Hello there! Looking for some weight loss buddies

AugustDreamer

I have a lot of weight to use! It can be daunting to think about it. I am a vegetarian and am interested in meeting some vegetarian and vegan friends, or just anyone who is interested including some meatless dishes into their diets regularly (e.g. "meatless Mondays").

I really need to exercise and could use some suggestions in that arena. I have a problem with one of my feet and it starts to hurt after a lot of walking. I am wondering if there are aerobic exercises you can do without too much use of your feet. (I don't have access to a pool, ALAS!)

I hope I can meet some weight loss buddies on this site! Thank you!

jumptothebeat

Hiya! I will add you. I'm not vegetarian (though I have been) and do eat without meat on certain days. Wishing you the best of luck - I'm sure you will do great!

Maybe for strength you could try more mat based exercises instead of something high impact on your feet - like yoga or Pilates?

Fabulocity

Hello there!
While I am not vegetarian, I do eat a lot of vegetarian meals because I like how they taste.
I too have a lot of weight to lose.
Please feel free to add me as a friend.
Warm regards,
Fabulocity:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Purple_Orchid_87

try to use Quorn to do things like bolognese with baked sweet potatoes (avoiding white pastas)
I also use the Tesco Meat Free range - just have to watch the sodium of the pre-made 'meat free' foods
I also try to have a meat free day on Thursdays as my weigh in is Fridays as I wanna make it as easy for my body as I can pre-weigh in

cue_chik

While I'm not a vegetarian, I would love to add you to my 'buddies'... we all need a strong support system to help us through!

ECTeacher85

Hi jumptothebeat!

I used to be a vegetarian but now I try to refrain from eating meat on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On those days I normally much on nuts or whole grains foods. Raw vegetables with hummus is also yummy.

As for exercising, is there a pool you can go to to swim laps? Or, if you are a gym member, you may want to check to see if they offer any fitness classes.

God bless! : )

pkquick

Hello, Hope you are doing well. Yes weight loss task is daunting but not impossible. It is one day at a time task and you can do it. For food choices I cook everything at home, rarely to never eat out, recently stopped all sugar in my tea, eat fruits not juice, no rice or pasta(limit it to once a week) etc.
Drink a lot of water..without anything in it. You can do it.

Chigger56

Hi!! You can add me as a friend!! I am a 99% vegetarian. I can't eat anything that looks like a dead animal. But you will have to add me as I don't know how to add people. My computer is my phone and its not the best set up but it works. This site is great and good luck to you!! I will be waiting for an invite!!

AugustDreamer

Thanks for the warm welcome! :-)

Kell_Smurthwaite

I'm not a vegetarian, but I do eat meals that are non-meat. I'd be happy for you to add me if you liked. My food diary is open to friends and I enjoy creating recipes myself (I love cooking).

I also have another 54lbs to get rid off (probably another 7lbs on top of that once I get there).


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kmacgera

Hello! I am a halfsy vegetarian. Recently tried to focus on meat protein and didn't like that at all. We have 6 dinners out of 7 that are veggie, but I go out 2-3 times a week. Our family diet is on beans, veggies, tofu, nuts, dairy and fruits, away from grains/carbs but not eliminating them entirely. Happy to friend up with you!

ladywingnut

Hello! I just joined and feel the same way. Lots of weight to lose, and since it's really affecting my health now there's a real sense of urgency. Again, not vegetarian, but I eat meatless meals a few times a week and love exploring vegetarian cooking.

I've fallen off my little wagon several times and hope that talking with you lovely people might help keep up the focus! You are a very friendly bunch.

anna_b1

Like many others, I do meatless dishes once or twice a week (and definitely on Mondays).

Let's buddy up and help each other through this!

k_pattie

Hello! I've recently started thinking about becoming vegetarian -- I generally eat meat-free so I wouldn't be missing much but I have recently begun eating clean on top of no gluten or dairy so I don't want to do too much at once! I would definitely be down for Meatless Mondays though

as for aerobic exercises - have you thought of punches? You could follow some kickboxing or regular boxing workouts / dvds and not do the intense leg exercises.