Body issues, starving yourself, sugar addiction- that was me. 42 now, raw vegan for almost three weeks, looked in the mirror felt my head feeling clear for the first time and just loved myself where I am in this moment. Transformed my life

@kl3625

6 жыл бұрын

Are you still raw vegan?

@MysCathy

6 жыл бұрын

How's it going for you a year later? I just started 4 days ago.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

It was quite the journey, Baneful Things. Thanks so much for watching and your comments. Please check out my newest I Like It RAW video and help me spread the word :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

@@kl3625 please check out my newest video campaign :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

@@MysCathy Gem! Checking in! How are you doing now? Also- please check out my newest video campaign :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

My grandmother and her sister were way ahead of their time. We used to go there in the summer and had to drink freshly juiced carrots. Me and my sister hated it! Today, I would have sat at their feet and been grateful for the recipes. All fruits and veggies. My nana's skin had a glow that made everyone say, "What do you use on your face?" I miss her dearly!

For over 18 years now! Being a raw plant based foodist" greatest life experience ever🙄☺🤗God is good all the time

@eringigi7096

4 жыл бұрын

Agnes Graham wow! Where is your channel? You must be an expert. 🎉

@lovepawsplay8530

3 жыл бұрын

And all the time God is good!!!🥰

I was a science experiment with amazing positive results. In 2016 I began my sugar free diet journey and 3 months later my type 2 diabetes is gone I lost 30 Kg from 115Kg down to 85Kg Exercise regularly and now feeling 30 years younger. At the age of 60 I began to do weight training in a gym. Though it sounds great there's more what you should do than just cutting sugar. You must eat and drink things that will clean your internal organs so they function correctly.

Eczema, rosacea, acne, anxiety, ibs, depression sufferer for 10 years. Going Vegan (whole food plant-based) and eliminating all animal products and processed junk in my diet was a blessing in disguise. Little did I know that dairy was causing the build up of mucus in my body, the result of all of my cold and flu symptoms. Little did I know that dairy milk was causing the facial flare-ups (rosacea). Little did I know that the animal protein was contributing to my skin rashes, mood swings and general irritability to digest food correctly. Not to mention the high blood pressure, brain fog and fatigue. Wow! Little did I know how toxic such products were to the body. The result? Free from suffering. Free from aches. Free from pain. Free from food cravings. Free from medication, lotions and potions. I'm free from paying for my health!! I'm now aware. I'm full of energy. The mental clarity if next level. My mood lived. My mind open to all natural healing. I've also lost all of that unwanted body weight. I'm running again. I'm moving my body. I feel on top of the world!! For the record. I'm also getting all the right amount of nutrients and minerals each day. Living foods and full of life. Dead foods..... well.... I'll leave that one for you. Best of luck to all newbie (raw) vegans. Note: The detox is real folks. Give your body time to adapt. It won't happen over night. My biggest tip is to educate yourself as much as possible. Learn how to prepare food. Learn how to cook food. Learn about the importance of organic food. Follow the Vegan scene on KZread. Make friends. You're not alone. Peace and love.

@moony77

6 жыл бұрын

G. Bell Great testimony💚

@sethjones4916

4 жыл бұрын

I've been vegan for 3 years, and my aches and pains are still there 100%. I only feel better if I do some stretching and yoga. I eat about 30% raw, and the cooked food is generally really simple ... liked steamed veggies, canned beans etc. Despite all this, my sleepiness and brain fog are also still intact. I haven't experienced any of the remarkable, life-changing tales that you hear about from this diet. I have, in the past, done a lot more raw, and I can attest to the increased energy, but it's nearly impossible to get all of your RDA's just eating raw. Take lysine, for example ... you would need to eat half a watermelon everyday to get enough lysine. Of course, who is to say that the RDA's are right? They vary from country to country ... sometimes drastically. Anyway, I'm encouraged to revisit my experience eating more raw by this, at least to lose 10 or 15 pounds. What I can also recommend is ditching the oil. I had horrible heart issues eating oil, and giving up that has taken care of a lot of the irregularity.

@sethjones4916

4 жыл бұрын

Neil W ... I just take B12, which a large percentage of meateaters are also deficient in. I'm not downing supplements like you suggest. And yes, many vegans are coming out of the woodworks, and many are not because they feel great, but being vegan doesn't mean that you are eating healthy. You have to stop eating crap. The longest living people typically eat no meat, or very little. Harvard scientist, David Sinclair recently discovered how meat excellerates one of the aging pathways in the body, but we've known for years all the diseases that eating a lot of meat encourages. And concerning milk and dairy, and what is natural, what adult mammal (like a human being) continues to drink breast milk? And the breast milk of another species? The breast milk of cows is designed to turn a small calf into an adult in a few months ... and we're downing all those hormones like candy. I get it, you like meat, and you like dairy, but more and more science points to eating whole plant foods, grown as naturally as possible. I want to live to see the retirement I've worked so hard for.

