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Thanks for all your suggestions. My 2 cookbooks just arrived. I got Oh She Glows & The Happy Herbivore. I'm so excited! I can hardly wait to start making recipes from them.

Fortunately I haven't had your experience. But I do empathize with you. Most of the time I go with them unless they're going to a seafood restaurant or steakhouse. A plain salad, a veggie plate or a baked potato isn't my idea of a meal out. When I go out I want to eat something I don't make at home. We usually wind up at a…

At least 10 (8 oz) cups a day. Sometimes more. It's important to stay hydrated.

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Very interesting, especially on the carbs. Thanks for posting.

I have mine since April 2013. It's worth the $. Haven't been too active lately & need some motivation. Feel free to add me. https://www.fitbit.com/user/25K7DH

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Once a date told me "You have a nice *kitten*. It must be your genes." Not jeans, but genes. Those genes that I got from Mom & Dad. First & last date with that idiot!

Clean shaven. But moustache ok. As long as it's groomed.

Only if you inhale.

The local produce market's ad comes out Sat for the week starting Sun. I usually plan around that. I shop there on Tues because it's 10% off Senior Day. Then I go to the regular supermarket (Winco) & shop the bulk bins along with almond milk, vegan butter, etc. On Wed & Fri I cook. Divide up portions & freeze them. All I…

Psycho Liar Liar Dumb & Dumber Cheaters Misery Take your pick of which one or all of them.

I belong to both those groups. Been vegan for a year. Ethical & health reasons. No "Bessie" or "Porky" for me! Friend request going your way :)

Brenn, I'm glad you're standing up for yourself. No need for anyone, no matter who it is, to disrespect you even if they are joking. Also glad you enjoyed your time at the Smoky Mountains. We can all use time away to regroup so we can better get on with life. I'm sure your friend would want only the best for you. Hope you…

This is a great topic. So much good stuff in this thread. I also suffer from depression & am on meds. Recently one of them was increased & some weight has crept back. I never believed people when they said their meds made them gain or lose weight until it happened to me. I'm no doctor but I know sometimes it can change…

Glad they don't have those Rainbow Drops here. I would definitely have to try them. My go to food is Jif extra crunchy peanut butter. At 95 calories a tablespoon a 28 oz jar has 4750 calories. Uh-oh! Good idea to pre-log.

Thanks for the info. I didn't know that. That's very helpful.

I've been vegan since June 2013. Almost a year. Vegetarian for 2-3 years before that. Part time omni before that. I do vegan now for health & ethical too. Trying to get away from processed foods altogether. That's my struggle. Open diary to friends. FR sent your way.

Welcome! I think being vegetarian is one step closer to veganism. If that's your ultimate goal. If not it's okay. You have to do whatever suits you. I found out a few months ago I have diverticulosis too. I think being vegan helps. Sending FR your way. We can do this together!

Thanks brenn for the compliment. That picture is about 6 or 7 years old. I'll try to find a newer one where I look closer to my age. My hair is a little longer & lighter than back then. I wish I could wave a magic wand so no one will look older or heavier than they are. I'm working on it!

I'm also in the Pacific NW bookworm. We've had some nice warm days this past week. In fact, I took out my shorts & they fit! Now all I have to do is tone up my thighs & legs some & I'm on my way. The dog is going to be happier to go on longer walks now that the weather is better. I'm ready for some continuous sunshine!!

Hi Lucy & welcome to the vegan world. I'm vegan for less than a year & learned a lot on here. Don't beat yourself up about the bread. It happens. I've noticed that sometimes foods that you wouldn't expect have nonfat milk solids, whey or casein or other dairy stuff in them. Anyhoo, I'm adding you as a friend. Hope you…

All this water talk is making me want to pee!

Reading this made me HUNGRY! Hafta go out & get me some almonds or wasabi peas or smoked almonds or.......or ....... or ..........!!!

"You've come a long way baby!" Awesome job. Keep up the good work. You look GREAT!

I eat chocolate! Oh no! Now I'm craving chocolate. But I gotta try to stop at a half serving. Sometimes I go overboard. Can't have it in the house too often because if it's here I'll eat it.

Loved your photo essay & descriptions. Sometimes we take ourselves too seriously. Glad you have a sense of humor. By logging you've already started learning about yourself & your eating habits. You'll do just fine on here. You got this!

Awesome indeed! I was going to make this next week but when I made the trip to the supermarket I bought most of the ingredients from the bulk bins for 47c. The whole thing cost less than $1 to make which includes the ingredients I had at home. I subbed unsweetened almond milk for the soy. Left out the maple syrup & added…

My absolute favorite is sugar free vanilla. I use it in my coffee. truly delish! I also use Torani syrups. They are also as good.