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kelCshea
kelCshea Posts: 16 Member
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Hi everyone!! Introduce yourself!

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  • UglyPlantBasedKitchen
    UglyPlantBasedKitchen Posts: 73 Member
    Hi everyone. I have been vegan for 7 months. I am just coming back to MFP and have never followed it as a vegan. Looking forward to meeting some vegan friends :#
  • dcvegan
    dcvegan Posts: 2 Member
    Hi, long-time vegan who is prone to vegan junk foods and doesn't make exercise enough of a priority. I just turned 45 and am hoping that by tracking and connecting on MFP, it might make a meaningful difference in being a healthier example (and so that I can fit back in my regular jeans). Planning to get a fitness tracker, but don't know which one yet. Glad to see vegans represent.
  • polinux
    polinux Posts: 3 Member
    Hi everyone. I have been vegan for around 3-4 months now. Was a very strong meat lover before but after some research and as I'm highly interested in self-sustainability I have decided to go Vegan. More reasons really then just those two but that would take a while to explain. Maybe over some nice tea or coffee ;).
  • HallynW
    HallynW Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I've been vegan for 7 or 8 months and am just now getting back on MFP! I started for ethical reasons, so I haven't really tried to be healthy with it yet! Looking for some recipes, motivation, and accountability for staying healthy.
  • amyjane_g
    amyjane_g Posts: 33 Member
    Hi everyone, I have been vegan for a while now, but was a vegetarian for a number of years - I haven't eaten eggs/dairy since I was around 7.. So I am not sure why I never made the commitment earlier.. Looking forward to sharing recipes and meeting some new vegan friends..
  • amyliz720
    amyliz720 Posts: 1 Member
    Hey there!
    I have followed a vegan diet for about 7 years. I am a busy mom, teacher, and graduate student. In the busy-ness of life, I've been lazy and chosen vegan convenience foods. I'm using the food diary to help me make more balanced and nutritious choices. :)
  • subjik
    subjik Posts: 1 Member
    Hi from Helsinki. Long time vegan, newbie on MFP. Ultimately trying to get myself in good fit for running but for now just want to lose some weight and feel better about myself. Being junk eating vegan is way easier than non-vegans think :) Feel free to add me as a friend!
  • cycle_anarchy
    cycle_anarchy Posts: 5 Member
    Hi, I'm 52 and from North Yorkshire, UK. I'm vegan and have been using MFP for a few weeks and absolutely love it. Nice to meet you all ... Tony.
  • boaorhat77
    boaorhat77 Posts: 11 Member
    edited February 2016
    Hi guys! My name is Alicia and I am a new vegan as of Jan 01. (Although I have been vegetarian for 25 years prior to that.) I know that veganism is the right way to go, I am just sad it took me so long to get here!

    I am a single parent and live in Orange County, California. I love the outdoors (beach, hiking, etc.) and love to eat. Hence the reason I am here on MFP in the first place. Ha ha.

    I used to be really into exercise (daily for over a decade) but about 2.5 years ago I started getting severe hip (bursitis and sciatica) and knee pain, and my workouts literally went out the window. It has been very discouraging and I have put on 40 pounds since.

    I don't have any vegan friends in "real life" and my long-time friends aren't all that supportive of my transition. I've found a lot of support on various vegan Facebook groups though, and so am happy to have found this group here on MFP.

    Feel free to add me if you want another supportive friend! :)
  • CarolDwaik
    CarolDwaik Posts: 6 Member
    Hi! I'm Carol, new vegan (2 months) and starting MFP for the second time. Looking to stay motivated to lose the last 10 pounds! Feel free to add me!
  • Brandy108
    Brandy108 Posts: 29 Member
    Hi, I'm Brandy. I am 33, a new vegan (January '16) and eat mostly HCLF. I made the transition for health reasons after reading The China Study and researching more. I eat starch based and try to keep it simple and clean. I struggle occasionally when going out to eat and sometimes slip back into vegetarian as a lot of items have milk/eggs/butter in them and I give in to temptation.

    I work out 5x a week, lifting weights and doing cardio, ride my bike a lot in the summer. I've lost almost 60 pounds over the past year and have another 50 to go. I don't have any vegan/vegetarian friends in real life and would love some here! I stopped tracking my food recently as I tend to eat on repeat a lot, but I am happy to start again if it helps others get meal ideas. Feel free to add me! :)
  • Florameow
    Florameow Posts: 5 Member
    Hi guys,
    I'm Flora, I'm 26 years old and I have been vegetarian for the past 3 years and a vegan for the past 4 months. Many times I tried to go vegan but without success and I would love to try harder this time.
    Thank you for all your support :blush:
  • pixelfiz
    pixelfiz Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I'm Ariel, I'm 20 and from Ontario canada, been vegan 3 years. Trying to eventually eat raw til 4. Let's be friends!
  • tjolear
    tjolear Posts: 2 Member
    Hi I'm Teresa. I recently moved to Denver. My husband has been a pretty committed vegan for a couple of years for health reasons. I share meals with him but am not as committed when by myself. Want to turn the corner and fully commit. And get support to keep me on my fitness journey.
  • qpmomma1
    qpmomma1 Posts: 220 Member
    Hello! I'm new to veganism but not new to MFP. I am here to learn how to eat healthy while being vegan. I am 32, married and have a 6 year old. My husband is super supportive. He was also diagnosed with heart disease last year so his doctor would like to see him go low fat. My stepson (25 yrs old) has been vegan for a few years now. I'm looking forward to meeting new people! :smiley:
  • VeganTankGirl
    VeganTankGirl Posts: 8 Member
    Hiya :smiley: I'm Yasmin, I'm 27 an from rugby, England. IV been veggie since birth and became vegan last June when I finally realised how grim the dairy and egg industries were :cry: I've lost over 4 stone, still got about 5 to go. Just started going to the gym, want to build muscle :smiley: please feel free to add me, I'm pretty easy going :blush: much luv xx
  • foxygirl14
    foxygirl14 Posts: 158 Member
    Hello :) I've been a vegan for 2 1/2 years. I just finished college and I'm trying to figure out life right now and be a proper adult. Add me!
  • ss24myfitnesspal
    ss24myfitnesspal Posts: 5 Member
    Hi everyone! I am so happy to see so many fellow vegans here! Are most of you doing it for moral reasons or health reasons? Or is it a mixture of both?
  • foxygirl14
    foxygirl14 Posts: 158 Member
    ss24myfitnesspal wrote: »
    Hi everyone! I am so happy to see so many fellow vegans here! Are most of you doing it for moral reasons or health reasons? Or is it a mixture of both?