@sethjones4916

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Neil, I don't know about raw meat, truthfully, but the cholesterol would probably be the same. I also don't know if raw meat would still age you as quickly as cooked. Also, when you eat meat, your gut flora changes. There are different bacteria, and a chemical produced that I've heard is detrimental ... it's like four letters ... TB something. But I don't know if the bacteria would still produce that from raw meat. You have to make up your own mind what you're willing to risk. Personally, if I was going to risk anything, it would be for a nice burger or steak, not some raw flesh that is likely to come back up on me, though :) Concerning milk, the US allows something like 22,000,000 pus cells per once. The pus is from overworking them tits. They get infected. At any rate, I would want that stuff boiled, unless you know a local farmer that doesn't overmilk his cows. On cereal, though, soymilk is great. With sweetener, I don't think anyone could tell the difference. Concerning supplements, a lack of zinc shows up as spots on the fingernails I believe, and as an itchy scalp. My nails are perfect, but I did have an ichy scalp once while vegan. I keep a bottle of zinc around, just in case I think I may be low, but I eat enough nuts and seeds which have zinc, and I haven't had any problems in a long time. With iron, a lot of leafy greens have iron (and calcium), which becomes much more bioavailable when you pour vinegar or lemon juice on them. Also, one thing to keep in mind about RDAs, is that they can differ drastically from country to country. A lot that stuff is just guesswork, and a lot of the blood tests for different vitamins and minerals are also boggus for different reasons. You have to know your science, and actually request the tests that are actually accurate. But, no, I haven't had bloodwork in a long time. I've been thinking about it, though, just to see, but I would have to do a heck of a lot of research beforehand to refresh my mind on which tests are completely inaccurate. It's a shame that you have to be your own doctor. I should find a nutritionist instead. I do feel that the body is pretty resilient, though, and if you eat mostly whole and natural, and don't go crazy on the junk, I think you'll be fairly healthy ... or at least you'll have a better chance of being healthy as long as your genes don't screw you over. That said, just because you eat meat, doesn't mean that you're not going to be deficient in things, especially if you're like most people. They don't give a hoot about the health impact of what they're eating. Or they do, and eat the garbage anyway.

@MsRaspberry86

4 жыл бұрын

Hey Hi G. Bell. Exactly what I experienced over a decade. Same here now. BIG HUG for you for sharing. I am also running, swimming, hiking and surfing again and it feels like paradise

I absolutely love Shane. 400 pound dude who seems incredibly jolly and despite all of his conditions maintains such a positive demeanor. "I want to take my kids, and teach them how to surf." That's the most wholesome goal I can imagine. I'm cheering wholeheartedly for that man.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Isn't Shane amazing? Totally agree, Walker. We're still friends today :) Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Can we talk about how nice Shane and his wife was about this challenge. They were optimistic and enjoyed what they ate. They seem like really nice people :)

@lumam5701

2 жыл бұрын

Heartwarming well done Shane and Wife!!🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

@greenyass95

2 жыл бұрын

Just watched this video and agree about Shane and his wife, I especially noticed toward the end Shane's wife's skin looked so much better🙂

@cIeetz

Жыл бұрын

HE is amazing. what a great guy

My daughter is 39 years old and has always eaten like everyone here and I have been a vegetarian since 1980 now a raw vegan 80% of the time but still vegetarian. My daughter was diagnosed with a 5 centimeter lump in her breast on to her lymph node cancer. I did not want her to have chemo and radiation but she went anyway. She is not in remission after a year because only 3% have that chance. My neighbor across the wall has Crohn's disease and is getting blood transfusions continuously and needs a bone marrow transplant now. She doesn't have the money. My daughter's stepmother just died of ovarian cancer last month. My mother died of colon cancer, my grandmother died of bone cancer, my aunt died of lung cancer, my girlfriend died of cancer a couple years ago and nearly everyone I know is sick. I got type 1 diabetes at age 55 and I'm now 67 years old. I'm doing very well according to my blood work and I'm at the bottom of the BMI scale nearly going too far so I made some healthy homemade bread. I cannot believe that everyone I know is ill. 4 years ago I lost everyone within a two-block radius of the home I was buying. Only two homeowners remained alive within that 2 block radius. I moved out. This is no joke folks. Either the GMOs, the geoengineering and the sky IE chemtrails or Monsanto or pesticide food is killing everyone. Even as a vegan I'm depressed everyday. I don't have the incentive to do anything. I don't know where everyone in this video resides but at least you have each other to hold on to with your illnesses or the ones are going to get if you don't stop eating the Way You Are. I know firsthand that this is very serious. I live around death everyday and who wouldn't be depressed? I talked to my sister and she is a smoker, I quit in 06, and her voice was so low I thought I was talking to a man. I'm beginning to get a frog in my throat and I don't know why. Take care of everyone and I hope someone will stay on the raw food diet or can't afford to. If I could afford to buy all of the fruits and vegetables needed to be on a raw food diet I would not have to bake the bread. But I use organic flour, chia seeds, organic maple syrup, purified water, of course yeast, and sea salt. Doing the best I can and hope you will too.

@watchwoman6957

2 жыл бұрын

I pray you are still doing well. What country and city do you live in?

@rickjames7576

Жыл бұрын

Doing the best we can is all we can do. God will provide what we can't. My prayers are with you. I'm very sorry for all your losses.

Am 46 years old n been doing it for 2 years RAW VEGAN....i look FANTASTIC i thank GOD for that grace EVERYDAY.. I used to weigh 300POUNDS am down to 151POUNDS now..my tops size were XXL now its XS or XXS depends how its been tailored..my waist 28inch am5ft11 tall...i run 3 times a week n do calisthenics 💪💪 I NEVER LOOKED BACK FOLKS!!!! raw vegan diet ALL THE WAY HELL YEEEAAAHHHHHH!!!

