Starting a Vegan Lifestyle- Need HELP!

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  • lifeandleaves
    lifeandleaves Posts: 97 Member
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    Join the happy herbivores group here. :) I'm vegan and in that group. Not looking for more friends on here but happynto network in the group with anyone looking for information.
  • RockstarWilson
    RockstarWilson Posts: 836 Member
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    EssieStar96 wrote: »
    I was vegetarian for a year, then started eating meat again. Now I am real sure that I want to be full vegan. I believe it's the ethical way to go, plus it will make me feel better about myself since I will be saving animals.

    You know, if a lot of you people...grow...into being vegans, then maybe the price of steak will go down for those of us at the very top of the food chain! That would be cool. And ethically, you wont make a dent. Those cows will still be killed for us humans that have evolved to eat meat. Morally, I say you are doing what makes you happy. I will never go vegan unless I am forced to by some situation, like famine or price of meat skyrockets. I believe I will go through one period of famine in my lifetime. In which case, I would be stocking up on butter and fatty cuts of meat.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    Personally refusing to participate in exploitation won't end all exploitation, but it will certainly create some form of difference. I imagine even steadfast omnivores agree with that, as there are probably forms of human exploitation that they refuse to support - - even though others continue to do so.

    Veganism will only fail to make a difference if you believe that animal exploitation is somehow outside the realm of economics, that is, you think those producing meat, dairy, eggs, and other animal products will produce a constant amount, regardless of actual demand.
  • JordanLomb
    JordanLomb Posts: 20 Member
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    EssieStar96 wrote: »
    I was vegetarian for a year, then started eating meat again. Now I am real sure that I want to be full vegan. I believe it's the ethical way to go, plus it will make me feel better about myself since I will be saving animals.

    It's hard to ignore the ethical side of food, I feel you. Been vegan for almost a year now and have done so on a college student budget, feel free to add me!
  • bodyzen
    bodyzen Posts: 122 Member
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    I'm vegan! Would really love to connect with other fruit and veggie lovers! :) Feel free to add me!
  • mkup04
    mkup04 Posts: 12 Member
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    Can any one help me with a question? What are higher vegan proteins other than soy? I can not eat soy. Thanks!
  • EssieStar96
    EssieStar96 Posts: 17
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    protein powder=16 grams, peanut butter sandwich= 15 grams , hempseed=10 grams.
    Here's an article on protein for vegans: http://greatist.com/health/complete-vegetarian-proteins
  • Dragon303
    Dragon303 Posts: 15 Member
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    mkup04 wrote: »
    Can any one help me with a question? What are higher vegan proteins other than soy? I can not eat soy. Thanks!

    I like hemp protein (hemp hearts are really tasty on salads) and seitan (wheat meat) as a main dish. No soy in either. Veganomicon cookbook has some great seitan recipes.

    I'm 98% vegan for a year and my diary is open - feel free to add me.
  • Dragon303
    Dragon303 Posts: 15 Member
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    Someone already mentioned the Happy Herbivore for veggie support... The Team Vegan group has some great tips too.

  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
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    @Dragon303 - can you post links to the groups please - since MFP improved things here it is a nightmare to search for groups.
  • EssieStar96
    EssieStar96 Posts: 17
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    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores
  • RodaRose
    RodaRose Posts: 9,562 Member
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    yogicarl wrote: »
    @Dragon303 - can you post links to the groups please - since MFP improved things here it is a nightmare to search for groups.

    Here is the link.
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores
  • Sonyaleigh2012
    Sonyaleigh2012 Posts: 2
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    EssieStar96 wrote: »
    Tomorrow I am going to start eating vegan, anyone want to join me? I need help.

  • Sonyaleigh2012
    Sonyaleigh2012 Posts: 2
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    Sonyaleigh2012 wrote: »
    EssieStar96 wrote: »
    Tomorrow I am going to start eating vegan, anyone want to join me? I need help.
    I've been vegan for a couple of years and vegetarian for 25. Most of my information came from online sources such as Oh She Glows, Your Vegan Mom, and the Vegan Society. I love being vegan and feel awesome at age 56. I also exercise regularly and am the fittest I have ever been! Best wishes on your vegan journey! !

  • yogicarl
    yogicarl Posts: 1,260 Member
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    EssieStar96 wrote: »
    http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores

    excellent - thank you :smile:

  • Dragon303
    Dragon303 Posts: 15 Member
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    @yogicarl Sure thing....how do I do that? :). I'm new to this app and some of the features are still baffling lol
  • healthygal95
    healthygal95 Posts: 23 Member
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    Vegan here with an open diet, feel free to add me.

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