harvestsky

I was vegan for 9 years and mostly my diet sucked. But the times when I felt good, I was eating mostly raw fruits/veggies/nuts/seeds (75%), then some cooked whole grains and a variety of legumes. On occasion, tempeh, and even more rare (but when I was craving a protein boost) some sort of seitan (wheat-gluten-based) item.

Sounds like an interesting diet challenge! I always feel best eating about 75% this way, but my body rebels if I cut out whole grains altogether. Agree that B12 would become an issue (with any long term vegan diet!) if not supplemented. Re: food taking 3 days to pass... I just read about this in a nutrition textbook.…

I feel ya! Dressing rooms stress me out. Harsh light + surrounding mirrors spells trouble. I just try to breathe and try to remember that everyone has "imperfections" and that I am working at getting healthier.

#1! Looks like a baby pittie.

Thanks, mizztanjo! I feel like I know a fair amount about healthy eating/nutrition, but next to nothing about exercise. I'm starting off with jogging because it seems pretty foolproof! If you don't mind my greeness, I'd definitely love to have a work out buddy.