Yes! I went Vegan about 9 months ago. I have 3 terminal illnesses and other health issues. When I started I weighed 303 pounds and I couldn’t even walk through the store. I’ve lost over 80 pounds and no longer take thyroid ,diabetic, cholesterol, or blood pressure medications anymore. Being vegan has improved my health. I can now walk through a store with no problem. Although my terminal illnesses are still very much in full swing. As long as I can I will forever. be vegan. I think that more people need to see the positives in veganism. Eating raw foods makes you feel better. You have more energy and you can change a lot of health issues that you have by doing it. Just change your diet.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

hey Andrea! How are you doing today? I'd love an update :)

Her pronunciation of the word "cacao" is absolutely killing me

@LazyGamerNyx

6 жыл бұрын

Right? She said it so many times.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

haha yeah...it makes me cringe watching that now too! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@imrickjamesbiiiiitchhh6161

2 жыл бұрын

*IKR???* *LAAAWD, I WAS PULLING MY HAIRS OUT!! 😂😫😫😫*

I love how that man’s wife poured out her heart and said she wanted to take on the challenge to support her husband, and he said he was doing it for himself and his kids 😭💀

@lumam5701

2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾💯💖

Why does everyone seem to think raw vegan must mean juicing and fruitarian? Many other edible plant parts exist.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed Epikalko. It was initially a big learning experience. Now I'm trying to show everyone just how amazing it is. Please check out my kickstarter: kck.st/2SzRKaz

@Lambsear565

5 жыл бұрын

Yes lots of GOITROGENS exists

@Will_Ramb0

4 жыл бұрын

Juicing isn't healthy You are getting rid of the fiber when it goes through the juicer Think of the fiber as a filter of the sugar So that is quite the glycimic load on your body Of course you are going to feel better you are raising your sugar levels...

@ChannasKidchen

4 жыл бұрын

The Epikalko right!!!! Not just fruits! 👍

30 days raw vegan isn't that hard, really! I did it cold turkey, but I didn't do it blind. If you fail to have a plan, then plan to fail. You need to know where to shop, what to buy, have recipes and even better a menu plan. Know what detox might feel like and know how to ease the symptoms. Be accountable to someone. And for heaven's sake, buy what you like! If you don't like kale, but you love peaches, guess what you should stock up on? The last tip I have is to do it with excellence. You can't do anything well if you remain ignorant. Learn! Watch videos, follow raw foodists that you gel with, read books like the 80/10/10, get inspired. This will make it fun, interesting, and get you passionate about making every day as great as possible.

@theupwardspiral1580

6 жыл бұрын

Kathleen Gallafraigh great comment it was very helpful!

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Kathleen! This was a huge learning experience for all of us. Now I'm trying to spread the vegan message again. Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Everyone is bashing on Dan but lets be honest. Hes a spot on representation of Americas majority.

@lizard1971

4 жыл бұрын

True!

@Pizza-u7c

4 жыл бұрын

jesus loves u

@somedudeinatunnel3102

3 жыл бұрын

This was in Canada...

@Happymind-happyworld.

3 жыл бұрын

@@somedudeinatunnel3102 He can also be compared to a European. It doesn’t matter where it was, his behavior is quite interestingly similar to a lot of Americans I personally know

@Pikelet12

3 жыл бұрын

@@somedudeinatunnel3102 Canada is in the continent of North America, yes.

I am fully raw 3 months (and one month prior I was just on a juice fasting). What i like the most is the waking up..it is effortless easy and early, without a need for an alarm. At latest 6am my eyes open and i need just few minutes to be fully fit. Another thing is that I had for years restless leg syndrome which was ruining my life/sleep and it healed after just one month of raw. I smell way less, even by doing workouts or working at my job(cleaning lady in a hotel), i almost don't smell at all and I put on my armpits a bio deodorant. My eyes are whiter and open, my teeths are whiter, my tong is pink..but before going raw this was not the case (my eyes were many times red,tired, my teeths more yellow, my tongue had a white coat. I also don't smell from my mouth in the morning almost at all anymore. My mood improved and I feel more peaceful, I have more love and patience for people and situations. I appreciate the eating time so much more, it actually makes me so freaking happy and grateful for the food on my plate 😊 While before, I would give a damn and was just in need to fill my stomach with something. Not to mention that I was addicted to chips, he was my lunch at least 3 times a week! Fries, ou my god i couldn't not eat them! And also any chocolate was a must after every meal, almost like smoking cigarettes (i am a non smoker but the chocolate felt like I have a similar addiction). I did one colonic, and i have 3 more to go which will get rid of every possible parasite in my colon. And than I am even more exited for the future ☺️ So, whoever is on the way to raw vegan, keep going it is more than worth it! Btw I am 29 year old and happy that I started this journey, it is never too late even when you are 80! The important is to start live your life as well as possible 💟

Going vegan was the best thing we ever did. It's delicious! We get energy after we eat instead of falling asleep like most people in our family.

@xz3024

5 жыл бұрын

William Griffin everyone fells like that when munching sugar. The problem is when your health declines after years of sugar+sugar+sugar. Trust me, I’m living with the aftercomes of those sugar rushes.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, William! Thanks so much for sharing! I'm trying to convince others will healthy food again! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@itwasmee

3 жыл бұрын

Well done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💚💚💚💚💚

@undergrace1808

10 ай бұрын

@@xz30248.5 years still going strong. Look up dr. Fred Bisci.

