Bunny Berry's 100 Day Raw Food Challenge

How To Use Your Scale as a Happiness Tool!

2010-06-17T23:51:00.001-04:00

Today I give you a very important tip on how to use your scale as a happiness tool! That's right, get that scale a moving, and give
yourself an instant happiness boost every single time you step on it!

With this one simple technique, you can make weighing yourself MULTIPLE

TIMES A DAY one of your most enjoyable daily activities.

LOVE
THE NUMBER ON THE SCALE EVERY SINGLE TIME, GUARANTEED!

And if that doesn't work, you can always use turn your scale into a weapon of mass destruction, as seen by GypsyMama in this video from the early days of RawFu!

Find more videos like this on GeekedFu

Day 55 GeekedFu- I Get No Kick From Champagne

2010-06-13T21:40:00.001-04:00

"I'll have the mineral water, and a slice of lime, please."

I Get No Kick From Champagne

Friday night, Basil and I went to a wedding to celebrate the love of two of our dearest friends here in Anderson. The wedding was gorgeous. Wildflowers surrounded The Lodge at Table Rock State Park as the couple said, "I do". It was a hot June night, but there is something to say about getting married in a fever, hotter than a pepper sprout. At least that's what I heard once in a country song.

Basil looked especially handsome in his suit, and he stopped me and kissed me when I joked about how I felt like a pig in a blanket. I pulled my skirt up so that he could see the Spanx shaper that I was wearing underneath. I explained to him that the girdle helped prevent what I affectionately call "The Chub Rub" between the thighs. If you've ever had "The Chub Rub", you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about.

My mother swears that my Nanny Bobo wore a girdle every day of her life, despite the fact that she weighed 98 pounds soaking wet. Nanny Bobo was much like me, and liked to wear clothes that cling to the curves. The girdle helps to smooth the lumps and the bumps. I learned at a young age that wearing the right undergarments is essential in certain situations. But on this particular occasion, the combination of the humidity and the Spanx definitely screamed pig in blanket! Add this to the candida infection under my arms, and under my breasts, and there was a self esteem train wreck just ahead. Cruelty, thy name is vanity.

I stopped myself, and took a brief reprieve from the reception to step outside, and admire God's handy work. The mountains, the lake, the trees, the rock face, they were all perfect just exactly as they were. Standing among the beauty of nature, it was impossible to not soak in that same feeling of stillness. I decided to fit in, and to be part of the present moment. With the strength of the rambling vines and softness of the mountain mosses as my friends, I returned to the party a true creature of natural beauty, settled into my skin, and sipped each conversation as if it were my glass of champagne, relishing the bubbles.

Observing the party as a wonder of nature, I realized how many unnatural habits I've released from my life. While others were drinking beer and whiskey, I stashed two bottles of mineral water behind the bar, and made friends with the bartender. I was able to escape the heat, and sit inside watching the older couples dance because I no longer need to sit outside so I can smoke cigarettes. I didn't have much interest in going to the after party because now that I don't rely on sleeping medication, my natural body rhythms were telling me that getting to bed would actually be more fun than staying up all night. It felt good to realize that although there is still much work to do, I have made huge strides in my health. Take away the Spanx and the lipstick, and I actually, for the first time, understand the meaning of being a Natural Woman (wooomaaaan!).

We are all wonders of nature, ever evolving. Until our last breath, we will remain works of art, perfectly imperfect, and magnificent just the way we are. This week, let's walk in magnificence, free of the ego created obstacles that nag us about those extra pounds, or our external beauty. The birds don't care if their feathers are blue, black, or green, they will sing a happy song, regardless. Love yourself, and rejoice in who you are.

LaughFu- Introduction to Laughter Yoga

2010-06-08T19:47:00.001-04:00

Today I invite you to go on an uplifting journey with me, as I explore Laugther Yoga, and bring you along to learn to laugh, to breathe, and to squeeze every bit of joy out of your life. This is the first video, and explores different types of laughs, exercises to get yourself going, and gives you an idea of the fun we'll have doing Laugther Yoga together.

Upcoming videos will be a combination
of structured Laugther Yoga exercises and breathing techniques, and some days of freeform joyous laughter. WILL YOU LAUGH WITH ME? Forget about what you put IN your mouth for 10 minutes a day, and focus on what comes OUT of your soul through the simple act of just...laughing!

WILL YOU LAUGH WITH ME?

CANDIDA: I am NOT the Addict. I am the ENABLER!

2010-05-12T20:49:00.001-04:00

Today I talk about a very important mental shift that I have made.

Just by recognizing the addictive nature of candida, I was able to

take myself out of the role of victim, and into the role of ultimate

healer over the out of control sugar and carbohydrate cravings and

binges.

I feel really proud of making this mental shift. I feel
like it's really significant. I feel like I just found the keys to my

own wellness and healing. And it only took 39 years. What can I say?

I'm bright like that.

Day 12- GeekedFu: Lighten Up!

2010-04-30T22:21:00.002-04:00

The Picture

This picture was taken last June at Matt and Angela Monarch's wedding by the lovely and most adored by many (especially me), Jeff Skeirik, the Rawtographer. I look back at this picture, and I can remember how happy I was that day. I met Angie, Tiffany, Cindy, Rawbin, Heidi, Rainbeau, Camille, Kevin & Annmarie, David Wolfe, and so many other amazing people that have been part of my raw food experience.

Unique

This was a very happy, but bittersweet time in my life. I had been laid off from my job of 7 years, and was trying to create a job by pulling together a raw food magazine with a handful of people, and with my pitiful savings. I grossly underestimated the cost of printing, and production, folded the magazine after two awesome issues. I lost a couple thousand dollars, still owe people money which I have been chipping away at paying back, and fully intend to pay back every cent when I attract money into my life again. Some people may have seen this venture as a flop. I saw it as a life accomplishment, and a very cool learning experience. That's how we can choose to view our world- as a flop, or as a unique experience to learn and grow. Or as a unique experience to learn, and stumble a few steps back, only to reground your footing and get back on your way.

Expectations

So often I see people who are eager to start their raw food lifestyle, lose a ton of weight, completely transform their life, and be a bright shiny new person. Everything starts out with a bang, and then old habits creep in, a friend invites you out for Mexican, or you wind up hitting a drive in after an exhausting day of work, kids, errands, and you know, having a life. Suddenly you may be feeling the same happy but bittersweet experience of my life last summer. You're learning new things, you're starting to feel better and lose a pound or two, and you're glad you chose to take a RawFu Challenge. But maybe you grossly underestimated how much different your new lifestyle would be on your social life. Maybe it's more expensive than your old way of eating. Maybe you start thinking that every single thing you do that isn't in the Raw Food Handbook (of which there are SO MANY) is just turning your happy raw food experience into a flop.

Education

But look at what you've learned, even if you've only been at this for a week, or a month, or six months. You have probably learned that if you soak nuts they are easier to digest. You've most likely shoved spinach into a blender, and made a smoothie that was packed with minerals and vitamins. You've stopped, and at least thought about the food you were about to eat, even if it wasn't the best choice. That's three unique experiences that you've got under your belt.

Enlightenment

My happy raw food experience has taught me incredible things about myself, even with the stumbles backwards, the days that I just threw my hands up and gave up, and the many times I brushed myself off, and got back on track. I've learned that I'm very sensitive to the effects of sugar, and that I need to tread lightly on the glycemic index. I've learned that I'm still a valuable part of a community, even though I'm not perfect. I've learned that not everybody is going to like what I do, say, or how I feel, but that I can still love them unconditionally. I've learned that I can be obsessive about food if other parts of my life are out of balance. I've learned that being able to laugh at myself, and not take everything so seriously is one of my best qualities.

Renewal

Tomorrow is May 1st, and I'm starting my happy raw food experience over again. Every single day is a chance to lighten up, and love what your life is made of, even if it's a day of stumbles, and belly flops. Just laugh it off, and welcome yourself to the human race!

Send in the Clowns!

Bunny

Day 11- GeekedFu- Live Your Life NOW!

2010-04-29T20:22:00.002-04:00

Today I got the opportunity to talk with Amanda, RawDawg's lovely wife about her upcoming Live Your Life Now Trek. I had to take this opportunity to tell you all about the amazing journey that the RawDawg family is about to embark upon.

Here is more information about Amanda's Journey: http://www.liveyourlifenowtrek.com

If you could drop everything and go on your own Live Your Life Now journey, what would you do?

The Password for Celiac Testing is Diarrhea!

2010-04-27T18:20:00.001-04:00

A funny thing happened today at the doctor's office. Enjoy! I seriously wish sometimes that my life was being recorded like a reality show. Moments like the one in the hallway of my doctor's office today are just good old fashioned entertainment!

When Reality Sinks In.

2010-04-26T14:22:00.002-04:00

This is my son, Beckett. He's six years old now, and just lost his first tooth. He loves Legos, dressing up in costume, but most of all, he loves ME. I am his mother. I am the person that scratches his back at night and pushes his hair back behind his ears just the way he likes it, so that he will fall asleep with a smile on his face. I am the person he comes to when he's proud of a drawing, and wants to tell me all about it. I'm the person he comes to when he scrapes his knee, and needs to cry. I am the person he comes to when he's hungry, and wants a snack. His father and I are his everything. We get up in the morning, and turn on the sun for him, and we wave our magic fingers to bring stars into his night sky.

This morning I was so tired, I couldn't get out of bed. Everything ached. I didn't know what day it was, what time it was, and Basil scooped Beckett out of bed and got him off to school. I woke up around 11, feeling more human, but still in pain. I remembered the two pieces of pizza I ate yesterday, and how I had to get up in the middle of the night to take heartburn medication. And I knew I'd be in pain all day because of those two stupid pieces of pizza. It was hockey night. The Red Wings were playing at the Joe. Let's just order a pizza in tonight. That's what normal people can do once in a while on a rainy Sunday night during the playoffs. Why can't I remember that I'm NOT a normal person.

I have never gotten a doctor to give me a formal diagnosis, but I know that I have Celiac Disease. I know because I've experienced it, and what gluten can do to my body. I know because I've gone gluten free, and had periods of amazing relief, and clarity. After I woke up this morning, I grabbed the blood work I had done recently, and went to find more information online about Celiac Disease and C Reactive Protein. The normal range for CRP is 0-3. Anything over 4 puts you at greater risk of a cardiovascular event. Anything over 10 puts you at risk of that first cardiac event being fatal. Mine is 18.9.

