Plant based people, where ya at?

PinkPupper
PinkPupper Posts: 47 Member
edited August 2017 in Food and Nutrition
My friend's list needs more fruit and veg!

I've been 100% plant based for over 4 years. I make an effort to consume whole foods as much as possible. However, a pint of dairy free Ben and Jerry's is hard to resist sometimes.
My goals at the moment are weightloss and to increase my overall endurance through cardio. I've lost 3lb so far :)

Feel free to send me a friend request. I also have a blog via MFP if you're curious about my stats and a little background info about me. Can't wait to veggify my newsfeed
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  • tiffaninghs
    tiffaninghs Posts: 200 Member
    plant based in the house!!!
  • mullintj
    mullintj Posts: 4 Member
    I'm really new to this whole weight loss thing, but I have been vegan for 1.5 years now :)
  • StevLL
    StevLL Posts: 921 Member
    There's a bunch of us in the clean eating group.
  • PinkPupper
    PinkPupper Posts: 47 Member
    StevLL wrote: »
    There's a bunch of us in the clean eating group.


    Thanks for the heads up ❤️
  • fuzzylop72
    fuzzylop72 Posts: 651 Member
    There's the Happy Herbivores group at http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores too
  • Hikesandhalfmarathons
    Hikesandhalfmarathons Posts: 13 Member
    Yo HMU I'm new to eating predominantly plant based. Hope to go 100% in the near future :)
  • Kel3369
    Kel3369 Posts: 83 Member
    I'm two weeks into eating plant based /vegan and I love it! I feel amazing!
  • OliveGirl128
    OliveGirl128 Posts: 801 Member
    I'm coming off of a whole foods, plant based experiment, due to some unexpected negatives that happened, but I still eat a mostly plant based diet-I now follow the DASH woe and focus on veg/fruit, whole grains, and then small amounts of dairy, meat (3 ounces or less a day), nuts and seeds, etc. Added sweets are still pretty limited and is usually my beloved Sweet Baby Ray's sweet n' sour sauce lol :)
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    So, it sounds like by plant based you mean vegan and not just a diet that has mostly plants as a base, correct? And 100% plant based includes occasional ice cream?
  • Nykkismommy21
    Nykkismommy21 Posts: 224 Member
    Vegetarian here, (milk,eggs,and cheese sparingly) was Vegetarian for 8 yrs, then stopped for a pregnancy and am back after 3 yrs, for the last 3 months. Weight loss desired, 50 lbs goal. Age 38, 5'5(barely) 196.
  • PinkPupper
    PinkPupper Posts: 47 Member
    OliveGirl128 wrote: »
    I'm coming off of a whole foods, plant based experiment, due to some unexpected negatives that happened, but I still eat a mostly plant based diet-I now follow the DASH woe and focus on veg/fruit, whole grains, and then small amounts of dairy, meat (3 ounces or less a day), nuts and seeds, etc. Added sweets are still pretty limited and is usually my beloved Sweet Baby Ray's sweet n' sour sauce lol :)

    Sorry for the late response. I forget to check the Community tab.

    Transitioning can be tough! It took me about 4 months to covert to 100% plant based. I was pescaterian for 5 years as well :)

    How's the veg life treating you?

  • MichelleSilverleaf
    MichelleSilverleaf Posts: 2,027 Member
    rowlettalicia wrote: »
    Just watched "What the Health".....so I'm starting a plant based diet today. If you have any good ideas for a beginner please add me

    Watch a better documentary.
  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    edited August 2017

    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    So, it sounds like by plant based you mean vegan and not just a diet that has mostly plants as a base, correct? And 100% plant based includes occasional ice cream?
    She did say dairy-free. Not a 'whole food', but definitely plant-based!

    Side-point: cannot wait for Ben and Jerry's to release their new vegan range in the UK- all the reviews from US vegans say it's great.
  • hannamarie0098
    hannamarie0098 Posts: 85 Member
    I've been vegan since November. Looking for more whole food recipes :)
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    edited August 2017
    Plant based is such a vague term... Grain is plant based, sugar is plant based, oils are plant based, fruit and vegies are plant based, alcohol and many drugs are plant based.
    Dairy, meat, eggs... From animals that survive on plants...

    I'm not "plant based" but I eat around 1.5kgs vegies and fruit a day...
  • hardyh
    hardyh Posts: 13 Member
    Vegetarian for 22 years, added oily fish so I guess 'Pescetarian' about 5 years ago. 27 years without any 'meat'. Have recently been delving a lot more into decent nutrition - with astonishing results compared to just training. Still have some fish and dairy, but diet is becoming more and more 'plant-based'.
  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    Plant based is such a vague term... Grain is plant based, sugar is plant based, oils are plant based, fruit and vegies are plant based, alcohol and many drugs are plant based.
    Yep. That's why I consume most of those.
    Dairy, meat, eggs... From animals that survive on plants...

