgs
Going Raw Day 4
Today was a little hard. I woke up after a good 9 hours sleep, I think I needed it because I felt really sore going to bed last night. I don’t think I’ll continue sleeping that long though. After that it was just business as usual, still higher than average energy, but nothing greatly outstanding.
At work though, I finally experienced what craving really is. Every time I had to serve food I would want to pinch a bite to eat. I wasn’t hungry at all, it wasn’t even a bodily hunger; it was like a mental compulsion. If I wasn’t as aware of it as I am now, I think I would have given into temptation. I can conquer it easily, but I wonder how long it’s going to go on for. It’s easy, but the mental energy required is high. Glad I have much more than usual of it. 
The only other thing of note, and the thing that had me worried today was that I got rather dizzy at one point, but drinking two big glasses of water and having a banana got rid of it. It came on suddenly as well, and quite strongly. It was probably something to do with detox, and my body having to use excess water to cleanse my system. I’ve been thirstier than normal and drinking a lot more water. I’ll just have to see what happens.
Current Weight: 119.1 kgs.