Whenever I eat gluten, and I freely confess that I eat it a lot, my immune system attacks the gluten protein as if it were a virus or foreign invader in the body. It causes extreme systemic inflammation in my blood vessels and arteries. That inflammation is indicated in my CRP levels. I feel an ache in my elbows. I feel a twinge of pain in my back. I can't feel the silent cardiac event or stroke that could erupt out of the inflammation caused by those two pieces of stupid pizza. I am playing Russian roulette with the life of my child's mother. And it's right there in black and white on my results from LabCorp.

My immune system also fights the gluten molecules that make it to my small intestine. They wind up killing the villi that are vital in absorbing the nutrients in my food. Because I continue to eat gluten, I'm sure certain areas of the villi are completely dead. Which means my body is malnourished. Which explains why my Vitamin D levels are low, considering that it cannot be absorbed. Because of the malnourishment, my body thinks I am starving. It craves more food, and stores the food I give it as fat to keep me alive. 40% of Celiac patients are obese on diagnosis. Doctors dismiss obese Celiac sufferers, because their textbooks tell them that a Celiac patient will be wasting away, and have chronic diarrhea. Those textbooks are outdated.

I had a long heart to heart with Basil. I told him how depressed and scared I am about not having somebody working with me to address these very real issues that I know are quietly taking time off of my life. I told him that I want a diagnosis. I want to know, so that all of the pieces of the puzzle can come together, and I can work with a professional that I trust to monitor my CRP levels regularly. I don't want to die of a sudden cardiac event caused by a food allergy. I want to KNOW what we're dealing with here. And I want to know NOW.

I'm not taking no for an answer any more when it comes to get tested for Celiac Disease. I'm not going to just "cut out gluten" because I "think" I might have Celiac. That sort of namby pambiness is not working for me anymore. Reality is sinking in, and I need to get serious about changing my life. I've spent all morning with Dr. Google reading about Celiac and Insulin Resistance. Celiac and Vitamin D deficiencies, Celiac, and C Reative Protein. If I'm wrong, I need to know it. If I'm wrong about the gluten, then I need to know why my body isn't working, and I need to know how to fix it.

This is my year. I am going to do whatever it takes to get to the bottom of this. I'm going to do whatever it takes to take back control of my body. I am going to fight like hell, and be my own advocate. My family deserves that, and so do I. Whatever it takes, I'm there.

I will not be dismissed because I am overweight. I am Geeked Up about living a quality life. And I want that quality life to start RIGHT NOW.

GFu Day 2- Metabolic Syndrome & Low Carb Raw

2010-04-21T21:49:00.003-04:00

Today, I talk about Metabolic Syndrome, and what it means for certain type of metabolizers. I have realized that the same diet will not work the same for all people. During this challenge, I am committing myself to switching my diet out to a high raw diet that is low in carbohydrates compared to a typical raw food diet. I will be replacing the nuts and seeds that my body cannot digest with pastured eggs, raw milk, raw buttermilk, raw butter, kefir, and anything else that will help turn my fat burning mechanism back into high gear!

GeekedFu Day 2- The Tectonic Plates of the Soul

2010-04-20T19:42:00.002-04:00

When the tectonic plates of the Earth shift, great changes can occur. An earthquake rumbles, or a volcano erupts. And we can find ourselves a humans feeling extremely small and humbled by the very nature of the Earth that we live on, and the scale of how small and insignificant we are next to these huge tectonic shifting of plates.

Since last summer, I have felt incredibly small. I have tried to put on a brave face, and continue with my work here on RawFu, which I truly love and see as an act of service. I am humbled to be able to serve in people's lives, especially when it comes to something as important as health. Thank you for letting me share my gifts and love with you.

The feeling of smallness drew me in during the last 100 day challenge, and forced me to face some of the giants in my life that were making me smaller by the minute. My Big Fat Ego was the culprit in 95% of the time, and the other 5% were things that were totally out of my control, but I was still trying to control them, because of My Big Fat Ego.

Coming out of the last WholeFu Challenge, I realized that I had done a lot of the emotional work necessary for me to carry through with some much needed changes in my life. I quickly realized that I'm racing towards 40 years old, and I'm fat, unemployed, and still struggling with what I put in my mouth on a daily basis. I had to get real about WHY this was my current reality. I had to stop tiptoeing around the issues, and look at the situation for what it really was. I had turned into a complacent employee, an apathetic wife, a half-assed raw foodist, and I used food as my way to numb out. I also used my weight as an excuse not to do things with my friends and family. And I certainly used weight as an excuse not to exercise.

So, I'm standing here on Day 2 of the GeekedFu Challenge, open and honest about where I am and where I've come from. I'm at my highest weight ever. I have eaten my way here on foods that I know aren't good for my body. And I am standing here humbly, and ready to start over. Ugh. It stings to write that after two years on this raw food path, I am at my highest weight ever. Just back in November, I was at my lowest weight in 5 years! But you know what? It's okay. I am where I am.

I'm ready to let go of the excuses. There is no excuse. This is my life, and my health, and it's my job to do what I need to do to turn things around. God wiling, and the creek don't rise, it is my time to have a tectonic shift in the soul. I'm surrendering all, and ready to do the work it takes to make it happen. I am changing.

Bring it on, Fu!

During the last WholeFu Challenge, I dug deep inside of myself, and dragged out all of my emotional dirty laundry, and put it into three piles. Wash, Mend, and Throw Away. I wound up throwing out so much emotional crap that didn't fit me anymore, and now I have all of this room in the closet of my life to ADD IN whatever I want to make happen.

I'd literally sit down and make lists of my self talk. And I'd categorize them. Wash, Mend, Throw Away. I mended relationships that had been frayed for years. I washed the mental picture of myself in love, and allowed myself to be exactly where I was, and to feel perfect there. And I threw away old patterns of abuse that really don't fit into the new me.

I think it's a constant process. Just like your closets at home, you have to go back and clean them out every once in a while. But it works. And it's wonderful!

Okay, So Here Goes...

2010-04-19T18:33:00.004-04:00

Today, I talk about what I am going to be working on during this challenge, and how excited I am about turning my body into a fat burning machine! I am ready for my physical transformation.

This was not an easy video to make, or an easy post to write. I know that this will rock the boat with some people here on RawFu, and in the raw food community at large. But you have to remember that only I can be my own health advocate, and right now, my main focus is to change my relationship with the raw food lifestyle, and to burn as much adipose fat as fuel as possible with diet and exercise. Like Rory said, I am going to give myself the care and love that I would give any person who came to me in this situation.

One thing I have learned is that one diet does not always work the same way in every person. I'm open to exploring what is going to work best for me, and what is going to nourish me physically, and also helping me break some of the raw food mental traps that I have created over the past two years.

Duringthis challenge, I will be lowering my percentage of raw foods in order to try to find some balance in my life, and to stop obsessing about food. I am looking forward to everything I have to learn.

Here are links to some information about the 51% raw food theory.

Shazzie: http://www.opposingviews.com/argument...

Angela Stokes: http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.f...

David Wolfe claims that even if your diet consists of 51 percent raw organic foods, your body will build a stronger immune system, and also tolerate up cooked food without treating it as a foreign invader. I heard him lecture about this in my Institute of Integrative Nutrition course.

Here We Go Again!

2010-04-14T19:20:00.002-04:00

Today, Helene, posted this discussion on RawFu. Here is a snippet of the discussion topic.

I realize that I was addicted to sugar (the bad kind as in I used to eat lots of candy) but now that I switched to a raw food diet I'm still struggling with a sugar addiction but now it's in the form of more so-called better sugars (fruit, natural sweeteners, dates, etc.). This may be one of the hardest things yet to get away from. I do especially love fruit. But as an old owner of a local organic health food store said to me: Fruit nowadays is 30% sweeter than it used to be when he grew up due to hybrids. even the organics...

Anybody have any luck getting rid of most or all sweets?

My reply is exactly what I wanted to talk about, so welcome to where I am right now, and buckle up. We're going on another ride!
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Helene, this has been my uphill battle with a high raw lifestyle. Sweets in my diet cause me to obsess over food, and to overeat emotionally. Because of my struggle with sweets, I joke that a raw food diet helped me gain weight and develop an eating disorder! Of course, raw foods have been an amazing miracle in my life over the past two years. Today is my 2 year anniversary of going a raw food diet. And is the anniversary of me going on a journey that would teach me so much about my body, and how it digests and metabolizes food.

One thing I have learned most profoundly is that the same diet will not work for every person the same way. Some people can thrive on a raw food vegan diet that includes fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and sea plants. If that person is you, you've hit the raw food jackpot! Some people need to add more proteins and fats to thrive, and use more nuts, seeds, avocado, and coconut that others. Some people thrive on the high carbohydrate plan, eating more sweets, and less fat. I think it takes a leap of faith and a lot of trial and error to navigate which version of a raw food diet is going to work for you.

I have been where you are, and honestly, I had to cut out all of the sweets. In doing so, I explored adding more non sweet fruits and vegetables, but that alone left me feeling hungry and deprived. So, I explored adding more fat and protein via nuts, seeds, avocado, etc. This left me much sicker, and threatened the longevity of my gallbladder. So, there I was, stuck between a rock and hard place. Can't eat sweets without becoming food obsessed. Can't eat fats without gallbladder attacks. My food world became extremely small. I could eat greens, non sweet fruits (cukes, tomato) and vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, etc), avocado, and coconut. I was cool with that for a while, but then realized that I was creating a raw food trap for myself. This diet wasn't going to keep me satisfied. And when I felt unsatisfied, I would binge on the worst foods possible.

This is one of the reasons I have asked RawDawg Rory to come in and lead a challenge. He will lead you all on a challenge that will rock the raw vegan lifestyle, and I look forward to everything I can learn from him.

Meanwhile, I want to explore what my options are outside of the raw vegan arena that may help me feel more balanced, less obsessive, and less food focused. I have a vision of what this looks like for me, and I feel like I have to explore it. I envision a series of cycles, much like seasons that I can create to allow me to accomplish all of my health and wellness goals. A season of fat burning, a season of cleansing, a season of resting, a season of nourishing. I'm not exactly sure what it looks like yet. But my hope is to create an environment in my life where I am able to include the most broad spectrum of food choices possible through the entire cycle of seasons.

I know my body, and my body cannot have all of the seasons mixed up into one big soup. I'm looking forward to what lies ahead. I hope the next two years are as pivitol an life changing as the past two have been. Raw food changed my life, and opened my eyes! I am forever humbled and grateful.