two years ago, living in canada, I decided to become à raw vegan overnight. thé first month, I did not eat enough, but I ate lots of bananas, berries and giant beautiful salads. I lost à lot of weight, and crystal clear thinking, endless energy. I actually was à mostly (raw til 4 on occasion)High carb raw vegan foR 3 months, did not eat sufficiently, went back to being omnivore foR thé winter. when summer arrived, I attempted thé lifestyle again, because it felt so great. I stayed raw til 4 hcv foR 6 months, and then I decided to become just vegan, but to this day, raw vegs are a big part of my diet. in the winter, I eat Blueberry apple chia Oatmeal with raw vegs on thé side (R.lettuce, celery, or radishes), and oftentimes in summer, I eat banana chia Nice cream or vegan gains-style apples&cinnamon with guess what? raw vegs on thé side. ive never had this much muscle or energy, never felt better, people stop me on thé street to tell me How fit I look lol. I used to consume animals 2-3 times à day, and I could not considér even being à ovo-lacto-vegetarian. hahahahahahahahahahah

@eaclest

6 жыл бұрын

Hi Tania, It is really great to hear that you are feeling a benefit from this type of eating but always remember it is not just your benefit which you feel, but the impact that you also have on animals well being and the environment, easy to forget, important not to.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Having more vegan restaurants will definitely help change that, Tania! :) Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@destineyrodgers1733

5 жыл бұрын

Omg you are sooo inspiring and after reading your wonder long paragraph I have OFFICIALLY decided I am going to become a raw vegan!!!! Thank you sooo much...wishing you good luck and much happiness and white light... I need to educate myself more further.....thanks a million

@halcyon-cg2eb

5 жыл бұрын

@@destineyrodgers1733 So, how is it going?

@destineyrodgers1733

5 жыл бұрын

@@halcyon-cg2eb it's going wonderful😃😃😃

I loved how enthusiastic Shane was with this way of eating!

This is such a wonderful documentary. I loved everyone who took up the challenge and the businesses you found were wonderful as well. I really enjoyed this.

I'm not even vegan and I can make a bigger selection of raw vegan meals than Dan.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Lol! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Anyone else super curious to see how shane is doing? I was so excited for him!

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Shane is actually doing really well. I just spoke with him last week! :) Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@hamfastgamwich

5 жыл бұрын

@@ILikeItRawmermaid tell us about Shane!

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Walker Smith Shane is doing well. He still lives in Edmonton with his family. He’s working on his health and his weight continuously, but eats as much plant-based foods as he can

@jomecknfam5277

5 жыл бұрын

@@ILikeItRawmermaid the video is no more. You pulled it down they say. Why?

@Lambsear565

5 жыл бұрын

The Raw Mermaid we need an update on everyone on this doc. Make a part 2

Wonderful documentary! I am amazed at Shane's transformation and his enthusiasm for this new lifestyle is contagious!

That Shane guy is an inspiration

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Yes he is! We just spoke last week and hes doing well :) Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

It is really shocking how people really think they can't live or be happy without eating meat. Sad actually. It is sad how little we as humans are educated about what foods we should and shouldn't eat. Great video though. I'm glad you are out teaching!

@ILikeItRawmermaid

7 жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Thanks so much for the comment :)

@Chartoise

7 жыл бұрын

Well, I went vegan 2 weeks ago... And I also don't eat eggs or dairy. And I can tell you I have never felt so weak in my life. I'm munching vegetables the entire day, but the hunger never goes away. I'm actually changing my routines to fit the energy I have. I stopped riding my bike to work, cause 25 miles on my bike is just not possible anymore. Most of the day I'm tired. Granted, I look healthy and my digestive track is super... But a man my size can't live on vegetables, I can survive on it... but not really live. And I don't know, maybe for a petite female there is no problem. But I'm a big guy, I get an energy crisis. I'm just about to throw the towel on this vegan thing. Tips are welcome if you have any... But I don't think a vegan life style is for everybody. Some people are bigger and more active and veggies alone don't provide me the calories I need to have an active day.

@tmoulyn

7 жыл бұрын

You definitely need to make sure that you are getting enough calories, that might be why you are feeling hungry. A big change from not eating dairy in particular, is the change in fat content, which has a high calorie count. It's actually a really good thing to get away from such a lot of fat, but your body might be looking for those calories for a while. Look up the 80-10-10 diet, there is lots of information and recipes on healthier choices of what to eat that might help.

@Chartoise

7 жыл бұрын

Cool! Thanks for the advice man.

@cherrylisms

7 жыл бұрын

Chartoise Mike Tyson is a big guy, so is Woody Harrelson and Samuel Jackson. Venus and Serena Williams are both female but they are also on the bigger side... all of them are vegan :)

They had a better skin colour by the end and their faces looked brighter. Did anyone else think that?

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for commenting, Anne! I'm trying to spread the vegan message again- Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@marthajulian7064

4 жыл бұрын

Claire, Shane's wife! Did you see her face, her skin at the end of the video? WOOOOWWWW! She was glowing. Her face wasn't red and irritated. Clear skin. For me, I am stunned. Maybe because her skin before going vegan looked just like mine. I hope all the participants at least realize that raw veganism is do good for you. Thank you to all of you. I'm inspired to move toward veganism. I want energy like Shane, clear skin like Claire and good gut health like Sam. Shalom to all of you. I hope your vegan/health journey continues.

@MsRaspberry86

4 жыл бұрын

They laugh in such a bright way. You can see it from pets reaction how they enjoy to be together. I can see that raw vegan has re-connected Shane and his wife in a deep bond. Also the new connecting between the sister is gorgeous to see. Fully of happiness and thriving. Even the kid is lively. Everybody is doing really good. :)

@inspiredbynatureinspiredby5586

4 жыл бұрын

I noticed that also❤

@nancynahnigoh3550

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

it made me so Happy to see Shane looking healthy and vibrant and EXCITED to be getting healthy. Im so proud of Him. He looks respectable after going raw!

