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Hi there, I'm Sanjo. Some friends of mine heard about intermittent fasting and shared their experiences with me. I watched the BBC documentary and read the accompanying book plus a few others. I started on July 7 and don't see any downside so far. I like the awareness, the energy, and the success that comes from IF. I have…

I started July 7th and have lost about 5 lbs fasting 3 times per week.

Getting a CSA subscription has been one of my best life decisions. Now it is, "I paid for this stuff and I need to figure out how to eat it before it goes bad" and the result has been a great learning and eating experience!

We all can use a good venting sometimes! I am the only vegan in my house but my husband is supportive and my kids have barely noticed my food choices (and I still slip up sometimes or eat what is served in social situations). I agree that it has to be their choice whether to eat animal products or not, and I am glad to…

You have done so much for your health but fitting into those smaller clothes is a fabulous bonus as well - congratulations and well done!

Fasting is great! It does help me crave more healthy food and less junk food on non-fasting days, and I feel great on fasting days. There are some 5:2 groups here on MFP and with that approach, you are always only one day away from eating a normal amount of calories. I haven't ended up binging on non-fasting days either…

Congratulations on the improved readings and I hope you are enjoying the vegan diet. I love eating this way and the health benefits are a terrific bonus!

Thank you for sharing your incredible story. I love your dress, hair, and smiling attitude!

I don't limit my carb intake on the other weekdays.

I follow an intermittent fasting plan. I do have some food on the 'fasting' days but I limit the carbs on that day to under 100 cal to give my body a break a couple times a week. Otherwise I seem to crave carbs . . .

Beautiful accomplishment!

An intentionally provocative topic for sure! I will never support the teaching of religious doctrines in public institutions. However, if people share their genuinely-held beliefs with their children in their home or in their church, that is their own business. Hopefully, the teachings in public institutions will lead…

I eat mostly strict vegetarian (exception for an adult birthday party yesterday!). I love eating vegan meals! Vegan style eating does not necessarily lead to weight loss though -- it is possible to overeat any yummy food . . .

Great story and accomplishment - congratulations!

You followed through on taking charge of your health and it is paying off -- I salute you! :)

Bravo -- congratulations on your success!

Thank you for this post! I agree. My best food days are the ones with whole, real foods. I love my home-made pesto, avocado salsa, oatmeal muffins, lentils with rice, salads and pizzas -- no deprivation there!

Thank you for sharing this - I enjoyed it

Thank you!

Interesting stuff -- thank you!

Nice cause for celebration -- congratulations!

I DO feel more free! I tried cleaning out my closet before but the idea of considering what my 33 most useful, favorite things was a great tool. I got rid of so many things that I am sure I will not miss and now I agree that my attitude has changed. If I want to bring in something new, I'd better like it better than…

Sounds good! I may try a vegan version of these, substituting coconut oil for the shortning and a tablespoon of flaxseed soaked in 1/4 cup of water for the egg . . .

Kids hula hoops are really hard for adults and that might be why you feel like a complete failure at it. You may find a more reasonably priced weighted hula hoop at a sporting goods store. I got one for a friend for about $26 a couple years ago . . .

Thank you pkw58 for the mention of Project 333. I hadn't heard of it so I checked it out. I am not down to 33 items for this season, but learning about it helped me complete a major closet cleanout!

I have an older home-made one. It is fun! I haven't used it nearly as much as I thought I would but I have brought it to partys and people enjoy playing with it. Happy Birthday!

Hi there, my name is Sandy, and I'm a 47 year old married mother of two boys, ages 9 and 12. We live in northern California. I am eating mostly plant-based foods (have been tripped up by eggs and dairy in baked goods occasionally). I am running with a group each week and I enjoy Jillian Michaels workout videos. Cheers to…

Another vegan here. Search for vegan groups on this site to find lots of others.

If there were a deity, I would think that deity would be pleased by logic and compassion and joy and equality and science and love and health and truth-seeking and justice and kindness. I have never heard of such a deity . . .

I love freshly-juiced produce! My husband and I share a batch every morning. My skin looks great and juice seems to help me crave healthier foods.