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I hope your journey is going well. Always remember that you are an amazing person no matter what you weigh. Your absolutely right to just focus on your health. That's what important. :)

Skinny B**** in the Kitch is a great vegan recipe book and I think a lot of the recipes are online. I lost 15lbs without trying when I first became a vegetarian because I was eating a lot of vegetables and fresh foods. Over the years, as I got busier, I started eating a lot of processed foods and of course my weight…

Hi cavewoman! I have been a vegetarian for 6 years and it was the best decision I ever made. I'm not sure my diary would help you because I just started keeping one again and have been so busy with a new job that I haven't exactly been cooking a lot. Lots of frozen dinners for now. :( However, if you let me know what kinds…

Thanks to everyone for the advice and support. I'll definately try to just ignore it. As much as I would like to throw statistics in their face or tell them what a jerk their being, it really would be a waste of breath. I know that I'm doing the right thing, so I guess it really doesn't matter what they say. It really did…

My favorite cookbook overall is the "Skinny Witch (it wont let me post the b word) in the Kitch" cookbook. Not only is it low calorie, and vegan (sometimes I cheat and use real cheese ect.) but every recipe in this book is delicious! Seriously to die for. I know some of the recipes call for agave nectar but I've often left…

Thank You!!! lol I swear some people act like it's all a bunch of lies when numerous scientific studies show that vegetarians have a lower incidence of cancer. All those hormones and antibiotics they inject into those poor animals are not good for you, bottom line.

First of all I think it's awesome that you've chosen to become a vegetarian, I have been one for 2 yrs now and completely agree with your moral stance. Sometimes it takes a while for your body to get used to such a drastic change. I would definately consider getting a second opinion from a nutritionist whose willing to…

At the risk of being repetitive, you should change up your routine. Also make sure your eating things that your body digests well. Try to stay away from processed foods and eat more natural things like fruit, vegetables, whole wheat, ect. You may be at a comfortable weight for your body and you have already lost a…

Mine definitely affects my weight. I think it has to do with the change in hormone levels. Not to mention that some people retain water while on their period. I wouldn't worry about it at all as it is probably just water weight. I might wait at least a day or two before you weigh yourself. Hope that helps. :)

Here's an article that explores many aspects of the different kinds of eggs and the treatment the hens received. It lists it's sources. To me it makes sense, Healthier Hens produce Healthier eggs. But even cage free or free range hens dont walk around outside but are locked in disgusting sheds majority of the time. I may…

I completely agree. I've been a vegetarian for 2 yrs now and last year I switched to cage free, free range eggs after I read numerous articles about the disgusting and unnatural things they feed to chickens. Thanks for the article it was very interesting. I knew about the meat and milk but I love microwave popcorn! lol And…

Wow 26 lbs from this summer!! That's awesome. Keeping track of what you eat will definately help the weight fall off. :smile: Good Luck!

I agree that this is a great site I really enjoy how easy it is to keep track of not only calories but also carbs, protein, sugar ect. As for a change, Nope, I eat very healthy and am already at a healthy weight. I'm just obsessed with Nutrition, which is why I Love keeping track of everything I eat. You may think I'm…

LMAO! I love how you quote a comment that has nothing to do with nutrition to ask me about my background. Should I question your ability to read?

Lol! For one I'm not "hoping" she doesn't eat red meat, I just think she has the right to be informed and then make her own descision. I think you personally should eat all the red meat you want. Also your right quantity of comments is sooo much more important than quality.....wait that's not true....isn't that the…

First of all, in my earlier post I mentioned it can be okay to eat it in moderation. Courtney you obviously know some about nutrition which is really what I want from people. I dont care if you agree with me but at least research it enough to form your own opinion. I would list better sources to get those vitamins and…

LMAO! I know! It's soo much harder to eat healthy foods because bad foods are everywhere. Sometimes it's like either I eat unhealthy things or I dont eat. :( That's awesome that you lost 40 lbs, WOW!, and also that you realized you were gaining it back b4 you gained it all back. Good 4 u!! You seemed to have very realistic…

Wow! Some people really dont know a lot about nutrition. First of all, although protein is certainly an essential nutrient which plays many key roles in the way our bodies function, we do not need huge quantities of it. In reality, we need small amounts of protein. Also Broccoli has more protein per calorie than steak, as…

Wow!! Your really hard on yourself! Congrats on the 2 pounds. I wish I had your kind of willpower! Be super careful about your "calorie cushion", You could be eating two few calories and putting your body in starvation mode. It may help you lose weight in the short run but can end up lowering your basal metabolic rate,…

I'm glad you've planned ahead, a diet shouldn't make you feel like you can never eat something again. But just so your aware, red meat is awful for you for so many more reasons than just calories and fat. Nutritionists I've spoken with say a women should eat no more than 4 ounces a wk, none if at all possible. It is soo…

JJs25th is completely right. It's called ""Vanity Sizing." Since there are no size standards in the US stores can make a size as big as they want (within reason). A size 17 of one brand is not the same size as a 17 of another brand or even another style. Stores realized that women would buy more clothes if they thought…

A lot of times you'll hit slumps in weight loss. Just remember not to give up! Try diversifying what your eating, sometimes that can help boost your metabolism. Also calories are not the end all be all when it comes to weight loss. Try to eat natural things, and stock up on complex carbs. Your body digests these much…