    Welcome! For me it's both :) You?
  • LostAngeleno
    LostAngeleno Posts: 8 Member
    Hey, I was vegan for seventeen years, then started eating dairy once or twice a month at home or more often if I'm traveling internationally. I'm in LA.
  • kelCshea
    kelCshea Posts: 16 Member
    So excited to see everyone's posts! My name is Kelsey and I hail from Texas. I have been vegetarian since January 2015 always with the intent of going full vegan for the animals and environment. Anyone in the group can add me, there are tons of awesome IG vegan pages but i have no "IRL" vegan friends so I feel most you guys' pain! <3
  • CallMeCupcakeDammit
    CallMeCupcakeDammit Posts: 9,377 Member
    I'd been eating fish and fowl for the last 4 years, because I felt bad for the animals, but realized that the birds and fish suffer, too. I'm still on the fence about unfertilized eggs, because I'd been buying them from a farm that allows them to forage, and they're not in cages when they're brought inside. I'm eating them now, because I bought them for my dog who was really sick (he passed away last weekend), and my kids won't eat brown eggs. I'm in rescue, so I have some vegan/veggie friends. I told a close vegan friend that I would go vegan if she quit smoking, and she took me up on it, but isn't holding me to it. I'm not perfect, but I'm trying.
  • claudiaramos1310
    claudiaramos1310 Posts: 38 Member
    Hello vegan friends.
    My name is Claudia I'm 23. I live in Texas. And I am not a vegan, yet!!! But I do want to be one. I have seen what happens to animals and it's not good. So I have been thinking about this for the past few days. && I think I got traumatized. So I want to make a change and I know here somewhere someone will help me. I have been doing research on all the foods I can eat & most of them I do eat. Just need guidance. Add me
  • kuftae
    kuftae Posts: 299 Member
    I'm Eric 25 yrs old. I eat a vegan diet though I can't claim to be vegan as I eat meat during hunting season. I'm currently trying to cut 10 lbs or so and am having a hard time getting enough protein. it's easy when I'm eating 2500+ calories per day but fitting 150g of protein into 1800 calories is tough!
  • BeccaBunga11
    BeccaBunga11 Posts: 18 Member
    Hi Everyone! I'm Rebecca, 24 years old from Ireland. I've been vegan for 4 months now and I LOVE it! :smiley:
  • claudiaramos1310
    claudiaramos1310 Posts: 38 Member
    kuftae wrote: »
    I'm Eric 25 yrs old. I eat a vegan diet though I can't claim to be vegan as I eat meat during hunting season. I'm currently trying to cut 10 lbs or so and am having a hard time getting enough protein. it's easy when I'm eating 2500+ calories per day but fitting 150g of protein into 1800 calories is tough!

    It's great that you are tying your best to not eat meat. I know it's hard but with good support you will accomplish it. I read that great protein for vegans come from beans, nuts I can't remember what else. But there is a whole lot of variety that give protein.
  • claudiaramos1310
    claudiaramos1310 Posts: 38 Member
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  • AuntieMeli
    AuntieMeli Posts: 1 Member
    Hello, my name is Melissa. A few years ago I lost about 80 pounds, and the last few months before I was injured I was eating a whole food vegan diet. As time went on, I changed back to old habits, but recently in the past year both my parents have passed away from cancer. I want to go back to having high energy, fit in chairs and booths more comfortably, and just help my body fight off illnesses easier. I have just started again, this time it's a bit harder because I am married and have a teenage son who both like to eat meat.

    I look forward to getting some ideas about meals, I tend to get stuck in a rut, and I look forward to meeting some vegan friends here, since there are few I know in real life.
  • EdinBSpecialized
    EdinBSpecialized Posts: 8 Member
    Hey fellow soldiers of the vegan movement. :wink: Glad to find a community of so many of us. I am still in the beginning and still figuring out things so feel free to send a PM and say hi. Happy to hear everyone's opinion and experience.
  • babygatorgirl
    babygatorgirl Posts: 9 Member
    Hello! I'm Megan. I have been eating a plant based diet since April 13th, 2016, so I am still a newbie :). I had some digestive system issues and even had to go to the ER April 1st, which sparked my interest in being vegan. After doing more research I want to transition to a vegan lifestyle for health, ethical, and environmental reasons, although currently I am still just focused on food while making an effort to buy cruelty free beauty products. I have about 90lbs to lose in order to get to my ultimate goal weight. I'd love to have more friends on myfitnesspal or fitbit so we can help support each other!

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