Good morning Frangi!
Have been away for a couple days, just checking in to say hi.
You're not a fan of raw broccoli huh? Have you tried it with hummus? I have always loved raw broc, either on it's own or with dips. I just read your tahini salad dressing recipe(yum!) - perhaps you could tweak that a bit and drizzle it over the top of some chopped broc? I used to love cooked broccoli soup - you think a raw one would work? *hmm got me thinking...* hehe, have a great day!

Carmel 

Oh the ol' pick up the chips, put them down and pick them up again only to end up not buying them!:-D! I have done that a million times Frangi! Although my food choices have improved dramatically but I still sometimes do it with dehydrated bananas my mum makes, proceedure sort of goes like this....open the dehydrator, stare at banana, think do I really want it? without coming to a decision, unconsciously peel one or two off the tray....analyse banana closely, start to imagine chewing on it, suddenly snap out of it & grasp consciousness, quickly put back on tray and close dehydrator! Usually do this again once or twice, have more wins these days then not though :-D

It can be so challenging to be totally conscious in the moment especially when habitual responses kick in, we have a lot to block out of our busy little minds in that moment....the taste of the food, the past social gatherings connected with it , the 'I've been good so I deserve a treat' attitude, the addicitive aspects of the food, the self-sabbotaging negative voice etc etc....

I know what has helped me a lot is writing down what results i really want for my health and well being & getting clear about the direction I'm heading in, food choices do get a lot easier once you've established what sort of health level you want to achieve and it's written down infront of you.  Then adding as many positives to that list to build resolve and being aware & writing down the negatives (how u feel etc) associated with unhealthy food choices..

Well done on not buying the chips, that is a real achievement, I think a lot of the time it's easy to focus on what we didn't do then what we did...
If I'm tired too my decisions are always less then the best and sometimes if I have a craving for something I will just send myself to bed straight away.

The more non-foods like cheese, dough, meat etc you eat the more you will want them & the more cravings you will have, try to eliminate theses foods completely & the cravings will disappear, they are like drugs and continue to circulate in your system until enough energy is freed up to expel them....add more fruits & greens so you don't have room for anything else. Our tastebuds prefer sweet & are easily confused with all the excito-toxins/salts & various condiments most cooked & gourmet raw dishes have in them. If the sugar isn't getting across into the cell then there will also be cravings...

A lot of my success on raw came when I increased my fruit intake to as much as I could fit, made sure I was eating mainly mono meals, smoothies and lowfat. Approx 90% carbs.
Be aware that dried fruits and nuts can also interfere with sugar uptake therefore leading to cravings. Drink water too, keep an eye on the colour of your pee.

Awesome exercise sess in the pool Frangi, no wonder you were hungry XX

I have been toying with a raw zucchini hommus, can't come at the thought of a sprouted pea one yet, so will give that a try on it.  I have also found a receipe for sweet potato hommus, have not looked at it in depth but it may be a simple oil and lemon dressing/My favourite dressing or and italian one might do the trick sothat i can give it a go.  Broccolini seems to me to be a little more tender- I quite like the stalks of broccoli, it is just the flowers that i find hard, may be it is the texture   

Hey frangi...keep up the good work hon....

blend your broc in a blended soup,with tomatos,celery greens a dash of coconut water or water and blend..and enjoy yummo...add avo if you desire it....

hey Frangi...

have a bowl of your fave fruit or raw chopped veg next to you when you are cooking for the olds....or have your fave raw meal just before...and you may be less tempted.....

OOPS    SORRY FreeleaRaw,

Great RGG. What a fabulous idea, a definate one to remember when cooking for the olds or any one else, I do a lot of cooking for others, so will make a point of the bowl of raw stuff when ever i have a cooking project on.     Me first then others for a change 
Hey FreeLea -whats banana and greeeeen island week?  am just about to check out your web site.
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frangipanni

Hi Freelea, I did not have much time to spend looking for it - but i clicked on your website link in your profile and was taken to your blog, which made me gre-e-e-n with envy as that is what i would love to do....ride fr Adelaide to Brissy or just take off and ride any where really.  Too many committments at present - may be one day.  Can you point me in the direction of your ebook? Thanks for your support
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frangipanni