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darla: so glad to hear you are already on this path! yes, let's be buddies!
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wow! excellent, so proud of u! amazing how diet and exercise work so much better than meds! and with diet and exercise, the only side effect is BLISS!
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this is the most inspiring post i have read on here in a while: you broke your "WALL"! u busted that plateau, and there is no going back! if u can do, i can do it too :) congrats, and THANK U!
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great vegan cosmetic brands: arbonne ($$$$$$$) hard candy (at walmart and target) ($$) L.A. colors (at dollar tree and drug stores) ($) vegan toiletries, soaps, etc: --hit trader joe's and whole foods, for their store brands of toiletries. also, DR bronners soaps, or make your own soaps Shoes, belts, clothes: --thrift…
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mmmmmmmmmmm sounds SO good :)
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yes! so true!
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people on here can be jerks. get a second opinion from another professional re: such low calories. try the plan for a couple of weeks, keeping a journal of how u feel. if u can, get an at-home BF% tester to keep track of your BF and, therefore, your lean muscle mass. make sure u are not losing lean muscle while u do this.…
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for me, i think what makes the paleo diet "work" is the emphasis on vegetables and the elimination of processed and refined junk: sugar, refined grains, etc. IMHO, and according to my research, a person can best take advantage of that benefit when going VEGAN (which many call the opposite of Paleo), as long as that vegan…
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think of it this way: fruits and veggies can give u all the carbs u need: some vegans eat nothing more than fruits and veggies (LOTS of veg in a day), nuts and seeds, beans, etc. if u want more carb than that, THEN add in small amounts of INTACT grains (millet, brown rice, amaranth, quinoa) eating bread, pasta, crackers…
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raw diets need to be carefully planned. being raw vegan takes a lot of work. i would not suggest adopting it just for some sort of short term drastic weight loss plan.
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okay, but organic DOES mean NON-GMO. that alone is worth the extra cost to me.
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go on the restuarant's website, or call ahead, to get the menu. stick with vegetarian, vegetable-based dishes (vegetable jahlfreezi is pretty healthy) skip rice and naan bread. big ole plate of veggies, not fried, but simply sauteed, and you're golden :)
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ditch this trainer, trust your gut. stay on your own path: it's working!
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....realize that i have never "arrived", and that it will take just as much work, if not more, to MAINTAIN my loss. that, and jump up and down screaming with joy ;)
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yes on the "add more fruits and veggies" thing no on the "eliminate coconut water" thing as long as u are drinking the unsweetened coconut water, u are fine :) be careful of others trying to mess with your food too much. read, study, find what works for you. stick with your beliefs and experience on this journey. everyone…
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great work!!! and what a gorgeous face (before, AND after!), we can see your lovely features even more now! win!
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get as many books on vegan nutrition as you can : library, amazon, soak it up and figure out the science behind what works and what does not stay very PLANT based; while many chips, crackers, and other processed items are vegan, they won't fill u up or give you nutrients like fruits, vegetables, beans, or seeds will take a…
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many people lose not only 100 pounds, there are people who lose HUNDREDS of pounds. it is an amazing feat for sure, and i always admire those who do it, or even just attempt it.
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hourglass here; u can see how weight loss is helping to bring out my TRUE hourglass even more :) before: halfway to goal: before: halfway to goal:
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i agree that calling oneself vegan if u occasionally eat NON vegan items is inaccurate, misleading, and ultimately weakens the cause of fighting animal suffering and oppression. also, maybe some people follow a 'vegan diet' for health or weight reasons, and would not object to, say, wearing leather shoes, or buying…
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u can TOTALLY wear that bikini to the beach---u have a beautiful, strong, feminine, muscular body. well done!!!!
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WOW!!!!! :drinker: u have added YEARS to your life, and u look so confident and beautiful! you rock!
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great job! u can DO it!
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that is a very heavy hoop, as u progress u will need a lighter hoop. and make sure it a dance hoop, not one of those "exercise" hoops with nubby bumps or foam. i have been hoopdancing for 3 or 4 years, taught classes, and did performance gigs. check out hooping.org to get more info, find tutorial videos, and open up the…
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THIS. years ago, i lost 70 pounds, only to slowly regain it, b/c i thought that now that i was thin i did not have to be as diligent. mind u, i did not start binging or anything, just stopped logging and paying attention. gained it all back. this time around, i know that daily work and attenetion to my food is a gonna be…
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the doctor's appt is a good idea.
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^This. Ask yourself why u went vegan in the first place.
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an eating disorder is not something u magically "catch" from counting cals. honestly, most of us here probably already HAVE an eating disorder...i am a compulsive overeater with a tendency to binge. anorexia and bulimia are not the only disorders, u know.
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u look adorable! well done, pretty lady!
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wow!!!! u seriously look like a different person already! and you look about 10 yrs younger due to your weight loss. great work!
