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April 23, 2025 — Wednesday

Day 3: Totally Raw Reset

I’m on Day 3 of a 7-day totally raw food reset, and already, I can feel a difference.

Although I’ve been feeling uncomfortable in my body due to recent weight gain—and not quite like myself—I started to wonder: Can gaining weight actually cause physical pain? It turns out, yes. It can.

While slow, gradual weight gain often isn’t painful, gaining even a modest amount—especially if it happens quickly or settles in sensitive areas—can lead to physical discomfort.

How Weight Gain Can Physically Hurt

  • Joint pressure: Weight gain can increase strain on your knees, hips, and lower back. It may even aggravate arthritis or trigger inflammatory flare-ups.

  • Posture changes: Extra weight can shift your gait or posture, leading to muscle tension, back pain, or foot issues like plantar fasciitis.

  • Digestive discomfort: Overeating—especially processed or heavy foods—can stretch the stomach, slow digestion, and lead to bloating, heartburn, or cramping.

  • Somatic stress: For those with a history of trauma, eating disorders, or anxiety, gaining weight can feel painful in ways that go beyond the physical, as the body may store emotional tension in visceral ways.

That said, my goal now is to focus not on guilt or restriction, but on kindness—nourishing my body with foods that support healing and comfort.

My Focus for This Reset

I'm drawing inspiration from Dr. Brooke Goldner’s hyper-nourishment protocol: heavy on cruciferous greens, omega-3s, and raw foods that satisfy.

Here’s what’s helping me feel grounded and steady right now:

  • Simplicity in meals to reduce stress and decision fatigue.

  • Hydration—so critical for metabolism and cellular repair.

  • Gentle movement, like slow walks and playing my flute. With some knee pain and tightness in my left side, I'm prioritizing 20–30 minutes a day of joyful, mindful activity. Just enough to move energy, support blood sugar balance, and elevate my mood.

Totally Raw 7-Day Reset Sample (Day 3)

Here’s what I’m eating today—simple, deeply nourishing, and colorful.
Morning Ritual

  • San Francisco Bay coffee (black)

  • Yogi Green Tea Super Antioxidant

  • L-Theanine, liquid B-Complex, liquid Vitamin D, and liquid Magnesium

  • Lots of water throughout the morning

Breakfast: Guacamole Bowl

Mashed avocado seasoned with:

  • Gomasio (toasted sesame salt)

  • Red pepper flakes

  • Lime juice
    Stir in:

  • Sprouts

  • Finely chopped raw broccoli florets

Lunch: Hyper-Nourishment Smoothie

(Makes 2 large servings)

  • 16 oz raw crucifers (cabbage, napa cabbage, or cole slaw mix)

  • 4 Tbsp flaxseed oil

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • 1–2 bananas

  • 16 oz frozen fruit

  • Water to the top of the cabbage in the blender

Blend until smooth and creamy.

Dinner: Big Raw Salad + Flax Crackers

  • Romaine

  • Cherry tomatoes

  • Sliced onion

  • Olives

  • Sprouts

  • Fermented pickle

  • Avocado

Flax-Lemon Dressing

  • ¼ cup cold-pressed flax oil

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Pinch of cayenne

Homemade Flax Crackers

Yields 2 dehydrator trays

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole flax seeds

  • ½ cup ground flax seeds

  • 2 cups water

  • ½ tsp salt

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp onion powder

  • ½ tsp paprika

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and let sit for 1–2 hours until thickened.

  2. Spread mixture thinly on two nonstick dehydrator sheets.

  3. Dehydrate for 8 hours. Flip and peel off the sheets, then dehydrate another 6–10 hours until crisp.

  4. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

That’s my simple rhythm for today: Guacamole Bowl + Smoothie + Salad with Crackers—a trio of textures and flavors that truly satisfy.

Still curious. Still growing. Still grateful.

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