And I'm Back to the Blog!

2010-04-12T16:59:00.003-04:00

Well, hey there, I am back to blogging while RawDawg Rory takes over the reigns at RawFu for the GeekedFu Challenge starting April 19th! If you're looking for a fantastic raw food challenge, go join RawFu today!

I am going to be taking this challenge as a participant, and blogging/vlogging my way along. Right now I am working on goal setting for the upcoming challenge and coming up with a game plan for my personal growth. I have a lot to work on during the upcoming challenge. I spent a great deal of effort and time over the last 100 days, working on getting my emotional house in order. This time, I'm ready to work on making a physical transformation. I will be focused on loving myself, pampering myself, making myself sweat, and nourishing my body.

I need this physical manifestation. I want to look on the outside the way I feel on the inside. Before now, I wasn't ready to really embrace a physical change. My body and my mind were holding on to every inch out of guilt, fear, and shame. I felt like I wasn't good enough for a raw food lifestyle because I was never able to string together a chain 100% raw food days.

I am taking that pressure off of myself during the upcoming challenge. In fact, part of my game plan is to not strive for 100% raw food. Instead, I will be eating a diet that maximizes fat burning. Most of the foods will be raw. But they will not all be vegan. I have had to cut nuts and seeds out of my diet completely. They are so taxing on my gallbladder. So, in order to replace the fat burning power of nuts and seeds, I will be using some raw dairy products, such as raw milk, raw kefir, and raw butter.

I am working with a nutritional counselor who has been through what I'm going through. I am very much looking forward to sharing this upcoming challenge with all of you, and getting back in touch with my slinkier self. Stay tuned. I think this is going to be a very interesting ride.

Let FarmFu Begin!

2010-02-27T13:24:00.001-05:00

Let FarmFu Begin!, originally uploaded by darnlucky.

Basil just put together a brand new wheelbarrow, and I'm headed out to find 15 feet of wire to build the compost pile.

Let FarmFu officially begin!

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ANDRE'S REVENGE: Announcing the RawFu Vlog Posse!

2009-03-15T20:30:00.001-04:00

I'm fired up, and working hard on the glamorous First Ever Edition of RawFu Magazine. And so, I am recruiting a little help from a few of our regular RawFu vlogger posse. This week you may see a few new faces featured on the homepage video blog. But don't worry, I'll be around a few days a week, and next Saturday will be beginning the Saturday Morning RawFu Kids Show! So, get the kiddies together, and get ready for some silly RawFu fun.

Subscribe to RawFu Magazine: http://www.rawfu.com/index.php/magazine

I just got an e-mail from Dr. Oz, and he says that flavonoids help fight belly fat. There may be hope for me after all! Love every inch of your body, people. Bless every cell. And kick some RawFu ass this week!

DON'T FORGET TO TELL US WHAT SPROUTS CAN DO FOR YOU!

Love,
Bunny

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 63- Why I've Gained 10 Pounds

2009-03-06T20:58:00.001-05:00

So, there has been this topic looming out there that I've been embarrassed to talk about, but feel like I needed to address. I've gained 10 pounds back during this challenge. I have been sleep eating while taking Ambien. I finally figured out that I was eating junk food in my sleep, and asked my psychiatrist about it. He confirmed that Ambien can make you have episodes of amnesia and that people sleep eat, sleep walk, and even sleep DRIVE!

So, I'm off the Ambien. And hoping the pounds will start going bye bye again any day now.

Also, I gave myself kind of a bad haircut today. Feel free to point and laugh.

CHAT FU TONIGHT @ 10PM EST. Party Chat...come as you are.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 63 GOING? Any big plans for the weekend?

Love,
Bunny

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 61- Subcribe to RawFu Magazine Today!

2009-03-04T00:49:00.001-05:00

IT'S HERE!! The new main page at www.RawFu.com is now live, and it's time to start subscribe to get the very first 3 issues of RawFu Magazine! Go directly to Subscribe to RawFu Magazine or you can click on the banner on the right side of the page to get there anytime.

I'm also happy to announce that ShopFu will be opening on Thursday March 5th, so you can start shopping in our online store, stocked with only items that RawFu Members have tried, tested, and are RawFu approved. Thank you to NaturalZing for being our distributor in the ShopFu project.

Please let me know what you think of the new RawFu.com site! And please support RawFu by subscribing to RawFu Magazine. I promise it will be the most entertaining raw food magazine you can get! Fun, educational, and full of RawFu stars!

So, that's what I did today! HOW IS YOUR DAY 61 GOING?

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 60- Snow Day & Upcoming ChatFu on Wednesday March 4

2009-03-02T21:07:00.001-05:00

Today was a snow day. When you get 5 inches of snow in South Carolina it's a HUGE DEAL! Schools are closed, business are closed, and Internet connections go down! The horror.

I made a pot roast, but ate a giant salad, because I'm having the greenest March ever so far.

Details on a new chat feature, and our first scheduled topic chat.

WHEN: Wednesday, March 4th, 2009
WHERE: On www.raw100.ning.com - Look for the chat bar at the bottom of your screen. Click an icon on the far right to join the chat.
TOPIC: Staying Raw While Eating Out

HOW IS YOUR DAY 60 GOING? HOW GREEN WERE YOU TODAY?

Andre's Revenge Day 59- Getting My Skate On

2009-03-01T21:39:00.000-05:00

Today, I went roller skating for the first time in probably 20 years. Getting my skate back on was fun! I loved it, and think I might like to make it a regular exercise. We're also having a major snow storm here in South Carolina. This is NOT a regular thing! So, life gets extra exciting. You never know when the power is going out, or when schools will be closed.

But who cares! We've got green juice and tons of cowbell in this video!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 59 GOING?

March- More Green Juice & More Cowbell

2009-03-01T14:00:00.001-05:00

I have been on and off the raw food in February. It's time to turn things around in March and do things differently. I am committed during March to the following things:

1. Video a day in March- One coming up later today! :)
2. GREENS GREENS GREENS- My diet will consist only of green juice, green smoothies, and green salads. (And the occassional cacao cherry truffle because I HAVE to do an uncooking demo to show you how to make them!)
3. No cooked food. NO COOKED FOOD!
4. More cowbell on RawFu in March.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING DIFFERENTLY IN MARCH?

Avocado Stuffed with Pineapple Salsa Recipe

2009-02-27T09:36:00.003-05:00

Scoop out meat of avocado halves. Fill with pineapple salsa. Sprinkle black sesame seeds on top.

Pineapple Salsa
1 1/2 beefsteak tomato
2 cups pineapple
Fresh Italian Parsley
Fresh Cilantro
Garlic Powder
Celtic Sea Salt

Chop all ingredients to make the salsa, and mix well. Season to your personal taste.

Entertaining in the Raw- Divine Inspiration

2009-02-24T18:24:00.001-05:00

Yesterday I received a brown paper package tied with beet and spinach colored rafia. I was eager to open it, and when I saw that it was Matthew Kenney's new book, Entertaining in the Raw, I immediately dropped everything I was doing and dove in to see what was inside.

Wow. It's seriously a masterpiece. I cannot wait to start trying out some of the recipes in the book, and sharing them with RawFu. There is an apricot cake recipe that might just become an old standard in the Berry household.

Thank you, Matthew. You really are a genius.

Amazon has a really good deal on this hardcover book that is so beautifully art directed, you'll just want to lick the pages. http://www.amazon.com/Entertaining-Raw-Matthew-Kenney/dp/1423602080/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1235517224&sr=8-1

I love to look through raw food cookbooks as a source of inspiration. I don't always use the recipes, since I rarely have all of the ingredients in the house at any given moment, but the pictures, the recipes, the thoughts behind it inspire me to get into the kitchen and to experiment.

WHAT HAVE YOU MADE TODAY?

Andre's Revenge Day 50- The Higher the Stress, the Stinkier the Toots!

2009-02-23T09:43:00.001-05:00

Keep your hands out of the crazy, people. The higher the stress, the stinkier the toots. You're going to have to trust me on this one.

Andre's Revenge- Basi's Birthday

2009-02-23T09:42:00.000-05:00

Wow, hai, it's like talking to an old friend being here on video again. Today is Basil's 46th birthday, so I am taking him out for sushi, per his request. Looking forward to a little raw fish and seaweed salad action tonight.

Meanwhile, my brother is still staying here, and I've been introducing him to the wonders of the green smoothie. If you want to introduce someone to the smoothie, and they're hesitating because of the color, add a little cacao or blueberries to offset the green.

You may be struggling at this halfway point in the 100 Day Challenge. And that's normal. Remind yourself of why you're here, and why you started this journey in the first place. Write down why you wanted to do this, and keep it close to your heart. Love yourself.

HOW IS YOUR DAY GOING?

Andre's Revenge Day 45- My Funny Valentines

2009-02-23T09:41:00.001-05:00

Okay, yes, it's Valentine's Day, and my Christmas tree is still decorated and lit. In fact, I just put a few new heart shaped ornaments on it today. What? i know. I know. I'm a little behind.

More importantly, these are my six funny Valentines. From left to right: Beckett, Nicolas, John, Wyatt, Basil, and Cole. One lucky Bunny.

I just checked my mailbox, and got a handful of cards from Raw Fu members, THANK YOU!! If you signed up for a card, they're on their way, too!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 45 GOING?

Andre's Revenge Day 44- Photographic Evidence

2009-02-23T09:40:00.003-05:00

Here are the World's Smallest Square Foot Garden Carrots. I think I have figured out what I did wrong with these carrots. I planted them from seed, and then transformed the bunches into the garden. I think I needed to thin out the bunches when I planted them. But WOW! I grew carrots! This has been my first gardening experience, and see, I'm already learning about things like thinning out the crop. Master Gardener Bunny, hear me roar.

The cabbages are coming along nicely, and I'm not sure what to expect, but it looks like we will harvest 3 or more small cabbages. I've eaten all of the radishes I planted, and the spinach I planted from seed is really small and kind of sad, but very spinach-like. This gardening stuff is fun. I've got new radish seeds sprouting now. I've become addicted to small Japanese radishes.

HOW IS YOUR RAW FOOD CHALLENGE GOING TODAY? HOW ARE YOU DOING SO FAR? TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD!

Andre's Revenge Day 42- World's Tiniest Carrots

2009-02-23T09:40:00.001-05:00

We haven't had a square foot garden update in a while, and I've been trying to contact Mel to give us a super special article in an upcoming issue of RawFu Magazine. I wanted to share my carrot gardening experience with you.

