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I SOOOO agree with you! If you plan out your meals, its much easier to eat more whole foods. I think the planning thing applies whether you are veggie/vegan or an omnivore. I keep all the "bad" food outta the house. If I'm really craving something, I'll go to the store and buy it just specifically for that time. Usually, I…

I'm a vegan! So excited that there are a few on here. I'm totally with you. Being vegan does not mean that you are thin and healthy. There are so many processed vegan junk foods out there! I've been trying to cut out processed foods and its definitely been working. I have also seen a huge increase in energy. Anyway, friend…

OOH...i am IN! CW- 239 GW- 160 Why? Tons of reasons but one in particular...I'm going to India for a wedding this summer and seeing a bunch of family I havent seen in 4 years...I wanna look hot for it. Also, I'm in the same boat aw Chyrap...a bunch of my clothes aren't fitting anymore/are too tight...I want to make my…

OOH...lots of great tips! esp like the water, tea and the popcorn ideas my friend was saying to try to get those 100 calorie snack packs. that way you limit yourself to 100 calories. a possibility...

Sometimes its homework but most of the time its just watching tv, cleaning, catching up on email, etc. I usually don't get up until 10am and my classes are all in the afternoon. Maybe, I should "reserve" a few calories for my late night snack?

ooh I want vegan cookbook recommendations!! have any that dont use too many 'vegan substitutes" (aka tofutti, earth balance, etc.)? I want some good recipes that just use a lot of healthy grains, veggies and beans. lemme know if you think of any! thanks!

I make that smoothie every morning! I can't get myself to eat anything for breakfast but I can manage a smoothie. I freeze my banana and I use water instead of almond milk. Sometimes I put in a handful of soaked almonds in just for fun/extra protein. This is also such a great way to get RAW spinach in your diet. Also,…

Wow, I was just about to post a similar topic. I'm having trouble getting in all my calories when I work out too. I'm really afraid that my body is going to go into starvation mode because I'm not consuming enough calories. Should I be concerned about this? I read on one of the posts explaining MFP and how to use it that…

Hey Taush, Congrats on giving up pork! That's a great first step. I've been a vegetarian all my life. And I'm overweight. I am living proof that you can be an unhealthy vegetarian. I used to be a vegan for a year and a half. The first 3 months of which I was eating super healthy and lost 30lbs. Then, school started and I…

Damn, you look AMAZING! Congratulations! It's so inspiring to see your weight loss. Commitment and consistency, huh?

Hey! I was a vegan for almost two years and went back to being a vegetarian in the summer of 2009. Now, I am going back to the vegan diet. Being vegan was such a great experience. I felt healthy, vibrant and energetic. My advice to you would be to choose either to go all out and throw away all non-vegan items and start…

Weekends kill me too! The going out to eat and the drinks are what really mess me up. I like the planning and extra exercise advice. If you are heading to the bars- nurse, nurse, nurse. Also, avoid sugary mixers and use soda water instead. The planning trick works REALLY well. I look up menus and decide on what I want and…

I'm in! 20lbs by December 31, 2010. My plan: Keep within my calorie limit everyday Eat 4 meals a day, 4 hours apart Drink 2L of water and take vitamins everyday Work out 6 days a week The main challenge is weekend eating. My weekdays are really controlled but weekends are tough. Weekends means a lot of social time with…

I have heard that you should eat the same number of calories that your goal weight BMR is. So calculate the BMR at your goal weight and eat accordingly. I got this info from the podcast Fat 2 Fit Radio. Check it out. It has some good information and tips. Also, I am in the same boat. I am having a hard time keeping within…