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How much water are you drinking? I find that if I don't get enough water in, it affects my weight loss, but I also agree with the other answer. Sounds like a lot of working out for only 1500 calories. Ironically, you might not be eating enough to lose weight.

Just some antecdotal evidence of vegan helping. My Sister-in-law, her husband, and my hubby have all lost weight, (more than a hundred pounds between them), have lowered cholesterol, and are healthier now than they ever have been. I have lost weight and improved my numbers as well. It's not scientific, however, it has…

My hubby and I have been vegan for about a year. He has been much more consistent than I have, but I'm finally 100% on board. I love "Happy Herbivore" website for meal plans, and to take the guesswork out of what to buy and how to eat it. I have learned that you can be fit, and exercise while plant-based. You don't need to…

Great information! I had tried biking before, and ran into all of these problems. Friends of ours who have been biking for quite a while lent us bikes that they had used before upgrading (they are remarkably close in size and shape to us), and it's a whole different feel than the last time I rode. My plan is to use this…

I do this on the weekend and it's good for all week long. 2 cups steel cut oats 2/3 cup of oat bran 8 cups of water Put in a crockpot on high for 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes. Pack in containers for the week and you are good to go. Or make mini quiches in muffin cups (beat eggs, pour into well-greased muffin tins, add…

It's highly recommended that you don't drop below 1200 cal a day. Although it will help you lose initially, it really wrecks your metabolism and will cause overall weight gain in the long run. Keep working at it, and be as strong as you can be, and enjoy your holiday regardless of what weight you are.

7-9 pounds in a month is a little high (about 2 pounds a week), but if you are not eating, and had picked up exercise at all, you might be under eating. I understand you are having trouble with the loss of your furbaby (my sympathies!). You will get back into a routine. I would keep an eye on things and see how it shapes…

I agree with this. I think he's feeling threatened by your loss. Was eating out (buffalo wings and stuff like that) a big part of your relationship up until recently? He may feel that you changing is going to change the relationship. He's being childish about it, but maybe talking with him about where your relationship is…

I think you shouldn't give up. I agree that you should speak to the instructor before class and just explain that you are new. It sounds like she's really nice and she should be able to modify until you improve. Most yoga instructors want you to love it and improve. She might also have some suggestions on things you can do…

have you taken measurements? Sometimes we lose inches before we lose pounds. Also, do you weight the same way, the same time of day? Believe it or not, it can make a difference. Also, salt intake can affect as can hormones. Dont' give up. Sometimes it takes a little longer. Also, sharing your meals can help pinpoint some…

Sounds like he might edge you out on the weight training (with weights only) but you kill him on the cross-training/aerobic stuff, with weights thrown in. Good for you! It's not all about how you look, it's sometimes about endurance, cardio and blood chemistry. Love to see the women celebrating their strength instead of…

YES!!!

Actually, I've always been curvy. I have boobs and hips, even when I was my fittest and thinnest. I don't think I will ever be "skinny" whatever that means and I think sometimes that means different things to different people. I think you can be curvy and fit and I also think you can be thin and fit. I think our society…

I just wanted to add, I've broken through the 10 pound mark (finally!) an am well on my way to 20! So it can definitely happen. Keep going, and just don't give up. I believe this really has to be a lifestyle change, not just a temporary diet. Good luck!

It might be really helpful if you posted your food diary. That will really help people see where you may be having too much of one thing and not enough of another. Just a thought. Hard to tell just from exercise.

My sister-in-law did the TMC in July. It was her, her sister and a friend who did it together. Looks tough, but fun! How did you do?

Has anyone read "Forks over Knives?" I'm reading it now. Puts another perspective on eating a plant-based diet, for sure!

Duh! Hadn't heard of refrigerator oats before. Sorry. Still, the oatmeal is really good. Will now have to try some of these others, especially since summer is here and hot oatmeal isn't appealing at all! Sorry for the dud post!

2 cups steel cut oats 2/3 c. oat bran 8 C water Put in 3 qt crockpot on high for 2 hours 30 minutes. Makes ten 1/2 c servings of oatmeal. We add about 1 tsp ground flax, fruit, or what have you, pop it in the microwave for about 3 minutes (700 watt) and it's awesome. Make it on the weekend, and it's ready for early morning…

That's where we are at. Closer every day.:smile:

Another thought: When you serve the food, immediately portion it on the plates and the rest in storage containers that go immediately into the fridge or freezer (freezer is better!). Then you have your portion (and only your portion), and you have lunch or dinner for another day. Sounds like you and the roomie need to have…

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I totally understand the "REALLY need to get some changes MADE..." comment. That's where I was at. I can understand totally. I'm rooting for you to start those changes and make it happen. I know one thing that finally clicked for me was that I can't make this another "diet." It has got to be a life change. I had to finally…

Fabulous job, and Congratulations on getting your life back! Sounds like you really do have an awesome wife as well. Keep it up so you can continue to get stronger and healthier. I'm guessing the diabetes and other issues are much better controlled than they were back then! Thanks for sharing!!!

I think they mean that they are eating "on plan" whatever that plan might be. For mean, it means staying away from sugar, and simple carbohydrates. I eat grains, but not the quick cook grains. I just finished my master's in music education (this May) so that I can get a raise this year (the first in 3+). I am lucky that my…

The cookbook I got is called: "Quick-fix Vegan" by Robin Robertson. It's got some really good recipes, and kind of starts from the beginning. We also picked up "Simple Vegan." That's a Good Housekeeping publication. Both are good, but I'm finding the quick-cook better for newbies.

My husband and I are easing our way to veganism. We find the food very tasty and were nearly vegetarian prior to the last couple of months. (We have a friend who raises red angus cattle on a free-range small country farm--a benefit of living in Maine), and we bought half a cow with my brother and sister--in-law last fall,…