I feel so proud and inspired watching Shane.

I wish these participants had been advised during their 30 days. Most of these participants had the wrong idea about raw veganism. Some of them were severely calorie restricting which is only a short term solution for weight loss. If they resume their typically diet after the 30 days, they will regain the weight, if not more. It was hard to watch these people be improperly advised and not getting the true experience of raw veganism.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! It was a learning experience for all of us! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@imrickjamesbiiiiitchhh6161

2 жыл бұрын

I was literally saying the same thing to myself, as I watched in light horror

Dan really didn't get it. She tried giving him so many tips and he was just so bitter. Why did he agree to do it if he didn't want to do it.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

haha well I'm glad you took my side on this, Breanna! Please check out my newest I Like It RAW Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@ranstra12

5 жыл бұрын

He never was really on the raw food diet at all. He just starved his body and that is why he felt awful.

@abundantYOUniverse

5 жыл бұрын

Dan is a moron, an immature idiot. He is the turd in the punch bowl in this movie.

@w.c.c.b.9798

5 жыл бұрын

Breanna K I agree! He was negative, sarcastic & passive/ aggressive. He was cheap. He was lazy. I can’t believe he’s so active in his community. I personally couldn’t stand his caustic personality!

@w.c.c.b.9798

5 жыл бұрын

I wonder if his food collections for the poor is also partially a hustle. Getting first dibs on free food and giving away the rest?🤔

I went raw for 30 days and while I only lost 7.8 lbs, I also lost 4.5” off my waist which was a huge win! That was 3 years ago, and to date, I still haven’t gained those inches back. It’s a great internal flush of toxins

I'm only 5 mins in and this is an amazing video so far!! :) Really inspiring me to just go 100% raw vegan, been vegan 4 months now and I've been eating 75% raw foods the past week or so

A vegan diet is not extreme at all. Eating animals while claiming to care for animals is the extreme position

@orion9k

6 жыл бұрын

Agre - I eat meat but I will go veg soon ✌

@MariaChildOfGod

6 жыл бұрын

Newf Guy agreed

@BRINpeterson

6 жыл бұрын

orion9k have you started to transition to veganism yet?!

@TheNaturalhumandiet

6 жыл бұрын

Vegan is taking a good idea, to the max, and harming yourself in the process.

@shempone

6 жыл бұрын

Animals in the wild eat.... animals whoa

Dan has been against this from the beginning. He is very close minded and negative. He is not going to last. The only thing that would change his mind if a massive medical emergency (like a heart attack) happens to him or a close family member.

@MrAngrybaldguy

6 жыл бұрын

keba15 I doubt even that have a lasting impact on him.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Keba and sharing about your family member! Spreading our stories to help others is very important. Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@deedee-pc9pc

5 жыл бұрын

He was funny shet the fuck up

5 min in and just amazed at how GLOWING this woman is! raw is the way!

So proud of Shane ! His enthusiasm for the vegan lifestyle is so wonderful to see! He’s a great example on how this can change ones life for the better!

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Aww agreed Shay! Thanks so much for watching. Shane is my favourite as well :) Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Nooo Dan... dont eat that unripe banana

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha... this has been one of the most popular comments, Lara! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

aww I love the two sisters! they help each other so much. wish I had a sibling like that

That Dan dude should've dropped out immediately. It was clear from the beginning that he wasnt taking it seriously and was just going to whine about it constantly. His reactions took the focus off the lifestyle and made it sound so much harder than it is.

@jenniferfils-aime5098

5 жыл бұрын

Comme, vraiment! Look up some recipes, be creative! And he is the one I was the more confident in...

@MsRaspberry86

4 жыл бұрын

I expected his reaction in the very first place.

@carey951

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that guy is an idiot.

@christinearabaca8635

4 жыл бұрын

I love all your vegan diet. Why because I started to have a healthier diet and I love vegetables and all the recipes you made I love it.

@beautyintheskies

3 жыл бұрын

I think it is like, you don’t realize how much you need to eat when you go plant-based or vegan. I would eat like a small bowl of salad and be like, “i’m still hungry.” So I doubled it. That still wasn’t enough. So I tripled it. Now I eat a whole serving bowl of salad that would feed a family of five twice a day. That can seem shocking if you are used to just eating a little side salad. That little bag of carrots and 1 banana, that is not even close to enough for a full meal. That would be a snack to me, and I would still have several tablespoons of nut butter with the banana. That might hold me for a few hours. I think it is too much to just throw people in the deep end like this. It is a great lifestyle if you are aware of how much you need to eat which Dan clearly is not. Maybe he should’ve gotten a job at a grocery store if he didn’t want to spend a ton on groceries. It can get expensive, he is definitely right about that, which I think is the major drawback/downside to raw veganism. Thankfully I have a very supportive partner who helps me with grocery bills and that is the only way I can do this. It is definitely cheaper to just eat what everybody around you is eating as then you don’t have to pay for every single thing you eat. But then the majority of that food is not raw vegan.

I LOVE these documentaries!🤗❤

Bravo to these folks willing to give it a try! pisses me off that regular medical doctors would rather you die using drugs or do surgery than to agree that eating the right foods will heal you.

