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Any Over-50 Vegans here? :-)
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Hi, I am 51 and have been vegan since 2014. I was vegetarian for quite a few years prior. Meat was never a problem for me to let go of but the cheese, oh my gosh the cheese! It took me a year (no slips) to get over the craving for cheese. I say no slips because I know had I slipped once and had cheese it would have been so much more difficult to let it go again. If anyone wants to add me as a friend, I'd
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Ah cheese it has been overe ten years and I still miss it!2
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don't like to use the "V" word but have been about 4 years. I allow myself some cheese but use non-dairy cheese whenever possible (like making my own pizza). feel free to add me3
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I started as a vegetarian seven years ago, and switched to vegan about four years ago. I’m 54! My husband is vegan, and so is my daughter. And she converted her boyfriend, who is now vegan too! Add me! My diary is open!3
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64 years young 🙈 vegan for 18 months veggie for 34 years before that.2
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annie5904 Happy Birthday 😊0
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@annie5904 Happy Birthday 😊1
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In 9 days I will be 81 and I would guess that makes me the eldest.
I've been enjoying the fruits (pun intended) of vegan for just shy of 3 years.6 -
Vegan 10 years, lacto-ovo vegetarian for 21 years prior to going vegan. 56 years old.2
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*waves* 57, whole food plant based no oil.
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I'm 60 and vegan. Was vegetarian till 4 years ago when I transitioned to full vegan. I still use some honey though, so I'm not a "strict" vegan (when the vegan term means no honey). But I do not consume animal based meat, eggs, or dairy. I went vegan for ethical reasons, but have tried to become more whole-foods, plant-based in approach to food choices. Mainly I have made it my guiding principle to consume foods on the least or minimally processed end of the spectrum.2
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62 and vegan for about 10 years, and WFPB, mostly, for the past 2. I do like sugar. And wine.0
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I am sending friend requests looking to support and be of support .. it would also be great to have a few veggie friends to walk along the way with.. Long time veggie 46 years plus .. currant status vegan recovering potato chip veggie..0
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I'm 60 y.o. I've been vegan for 3+ years and vegetarian for a few years before than. I'm vegan for the animals and the environment and have also found it to be very beneficial to my health.
I am in a social circle with many WFPB friends so have that influence. But I have my issues with sugar and also oil, both of which I don't want to give up (though I have cut back). So vegan for the animals and trying to be more WFPB for my health. Also, since last February 2020, I'm gluten-free as making that change greatly improved my gut health and I've been able to stop all GI meds (PPIs, H2 blockers, etc.) since last July 2020.1 -
oops I relied twice. Can't seem to delete. sorry for posting twice.0
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Yes, I'm 66, and have been vegan since 20120
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52 here. Vegetarian for 45 years. Vegan for 19.0
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50 here (51 in June). Vegetarian since 1986 and Vegan since 2000!1
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62 this year 0
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Hello ! I just turned 50 and have been a vegetarian for 12 years. I am now almost vegan - will slip and eat eggs or cheese if I'm out of my home and there are no alternatives. Hoping to get back onto MFP regularly for accountability. Working from home has led me to make unwise food choices (stress eating and snacking all day) and the reduced activity doesn't help. Gained back all the weight I lost plus a little extra and am so ready to change.0
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I'm 56 and just getting into being a vegetarian. I am hoping to learn the correct way to go about it this time. About 8 years ago I was vegan for almost a year and caught colds on a regular basis. I wasn't getting the right nutrients at the time. I am hoping to gain better insight this time by doing a lot more research and by learning from you all1
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65, and going to be celebrating 30 years of being a vegan on July 3rd, 2021! So happy to see more vegans on here!2
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Me me me. Diary is public or hook up as friends 😃0
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Me! New to the plant based lifestyle. Almost a month and see no reason to ever go back! Trying to follow Engine2/Forks Over Knives plan. Not sure I agree with the no oil part but so far, I really don't miss it. I missed dairy at first but now I'm ok.0
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Hi! 51 this year. Have been a vegan for 2 years now. I became a vegan for ethical reasons at first and of course realize it is also extremely healthy. I have decided to try eating primarily raw vegan give or take a meal or two. Looking forward to sharing with everyone. 1
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Hello! 55, ethical vegan, vegan junk food expert New member, glad to find this group! 1
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Hello. 64, mostly vegan for a couple of years. Like to try new vegan recipes.0
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I am 61, whole food plant based. I still eat an occsional slice of pizza. Recently on a long road trip I had some animal products. I have been logging in again for about 38 days. Boy is it ever eye opening. I do not eat as healthy as I thought. "Occasional junk foods" are really almost daily occurances. I plan to look at some of the folks who said there food diary was open to read. Thank you everyone.0