Word of advice: Don't expect juicing carrots from your Square Foot Garden

New Fu?

2009-02-23T09:39:00.005-05:00

Lest you think I have been spending my days in bed lounging, and not being the complete and hopeless workaholic that I am, I wanted to give you a sneak peak at the new RawFu site that I am currently building. I'm using ExpressionEngine. Remember that class I went and took in San Antonio. Yeah, I guess I learned something.

The site is going to allow me to offer RawFu Magazine subscriptions online and in print, so that all of our International RawFu members can get the magazine for the same price, and not have to miss out on an issue! It's also going to be a rockin' place for me to pick my favorite shots from the RawFu Gallery, videos, etc, and really feature them on the main site.

We're also adding a new feature: SHOP FU. We will be offering products that have been tried and tested and are RawFu approved. :)

So, there ya go. New site should be up within a few days if all goes well. Cross your fingers.

Andre's Revenge- I Even Put on Purple Eyeshadow for This

2009-02-23T09:39:00.001-05:00

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO PLAY! THIS SHOULD WORK!

I'm sorry I've been gone for a week. I have been planted in my bed, trying to find the courage to get out and face the world after the 2nd worst day of my life. It has been such a week of healing, praying, and thinking about all of you. Oh, and planning Raw Fu Magazine.

I'm sorry I'm so verklempt in this video. You can't even imagine what I'm like in person right now.

Andre's Revenge- Magazine Cover Ideas

2009-02-23T09:34:00.001-05:00

Future magazine cover ideas. I pretty much want to snuggle with both of these Raw Fu sweeties.

Andre's Revenge Day 31- The Bigger They Are, the Harder They Fall

2009-02-23T09:33:00.000-05:00

Loving somebody with a drug addiction might be just as confusing and frustrating as being a drug addict yourself. Today was one of those confusing and frustrating days.

My brother, John, is addicted to crack cocaine. He's been an addict for going on 20 years. His drug addiction makes him a liar, a thief, and a completely paranoid asshole 99% of the time. I try not to get involved. I try to stay neutral. He's burned every bridge he's got, and sometimes comes to me when he needs help. I love him with all of my heart. He's still my little brother. And when he's not high on crack, he is one of my favorite humans. He's funny, smart, and incredibly charming. He's also 6'4", and when he's not strung out, could pass as Vince Vaughn's brother.

Today I found myself caught up in the drama when he called and said that he'd been shot, and needed somebody to meet him at the emergency room. After finding out that it was nothing life threatening, a shot in the leg and two in the hand, I found myself sitting with him in the emergency room while he was being stitched, bandaged, and questioned by the police. We cried, we laughed, we promised to take care of each other. Everything in my heart says love, everything in my head says watch out! I brought him home with me. He needs me tonight. He needs me to just take care of him, and not to talk about what happened. Not talk about the 800 pound gorilla in the room.

And tonight, I can do that. But I told him that the only way he was coming home with me is that he had to agree that I'll nurse him to health just enough to get him into rehab. He cried and said, "I'll go. I'll go. I don't want this anymore." Oh, if only those were the first time I'd heard those words. Oh, God grant me the strength to believe them just one more time.

It used to be something I hid. Something I'd never talk about. But sometimes I just get mad about it, and want to let it all out. I just get mad that one of the biggest problems in our country is not even on the agenda, politically. Our prisons are filled with drug addicts, drug dealers, and drug cooks. Our cities are filled with them, too. Our neighborhoods look clean from the outside, but don't look too closely, you might find an addict next door. You might even find one living in your own house or in your family. You might even be an addict yourself.

IF YOU ARE AN ADDICT OR HAVE AN ADDICT IN YOUR FAMILY, please know that I know what you are going through. I know your pain. You don't have to tell your story here. But if you need a little love in this area of your life, shout out a little "HEAL US" in your response so that we can send healing vibes your way.

HEAL US. HEAL ALL OF US. Give us all the strength we need to love ourselves to heal inside and out. And know that you're not alone.

Andre's Revenge Day 30- Taking Life By the Horns

2009-02-23T09:32:00.002-05:00

Today I am so pumped up. And I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders. I'm taking life by the horns. Will you come with me? Too bad I look like a buck toothed redneck in that thumbnail, but hey, at least I've got both of my front teeth during this challenge!

CONGRATULATIONS on 30 Days of Raw Fu in this challenge! I'm so proud of you!

So, yeah, a few big announcements on a personal level in this post. Raw Fu is getting an overhaul redesign, and I have new upcoming features that I think everyone is going to love, including a Raw Conversations video segment. And we're opening a small online shop (Shop Fu!) where you can buy raw food related products that have been tried, tested, and loved by members of our community. A big shout out to our distributor, Natural Zing, for making this happen.

Also, within the next two weeks, you'll be able to subscribe to Raw Fu Magazine! Her maiden voyage will be shipped via U.S. Mail straight to your doorstep in celebration of my one year raw anniversary on April 14th! The magazine will focus on the Whole Fu experience. Mind, body, soul, and of course raw soul food. :) You'll see Raw Fu community members as featured guests, and contributors. I'm so excited about this, I might actually say YEEE HAW!

I'm taking life by the horns. It's about time. How about you?

HOW IS YOUR DAY 30 GOING?

Andre's Revenge Day 28- Breakthrough & Hormones

2009-02-23T09:32:00.001-05:00

I'm back! I vlogged! I'm back from San Antonio, and am so excited about being on the verge of a couple of personal breakthroughs. One includes a RawFu Magazine. :) I also finally admit that winter is hard on raw food. Uh. D'uh.

Today I'm terribly hormonal, and feeling like crap. Advice?

Always do your best. I LOVE YOU, RAWFU!

Andre's Revenge Day 27- Cucumber Wraps from the Past

2009-02-23T09:31:00.001-05:00

I said I'd be back on video today, and I am back in my office after working on my laptop for the past week. Basil has been using my office, and my computer. So, it kind of smells like gym socks in here, my computer is as slow as a turtle, and for some reason I can't get the volume to work on my desktop. So, you'll have to watch a blast from the past video, but with an added bonus: it's a cooking demo!

Now excuse me while I go hunt down a husband. "Lucy! You got some 'splanin to do!"

___________________________________

June 26, 2008

Today I go into the kitchen and demonstrate making delicious raw cucumber wraps! Oh yes, get ready for Cutting Board Cam!

1 Extra Long Seedless Cucumber
1/2 Red Pepper
1 Avocado
Mixed Baby Greens

Flavor how you like! I used 2 drops of sesame oil, a dash of garlic powder, and a dash of salt.

DELICIOUS, and a wonderful crunchy alternative to a sandwich for lunch.

Andre's Revenge Day 26- Good New, Bad News

2009-02-23T09:30:00.002-05:00

Good News: I'm back home with my boys and the dogs.
Bad News: Another job rejection letter in the Inbox today that boggled my mind.

Good News: I released a few pounds while I was in San Antonio.
Bad News: Those 2 harmless sandwiches I had weren't so harmless, and my gluten induced rash is back on my legs in full force.

Good News: I'm moving in a forward direction.
Bad News: Sometimes it feels like I'm standing still.

How about you? Good News. Bad News.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 26 GOING?

Day 23: Penni Shelton is Back!

2009-02-23T09:30:00.001-05:00

Hi Everyone! Yep, I'm back again today, standing in once more for our beloved Bunny Berry. It's been a pleasure to be your guest vlogger . Today I get on a little rant and I also put out a community call to action. I'm more plugged in today (thought I'd put my face on for you today ;- ) But I'm not sure about the shot they chose for the still thumbnail shot of the video....thanks for capturing me with eyes shut and mouth wide open, YouTube.

I really appreciate the dialogue in the thread from yesterday and I'm really looking forward to your thoughts, ideas and input on today's subject matter.

So tell me, HOW'S YOUR DAY 23 GOING??

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 22- Guest Vlogger Penni Shelton

2009-02-23T09:28:00.000-05:00

Today Bunny asked me if I'd deliver the RawFu message for the day. It's a pleasure to stand in the gap but I know we'll all be ready for Bunny to get back to the red puppet room for her daily updates! It sounds like she's having an amazing time down in San Antonio and learning so much. BunBun....we miss you and love you....MUAH!!!

Just a word of warning.....I didn't get all vamped up for the video, so you get me unplugged, no mascara and see if you can tell that I'd just been drinking a raspberry smoothie before I went on camera. I can see faint lines above my lips that resemble a Joker mustache. I really need to do more vlogging....

Anyway, I want you to tell me..... HOW'S YOUR DAY 22 GOING?

Howdy from San Antonio

2009-02-23T09:27:00.000-05:00

I have landed in San Antonio, and am ready for an awesome week of being a blushing little school girl. Today is a day of service, so, don't forget to do something for somebody today, and of course do something for YOU. Love yourself. Be happy!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 19 GOING?

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 16- When Raw Food Goes Wrong

2009-01-16T18:47:00.001-05:00

As a budding raw foodist, I can tell you that what comes out of your kitchen is not always going to be pretty. Or edible. Come along. Experience when raw food goes wrong. And go ahead, let it out. I know you have a raw food gone wrong story.

Talk to me, baby.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 16 GOING?

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 15- The Disco Ball is Always Turning

2009-01-15T20:33:00.000-05:00

Today I added spirulina to my blackberry smoothie, and drank down something that looked like a black tar soup for breakfast. It didn't taste bad, but just the color was off-putting, and set the tone for my day.

I didn't sleep well last night, so I went back to bed after Beckett left for school, and had a nightmare that I was kidnapped and tortured by some maniac. I escaped, and found the police station in my dreams, and while I was standing there tattered and bloody, with my teeth falling out on her desk, the clerk behind the counter was giving me attitude about not having filled out the right paperwork to file a report. I think I've been spending too much time at the unemployment office.

I shook it off, and changed my attitude because HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE, and had a productive day, working on a design project, updating my portfolio site, making a coffee date with a dear old friend, and gabbing on the phone with a recruiter.

I love being a creative person. My visions of grandeur can sometimes carry me through dark times and make me come out on the other side laughing. I do have them, you know. Vision of grandeur. I see myself larger than life, capable, worthy, beautiful. There is beauty all around us. And love is everywhere. Sometimes I imagine myself in the middle of a dance floor, but instead of balloons falling from the rafters, I imagine little bubbles of love falling all around me, surrounding me, until the room is so full of love that it can't hold another drop.