@os2841

6 жыл бұрын

99% of doctors are educated by the same system that profits from drugs and chemicals as treatment instead of holistic health methods. They go as far as to say food and meditation are nonsense and that only drugs can cure you. It's all for profit.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

I agree! I'm trying to spread that message again! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@Will_Ramb0

4 жыл бұрын

Only the body can heal the body Water fast & then optimal nutrition - high water fruits & some lettuce here & there We as humans complicate things Ability to think is both a gift & a plauge Raw Veganism isn't a diet it is simply what we are designed to eat There aren't Lions that are vegan or cows that are carnivorous They all eat the same shit We truly are foolish to think we are different from our most genetically similar counterpart primates For most people their brain serves them as a crutch Check out Loren Lockman

@lue3804

4 жыл бұрын

N. S. Although the pharmaceutical industry may overprice product (and possibly exploit customers) it’s ignorant to flat out proclaim that medication is not a cure. And it is also ignorant to say that doctors don’t focus on food when relating illness to overall diet. When you have high blood pressure, you cut out sodium(as a doctor would HIGHLY suggest) but you may also need meds to go alongside your diet change. Without modern medicine, viruses and disease would be much more prominent in our society today. Smallpox doesn’t exist in our world today outside of labs, and the bubonic plague (which killed 1/3 of Europe and many more in later outbreaks ) is easily treatable today. So before you turn a blind eye to doctors and medicine, consider the positives rather than antagonizing a helpful tool we’ve created.

@outlaw565

2 жыл бұрын

There is no $ in healthy people, they want the masses sick. It should be called sickcare not healthcare.

I'm surprised that this documentary barely mentions anything about how amazing it feels to not have to contribute to the death of non human animals while eating a vegan diet.

@Morticia147

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe because their focus was only on the health benefits and I think with this way you reach more people.

@moony77

6 жыл бұрын

I think compassion reaches just as many ppl💚

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

I covered more of that in my newest video. Trying to change the world again :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@olly2027

4 жыл бұрын

queenbeethatme100 good question

@charlesfraunhofer7893

4 жыл бұрын

This isn't a documentary, documentaries are factual and based on real events, this is a pseudo-documentary based on beliefs. I'm having no part in any raw food diet, it's for people with no grasp of reality!

The ladies face with the pink sweater is priceless! 😂 This video really inspired me. Thank you so much.

I've really enjoyed your documentary. The people you've invited were captivating and made me more aware of how going vegan is difficult but worth the challenge. Great job!

They should have educated them on the variety of vegan meals before starting the diet. They set them up for failure. Their are so many delicious, raw vegan meals

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

I've learned a lot over the past 3 years, Jhez. Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@lz8927

4 жыл бұрын

@@ILikeItRawmermaid What happened link not working.

This was great, raised on a cattle farm I am Vegan now (for two years) ... The only raw things I eat are smoothies, saladsm salsas and fruits. This docu. is having me consider looking into creating raw items. Some of the things shown looked yum!

Dan's personality is over the roof definitely a people person, go Dan

Great documentary. I enjoyed seeing their lives change day by day to see them get healthy. Inspirational

I can say that it works. Additionally, avoid added salt and sugar and stop eating all processed food.

While doing this they should have been taught about the ethics as a motivation on keep this (no a diet) but a way of life

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

I've included much more about the ethics in my newest video, Annette. Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

I worked with Dr Ann Wigmore in Boston and Puerto Rico for over 2 decades, writing letters, parts of chapters in English for her as she learned more about adjectives and articles and being awed by her energy - especially since I never saw her sleep! She explained that after awhile, the soul merges with the higher vibration body and the latter didn't have to shut down in sleep to try and make sense out of dead cooked or old processed food. Spiritually, she was one with everyone and everything. I wish she was alive to see the living food movement! Electric food rocks!

3 years old and this is the best video quality ive ever seen

No meat for me since 1972 and no problems now!

@reece1929

5 жыл бұрын

That's fantastic! I think I've tried 20 times, but then I realized, I was petting and oohing and aahing the animals in the zoo, but didn't mind one on my plate.

@TheNaturalhumandiet

5 жыл бұрын

hahaha. i hope thats not your pic right. No problems now guys!!

@blindbookworm8019

5 жыл бұрын

Carnivore Life Hello troll :-)

@TheNaturalhumandiet

5 жыл бұрын

Pink Fluffy Sylveon- Hello sexy ;)

@rodericksutton9441

5 жыл бұрын

Carnivore Life Dumbass

TBH for people who are complete meat eaters the normal vegan lifestyle should have been shown to them before doing the harder step which is going RAW vegan

@ChrisM-bn5vr

4 жыл бұрын

Well the point of this documentary was the rapid change, like an experiment. Most people don't even go straight to vegan, they start vegetarian.

I actually really liked this! I learned a lot. I liked the participants & I hope they’re all doing well & that they give it another shot.

Such a cool video!!! Loved it and I’m glad I found your channel @therawmermaid!

Sister's Amanda and Sam are great. Amanda really needs to be celebrated for being such a strong sister. As a sister of 3 I can relate to Amanda. My sisters always come to me for advance about everything that includes healthy eating. Proud of all the sister and brothers that help and support their siblings. xoxo! I know this is an old video, but good luck to everyone starting a new path.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching and commenting Bernadette! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Hoping Shane continued! You could see the transformation in his health. Sending positive energy your way!

@justtanja7327

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, agreed. Sending as well. Go Shane!

