Tracy’s Raw Food Journal

Ok, I am soo jazzed that I actually weigh 2.5 pounds less today than I did yesterday that I had to record what I did to achieve those results! AND…a huge side bonus is…this puts me at exactly 50% of the way to my weight-loss goal!!! This is since December 2008, so I am really excited about that!

Since I lost 2.5 pounds and didn’t even feel like I was restricting myself,  I want to document my actions so that I can duplicate that behavior in the future. Here is what I consumed and did:
Got up and drank a big mug of green tea.
Had a substantial breakfast of my famous “banana, apple, almond cereal”  but used walnuts instead of almonds.
Drank lots of water throughout the day.
When I got hungry in the afternoon I ate 2 heaping tablespoons full of homemade hummus with several mini dill pickles.
Had a big mug of yerba mate tea.
Walked to Borders and rewarded myself with a large, iced-decaf Americano. Black.
Walked to WinCo and bought two bags of groceries (3 pack romaine, raw spinach leaves, big bunch of bananas, head of fresh garlic, 2 dark chocolate bars & 1 large bottle of red wine)
Walked home with the groceries.
Sipped a glass of wine while doing a live reading for a client.
Had a salad of romaine, red bell pepper strips, fresh minced garlic topped with several tablespoons of home-made dressing made from what was left of the hummus plus the left-over heirloom tomato/balsamic vinegar, olive oil & garlic dressing from the salad I had the other day.
Nibbled 4 squares of dark chocolate (two of the orange variety and 2 of the 85% Cacao variety – both Lindt brand) and had another glass of red wine!

I felt sooo satisfied and full. Oh! And I even tasted the raw cashew “sour cream” I made late last night!

WOW! I’m really astonished I had so much success…it was the walking and toting the groceries, for sure, LOL!

I’m DEFINITELY repeating THIS day again!!!

Ok, I have received enough requests for this recipe now that I figure I should post it here for anyone who wants it

If you dislike the taste of olive oil in it (I use Extra Virgin) you can substitute it with a milder version of olive oil or just go for coconut oil…which you will find at your local health food store.
Enjoy! And please do post a comment if you try them and let me know what you think!

Tracy’s Raw Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

1 c. steel cut oats
1/4 c. golden flax seed
1/2 c. almonds
1/2 c. unsweetened, shredded coconut
1/3 c. honey or agave nectar
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/4 c. olive oil

Grind first three ingredients (seperately) in a coffee grinder until a fine powder. Combine in a mixing bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Put by tablespoon full onto a wax paper lined baking sheet and press each cookie with the greased bottom of a glass to flatten. Place in refrigerator to chill. Eat cold just like that! Or, simply eat the dough by the spoonful if you can’t wait! That’s what WE do!!! Some now…some for later!
**Alternatively – “Bake” in dehydrator for 2 or more hours till desired “done-ness.