    I'm not "plant based" but I eat around 1.5kgs vegies and fruit a day...
    I don't think anyone really misunderstands 'plant-based' to mean eating herbivorous animals vs eating carnivorous animals, though. :D

    The English language is fluid, but not that fluid.

    That said, I don't really like the term 'plant-based' so much, because it's a bit fuzzy. My diet would fall under that umbrella, but so would the diet of anyone who planned to eat mostly plant-derived meals with some animal products. "Plant-based" would not be very helpful to a concerned host at a gathering.
  • NadiaSweety
    NadiaSweety Posts: 9 Member
    Plant based for almost 5 years. I have tried almost every vegan/vegetarian diet under the sun in that time. But, long story short and a medical sob story or two, I suppose I am a reluctant pescetarian (lacto-ovo vegetarian + fish Oil) with goals to make it back to vegan, some day.
  • PinkPupper
    PinkPupper Posts: 47 Member
    Need2Exerc1se wrote: »
    So, it sounds like by plant based you mean vegan and not just a diet that has mostly plants as a base, correct? And 100% plant based includes occasional ice cream?

    When I use the term "plant based", I refer to consuming only plants. Thus, one's diet is based of plants. Vegan is a lifestyle which goes beyond one's diet. I myself am vegan which means I am conscious of every purchase I make. Wether that'd be avoiding items that contain animal by products like leather, silk, or feathers. Animal testing is also a no-no. I'm aware it's practically impossible to not impact animals but I try to the best of my abilities.

    Ice cream is ok as long as it's diary free. Many companies are producing vegan friendly ice cream nowadays. Sorbet is also another option. I recently discovered frozen yogurt chains who carry sorbet. Nothing beats freshly served sorbet on a hot Summer day!
  • PinkPupper
    PinkPupper Posts: 47 Member
    edited August 2017
    rybo wrote: »
    I've never taken plant based to mean vegan or vegetarian. I see those as stricter versions of plant based. The definitions I've seen allowed for animal products and meat, but as long as the large majority of one's diet is plant based, they would be under that umbrella. I consider myself plant based, even though I eat animals & animal products. Most of my intake comes from plants though.

    Plant based is consider a diet which consists of only plants. Veganism is a lifestyle which goes beyond what's on one's plate.

    Personally, I wouldn't deem you as "plant based" although your diet is comprised of mostly plants. I'd say you're a top tier omni! You probably have a better diet than most vegetarians lol
    livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
    Plant based is such a vague term... Grain is plant based, sugar is plant based, oils are plant based, fruit and vegies are plant based, alcohol and many drugs are plant based.
    Dairy, meat, eggs... From animals that survive on plants...

    I'm not "plant based" but I eat around 1.5kgs vegies and fruit a day...

    Vegetarian and vegan does not equate to healthy! A majority of my time as a vegan is known as a "junk food vegan". lol Basically, I ate anything as long as it was plant based: fried crap, baked goods, alcohol. Not a huge fan of fake meat and cheese though, don't find them appetizing.
    Congrats on your fruit and veg intake! Another top tier omni :smile:
  • PinkPupper
    PinkPupper Posts: 47 Member
    N_Ravenhill wrote: »
    Plant based for almost 5 years. I have tried almost every vegan/vegetarian diet under the sun in that time. But, long story short and a medical sob story or two, I suppose I am a reluctant pescetarian (lacto-ovo vegetarian + fish Oil) with goals to make it back to vegan, some day.

    As long as you're aware of your animal by product intake, you'll be ok. I was pescatarian for 5 years before transitioning to a plant base diet. For awhile I thought I'd deprive myself of something if I dropped meat and diary. Despite not knowing what I'd miss, I was reluctant to change. My only regret about veganism is not switching over sooner.
    I'm not a doctor or licensed nutritionist so I can't give you proper medical advice. I do hope your medical condition subside with a plant based diet ❤️
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    Grilled chicken eaters live just as long as anyone else. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/vegetarian-diets-are-healthy-but-they-dont-help-you-live-longer/2016/01/11/863dfaf8-b551-11e5-a76a-0b5145e8679a_story.html?utm_term=.2e68a75eb87f
    Preaching that veganism is better for health is not necessary.
  • accidentalpancake
    accidentalpancake Posts: 484 Member
    Plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and related eaters around here.

