This is me at almost 300 lbs if not more. August 2008
August 2008 about 300 lbs
May 2009 250 lbs
July 2009 235-240 ish lbs.
Here I am December 2009 198 lbs
December 2009 198 lbs.
Everyday Raw by Matthew Kenney published by Gibbs-Smith. From their website: “Everyday Raw is an exciting new cookbook that will introduce the benefits and pleasure of eating healthful food that is organic, fresh and good for you! Preparing and eating raw food does not mean bland, whether it is a smoothie, a salad, or a mid-morning snack, you will love the tantalizing and delicious recipes included here. Filled with luscious photography, Chef Matthew Kenney has been preparing raw food for years and offers up a variety of delectable recipes including-Chocolate-Cherry Smoothie, Red-Chile Pineapple Dipping Sauce, Sesame Cashew Dumplings, Portobello Fajitas, and a Lemon Macaroon Cheesecake Tartlet that will leave you wondering why you haven’t started eating raw food sooner!”
Entertaining in the Raw by Matthew Kenney and published by Gibbs-Smith. From their website:
“MATTHEW KENNEY’S ENTERTAINING IN THE RAW CHEF MATTHEW KENNEY TAKES THE RAW FOOD lifestyle to exquisite new heights in Entertaining in the Raw. He combines his love of art and philosophy on food to bring you recipes for outstanding raw food dishes that will titillate your guests’ taste buds.
The recipes span many ethnicities, including Asian, Latin, French, and Indian, and feature appetizers, tapas, main dishes, breads, sauces, and decadent desserts. Matthew’s focus is always on fresh fruits and vegetables, organic, and buying food locally and in season.”
Quick and Easy Vegan Comfort Food by Alicia C Simpson and published by The Experiment.
65 Everyday Meal Ideas for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with over 150 Great-Tasting, Down Home Recipes
The Vegan Scoop 150 Recipes for Dairy Free Ice Cream That Tastes Better Than the “Real” Thing by Wheeler Del Torro Founder and Owner of Wheeler’s Frozen Dessert Company and published by Fair Winds Press.