Plant based friends?

sandykani123
sandykani123 Posts: 5 Member
edited November 19 in Social Groups
Hi! I'm looking for some plant based friends! Feel free to add me!
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  • StevLL
    StevLL Posts: 921 Member
    Just finished the engine 2 diet challenge and have been transitioning to WFPB eating style for about four months and was ready to go meat free. I don't think I'll be as militant on the oils and flours, but with creativity and making it fun, this is a doable lifestyle. We grilled carrot dogs for the fourth and they were awesome! Any ideas for good recipes or plant-based websites would be appreciated.
  • 1975majog1215
    1975majog1215 Posts: 2 Member
    Im a vegan. I have been for 1 year already! If anyone needs any help, add me
  • lpina2mi
    lpina2mi Posts: 425 Member
    Toni_fit wrote: »
    Hi I am plant-based but I am struggling! Need ideas for QUICK foods with enough protein... I am soyed out!

    I could use some help in the higher fat - enough protein while aiming for low carbs to reduce my flesh to 4oz week. That low carb thing is making creating challenge for me, as I really enjoy beans the way many can do chicken 365 kinds of ways!
  • pjowkar
    pjowkar Posts: 36 Member
    I used to be vegan but switched to pescatarian (health issues, long story). I still eat plant-based 75% if the time.
  • mgesa1227
    mgesa1227 Posts: 14 Member
    @joann9991 have you tried meal prepping? I've been vegan for a couple of weeks now and found it found it to be super helpful. I also have a vegan chocolate protein shake that I end up replacing one of my meals with almost daily, so that takes a lot of the overthinking out of it right there :)
  • MobOfBricks
    MobOfBricks Posts: 22 Member
    I am vegan for a month now. Mostly for ethical reasons and lowering my carbon footprint.

    I dont have any major health issues yet, but I can always get healthier.

    Looking for friends too and I will send you a request!
  • mgesa1227
    mgesa1227 Posts: 14 Member
    I've been vegan 15 days now and loving it :) relatively new to this site but I'm loving the community base.
  • katgirlfun
    katgirlfun Posts: 3 Member
    Great to find a Plant Based group on here. Feel free to message me, always looking for some awesome recipes
  • katgirlfun
    katgirlfun Posts: 3 Member
    Welcome, hang in there and you'll do great.
    I go to whole foods and Natures Food patch and attend as many Free for cooking classes pertaining to Plant Based lifestyle.

    Ive been No meat, cheese, eggs, butter since July 12.
    Down 12 lbs so far.
    Feeling better, still adjusting.
    share any suggestions you have found that has helped you.
  • I've just started transitioning to plant based for health and environmental reasons mainly. Add me :)
    I'm not 100% there yet and it may take a while as I can't bear to throw away food as I'm a poor student haha but I'm not replacing any non vegan food if that makes sense.
  • arielxo
    arielxo Posts: 9 Member
    Ahh so happy to have found all of you! I've been plant based for 6 months now and am still trying to get the hang of it to meet my P/C/F goals

    My friends and family are mostly omnis so it'd be lovely to have people to discuss meals/etc with!

    (slowly transitioning to vegan so any tips would be fab!)
  • TartsAndTattoos
    TartsAndTattoos Posts: 33 Member
    joann9991 wrote: »
    I'm so ready to go full vegan NOW. I don't want to wait until the weekend or after the next holiday. Not eating meat isn't really a problem for me. Like Smileydd23, eating processed and junk food is my problem. My husband is not on board and buys all kinds of processed snacks and ice cream. I will have to get real about my health and hope that one day my husband will be on board.

    My son (18) and husband still ate everything in sight when I went plant based 2 years ago. I didn't make a big deal of it, just modified my meals and kept making theirs. A month ago they stood in front of me and asked me to not buy them cow's milk or anymore meat. My face hit the floor with shock. It's a big more prep work for me now but it's worth it. I'll send blessings and good vibes that maybe one day you'll get the same shock. If you don't that's ok, you keep doing you!
  • BEARSpaternalUNIT
    BEARSpaternalUNIT Posts: 22 Member
    Vegan here too- hope to be a support to anyone (vegan or not). Good luck!
  • TrioMama23
    TrioMama23 Posts: 2 Member
    Hi! I'm new to the whole food, plant-based lifestyle. Fortunately my husband is supportive and is trying to change (he loves meat!). But it's a challenge to make WFPB meals that my 5yo triplets will eat. Also, for some reason WFPB meal planning seems harder than omni meal planning. So any quick, tasty recipes would be greatly appreciated. As well as the friendly support!
  • gothoats
    gothoats Posts: 6 Member
    Vegan over two years :smiley: !
  • dmenon24
    dmenon24 Posts: 14 Member
    Lacto-ovo vegetarian. Struggling with lowering carbs when the majority of my proteins are high in carbs too (e.g. lentils and chickpeas). Any suggestions besides tofu?

    I eat eggs but to be honest I just don't love it - but it's been the easiest way for me to get a low carb protein.
  • SarahsAtItAgain
    SarahsAtItAgain Posts: 3 Member
    New to the journey. Hubby and I are moving into Flexitarian. Was vegetarian a few years back but got off track. Looking for vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian support. Recipes, snack ideas, community base and accountability. Also hard to find a way to exercise regularly wuth a newborn in tow.
  • joey200for2
    joey200for2 Posts: 104 Member
    I'm new to plant based eating and would love to add any new friends for recipe sharing and support!
  • mutantspicy
    mutantspicy Posts: 624 Member
    I'm about 80 to 90% plant based. I follow Mediterranean food pyramid. If I do eat meat its going to be fish 99% of the time. Changing really helped me with energy levels, digestion troubles, and I lost a bout 30 lbs over the last year. Anyone here feel free to add me.
  • sarahwaid
    sarahwaid Posts: 3 Member
    I become vegetarian in 1996. When I become pregnant in 2007 I started eating meat. After my son was born in 2008 went back to vegetarian. I have went back and forth a few times because my husband and son both are meat eaters. I am returning to vegetarian and hopefully by my birthday in September I will return to vegan. Nice to have support during this journey!
  • kasiakozakiewicz89
    kasiakozakiewicz89 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi everyone! I've become vegan around half a year ago after being vegetarian for a year :) I'm absolutely loving it! I feel so much better, I do exercises and running, trying to be as active as possible and I love looking for new recipes :D Kinda addicted to it! Nice to meet you all :)
  • josephparsons92
    josephparsons92 Posts: 23 Member
    hi everyone, I also have have a plant based diet however I do still indulge in fish and chicken at times for dietary purposes. but salads and mushrooms are the staple of my diet right now. can't have fruit. i'm still new to the mfp and looking for and learning different methods to add protein to my diet. I know that meat is a source of protein but not necessarily the best source but will do (sometimes) until i find other methods. started looking at powdered protein online yesterday.
  • RockinBaker5210
    RockinBaker5210 Posts: 27 Member
    edited July 2018
    I have gone vegetarian (more towards vegan) this past weekend. I eased into it last week and this weekend was 100% I decided to make the switch after watching a couple of documentaries and reading Eat to Live. So far I am loving how I feel and have slept so much better after removing processed foods. I'm excited to see how I feel and changes in my body after I've been on it for several months and years even. Feel free to add me!
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