Raw Diet Day 7

Stats
Sunday, 4/1/07
Morning Weight: ?

+ Basal Metabolic Rate*:	1862 kcal
+ General Activity*:	1086 kcal
+ Extra Activity and Exercise:	367 kcal
- Weight Loss Goal:	1000 kcal
Day Quota:	2315 kcal
- Consumed:	2345 kcal
Calories Left:	-30 kcal

Lunch #1
1/2 Watermelon: approximately 432 calories
Lunch #2
1/2 Watermelon: approximately 432 calories
Dinner:
12 Bananas: 1260 calories

I slept in late today, and did end up going to the gym, but only after I had eaten, so I figured that I'd better just wait for tomorrow to weigh myself again. I have to say that I had considerably more energy today than is the norm; whether that's because I got extra sleep or have been raw I can't say.

So I mentioned that I picked up a watermelon on Friday from the first batch I've seen at the store since fall. I ate the whole thing in two sitting today and I felt pretty fantastic. I'm something of a connoisseur of watermelons, you understand, so I can same with some authority that this was nothing special, but it was good enough, quite frankly, and I wish I could have had a few more for a feast tomorrow.

Now, I've been craving potatoes, rice, gluten free pasta, and kasha for the past few days, but by the time I finished my first portion of watermelon, all such thoughts disappeared. I don't think it's mental, unless it's subconscious, but rather I believe that perhaps it takes a certain amount/type of fruit to truely satisfy the body. I've heard Dr. Graham say that all such cravings are either mental addictions or physical ones, and that all the presence of one indicates is that you haven't eaten enough fruit, even if you think you have. After this experience, I'm starting to think that he's probably right. I ate watermelon until I was satisfied, and the cravings are still gone. The thought of eating Chinese, Indian, or Thai, my favorites, doesn't even tempt me right now.

I actually managed to bash my foot really hard to the point where I didn't want to run; I'm all about hurting myself this week I guess. I cycled on a stationary bike and actually lifted some weights, strange for me considering that I'm really more of a bodyweight exercise type of guy,
and I had tons of energy the whole time. My shoulders are a bit sore though and I'm wishing for a massage, which I probably wont' get.

I noticed that while that perpetual patch of acne covered skin I had mentioned was still fading/mostly gone, I did see two new pimples on my face in spots I normally don't get them. Maybe my declaration of receding acne was premature.

I've uploaded new pictures. I think my stomach chest looks a bit better today again, but as I mentioned, my face isn't looking as good as it was.