Rejection has been a constant hurdle in my daily life so far during this challenge. But my relationship with food has changed. I am not trying to fill the void of the rejection with food. I'm not using food as my friend, my companion, my comforter. I'm using food as the fuel to keep my heart light, and to make sure the disco ball is always turning on my imaginary dance floor of love.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 15 GOING?

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 14- Bunny's Bee Pollen Brownie Bites

2009-01-14T18:30:00.001-05:00

Today I am back on cutting board cam! Things get a little shaky, but I swear I haven't been drinking. The Birthday Fairy sent me the recipe for brownies, and I was eager to get into the kitchen and make them for you. But the recipe calls for walnuts. I found out in my first challenge that walnuts make me retain serious water. So, I whipped up my own version of brownies based on the recipe. My ingredient list is kind of wild, but don't be afraid. They're delicious! And even extra nutritious since I threw in a shot of bee pollen!

1/3 C pine nuts
1/3 C sunflower seeds (I probably say sesame seeds in the video. I always do!)
1/3 C pumpkin seeds
1 C pitted dates
1/4 C cacao powder
Pinch of vanilla powder
1 TBS BEE POLLEN!!

Soak the nuts, seeds, and dates. Then blend all in food processor until smooth and sticky. Spoon onto a plate and put in the freezer to flash freeze. When flash frozen, put bites into an airtight container and leave them in the freezer until you're ready to eat them. Pop them into your mouth, or put in dehydrator to warm them up.

Bee pollen has been shown to help people:

* lose weight
* increase energy, vitality and stamina
* enhance the immune system
* relieve allergy and asthma symptoms
* improve sexual function
* correct digestion problems
* slow the aging process
* prevent cancer and other diseases

Learn more about Bee Pollen Here: http://www.bee-pollen-health.com/

HOW IS YOUR DAY 14 GOING?

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 12- Charting New Territory with Spirulina

2009-01-12T19:35:00.001-05:00

Believe it or not, I have never made a "raw food order" online to buy thing like cacao or maca or any of the other goodies I hear other people talking about. So, I was pretty excited today when my box from www.RawVeganBooks.com arrived, and I got my first taste of things like spirulina, cacao powder, and vanilla powder right in my own kitchen! Of course I had to bust out the Cutting Board Cam since I was really charting new territory.

As promised, here are the benefits of the ingredients I added to my smoothie.

Coconut Water is a natural isotonic beverage, with the same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood. Read more about the benefits of coconut water here. It's amazing! And the coconut meat gives the smoothie a mild coconut flavor and makes it creamy.

Romaine Lettuce is packed with vitamins K, A, C, folate, manganese, iron, and so much more. Read about it
here.

Spirulinacontains the most remarkable concentration of nutrients known in any food, plant, grain or herb. It's the highest protein food- over 60% all digestible vegetable protein. It has the highest concentration of beta carotene, vitamin B-12, iron and trace minerals and the rare essential fatty acid GLA. Read all about it here!

Cacao has over 300 identifiable chemical compounds, and is one of the most complex and pleasurably satisfying foods on the planet. In its raw form, cacao contains anandamide (a euphoric substance), arginine (a natural aphrodisiac), neurotransmitters that stimulate and balance brain activity, tryptophan (an anti-depressant), antioxidants and other beneficial compounds known to have rejuvenating and anti-aging elements. Read more about it here!

Dates are one of the best natural sources of potassium. Potassium is an essential mineral your body needs to maintain muscle contractions including the vital heart muscle. Potassium is needed to maintain a healthy nervous system and to balance the body’s metabolism as well. Read more about dates here!

Vanilla has antioxidant and anti-tumor super powers and also is aromatic and make everything taste good!

Andre's Revenge Day 9- Partying Like Babysitters

2009-01-09T20:29:00.000-05:00

Tonight we are in Atlanta, partying it up with the kids crew. My sister in law, Kristine, is amazing, and not only had dinner in the crockpot for the kids and Basil, but also had the fridge stocked with raw food goodies for me.

The 4 year olds are in the bathtub, the dogs are wrestling next to me, and my 8 year old nephew, Blake, is kicking Basil's butt in Tiger Wood's golf for the Wii.

Being unemployed has it's advantages. Being able to drop everything and come stay here for the weekend with the kids is one of those things you miss out on when you have a job. We slept in until 10, leisurely got up and cleaned out, and then reported for babysitting duty. I have a feeling I'm getting a job offer next week, so I'm trying to relish every moment.

She carpes the diem.

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 6- BODY Mine is Perfect, Thank You.

2009-01-06T15:14:00.000-05:00

The Circles of Raw Fu are the circles of your lifestyle change. Changing your lifestyle to a raw food diet isn't just about what you are eating or not eating. It is an important life shift that runs through every aspect of who you are, and will effect and touch every part of your being.

During this challenge, I am going to try to share with you the vision boards that I create around the Circles of Raw Fu. Here is my vision board for the first circle- Body...

I encourage you to visualize what you want out of this challenge. What do you want out of the next 100 days? What do you want out of the next year? What do you want in your life? See it, and keep it close to you. Look at it often, and remind yourself why you are here.

The Italian artist, Michaelangelo, said "I saw the angel in the marble and I carved until I set him free."

Set yourself free. Love yourself.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 6 GOING?

Andre's Revenge Day 5 Part 2- Birthday Eve Surprise!

2009-01-06T00:07:00.001-05:00

My heart is exploding! Sometime around 9 o'clock tonight, Penni sent me a message on Skype and told me to go look out of my front door. When I did, there was a Birthday Eve Surprise waiting for me on my front porch! It was a hand delivered box, dropped off by a Raw Fu Birthday Fairy, filled with homemade raw goodies!

I want to know who dropped off cold almond mylk to my front doorstep? Because, um, I'd like to propose. Or at least have you over for a gourmet Bunnylicious raw dinner!

ANDRE'S REVENGE DAY 5- One Day Shy of 38

2009-01-05T07:58:00.002-05:00

I'm only one day shy of 38 years old today. I have my first job interview in 7 years, and feel like this year is going to be way better than 37. I'm finally starting to figure out who I am. Or maybe I've just been reading too many self help books over the holidays.

Many of you have written to me, encouraging me to make Raw Fu or something raw food related my new job instead of looking for another full time J O B kind of gig. And thank you! It makes me feel so encouraged that your experience here is meaningful, and that you like the work I'm doing here. And one day, I will make that happen. Right now I'm sewing the seeds.

For now, Basil and I both looking for the J O B. Or a sugar daddy. :)

I was so busy yesterday, I didn't have time to check in with Raw Fu. WELCOME TO THE 17 NEW MEMBERS that were waiting for me when I logged in this morning!! I spent the day with Beckett and my nephews. There was much ruckus. Then I came home and worked on simplifying my resume, tried out my new purple eye shadow (what do you think??), then took a shower and got in bed for a good night's sleep.

It's already Day 5. Almost a WEEK into Andre's Challenge. And I am feeling so strong, so resolved, so committed. I can tell that major changes are going to happen in people's lives during the next 95 days.

WHAT ARE YOU EXPERIENCING SO FAR? How is your emotional detox?

Andre's Revenge Day 3- Too Much Housewives of New York City Marathon

2009-01-05T07:56:00.002-05:00

One Apple
Handful of Pistachios
Handful of shredded coconut
Juice of around 1/4 of lemon
One chopped date on top for sweetness

Toss. DEVOUR

I got up this morning and made an awesome little Apple Pistachio salad for breakfast, and then promptly went back to my bedroom to work on my online portfolio in bed. I have worked at home for FIVE years, and I have never worked from my bed. Every morning, I get up, get dressed, eat breakfast, and come to my office, and now I know why.

I turned on the TV, and there was a Housewives of New York City marathon on, so I listened to it while I was gathering up stuff for the portfolio site. These extremely wealthy women are shopping, having lunch, going to charity events, and being generally horrible and fabulous all at the same time. And it hit me. I DON'T GET OUT ENOUGH!

Since I have been working from home, I've stopped doing the things that normal people do on a regular basis. Like buy shoes. Get their haircut. You know, those kind of things. I haven't gotten a hair cut in a salon in at least 5 years, and the ONE pair of shoes I own is 4 years old. Those housewives made it look so easy, even a little fun.

So, I shut down the laptop. I got relatively dressed. And I went to the MALL. Well, actually I wasn't brave enough to go to the entire mall. I went to a department store. And while I was browsing for shoes, they made an announcement that the spa had an opening for a women's haircut - $24. So, I dropped the shoes, and went to the salon! I got a professional haircut and a manicure. And bought a new blouse to wear on my interview on Monday.

I had forgotten how much fun it is to be out and around people, kind of in the middle of the hustle and bustle. I know that a lot of you here on Raw Fu are hippies who would rather live in a yurt in the woods, but at heart, I'm a city girl. I pretended I had all the money in the world today, and blew $100 on myself. And it was worth every penny. Those housewives are onto something. In 2009, I want to get out more often. I want to see people. I want to be part of the big wide world. I want to do something amazing!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 3 GOING?

Andre's Revenge Day 2- Why Are We Eating Like This?

2009-01-05T07:55:00.000-05:00

I will be the first person to admit that when I went on the Raw Food Diet, I wanted to lose a lot of weight, and I wanted to lose it FAST! I had read the transformation stories. I had seen the transformation photos. And I wanted that to be me.

After being on the Raw Food Diet for 100 Days, I realized that the weight was a fringe benefit to the raw food lifestyle. I was conquering my food allergies, and also getting nutrition straight into my cells for the first time in my life. My focus shifted from weight to nutrition.

Today I talk to you a little bit about phytonutrients, and why eating all of these fruits and vegetables is actually important to your health, and will help you lose weight by helping put your internal chemical processes back in balance.

Phytonutrients: http://www.the-natural-path.com/phytonutrients.html

HOW IS YOUR DAY 2 GOING?

ANRE'S REVENGE: Day 1- You Gotta Get Your Greens

2009-01-01T15:05:00.001-05:00

I am so excited to be back, and to have so many people joining in for the next 100 day raw food challenge! Whether you are committing to a salad a day or committing to going 100% raw, I am here to support you in your efforts. One thing I want to say right up front on Day 1 is this: YOU GOTTA GET YOUR GREENS! Eat them, juice them, smoothie them, whatever you've gotta do, it's all about the greens.

