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  • I just started keto. This is my third day. I am trying Ideal Protein but a little concerned about all the processed foods and not so healthy ingredients. I thought I'll give it a month and see what happens. I want to lose 15-20 lbs and as someone above said the last 10 are the hardest to lose. Glad to find this thread…
  • 60 yrs old and vegetarian for 30 years, vegan for 15. So happy to see so many vegans out there.
  • I love vega berry protein powder. I make a shake in the vitamix with water or unsweetened almond milk, frozen berries and 2-3 cups of kale or other greens and one or two tangerines. I drink it within a few hours as it tends to thicken because of all the fiber in the greens.
  • Congratulations! We had a vegan wedding in my house for a friend of mine and we went with a Mediterranean theme. We had the basics such as falafel, grape leaves, hummus, babagunush but I also made some vegan dishes. The hit was the basil, tomato pasta salad with sesame seeds. The brides parents did not even know that the…
  • LOL!!!! Good one!
  • Hi there! How are those anger management classes coming along?
  • Vegan as well. My diary is open to friends so feel free to add me. When I neglect to get enough protein in my diet I use Vega Protein powder and do well with it. Just started lifting heavy weights so I will have more to say in a few months.
  • I second that! I am vegan in Seattle and there is no lack of vegan options around here. My food diary is open to friends.
  • Thank you OP for your honest, clear and helpful story. I have been there when I was younger and was lucky enough to get away with just hair loss and re-gaining of the pounds. When I get inpatient with my current speed of loss, reading stories like yours puts things in a much healthier perspective. I will stick with my 0.5…
  • I am new to MFP and I find this thread very helpful (with the exception of some who have have an issue with vegetarians and vegans and have nothing helpful to contribute). VeganLexi, thank you for the extensive list. OP, thank you for starting this thread and thank you to others who offered great suggestions and recipes. I…
  • OP hang in there. I am in a similar situation. Vegan, female, 54 years old, eating 1200 calories, trying to drop from 153 lbs to 135 lbs. I am only losing .5 lbs a week, and this week I lost nothing. I see that you already lost 8 lbs. Great work! Keep going, don't give up.
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