After trying many diets, the reasonable one continues to be the “raw plant-based.” Considering that burning my tongue and overeating were daily occurrences in my younger years, now I aim to eat food without fire, and keeping it simple allows me to eat less. I will tell you about a book that began my search for optimum health and why one keeps a food journal.

The book, “eating without heating” had a big impact in my life. After reading it, I studied my tounge further and its taste buds. Then, I found that by eating less cooked foods my tounge’s sensation had come back to life! I began to notice all of the food’s flavors. Also, I had a feeling of satisfied and content after my tounge was stimulated, and I was left without wanting to eat more.

Finally, a “food journal” has helped me keep track of my time, money, and energy spent on food. After a lot of writing, I bought Tupperware and pre-cut all the produce to save time. To save money, I bought fruits and vegetables that were on sale, then looked up recipes. Finally, I often rode a bicycle and carried a backpack to the grocery store. By doing so, my energy became stronger. Money, time, and energy are significant so logging them will ease your mind.

To survive “the battle of the fittest,” my goal was not to eat healthy, it was to find “a way” to stay fit FOREVER! By eliminating addictive foods and replacing them with simple raw plant-based combinations I have a sane and safe strategy to eating. And, keeping track of all my money, time, and energy I can “see” my life much better. Be warned, traveling and journaling are inevitable for those who want to re-create their lives through exercise and raw food nourishment.