I am FIRED UP about my health right now, and am trying to learn as much about nutrition as I can to make the next 100 days of Raw Fu absolutely incredible. I have a big weight loss goal for this challenge I'm hoping to lose right around 35 pounds. So, this means I not only have to be prepared in the kitchen, I need to prepare square between the ears. I have to have myself in a place mentally that is setting me up for success.

Today I've been working the green smoothies and the juice.

HOW IS YOUR DAY ONE GOING?

Andre's Revenge: Join the Next Raw Fu 100 Day Challenge NOW!

2008-12-29T20:48:00.001-05:00

And we're BACK! It's time to ring in the New Year with a New 100 Day Challenge. Take the plunge with 100 days of support, love, and lots of leafy greens. Bunny will be back with daily videos, vision boards, special Raw Fu celebrity guest stars, Breakfast with Bunny calls, and more Cutting Board Cam!

Join the Next Raw Fu Challenge NOW!

All you have to do is Join the Raw Fu Community to be in for another 100 days of raw food fun. If you are already a member of the community, you're automatically in for the next challenge. Just jump into the forums, start vlogging, and post your pictures! I'm thrilled to have you back for another Raw Fu Challenge!

Go Ahead! Take the Plunge!

PEAS ON EARTH CHALLENGE- CONGRATULATIONS!!

2008-12-24T20:57:00.000-05:00

CONGRATULATIONS to everyone who made it through the Peas on Earth Holiday Challenge! This has been one of the most challenging months in years for me, emotionally, and I know that without this amazing community of support, I would have eaten my way through chocolate cake and brownies faster than I could make them. While my holidays haven't been exactly raw, I continue to learn about my relationship with food, and that is where the battle begins for me.

Since November 15th, I have made new friends on Raw Fu, and continued to forge my friendships with those of you who have been here since the beginning. Thank you. I never imagined that 2008 would end this way. I feel like the luckiest woman in the world.

Over the next week, I will be working on the upcoming 100 Day Raw Fu Challenge and on the site. New challenge begins on January 1, 2009. Some of you may also be planning to Juice Feast. http://www.juicefeasting.com/ You're welcome to share your experiences on Raw Fu, too! I'm hoping to have the Rainosheks join us as celebrity Raw Fu guests during the upcoming challenge, and I am planning to do weekend juice feasting during my next 100 days.

You don't need to do anything to join the next challenge, just continue to visit the site, and participate in the forums! Set your goals here: http://tinyurl.com/996owg and stay tuned. I've got some exciting new things planned for the upcoming challenge.

HOW DID YOU HOLIDAY CHALLENGE GO?

RAW FU PEAS ON EARTH CHALLENGE- Holiday Food

2008-12-17T16:24:00.001-05:00

I wanted to show you a sampling of the food that we had at the Raw Fu Holiday party. Small raw lasagna bites, green salad with pears, blueberry pie, cherry cobbler, fruit salad. Oh yes, us raw foodists are so deprived, aren't we?

Pictures of raw food were definitely important to me when I was exploring if raw food was going to be the right lifestyle for me. Once I saw that the food could be more than just a glorified veggie tray, I got excited to start creating recipes.

Instead of YouTube, spend some time today on Flickr. http://www.flickr.com and search "raw food". I think you might just get inspired! And when your friends and family ask about what you eat on a raw food diet, share pictures with them like the one from the holiday party. :)

I have spent the day reading, studying, wrapping my brain around what direction I want my life to go. Enjoying the questions. When I got home yesterday, the boys had the Christmas tree up. From the window, I drove up and saw pretty multi-colored twinkling lights. Then when I got inside, I could see that the lights were only on the part of the tree that you could see from the street. The bottom of the tree was still bare, and dark. It made me laugh, and reminded me of walking behind the set of a theater scene.

The boys were so happy to see me. Beckett slept on my pillow along with me last night, and even though I was cramped and kept having dreams about falling off the bed, I was so happy to have him near me.

HOW IS YOUR DAY GOING?

Sneak Peek with Frank Giglio

2008-12-15T17:43:00.000-05:00

Frank's class was very inspirational yesterday, and here is a little sneak peek of what the class was like. I am actually still in Dallas. Since my flight plans changed, I'm flying out tomorrow. Another day at Chez Angela. Basil, I promise I am coming home. But the food, and the bamboo sheets, and the kids who sit and do their homework, it's kinda of nice here.

Oh, and the fireplace. And of course, Dixie, my new favorite dog.

I hope you guys are having a great day. Things are brewing around here, and I'm getting very excited about the future! Lining up the Raw Fu celebrities for the next challenge. :)

HAVE YOU INVITED SOMEBODY TO JOIN THE NEXT CHALLENGE?

Peas on Earth Day 26- Towel Head

2008-12-12T19:16:00.000-05:00

Today I talk about how sometimes when you're sad or mourning, you just want people to make food and bring it to you. And aren't people always super willing to make food and bring it to you?

And yes, I just got out of the shower. I was working hard all day trying to get Daddy Bear a portfolio put together online. www.basilberrydesign.com

See you in Dallas!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 26 GOING?

Holiday Crafty

2008-12-10T19:05:00.001-05:00

Holiday Crafty, originally uploaded by darnlucky.

I'm making holiday crafty rice socks to take to friends in Dallas this weekend. They're not only cute, and can be heated up to use as a stress reliever, but I've been adding different aromatherapy to each one.

From left to right: Orange/Tangerine Pick Me Up, Night Night Owl, and Lavendar Lilypads

Peas on Earth Challenge Day 24- Dunkin Donuts & Unemployment Office

2008-12-10T16:56:00.001-05:00

Well, well, hasn't today been fun? I applied for jobs, grocery shopped, tried to diffuse Raw Fu forum drama, closed two threads, and went to the unemployment office. Out of all of those events, I can honestly say the unemployment office was the highlight of the day!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 24 GOING?

Peas on Earth- DIY Rice Socks

2008-12-09T21:23:00.000-05:00

Today I show you how to create a DIY gift for yourself or for friends and family this holiday season. You know how stressed I've been, but ever since I created the orange/tangerine rice sock, nothing can get me down.

I predict I'll have a television show within 7-10 days now that I've I'm this freaking relaxed.

On the video I create a pumpkin pie spice rice sock. Great for the holidays, but I have to admit, not my favorite.

To make Bunny's Orange Spice Sock use an entire box of Celestial Seasonings Orange/Tangerine herbal tea as the aromatherapy. Cut some bags open to mix them with the rice, and then stuff others into the sock whole. Heaven on Earth. You might actually feel like the picture on the box of the Celestial Seasonings tea. Seriously. It's that good.

Now, I know a lot of you raw foodists don't have microwaves. Maybe you could heat your rice sock up in the sun. Or leave it in the dehydrator for a week or so to warm it up.

Peas on Earth Challenge Day 20- Oh, Heidi!

2008-12-05T18:18:00.001-05:00

Today I'm wearing pink in my hair for my raw friend Heidi. And you need to check out her Christmas eBook. Show Heidi some raw food love. We've both had a hell of a week. http://rawfoodrightnow.blogspot.com/

I have not been making the best raw choices since I lost my job. I've got to slap myself back to reality. My face is puffy. And I'm going to Dallas, and will be face to face with raw food hunk, Frank Giglio in a WEEK! http://www.rawfoodfrank.com Luckily, I'm beautiful, puffy face and all. :)

But I'm going on a hot date with my husband tonight, so no complaints here. Big LOVE!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 20 GOING?

Peas on Earth Day 19- Holiday Party Details

2008-12-04T16:23:00.000-05:00

Today I talk about the upcoming Raw Fu Holiday Party! It's right around the corner on December 14th. Please RSVP in the Events section if you are going to be watching the Holiday Party video, and would like to have your name added to Santa Bunny's list!

If you are going to be in the Dallas area on the 14th, message momsraw or rubyvroom and let them know you'd like to come elf it up with us! I'll be making Bunny Spice Smoothies for everyone. :)

On December 15th, I will be going to see Frank Giglio chef it up in a 6 hour raw food class, and I cannot wait!

Peas on Earth Day 18- Marinated Collard Salad

2008-12-04T16:22:00.000-05:00

If the YouTube video ever processes, you can watch a delightful uncooking demo!

I am back in the kitchen today, giving you a little Cutting Board Cam love. The collards in my garden are growing like gang busters. Actually, everything is doing really well, thanks to Basil's ingenious cold frame. Today I had a red leaf lettuce salad with radishes straight from the garden, and then came in to make this yummy organic collard salad. You can see the little rabbit nibbles in my leaves.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 18 GOING?

Get Some Sleep!

2008-12-02T20:10:00.001-05:00

Wow. I finally crashed. I went to bed at around 8pm last night, and woke up at 5pm this evening. All of the stress, anxiety, and feelings of complete helplessness were gone after my body finally got a good rest.

Try to get an extra hour of sleep this week. It will do your body wonders!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 17 GOING?

I'm Back. Now, Where Were We?

2008-12-01T15:57:00.002-05:00

It's the beginning of a brand new month, and the beginning of a brand new path for me. Today I headed to the health food store to stock up on a few all natural stress relievers. I've had the entire weekend to process the events of last week, and I have to tell you that I am genuinely EXCITED about this huge wake up call in my life. I am making big plans to make wonderful things happen in my future, and no more sitting back on my laurels! The time is NOW!

Over the weekend, I did have the opportunity to do a Breakfast with Bunny call. You'll have to listen to the great interview I did with langelbleu. I had a great time on the call, and got to learn more about the interesting HCG protocol that she has been doing over the summer. Check the interview out here: http://tinyurl.com/56t85u

Also, the PEAS TEES are finally available for order! ORDER YOUR TEE SHIRT BY DECEMBER 9th! Since we do the printing locally, we have to put all of the orders in at once, so any orders in after the 9th might not make the print run. Go here to ORDER: http://www.bunnyberry.etsy.com

A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU FOR GETTING ME THROUGH THIS CHALLENGE. And for those of you who have donated to Raw Fu, I cannot tell you how much that means to me. Words can't express. I'll be using the donations for future Raw Fu enhancements, and projects! It's just going to get better and better!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 16 GOING?

Lost My Job. Healing

2008-11-26T17:59:00.001-05:00

I couldn't really get out of bed today. I'm not okay. I needed time to rest.

HOW IS YOUR DAY GOING

Peas on Earth Holiday Challenge Day 8

2008-11-22T16:38:00.001-05:00

Revvell posted this on Twitter yesterday, and I have been laughing about it ever since. I think it is perfect reminder for our first 10 days of Gratitude.

