New Healthy/fit Vegetarian/vegan friends :)

Hey, I've been vegetarian for the past 4 years and just began trying to be vegan. Good enough?

Hi Kayla,

My wife and I take care of two dogs, two cats, and about six horses, inc one foal (I've lost count exactly how many horses we have). Most of our animals are 'rescued' animals. We also rescued a number of wild echidnas which were in danger of being killed, and I am a certified venomous snake handler so that I can remove venomous snakes away from people's way so as neither person nor animal gets harmed.
I have been vegetarian off-and-on for decades though it has been difficult with a wife and children who have been adamant meat eaters. As my oldest son has expressed an interest in vegetarianism I am using his interest to wean the family off animal protein.
I wish you all the best with your health and fitness goals.
kind regards,

Ben

Hi, I've been working at a plant-based diet for a year now...I am not vegan because I don't fret about honey. I like to say that I'm part of the 'where do you get your protein?' club, haha.

i just started the plant based diet a week ago, mainly to do with my love for animals but also to do with my health aswel after watching 'foods that kill' and 'knives over forks' but i do love my chocolate and up to now ive not found it that difficult coz there are some amazing vegan alternatives
any of you feel free to add me

I'm vegetarian for the most part & eat pretty healthy otherwise - no soda, processed carbs, fake sugar, etc. Most of my road to recovery is being active again after not being able to for a few years.

Hi! Vegetarian, here. Feel free to add!

Hey there! Two cats two kiddies vegetarian who gets high naturally from working out no illicit drugs or alcohol either :bigsmile: feel free to add me

I'm a vegetarian. Feel free to add me

Green & Black 85% dark chocolate is acceptable for vegans...plus very delicious!

Hi all! Im a pescatarian (only eat fish). Please add me people!

Vegetarian for 22 years now! We raised my daughter 100% vegetarian (Really stunted her growth, she's 17 years old and 5'11" ;-)

New vegan right here! Still in the learning process but loving it!

Vegetarian for 22 years now! We raised my daughter 100% vegetarian (Really stunted her growth, she's 17 years old and 5'11" ;-)

haha.. love it!! I have been vegetarian for about the same time frame and when I was pregnant with all 3 of my children someone always had something to say.. yet they were all born at healthy and healthy weights... and my middle child is 8 years old and she is also a vegetarian , never ate flesh food in her life and she is so happy and healthy.. major animal lover!

Forgot to mention please add me if anyone would like to swap recipes

Hello,
I have been a vegetarian for 3 years and went totally vegan 6 months ago. I have had 2 back surgeries, heart procedure and knee surgery. I was not able to stand without a cane and even then there was pain. I was way over weight. Since I joined MFP and started the exercise and nutritional program I have lost 22 lbs so far and now can walk 3 miles a day without pain. I want to be able to climb the beautiful mountains that surround me when the snow melts. I refuse to be my age (71 years old). I love creating and modifying vegan recipes. Today I made what I call chili plus which gives me the same protein as my protein powder. I go to the gym 3 days a week and walk the other days. I want to holler at the people younger than me to get into shape because it will only be harder as you age. I don't say that everyone should go on a vegan diet, but I do say that everyone should look for nutritional food that will give them protein and fiber. Good luck to every one of you out there. It is never too late to start growing young. All you need is commitment. Surround yourself by motivated friends and you can do anything.