@jayhillz3705

2 жыл бұрын

You can’t send positive energy 😝 🤦🏻‍♂️

Dana. A big hello from Minnesota home to MOA. Enjoyed watching this challenge. I began my raw food lifestyle some seven years ago. It started out, by detoxing my body through juicing two to three times a day for eight weeks. As time when on I incorporated a more raw food diet to the point I’m at 85% whole food plant based today. 15% cooked, which includes a very small amount of meat. (Yes.... my body tells me about it and I feel lethargic after). I workout four to five days a week with weights. I also work eight hours a day as a skilled tradesmen in the field of a Sheetmetal worker. Eating a whole food plant based diet is a lifestyle. Would love to see a follow up to your guests as well as hearing from you and how well your doing on a raw vegan diet. I’ll be 62 in a couple months.

Congratulations guys, for keeping up with the challenge. I am sure you will be including more live food in your meals!! 🧡💜

Dan is only happy to pay $1.44 for lunch on carrots and an unripe banana, but will pay for a game of PAINTBALL. What a nut.

@MiddlePath33

6 жыл бұрын

meganthevegan Dan is annoying.

@todaysrealhealth8038

6 жыл бұрын

meganthevegan Him not buying enough fruits and veggies may save him some money now, later he’ll spend his money as a meat eater for the rest of his shortened life on sick care. He’ll be much more miserable

@MrAngrybaldguy

6 жыл бұрын

He is a jackass.

@julianunyabiz2193

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I mean how crazy that people want to save money on food so they can spend it on things they enjoy. How dare him.

@salvadorthesecond

6 жыл бұрын

"why didn't you make it to our potluck dan?" "i had better things to do" what a gentleman lol smh

That cook in the restaurant has so much energy

I had a smile on my face during the whole documentary 😄

The hosts eyelashes are to die for!!

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Haha! Why thank you Angelique! Very nice of you to say :) Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

they should go to Berlin in Germany, than they would have no problem to get great rawvegan food everywhere :-)

@themilitantvegan2515

7 жыл бұрын

Claus Schmidt Chicago also vegan places are found easy

@halcyon-cg2eb

5 жыл бұрын

I live in Edmonton, and by now, there are plenty of options to get raw vegan food (stores and restaurants) : )

Thanks for a look at raw veganism. The program is encouraging to eat more vegetables and fruit for optimum health.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting, Lilly! I appreciate that! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Hi Dana, just watched this documentary, excellent job, truly enjoyed your demeanor with your group. I fully embrace the raw plant based eating lifestyle as a successful old man athlete in his 50's.

This is sooooo inspiring! Thank you Dana!

I'm from edmonton too, winters aren't that bad. i stay 100% raw no problem!

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Amazing, Taylor! That's so inspirational! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Great job. Keep spreading light 💚🌱👏👏👏👏👏

Great video, showing a big picture perspective of how this type of lifestyle can affect different personalities, professions and places in life. Encouraging and enlightening.

I love this video! This is really really awesome, and just makes me feel so good!

Seeing that meat just breaks my heart.... vegan for life.

Will there be an Update Video on these people? This would be great!!

@MichelleVisageOnlyFans

7 жыл бұрын

No, it won't. They're all dead by now. Sorry!

@ash_and_lavender

7 жыл бұрын

izeizei what even....? No they would not🙄

@whykatera81

7 жыл бұрын

Daffy Deb r.i.p.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Hi Daffy! I'm actually working on the next doc now! :) Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video too :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@halcyon-cg2eb

5 жыл бұрын

@@MichelleVisageOnlyFans Good one, hehe....

Amazing documentary. I do raw vegan diet(not fully) during summer time. My body and mind feel so light when I go raw.

Really good documentary Dana. Thank you very much!

Dan only eats unripe bananas, of course it is going to be a challenge ...

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

haha yeah... he didn't really get into it. Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

@tigana

3 жыл бұрын

😂

Thanks for this, just what I needed to get back into eating raw, I was raw for 8 years when I lived in the Alaska(land of the meat eaters). Will be going with %85 raw this time like the Hallelujah Diet. That was how I got started all those years ago. All raw and lots of fresh made juices, and maybe a potato or bowl of rice and beans for dinner along with big salad first. Simple but it works for me. Putting foods together is no problem for me I was a chef for about 35 years after being a combat soldier for 12 years. Think I will get a dehydrator to make raw tortillas, and crackers, that did look interesting. I will be doing 2 servings of fresh made juice a day along with at least one smoothie, they don't all have to be green either. I do need to drop about 25 or so pounds, I already do Qigong, Thai Chi, and kettle bell workouts along with 3 miles of jogging every day. I am retired now but still work with people using Energy Healing and Acupressure. I am 73 so need to get myself back into shape for when I get to be old guy Have a good one and I will be following you on here.

Seemed that the participants needed a lot more information and inspiration! Amazing how much can be found on KZread from Marcus Rothcranz to fully raw Christina and Woodstock fruit festival. They might have considered a movie night! I found this video and narrator ( sorry I didn't catch her name) motivating.

This was great to watch! Would have loved to see the update also!

"Definitely continue on with the vegan, and vegetarian, and some meats of course." So... neither vegan nor vegetarian lol.

@madeleines.5767

6 жыл бұрын

Sick, Tired, and Alone Haha, my thought exactly! 😂

@londiwengema5100

6 жыл бұрын

Sick, Tired, and Alone I don't know if that's supposed to be A joke

@mariaangelova8275

6 жыл бұрын

Sick, Tired, and Alone I know.... That was disappointing.....

@arifali6762

6 жыл бұрын

Sick, Tired, and Alone I wish things get better for you. Try to find out the cause of your sickness and then find Natural ways to fight with it. Never give up hope.

@TheNaturalhumandiet

6 жыл бұрын

Meat is the staple of all human diets, it will make you feel at peace for once.