Basil and I had a garage sale today, which was a total bust. But we did get to spend some good quality time together, while Beckett was visiting my mom, and I was more relaxed than I have been in months. It might sound sad that a garage sale was our big date for the week, but it was just the two of us sitting in the yard, talking and laughing. That is my favorite kind of date.

I totally blew it, and missed Breakfast with Bunny this morning with rebeccaj. She is gracious and kind, and is letting me reschedule for tomorrow. I'll let you know when and where.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 8 GOING?

Peas on Earth Day 6

2008-11-20T17:02:00.001-05:00

Today I show a Square Foot Gardening Update, and also HAVE to show you Beckett making carrot juice. A little gloating is in order. :)

PEAS ON EARTH HOLIDAY CHALLENGE DAY 5- Family

2008-11-19T18:26:00.000-05:00

Ahhh, family. As I write this, Beckett is on the naughty step, Gizmo just got kicked outside for peeing in my office, and poor Basil is on Mr. Mom duty again while I work. For most of us, life with family is a delicate balance of having it all, and having a total nuclear meltdown any second. Kiss the ones you love, and pass the kombucha!

My back is feeling better today, although I'm feeling quite a bit wimpy for not being able to walk a measly two miles without winding up in bed because of my herniated disc. I have to remember that this is a long distance lifestyle. 6 months ago I couldn't walk farther than the mailbox. And this week I have walked 3 miles. So, progress!

Kick up your boots, and sing it Bocephus style for a minute. I'm Southern bred, biscuit fed, and in full blown recovery.

Peas On Earty Day 4: Bunny is in Bed

2008-11-18T14:38:00.001-05:00

I have a herniated disc in my back, but I really want to add simple walking to my exercise routine. My second venture out, I walked 2.2 miles, and WHAMO left me in bed.

Peas on Earth Day 2: Most Important Tool in Raw Food Kitchen

2008-11-16T18:03:00.001-05:00

Today I talk about the most important tool in my raw food kitchen. You might think it's my Vitamix, but it's not.

What is your favorite way to work out your brain? I love reading, puppetry, and graphic design. How about you?

And HOW IS YOUR DAY 2 GOING?

March 2008 & November 2008

2008-11-16T08:01:00.001-05:00

March 2008 & November 2008, originally uploaded by darnlucky.

Looking at these two pictures together, it makes me furious that none of the doctors that I was going to at the time could see that I was clearly sick. After 6 months of being pretty well gluten and sugar free, I have lost 30 pounds, have zero acid reflux, and the dermatitis herpetiformis (uh, itchy rash) that I've had for 15+ years is completely gone.

I still experience some joint pain and inflammation if I eat something with gluten in it, like a commercial salad dressing. But WOW! I can't believe I used to feel like that every single day. Progress, progress, progress.

Peas on Earth Day 1

2008-11-15T15:21:00.002-05:00

Congratulations, everyone! The Peas on Earth Holiday Challenge has officially begun. Thank you for coming along on this holiday challenge. We are going to have a lot of fun, and get healthier!

This morning I did the first Breakfast With Bunny interview with Raw Fu member, rubyvroom. We talked about juice feasting, enema bags as holiday gifts, and eyebrows. You can check that interview out here. http://www.rawfu.com/2008/11/15/breakfast-with-bunny-penni-shelton/

I also started a thread around our workbook topic for today, and I would love to know what YOU think your best feature is: http://raw100.ning.com/forum/topics/what-is-your-best-feature

I have been working on getting everybody up for the Raw Fu Holiday Craft Fair, and updating the Challenger Website list. Everything should be up and finished by Monday. I'm excited to start shopping for some of the gifts on my list and support our Raw Fu family at the same time. Thank you to everyone who is participating. If you have an online store, please respond on this thread, and I will add your shop to the craft fair list: http://raw100.ning.com/forum/topics/holiday-craft-fair-take-2

HOW IS YOUR DAY ONE GOING??

Peas on Earth

2008-11-12T15:01:00.002-05:00

Peas on Earth, originally uploaded by darnlucky.

Register for the Peas on Earth Holiday Challenge 2008 at www.RawFu.com. This is a friendly, supportive raw food challenge. Please read the Rules of Raw Fu before joining.

Whether you are committing to a salad a day, or 100% raw lifestyle, you are welcome to join in, and have fun!

Garden Update 11/11/08

2008-11-11T13:44:00.001-05:00

Garden Update 11/11/08, originally uploaded by darnlucky.

I am able to supplement my salad greens from the garden every day, and have been experimenting with some delicious collard wraps. Love my square foot garden!

DAY 100- CONGRATULATIONS! YOU DID IT!

2008-11-08T15:58:00.000-05:00

Try JibJab Sendables® eCards today!

Oh, c'mon, tell me you haven't had the Day 100 Donut Fantasy! Happy 100th Day Raw Fu Challengers! I am so proud of all of you for going on this journey, and grateful for letting me bare it all to you day in and day out.

Please share your experience of the past 100 Days of Raw Fu on this thread. I can't even begin to tell you how much my life has been changed by all of you. Thank you. And let's keep rocking it! WOO HOO!

HOW WAS YOUR 100 DAY CHALLENGE?

Raw Fu Challenge Day 99- Why I Should Never Be Left Alone.

2008-11-07T17:39:00.001-05:00

Today I continue to humiliate myself, and tell you about how I purchased something from a late night informercial while I was in Honolulu. That week in Honolulu was action packed, I'm telling you.

Raw Taco Night

2008-11-07T08:33:00.001-05:00

Raw Taco Night, originally uploaded by darnlucky.

Raw corn tortilla filled with sunflower seed cheese, tomato, cukes, and sprouts. Served with an organic green salad from our garden.

This meal was a huge hit with Basil!

What's Holding Me Back?

2008-11-06T18:17:00.000-05:00

Today I talk about how being the underdog, and being the person that knows what you're going through might actually be holding me back from having a breakthrough. Beware. I get a little verklempt.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 98 GOING?

Raw Fu Challenge Day 97 - The Eyebrow Story

2008-11-05T17:06:00.004-05:00

Today I tell you all about the eyebrow story. Fashion faux pas #1- Shaving your own eyebrows. I'm past the itchy phase, thank you Jeebus. And I've finally mastered the draw on brow, thanks to RawFu member, Linda!

THANK YOU LINDA!!! With 3, yes, 3 exclamation points.

Raw Fu Celebrity Guest- Wendi Dee

2008-10-30T18:23:00.001-04:00

Today I am honored to have Wendi Dee as the special raw food celebrity guest. Wendi's story is absolutely amazing, and I can relate so much to the hurt that I see in some of her earlier photos. Bust out the tissues again. You're going to need them for this amazing transformation.

My eyebrow saga continues. This dressing up and being a girl for work this is so foreign to me now. Today I have a Joan Crawford thing going.

Eyebrow Adventures

2008-10-29T20:27:00.001-04:00

Nothing can knock a girl down a few notches on the cuteness scale like accidentally shaving off of the eyebrows at 6am on a Monday morning during a business trip. I forgot my tweezers, and decided to do a quick brow freshen up using the tip of my brand new razor. Um. I shaved a stripe into my brow, which meant the whole brow had to go. After standing in front of the mirror laughing, I had to shave the other one off too.

I've been obsessing for the past three days about drawing on eyebrows, which was much harder since I didn't have much time to break out my old favorite beauty manual, YouTube.

Here are my brows today: on the glamorous setting.

Day 86- Hawaii Bound

2008-10-25T11:44:00.000-04:00

I'm in the lovely and exciting Houston airport at the moment, I was able to wrangle up a banana and blueberry smoothie from Smoothie King, minus any of the boosts. I've learned my lesson about those boosts. Unless you can look at the ingredient list, there is usually gluten hiding in those protein powders. Jointache City for me.

I may have posted this video of the Jenna in the Jungle tour of a Big Island Permaculture project, but I think it's worth watching again. I thinks when people hear that you're going to Hawaii, this is how they imagine you are going to be living. People picture grass huts, no urban sprawl, and empty white sand beaches. And while there are still a few areas of the islands like that, the Permaculture project is a rare raw food retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Honolulu. While I'd rather be feeding the goats and eating coconuts off the tree, I'll be in an office building somewhere around here...View Larger Map

HOW IS YOUR DAY 86 GOING?

Raw Rosemary Pesto with Carrot Noodles

2008-10-21T22:38:00.001-04:00

Today we are back in the Raw Fu Kitchen making a tasty rosemary pesto. I wanted to do this demo to show you that even when winter rolls around, you can still create lovely pestos with ingredients that are in season in your garden!

Pesto is such a great thing to make because you can really match the ingredients to your exact tastes and liking. Plus, it's really fun to eat over noodle made with a Spirooli Spiral 3-in-1 Slicer or noodles that you make by just using a regular old vegetable peeler!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 82 GOING?

Victoria Boutenko BINGO!

2008-10-21T18:55:00.001-04:00

Oh yes, better late than never! Download your Victoria Boutenko BINGO card, and play tonight during the Rawkathon!

Having So Much Fun

2008-10-21T10:57:00.001-04:00

Having So Much Fun, originally uploaded by darnlucky.

Oh my gosh, can I tell you how much fun I am having working on the Raw Fu Cookbook (Volume 1)!

Going back through all of these photos, recipes, etc is just making me realize how amazing the past few months have been. I am definitely in the Holy Flow today. :)

Raw Fu Challenge Day 81- Video Contest Announcement

2008-10-20T17:34:00.000-04:00

A big warm welcome to everyone who has joined in the last few days. We're thrilled to have you here! And how many times can I possibly say Gabriel Cousens when I mean Dr. Douglas Graham in one video? Obviously, a lot. Raw Fu- don't miss any more of the Rawkathon! It's really fun. Watch today's Day 81 Video...there is a video contest announcement! You could win The Box from Rawvolution!

I'll be in chat tonight from 8-10pm EST watching the Rawkathon, and playing Rawkathon BINGO! JOIN ME!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 81 GOING?

Come to Raw Fu Chat Tonight & Play Rawkathon Bingo!

2008-10-19T14:52:00.000-04:00

Hey everybody, the Rawkathon starts TONIGHT: http://www.rawkathon.com at 8PM EST!

