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Why are you asking for help with lifting from someone who doesn't work out? I feel like you're setting yourself up to be disappointed. Find a plan that works for you - StrongLifts or NROLFW and do your thing. Once your boyfriend sees the great results you're getting, he'll come around. There's a lot of misinformation out…

If I'm stuck between two options, I usually enter the higher calorie option to be safe. I'd rather overestimate than underestimate.

Are you a troll? Is this a joke?

This is a decision only you can make - for some, veganism is a set of morals by which a person lives their life. So, there would be no "cheat days" in this case. However, if you're eating a vegan diet for health reasons/because Gwenyth Paltrow did it/out of curiosity, etc., then perhaps there is room in your lifestyle for…

These are all great suggestions! I love the idea of having lots of "stations" and/or a buffet so people can try a little bit of everything and don't have to commit to a single dish that they aren't familiar with. I'm so happy to hear about the positive reactions, too! It feels good to reaffirm that I don't need to…

I'm neurotic about getting a solid 8 hours per night. Depriving myself of sleep would be a disservice to the hard work I do in the gym and the kitchen!

Three year vegan and 10+ year vegetarian here! Feel free to check out my diary.

Daniel Day Lewis.

Seitan sausage, peppers and onions over whole wheat spaghetti!

Meatless Monday is a win for everyone - for you, the animals, your wallet, and the environment. I've been vegan for three years, but I LOVE the taste and texture of meat, so I completely feel your pain! Here's a few meatless recipes that don't taste like rabbit food: Lentil Loaf: Easy, cheap and hearty! Also great for…

Would love to! You can find the recipe at my food blog, kindkitchenphilly.wordpress.com.

I used to order a gemma pea/soy protein blend from True Nutrition - 118 calories and 25g protein per scoop. The vanilla birthday cake flavor is delicious!

Air popped with tons of cinnamon and melted peanut butter.

Curried Lentil and Yam Stew!

Amen, brotha.

The way I see it, you have two options: a) Rearrange your intake to enjoy 1-2 pieces of candy. b) Don't eat it. When you feel the urge, drink a hot tea, take a walk, log it and see how many calories you'll spend on something you don't even really like.

If I consume it, I count it.

Yes, even if you can't do everything, it's better to eat animal-free some of the time rather than none of the time. But when it comes down to it, being vegan is a personal choice, and may require some planning some of the time. I don't really think it's absurd to call a restaurant ahead of time to give the place adequate…

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I think I have to respectfully disagree with the bolded bullet point here - I think that "waffling" vegans who stick to their values based on convenience wind up causing a lot of confusion to those doing their best to meet the needs of vegan friends and family. If someone witnesses someone who refers to themselves as vegan…

Sweet Chili Seitan Stir Fry!

Lentil loaf, mashed potatoes, garlicky collard greens, cranberry sauce and a raw chocolate pie!

With MFP, I find meeting macros/micros as a vegan to be incredibly easy. If you do a tiny bit of research on vegan sources of B12, protein, iron, etc., it really isn't difficult to meet the recommended daily amounts. I also find that I can eat a much higher volume of food as a vegan, since unsweetened non-dairy milks,…

I don't recall telling anyone I'm saintly - like any other person, I'm not perfect. My very existence causes harm to animals - I live in a metropolitan area, which displaced animals. I receive vaccinations which may contain egg white or other animal products. Sometimes I accidentally step on bugs on the sidewalk, or swat…

So it's not that you can't, it's that you choose not to.

With all due respect, I could probably bench you. Any more cliches you'd like to add? :)

It's a little more than "poor little animals" feeling pain - yes, it's true, animals in nature do kill and eat each other. The lion on the plains runs down a gazelle, kills and eats it for survival. This is completely true. However, the difference between the lion and the man is that the man has empathy. He has the ability…

Hi there - I've been a vegan for three years and vegetarian for about a decade. 1) What's the best way to tell other people if they do ask why I'm suddenly not eating meat or dairy? Simply speak your truth - you don't need to defend yourself. I became vegan for ethical reasons, so I usually just told people "I did a lot of…

If he told her from the beginning that he didn't want the child, I don't believe he should be responsible to pay to raise that child if the mother has decided she wanted to keep it. It would be one thing if the child was born, the mother thought they would raise the child together, and he winds up running off, but that…

Celestial Seasonings Sweet Coconut Thai and Bengal Spice.