Wonderful documentary! You don't have to go 100% raw vegan to benefit from this information, just switching from cooked to raw carrots, broccoli, or whatever veggie you prefer can really help. Small steps. Diet has to be sustainable and a way of life, or else you will just rebound and end up feeling worse than before (ask me how I know LOL). Thanks for sharing. Blessings to all involved.

@Captain.Pugwash

5 жыл бұрын

Exactly right. People don't need to think in terms of absolutes. I would't know how to feed myself properly if I went even regular vegan 100% from tomorrow. Try replacing some of the meat you would normally eat with veg or try making vegetarian meals. Also, it's important to look forward to meals. They might have a point about enzymes and heating but do I want to eat every meal raw? No way.

This is really a game changer I love this can't wait to start

Enjoyed watching their journey I'll definitely try vegan and see how I go. Would be good to get an update on these guys.

so glad there is a vegan society in Edmonton. I will try this challenge.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Lynette! I hope you've been well! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

I hope they don't go back to their old ways and undo everything they learned. however they do need to learn more about WHY the raw vegan diet worked and they feel better.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I'm trying to show everyone how delicious plant-based can be! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Thank you for sharing! I've never felt better on raw vegan food. It is life changing!

You go girl love this video! 💚

The unripe bananas kill me!!!

@racheleirian2095

8 жыл бұрын

+Ashley they should have been guided. I felt sorry for the guy with unripe bananas. But they did well. seen many docs like this and it was inspiring.

@texashippie7547

8 жыл бұрын

yes! I was like don't eat that! it's not ready!

@daffydeb5648

8 жыл бұрын

My sister likes them green too....yuck!

@fifimatos4537

8 жыл бұрын

Green bananas are meant to be eaten cooked. If you steam them and put some kind of vegan sauce, you'll like them too. Try it! Of course, they must be steamed til soft, never over steamed because then all the nutrients will be evaporated out.

@happycat9920

7 жыл бұрын

The Vegan Wallflower I know right!-im over here eating them when they turn black thats the ONLY way to eat them.

Thank you! I needed to watch this. I have been struggling at trying to maintain my veganism and wanted to try out raw. I have now made the commitment to go 30 days raw vegan!! I am looking forward to seeing how my mind, body and thoughts alter in a positive way like your challengers. They did so well, I hope they were able to stay healthy and keep up with their amazing weight loss and healthier habits! xo

@MichelleKobel

4 жыл бұрын

Nikki Prime did u do it???

@nikkiprime943

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichelleKobel I tried it but gosh it was difficult. I am eating more raw foods and my body loves me for it, but I do still eat cooked vegan/plant based foods. Have you tried it?

@MichelleKobel

4 жыл бұрын

Nikki Prime I have for about two week, I’m thinking about going on a juice cleanse in May for 30 days...

@nikkiprime943

4 жыл бұрын

@@MichelleKobel I'm doing the GMDiet vegan for 7 days then moving into a water fast. Fingers crossed I can go raw vegan for 30 days afrer that, I'm trying to reset my body. Good luck! Let me know how you go 😆

This was amazing. Thank you! 💚

so informative, and relatable ... but the challenge is to over come any bumps in the road... and dont break and or crack and stay eating snacks ( berries) which is around year round so keep it up and the energy will stay! and next thing you know 30 days will turn to 90 days then before you know it it will be a full year of veganism ... which can turn into a life time as long as you stay focused ! you got this sis!

Watching this in 2020, there are more vegetarian/vegan restaurants in Edmonton than 2 years ago

I live in Alberta too and I'm vegan. It's soooo difficult living in a small town beef community.

@egidijus6973

7 жыл бұрын

Kenz Pheonix I agree. My village is the same. No vegans, except I.

@quantum7690

7 жыл бұрын

riceeeeeee

@Rjanisse

7 жыл бұрын

I am also in Alberta and vegan!! I feel your pain

@connaghananthony

7 жыл бұрын

Set up a group?

@TheNaturalhumandiet

6 жыл бұрын

Kenz- you don't look so good, how are you doing today?

Dan is sarcastic, but he’s a great guy! Look at what he does for his community. I really admire that.

@sapphire6477

11 ай бұрын

Great documentary. Dan, It's wonderful how he pours so much love into others! Now if he could pour an equal amount of LOVE into himself. He deserve to buy the best nutrient rich foods to fuel the only body he will every have. I understand not wanting to spend hours on preparing meals however you can do better than carrots. just taking the time to spiral zucchini, cut tomatoes, celery can make a big difference.

I went raw for 3 weeks. And I never ever in my life felt better. I really need to get back into it.

coconut oil, avocado and nuts actually is natural fats that helps clean the liver and actually you can lose weight off that.

@julianunyabiz2193

5 жыл бұрын

If anyone tells you to eat low fat as a vegan they are out of their damn minds. A lot of nutrients are fat soluble.

@Cunnilingusaurus

5 жыл бұрын

Fat has a bad stigma these days, I think because the food industry is pushing sugar now! Healthy fat is essential and the most energy dense thing you can eat. If you don't eat enough your body will start storing it to survive.

@ILikeItRawmermaid

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed, Desiree! Would love your thoughts on my newest I Like It RAW Kickstarter Video :) kck.st/2SzRKaz

Too bad you didn't have medical checkup at the end of the diet. You missed a great opportunity to highlight the benefits beyond better digestion and weight loss and I guarantee that an iron deficiency would not have been a problem.

Excellent program. I'll be traveling to Edmonton this September and look forward to checking out the businesses featured in this!

Awesome documentary, very inspiring!