Don't forget to download your Gabriel Cousens BINGO card from Raw Fu and play along. Click here to get your card: http://www.rawfu.com/ads/cousens_bingo.pdf

I'll be watching, and chatting it up in Raw Fu Chat and on Twitter tonight. Join me for some raw food fun! Raw Fu CHAT: http://raw100.ning.com/page Come into chat anytime after 8, and let's watch the Rawkathon together!

See you there!
BunBun

Happy Birthday, Devon

2008-10-18T10:04:00.002-04:00

This is my beautiful niece, Devon. She is turning 5, and we are headed to Atlanta today to celebrate her birthday with a bowling party, and hopefully a few snuggles from the birthday girl. Beckett and Devon are just about 6 months apart in age. And when we get them together, it really takes me back to my childhood weekends, playing for hours with my cousins, loving them like they were my own brothers and sisters. My father was one of 13 children, so I had a gaggle of playmates.

When I was a kid, I always wondered why my aunts and uncles made such a big deal out of us kids. They wanted to play with us, they came to our school plays and sent us Christmas cards. It wasn't until I had nieces and nephews of my own that I understood that kind of love. They're all my kids. I love them so much it hurts. And they're growing up so fast. Days like today are the reason we decided to move back from Honolulu 4 years ago. I don't want to miss a minute of them growing up.

I hope you guys have a great day 79 of Raw Fu. I picked peppers and rosemary from the garden, buttercrisp lettuce and red leaf, too. Making a big juicy sweet and savory salad with pear and rosemary dressing for the road.

HOW IS YOUR DAY 79 GOING?

RAW FU CHALLENGE DAY 77- Collective Panty Pull

2008-10-17T17:18:00.001-04:00

Today I stayed in bed most of the day. I just had a feeling that it was a good idea. And I was right. As soon as I got up I realized everybody has their panties in a wad today. So, I'm here to dish out the collective panty pull.

Registration is open for the Raw Fu holiday Mini Challenge. SIGN UP ON www.RawFu.com!

Congratulations, Debbie! I Love You.

2008-10-16T18:39:00.000-04:00

There is really nothing that I could say today that would top the fact that Raw Fu Member, Debbie of Debbie Does Raw is celebrating her ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF EATING RAW LIVING FOODS. We're all going to have that anniversary, you know. And watching someone as wonderful as Debbie celebrate being there just gives me goosebumps.

Raw Fu Challengers, picture yourself on your one year anniversary of being raw. How will you feel? How will you look? How will it have changed your life? You can do it. And I'll be right there cheering you on. :)

CONGRATULATIONS, honey! You are our celebrity raw food guest today! We LOVE YOU! (Debbie is pictured here with Kris Carr from Crazy Sexy Cancer. Love the Kris!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 77 GOING?

Raw Fu Challenge Day 75- PZIZZ!

2008-10-14T15:25:00.002-04:00

Today I have to tell you about PZIZZ! http://www.pzizz.com, and Raw Fu Member, Edward's unique brainchild software that will revolutionize your meditation experience.

I LOVE Pizizz. For shizzle, you need to pzizzle.

We Haz Garden VIDEO EDITION

2008-10-13T17:36:00.001-04:00

I've been outside a few times today to check on the garden. I kind of feel like I got a new pet. I hope this garden doesn't turn out like my Webkinz World garden. I kind of forgot to login to water and rake my garden for a few months, and when I went back in...ewww. Everything had turned brown. What? You guys don't play Webkinz? Well, you're missing out. All the kids are doing it.

I've been having a weird day. Intense coffee cravings. I've been feeling a little run down for the past few days. But instead of drinking coffee, I've been doing Pzizz's energizer meditation. I'll be telling you more about Pzizz tomorrow, because it's been something that has gotten me back into meditation, and is one of the coolest things I've discovered in a long time. AND it's the brainchild of Raw Fu member, Edward. Tune in tomorrow to learn more about Pzizz.

Edward is GENEROUSLY offering 50% off of Pzizz for all Raw Fu members. Use coupon code: rawfu

Honestly, I've been having kind of a hard day. Missing my father a lot today. I think I've been going through some emotional detox since I started the colon hydrotherapy. A lot of the grieving I didn't do at the time has started to resurface. It's amazing how much stress and emotion we carry in our bodies. As our bodies release the stress and gunk, the emotions come to the surface. Don't forget to breathe.

We Haz Garden!

2008-10-12T19:14:00.003-04:00

This weekend, Basil and I got busy and built our first square foot garden box. We planted cabbage, red leaf lettuce, buttercrisp lettuce, collards, and the spinach, beet, and carrots that I started from seeds.

I can't wait to start munching on those greens! Video of the whole process coming up tomorrow. <3

You can see your 1975 Wilderness Camper in the background here. We call it the gRITZ. She is patiently waiting for raw food friends to come visit, and is ready to be your luxury accomodations!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 73 GOING?

Rawkathon BINGO!

2008-10-10T20:58:00.004-04:00

Are you planning to attend the online Rawkathon that's coming up, starting on October 19th? You really need to register for this amazing event. 7 Days of Online Raw Food Celebrities!

And to make this event even MORE FUN, Raw Fu is offering the one...the only...

RAWKATHON BINGO!

Over the next week, I will be loading bingo cards for most of your favorite Rawkathon speakers! Print out your card and play along as you watch the Rawkathon. :)

Why not get together and have a Rawkathon party with some of your non-raw friends who may desperately need to get the message from such experts as David Wolfe, Gabriel Cousens, Dr. Douglas Graham, Victoria Boutenko, Matt Monarch, Karen Knowler, and many many more. Make a batch of raw chili, invite over a friend, and play Rawkathon BINGO!

I have attached a few cards to give you an idea of what kind of fun we're gonna have with the Rawkathon! Enjoy! Print them out, and play YouTube Bingo, too! :)

>> GABRIEL COUSENS Bingo Card
>> DR. DOUGLAS GRAHAM Bingo Card
>> VICTORIA BOUTENKO Bingo Card

Unplugged Part 2 & Little Black Dress Programme

2008-10-10T15:01:00.002-04:00

Alexis brings it home again today with Part 2 of her Raw Fu Celebrity Guest Appearance!

ALSO! Today is the last day to sign up for the Early Bird Price for Raw Fu Member, Jo Thomas' Little Black Dress Programme. I am so excited about this programme starting. Sign up! It's going to be fun. I know that Penni Shelton is also doing the program, and maybe one or two others from Raw Fu. Sign up today! www.discoverrawblog.com

HOW IS YOUR DAY 71 GOING?

Get Unplugged with Alexis

2008-10-09T13:59:00.001-04:00

Don't let Alexis fool you. She is one of my raw food heroines, and is a huge raw food celebrity! Alexis and her amazing insight has helped to guide me, keep me on track, and motivated me at times when I wanted to throw in the towel. I love her no bullshit approach to becoming a raw foodist. She tells it like it is, and speaks from her heart. She is an amazingly true spirited person, and I have a ton of respect for her.

I had the brilliant opportunity to meet Alexis at Raw Spirit Festival, and I couldn't wait to ask her if she would talk to you about her experience on raw food. I just love Alexis, and she was generous enough to do a TWO PART video for us.

I agree so strongly with Alexis. Just hang in there. It doesn't happen overnight. You're exactly where you are supposed to be. GET UNPLUGGED!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 69 GOING?

Don't Give Up. You're Healing.

2008-10-08T20:34:00.001-04:00

Raw Fu Challenge Day 68- Don't Give Up. You're Healing from Bunny Berry on Vimeo.
Today I want to talk to you. One on one. Just Bunny and the Internet. We need to talk about the reality of a raw food diet. And about how you may not be able to see the changes that are happening to you on the outside.

The scale may not move. But you're healing. Healing from the inside out. Don't give up. Trust the process. This is part of my story...

HOW IS YOUR DAY 68 GOING?

Transformation in Progress

2008-10-07T18:43:00.000-04:00

I haven't watched this video since I made it back in March, and was shocked when I watched it today. This was right around 6 months ago. WHO IS THAT PERSON? I cannot believe the difference in my health, my skin, my attitude, my happiness between 6 months ago and now. I feel like one of those follow up segments at the end of the reality show, Intervention.

Go back and look at your before pictures today. And take a new picture of yourself now. It may seem like your progress is going slowly. The weight on the scale never moves fast enough. But look beyond the weight. Look at the color of your eyes. Look at the tightness of your skin. Look at your smile. Look at the whole picture. And share your successes with us. This is amazing!

HOW IS YOUR DAY 67 GOING?

Raw Fu Challenge Day 66- Little Black Dress with Jo Thomas

2008-10-06T18:03:00.002-04:00

Today I talk about the upcoming Raw Fu Holiday Challenge, as well as giving details about Jo Thomas and the Little Black Dress Programme that I will be participating in starting on October 30th. Check out the information about the Little Black Dress Programme at www.discoverrawblog.com Join in! It's going to be fun.

I am so proud to be part of a community with super smart women like Jo Thomas. I have never worked with a raw food coach or a weight loss coach before, so I am looking forward to that experience. I'll keep you guys posted on how it's going. You know I will!

And today I went for my 2nd colon hydrotherapy session. It was extremely productive. I'm really happy I have decided to make this part of my healing journey. You should try it. And more than once. The 2nd round was way more therapeutic than the first. And I can see how making it part of your regular health routine would be beneficial. Don't be scared. If I can put my fat ass on the table and do it, you can too!

Raw Fu Challenge Day 65- A Day at the Zoo

2008-10-04T21:26:00.001-04:00

I spent the day with my mom, Beckett, and my two nephews. We went to the zoo, had a picnic, and hung out together without a care in the world. It was really fun.

Congratulations to chasmyn for winning yesterday's Friday Food Fact contest! The answer was artichoke.

Raw Fu Challenge Day 64- Food Trivia Friday

2008-10-03T17:00:00.001-04:00

Today I thank everyone who bought tee shirts or contributed to T's blender fund. T's VitaMix 5200 is being shipped out soon!

Also, it's Food Trivia Friday. Answer the question in this video and win a copy of Victoria Buetenko's 12 Steps to Raw Foods.

Raw Fu Cookbook Is In the Works!

2008-10-03T10:40:00.001-04:00

It's official! I am beginning to layout and edit the Raw Fu Cookbook Volume 1!
Here is a sneak peak at a recipe layout. Enjoy!

And Raw Fu Challengers, don't forget to get your recipes in for this first edition cookbook! Click here to add a recipe.

Also, if you have photos, please e-mail them to bunny {! at !} rawfu {! dot !} com!