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Sending! And any other vegans can add me as well; always looking for more people who eat like I do. :)

Lately, I've been having a big bed of baby greens with kidney beans, celery, carrots, parsley, and then a couple tbs. of guacamole and balsamic drizzled on top. The balsamic goes SO well with the guacamole to make a sort of dressing/veggie dip.

I count them, because that's the majority of my diet and people would think I wasn't eating if I didn't. I know some people follow the "up to 1.5 cups of green veggies doesn't count" per meal thing, so that could be an option for you. I would say you should still count fruit though, because the sugar in them makes them…

I would say that, in no way, is clean eating. The biscuits probably have about 20 ingedients alone. So don't worry, you still know what you're talking about. ;)

Awesome!!! I've been having moments like that...today I wore my lighter jacket because it was too warm for my winter coat. I hadn't worn it since fall and it was noticably too big when I buttoned it! I also tried on several pairs of my dress pants that had been too tight and they fit again...I have an interview on Tuesday…

Lentil loaf!! Vegetarian meatloaf, essentially. :) I love making that. Also, lentil burgers or meatballs, which follow the same recipe pretty much, you just shape them differently. http://www.food.com/recipe/really-good-vegetarian-meatloaf-really-33921 This is one of the recipes I use. It's always fun to play around with…

Add more veggies than potatoes and some fruit. That would be a good start. And some proteins, like quinoa.

I would say the best thing to try would be cutting everything you KNOW irritates your stomach as a start. For me, cheese/dairy in general is a terrible idea because it can wind up one way or another when it goes through my system, neither are good (you know what I mean). I'm vegan, so I tend to eat a lot more fruits &…

I'm 95% vegan (almost there!) and have been veg for *officially* 4 years this month. :-D I say 95% because there are still a couple things in my house that I've snacked on that aren't vegan (100 cal butter popcorn today), but I'm not buying anymore stuff that isn't. I try to eat mostly clean too because I strongly dislike…

Add some spirulina and chia seeds. Both are good in smoothies. Flax seed is fun to throw in as well for some omegas. Nutrional yeast also has high protein content and a wonderful cheesy taste. Just make sure you research your diet as well so you know you're adding the right foods. Good luck! :)

It turned out pretty well. It still only needed the hour at 350, like the recipe called for. I would say only use about 1/3 cup milk but add slowly and see how much you still need. I had thrown in a couple breadcrumbs to soak up the extra liquid which seemed to work well. It's definitely lighter than regular meatloaf and…

This is because your body is readjusting to its idea of flavors. Once you stop using sugar/grease/salt on everything and getting overly processed foods out of your system, you can appreciate original flavors more. I stopped using any kind of sweetener in my teas and now I can taste every aspect of them and they're so…

Here's my say: http://www.radicalrawlife.com/Fasting/Fasting%20Main%20Page.html Yeah, a lot of people disagree. And I don't know that I will ever fast (my SIL made that site). But it does work for a lot of people, for what reasons they have. What I didn't really see people saying on this post was that after your fast, you…

I'm veg right now and almost vegan. It's your choice regarding what you want to put into your body. I can understand if maybe you're still living at home and they feel that if they're buying the food, you eat what they want. But that's a crap excuse. Start making your own food if you have to. Go onto the PETA website and…

Great comparison! You've done a wonderful job. :) I cannot wait to someday get to post my version of this.

Nobody picked on me in school because although I wasn't super popular, everyone liked me (I was the smart, quiet girl). But I got to hear it from my grandma. Some of my favorites were: When I first got chubby at age 8: "Let's get you on a scale." Then she taught me how to suck my stomach in. At age 8. During college, while…

I LOVE mashed cauliflower!! I always add a little garlic powder too for some extra oomph. :) I like making this more than mashed potatoes because it's easier haha.

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First of all, you are GORGEOUS. (For real, I stalked your pics!) And you deserve to feel that way about yourself as well, not just hear someone saying it. I'll repeat what everyone else has said: absolutely lose weight for yourself. I've had my grandmother tell me for years that I needed to lose weight and that I would be…

You can do this. It seems like you already recognize the issues that are holding you back. That is the crucial first step. Now, just do it! It's why we're all here, after all. I wish you so much strength!

I'm almost a full vegan (dairy-free and working on not buying products with eggs). I do it both for moral and health reasons. I'm lactose intolerant and dairy also affects my asthma, so I feel way better when I don't eat it. A lot of what I write will probably already have been said, but: Make sure you have a lot of…

Just make sure whatever you do choose to eat is worth it! That will be my tactic for the rest of the holiday season. I work with all girls and we all like baking, so there are inevitably treats in the backroom whenever I work. I bring my own lunch on the days I work long enough for a break so that I don't buy mall food or…

Thanks for all of your replies! It helps to know that so many people understand how I feel. In regards to some of the comments: we purchased an air purifier for the bedroom about a week ago and it has been a spectacular thing for me. I can breathe much better at night (I used to have coughing fits when I would lie down).…

I love this topic and am so glad you posted it. I got called out last night for being 53 cals under 1200 like it was the end of the world. I wasn't hungry anymore so I didn't see the big deal. I normally eat a decent amount, so when I'm not hungry, it's pretty rare. I think, like what most people are saying here, that it's…

Malibu coconut rum with Canada Dry ... yummmmm I guess I should say "diet" ginger ale, but to be honest, I hate diet soda and really don't have any soda frequently. The aspartame in diet soda gives me headaches!

Any loss counts as a loss! :) good job and keep it up! the number will change even more!

Sending a request! :)

Looking great! And omg, I love your clothes! haha I love bright colors!!

Add me too! I like new friends! :)

I'm only 25, but vegetarian working on vegan (I've pretty much eliminated dairy and don't eat eggs that aren't cooked into something). Do I count? :)