I'm still transitioning to veganism. I've been able to cut meat out for the most part - down to no more than once a week. I have a few vegan friends, one of which is used to be a fitness competitor but she lives 500km away.

I work out twice a week with a trainer and kickbox 2-3times. Type 2 diabetic (non insulin dependent). Forks Over Knives and Earthlings have made a huge impact on me. I've been taking Vega's products for a few years now over animal based however, its the temptation of sweets that keeps getting me.

Hi everyone I'm Mel and I am transitioning to a vegan diet. For over a year I have been thinking about going vegan for various reasons: environmental sustainability, health, animal welfare. I have tried vegan and vegetarian diets numerous times and have failed after a month or so. I have made many new and amazing vegan friends and I try to surround myself in like-minded people. For over a month now, I have been transitioning into the vegan diet. I do not purchase any non-vegan food when I go out, but I do have some fish and meat left in the freezer that I have been slowly finishing off (no point in throwing it away, otherwise the animal dies for no reason ). I just thought joining a group would motivate and encourage me to continue the vegan lifestyle~

Hi! Vegan from the UK! Have been vegan for about 2.5 years now, was vegetarian before,but was raised up as a meat eater. I have already lost about 20kg and still going. Mostly clean eater, love fresh foods more than cooked.

Hi all... Jay here.. I went vegetarian in January while trying to eat "mostly vegan.." I've now been upping the ante lately, and I've eaten completely plant based 4 days in a row now.. yay.

Hello,

My name is Dar, I live in Boston where I'm a college professor and fledgling writer.

I was Vegan from 2000-2003, 2007-2008, 2009-2015. I've just returned to the Vegan diet and lifestyle. I was not a "Good Vegan" in the past, too much junk food, no supplements, little exercise, not thinking about balancing healthy eating with foodie eating, and ended up with some health issues at the end of the first and last attempts, too much weight gain. I was pescetarian for the last 7 months (I will NEVER go back to animal meat, and I did continue to use only Vegan products), but I missed being Vegan too much, so I did more research, and now I'm more focused than ever to stick with it, and be a healthy Vegan.

Whenever I go Vegan my health is always great for the first 18 months or so, drop a ton of weight, then I get lazy and just eat like a food addict who happens to be a Vegan and it all falls apart. I want to be one of those inspiring healthy and strong Vegans who uses their bodies and their life to be an example to others. My wife is also Vegan, so I do have a partner in this, but I would like to have more community and friends, and not just sit home alone eating biscuits, gravy, and peanut butter tofu until I pass out.

If anyone would like to add me as a friend or share their journey with me, I would love the community and support.

Nice to meat all of you.

Hi Everyone. My name is Stephanie. I'm 26 yrs old happily married wife and mother of a toddler and newborn. Newbie vegan but was Vegetarian for 15 years before. I love visual art, nature and creation.

Hello everyone! I'm brand new to MFP. I tried it briefly a few years ago, but didn't like the format for entering recipes. I'm happy to say that the format now is much easier to use. Haven't yet seen an easy way to look up calories counts and suggested portion sizes on the mobile app. Of course, I can just search on the web in general. Vegan is the lifestyle for me, with most days going low in fat. I'd love to add some friends here on MFP.

Pr1ss

Hi- I've been ovo/ lacto pescetarian for the last 6 years and transitioned to vegan in the last month. I'm also looking for MFP friends going though this change so feel free to friend me. So far it's been really exciting-- breaking me out of my old food ruts (bye bye cheese) and I have loads more energy. Going vegan has been a goal of mine for some time now, and I'm committed to success.

Hello! My name is Nicole! I have been a vegetarian for 3 years and a vegan for 10 months! So excited to see this group! I'm always looking to connect with fellow vegans!

Hi, I am a 70 year old widow. I am currently homeless staying with friends that are as close as family. They had changed their eating style to vegan in hopes of improving their health. So, when I came to stay with them the end of September, 2016 I went vegan also. I have lost nearly 40 pounds. I still have a long ways to go, but plan to keep up the process and hope to get down to my goal weight. If you are interested, friend me and you will learn more of who/what I am.

Hi all! Vegan a year and a half, irish living in the UK. I work as a vet nurse, so not only do I not eat them, I look after them too feel free to add me. Started weight training a month ago and am LOVING it.

Hi everyone! I'm an ethical vegan with over 100 lbs to lose. I'm trying to switch to a WFPB diet with no oil.

New here been vegan on and off for over 10 years. This time ya been almost two months just trying to lose weight and get a bit healthier. Would love some vegan mfp friends.

Hello! I’m almost 8 weeks in of eating vegan. I fell off-track from my healthy goals because I was so excited to try new things. I’m going to leave the meat substitutes as a “special occasion” thing, and the cheese too. I’m proud of myself because this has been such an easy transition for me, but cutting back from the goodies is definitely going to be the hard part for me.

If there’s anyone here from the Asheville, NC area... let’s be friends!!

I am just getting back to MFP, trying to eat.more WFPB as well.