The results are in! :0)
Hello again friends!
For those keepin’ up with my Family’s raw adventure, the six week challenge is over! It’s been a fun mission for me chefin’ it up for the family, and a lot of fun having Mom and Bear here. Now that I’m catching my breath from all this activity, it’s time to catch all you up on the final results and on-goin’ raw goodness!
My bro Aaron has lost around 50lbs, and my sis dropped 16!! They both have experienced an increase in energy and plan to make green smoothies, raw granola, veggies and seed dips and other raw goodies a regular part of their diet. I’m psyched to see them both enjoying not only the results of their raw transformation, but also how tasty raw eating can be! My nephews are also seriously diggin’ the raw goodies (especially the granola and all the deserts) they came running for green smoothies along with my daughter, Isabel!
Mom’s transformation has been nothing less than freakin’ AMAZING! Let’s get right into the awesome benefits she’s experienced from the raw challenge…
~41lbs…kicked to the curb!
~Her blood sugar levels improved so much that she is off of her medication!! Before she began the raw mission her levels would be as high as 260…now the highest readings have been around 93 and this is right after having a raw dessert! The meds she was taking were one step away from insulin so this is a major improvement!
~Mom was taking four different blood pressure meds when she started and has since dropped the 2 strongest ones! The Doctor says that if she keeps this up the other 2 may be on their way out soon!
~A chronic ulcer that had been on her leg for over three years has totally disappeared! This ulcer had required constant attention and visits from a nurse to apply medicated bandages…now the large basket that had housed all the gauze, tape and bandages has been cleaned out , and she’s got it filled with fruit on her kitchen table! :0)
~There has been a major improvement in Mom’s energy and mobility! Just check out the video! We were so psyched to see this change because Mom loves going to Family events, but has missed some in the past due to mobility issues…. with her new found get up and go we have a feeling this is gonna change!
~ As if all this wasn’t cool enough, her hair’s thickening! Her doctor was literally awestruck and happily surprised by all these awesome changes! He’s encouraging her to keep goin’ with raw foods… along with the rest of us!
Before Mom left to head home I stopped by her place to stock up her cupboards and get her dehydrator set up. Since returning home Mom has been chefin’ up a raw storm! Avocado and tomato salads, onion dip, almond milk, chipotle sunflower seeds and more. Her plans are to do a high raw diet and I’d say she’s goin’ along excellently! I hung out with her this past Tuesday evening and showed her how to make a gluten free vegan curry to be a healthy addition to the cooked portion of her diet. She told me that she loved all the awesome comments, compliments and words of encouragement on her videos and was surprised by all the friend requests on Facebook!
I want to thank everyone for all the wonderful words, well wishes, props and prayers! All this awesome feedback and the stories of people being touched and inspired by my family’s raw challenge have been amazing! You all rock hardcore and your kind words are not only touching us, but they’re also giving Mom motivation to keep rawkin’ it out! So from our family to everyone out there rooting for us THANK YOU, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!! Hah-Ha! I can’t say it enough! :0D
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OMG Rory the results are phenomenal!! Kudos to you for showing such compassion for your family and double kudos for your family for sticking with the challenge. Your mom rocks!! Makes me so proud
January 15, 2010 at 12:53 pm
My god! Loved what you did for your mom and so proud of your mom for giving it a chance! My husband had been on metmorfin for over 2 years with type 2 diabetes and blood pressure and cholesterol rising. My daughter mentioned to him that he could be dairy and wheat intolerant and mentioned raw to us. I had picked up Gabriel Cousins book reversing diabetes and he agreed to give it a try. We cleaned house and ate raw for 3 weeks only to have continued for over a year now on a high raw diet. My husband, just 2 days into the diet ,stopped his metmorphin and experienced lower blood sugar than when on the meds. 3 months into raw he was at an AC1 of 6.3 6 months into it he had a 5.8 reading. He lost 40lbs in 60 days and felt great and never hungry. He still has to be careful though. He eats a lot of nuts and not as much greens as I would like him too. I loved your updates….just wish you were on more. I am hoping to get to the Healthy Catch sometime. Hear you work there once in a while. Congrats to you and your mom! Hope you have more footage and do a documentary on her progress. So inspiring! Raw can be very isolating. I live in upper NH and there is not much support…or should I say yet. Again….thank you and keep posting! Hope your mom journals this and posts something herself. What’s been easy…what’s been challenging and what’s got her through.
January 14, 2010 at 11:45 pm
Great job
January 14, 2010 at 11:47 pm
You are the most beautiful family, ever. Smooches to each of you. I am so excited for you!
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January 15, 2010 at 12:35 am
This is nothing more than FABULOUS
Congratulations to everyone xoxo
January 15, 2010 at 1:15 am
Hey Rory!
I just wanted to say WOW! Congratulations! I hadn’t left a comment anywhere yet, and I know my 2 cents might not be worth much, but I just wanted to say that I think you are so awesome yourself for getting everyone as motivated and educated as you have. I know that is not always and easy thing to do and you have done splendidly. Also, I must say how proud I am of your mother and the rest of your family. Sounds like they are all pushing themselves for a more healthy lifestyle. Also, not an easy thing for people to do sometimes. All of you are truly and inspiration! I am especially charmed by your mother. She’s such a sweetheart! I am so glad she’s feeling a bit better and is reaping the rewards of her work. I am sure she will continue to do great. I only wish my mother was as willing. I am sending good happy vibes in your direction. Watching your videos always make me smile. Good luck and great job!
C
January 15, 2010 at 3:38 am
Each result is more amazing than the next!! i applaude each one of you. BRAVO TO ALL!!
January 15, 2010 at 12:15 pm
Your whole family is seriously adorable! I loved watching your Mom… she is such a cutie. And a great sport for trying this. Amazing, amazing results!!! I wish her all the best and will be looking forward to more updates. Much love to you all.
January 17, 2010 at 5:46 pm
This is great! I’m so glad your mom is off of most of her medications and going strong! I wish you all the best for you and your family! Congratulations to your mom
January 29, 2010 at 11:26 am
Hey Rory–I was just wondering how your mom’s doing now that she’s been back home for a month. (Actually, my boyfriend just busted in: “Hey! How’s Rawdawg Rory’s mom?!) We’d love some updates when you get the chance. Best to all of you.
February 13, 2010 at 12:23 am
Hey Rory,
INSPIRING work!!! what more can I say!! I really hope your family keeps the progress up and health and happiness follow in more ways than ever expected!!
Send my kisses to Amanda for me please…..
ciao
Loulou xx
February 15, 2010 at 4:08 am