    I'll echo the comments on the term "plant-based", however. It's misleading and actually quite condescending when you break it down. The implication is that if your diet doesn't match, it's lacking in plants, and therefore not as healthy, which is patently false. I eat plenty of plants, but also lots of other foods that fuel my daily performance, whatever those might be.

    Call it what it is: vegetarian, vegan, etc. Hell, call it plant-exclusive. Plant-based is a non-starter.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    accidentalpancake wrote: »
    Plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and related eaters around here.

    I'll echo the comments on the term "plant-based", however. It's misleading and actually quite condescending when you break it down. The implication is that if your diet doesn't match, it's lacking in plants, and therefore not as healthy, which is patently false. I eat plenty of plants, but also lots of other foods that fuel my daily performance, whatever those might be.

    Call it what it is: vegetarian, vegan, etc. Hell, call it plant-exclusive. Plant-based is a non-starter.

    Vegan wouldn't be an appropriate term for someone who avoids animal products in their diet but is fine with other types of animal exploitation. Plant-based may not be the term that you prefer, but veganism is an ethical position.
  • accidentalpancake
    accidentalpancake Posts: 484 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    accidentalpancake wrote: »
    Plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and related eaters around here.

    I'll echo the comments on the term "plant-based", however. It's misleading and actually quite condescending when you break it down. The implication is that if your diet doesn't match, it's lacking in plants, and therefore not as healthy, which is patently false. I eat plenty of plants, but also lots of other foods that fuel my daily performance, whatever those might be.

    Call it what it is: vegetarian, vegan, etc. Hell, call it plant-exclusive. Plant-based is a non-starter.

    Vegan wouldn't be an appropriate term for someone who avoids animal products in their diet but is fine with other types of animal exploitation. Plant-based may not be the term that you prefer, but veganism is an ethical position.

    That's why I didn't limit to the term vegan, and included vegetarian, etc. as well. I'm not here to make a comprehensive list. Plant-based as a WOE term is disingenuous, because it's not plant-based, it's plant-exclusive. It has nothing to do with preference.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    accidentalpancake wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    accidentalpancake wrote: »
    Plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and related eaters around here.

    I'll echo the comments on the term "plant-based", however. It's misleading and actually quite condescending when you break it down. The implication is that if your diet doesn't match, it's lacking in plants, and therefore not as healthy, which is patently false. I eat plenty of plants, but also lots of other foods that fuel my daily performance, whatever those might be.

    Call it what it is: vegetarian, vegan, etc. Hell, call it plant-exclusive. Plant-based is a non-starter.

    Vegan wouldn't be an appropriate term for someone who avoids animal products in their diet but is fine with other types of animal exploitation. Plant-based may not be the term that you prefer, but veganism is an ethical position.

    That's why I didn't limit to the term vegan, and included vegetarian, etc. as well. I'm not here to make a comprehensive list. Plant-based as a WOE term is disingenuous, because it's not plant-based, it's plant-exclusive. It has nothing to do with preference.

    I apologize, when you said "Call it what it is" and then listed "vegan" as an option, I thought you were saying vegan would be one of the things it is.
  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    Dunno about that one either. "Plant-exclusive" sounds like someone who excludes plants!

    English is hard. :pensive:
  • accidentalpancake
    accidentalpancake Posts: 484 Member
    edited August 2017
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    accidentalpancake wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    accidentalpancake wrote: »
    Plenty of vegan, vegetarian, and related eaters around here.

    I'll echo the comments on the term "plant-based", however. It's misleading and actually quite condescending when you break it down. The implication is that if your diet doesn't match, it's lacking in plants, and therefore not as healthy, which is patently false. I eat plenty of plants, but also lots of other foods that fuel my daily performance, whatever those might be.

    Call it what it is: vegetarian, vegan, etc. Hell, call it plant-exclusive. Plant-based is a non-starter.

    Vegan wouldn't be an appropriate term for someone who avoids animal products in their diet but is fine with other types of animal exploitation. Plant-based may not be the term that you prefer, but veganism is an ethical position.

    That's why I didn't limit to the term vegan, and included vegetarian, etc. as well. I'm not here to make a comprehensive list. Plant-based as a WOE term is disingenuous, because it's not plant-based, it's plant-exclusive. It has nothing to do with preference.

    I apologize, when you said "Call it what it is" and then listed "vegan" as an option, I thought you were saying vegan would be one of the things it is.

    Point taken. I was simply providing a list of things that it could fall under, from a purely technical standpoint. I know vegans who have taken up the WFPB banner, since it doesn't carry the same baggage as 'vegan'. Those are also what I would not consider strictly 'ethical' vegans, either. They do avoid all animal products, but believe that the health angle is superior.

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