"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find resources of strength that will endure as long as life lasts."
--Wise words by Rachel Carson via the EVEN wiser, Gavin Scott.

After my scorching Central Park run this morning, I found a natural foods market with an extensive raw selection! It is important to be well-equipped, especially while traveling; I did go a little overboard, but better to be safe than sorry!

I am getting excited for my Alaskan adventure in the A.M!   I have a long day of traveling ahead of me, but I am fully prepared with my Kindle library stacked up with raw-spiration and a spread of yummy raw snacks to nibble on...  

bon voyageee!

sweet greens,

L

P.S. I am anxiously waiting my "Two Moms In the Raw" bars to arrive so that I can pack my suitcase for Alaska...all clothing and accessories come secondary to these nutty, satisfying treats that are going to sustain me for the next 10 days... okay thats a stretch, BUT they will atleast make put a smile on my face in between the (lack of) fishing, kayaking, and endless running in circles that I will be doing.

(They were short lived at whole foods so I had to purchase them through the website. Best raw granola & nut bars I have tasted to date, so I will be on the lookout for a nearby health food store that carries them!)

"Eat Food. Not too much. Mostly plants.""-Michael Pollan, In Defense of Food.

Just a few things on my regular high-raw menu today while I am easing into a diet that is RAW in entirety. Seemingly a minor alteration for already full-fledged vegan, (that does admit to having a bite of sticky toffee pudding last week, no thanks to you G) going raw does require a good amount of research/preparation to adequately satisfy my nutritional needs, and MORE importantly my appetite.

Breakfast smoothie (kale, spinach, banana, the last handful of blueberries on my tree, water, and a scoop of micro greens, a nutrient rich SUPERFOOD) Not the tastiest of green mystery powders; definitely something that takes some growing accustomed to. BUT since your insides will undoubtedly love it, your tastes buds will soon follow…

Lunch consisted of 3 veggie sides from my favorite new soho spot; raw carrot salad with cilantro, almonds, and a hint of cinnamon, green beans with coconut cashew dressing, and a kale salad with marinated plums. (Mind you, this is not completely raw due to the blanched green beans, but it is an easy fix either by not cooking them or substituting with asparagus, which is more palatable raw veggie;  I am learning quickly that I need to start preparing all of my own food if I want to be successful!)
Snack: handful of raw almonds and a cinnamon stripe cookie from One Lucky Duck, the takeaway counterpart to Pure Food and Wine; more to come about Sarma and her raw-food refuge at a later time. I am quacked out.

Sweet Greens,
L

Team for Kids, woo!
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On my run this morning, I not only solidified my once wavering decision of running the New York marathon in November, but I thought it would be an even more challenging, and rewarding undertaking if I train on a completely raw food diet. I intend to chronicle my journey as to give myself an even greater sense of purpose and motivation in times of trial, with which great anticipation and preparation, I hope to overcome. I will detail my workouts as well as my diet for the next four months, starting on July 1st ( as I do not think the Alaskan cruise I am about to embark on will be able to accomodate my needs, but I will do my best to ease into a high raw diet while I am at sea).
Furthermore, I am running the marathon with Team for Kids, which provides much needed health and fitness programs to children in low-income schools and communities. I need to raise $2,620 for this amazing cause and would appreciate any contribution that you can make!

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november 4th. nyc marathon. it's on.