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Vegan does not necessarily equate to healthy (i.e. Oreo cookies and soda are technically vegan). I think parents need to make decisions for their children, but there is research to support a whole foods, plant-based diet: http://www.pcrm.org/health/diets/vegdiets/frequently-asked-questions-about-nutrition#VeganKids…

Please read "Disease Proof Your Child" by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. Lots of great research on why a vegan or near vegan diet is optimal for a growing child.

I recommend reading, googling or even searching YouTube anything by: Jeff Novick Dr. Joel Fuhrman Dr. Neal Barnard Dr. John McDougall Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn John Robbins Dr. Michael Klapper Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine A whole foods, vegan diet is extremely healthy!! Best of luck!

Going vegan was the best decision I've ever made. But being vegan does not necessarily equate to being healthy because there is a lot of vegan junk food. I eat whole, unrefined foods. Fruits, vegetables, beans and intact whole grains (i.e. brown rice, quinoa). There are tons of resources. Check out: Engine 2 Diet Eat to…

Watch your sodium levels, eat as much fruit and vegetables as you want, be careful with oils because they are very high in calories for very little food (120 calories per tablespoon). Research calorie density and eat as much food as you want with a low calorie density! Good luck!!

I know a lot of people who eat mostly fruit (raw vegans) and they are not overweight at all. In fact, many of them lost weight eating mostly fruit.

You can really see the change in your face :) Keep going!!! :)

WOW! You look AMAZING! I can't wait until I can do the same! :)

I agree. You can YouTube anything by Dr. Neal Barnard, Dr. Joel Fuhrman, or Dr. John McDougall on diabetes, and you will find a lot of information just on YouTube. My local library also have most of their books, so check there first if you don't want to buy a book!! Good luck!

A really good guy, with a slight edge, healthy confidence, and a big heart. :)

Steel cut oats with fruit. Fruit salad. Green smoothie. Fruit smoothie.

Just be careful of refined flour products with additional added sugars. I think it really comes down to caloric density. Intact whole grains with the fiber still intact will make you feel fuller sooner without added calories.

Since January 1st I've lost 48 pounds. I started at 194 and I'm now at 146.

I have been following the Eat to Live aggressive weight loss plan since January 1st. I have lost 48 pounds.

I have been following the Eat to Live plan for this entire year. I have had to limit my starchy vegetables to see the most progress. I have lost 48 pounds since January 1st.

Wow!! You look great!! :)

I'm at 146 and I don't look as lean as you and I'm 5'3". Ideal for me might be 120-125.... I think it really, really varies.

Wow! Inspiring!! You look great!

You look awesome!!!

WOW! awesome! :)

SW: 159 May 31st weight: 150.6 Didn't make it, but very close! Congrats to everyone!!!! Lets keep going for June!!!!!!

Start Weight: 159 Current Weight: 152 Goal Weight: 149 Pretty close, but not sure I'm going to make it!

It takes a lot of guts to share these things. I was over 200 pounds last year and slowly but surely was able to lose 50 pounds. Stick with it! Good luck!!

Starting late, but... MAY 1ST SW 159 MAY 5TH CW 157 MAY 31ST GW 149 LET'S DO THIS!!

Have you ever heard of the Engine 2 diet or the Eat to Live program? I transitioned from vegetarian to vegan in the fall of 2011, but cut out all processed foods on January 1, 2012. I've been listening to stories of people who adopted whole food, plant based diets and how they lost weight, got healthier, and even got…