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Wow!! Well done! Thanks for sharing -- you are very inspirational. :smile:

Not necessarily. I am vegetarian, and always get my protein requirements -- and enjoy it. Fava beans, lentils, soy milk, tofu...YUM! Just a few of the many ways to get protein. :)

I was a Catholic kid who hated fish and any other seafood all my life. Every Friday, not just during Lent, my parents made us eat fish. Baked (frozen) plain flounder with lots of bones left in. I think that contributed to my dislike of fish. It is amazing how much easier Lent is now that I'm vegetarian, LOL! ;)

I went vegetarian, and am slowly phasing into being vegan for the same reasons as you, OP. It was easier for me, to a certain extent, because I don't really like meat (weird, I know). I was a HUGE milk-o-holic -- like3 large glasses a day, but now I drink Silk Soy milk. I LOVE it. Absolutely. I didn't think I would like…

This!! Well done!!

Amen! I am vegetarian, almost vegan. And oddly enough, I eat more protein than I did when I was a meat-eater...but my doctor says my heart is healthier. <3

You look adorable! Excellent work!!

You look FABULOUS!!!

I'm vegan-- I po0p several times a day...are you getting enough vegetables?? Try eating some broccoli. All vegans I know go that often. I'm not sure if meat backs people up or we "go" because we eat a lot of veggies. But it can't hurt to eat extra veggies. :)

Congratulations -- and thanks for sharing. You are very inspirational. :smile:

You've done great! Keep up the good work!! :)

I'm a very happy vegetarian, working hard to be completely vegan. I have noticed that when I eat vegan, I feel so much better. And over the years, I've developed a love for most vegetables. Feel free to add me if you would like. :)

I've never heard of this, but as a vegetarian who loves soy, I am looking forward to the responses. :)

Another veggie here...sent you a friend request. :)

This. I've been taking it for years due to my doctor's recommendation and I really think it helps my overall health a lot. Not sure about the fat burning component...but it doesn't hurt.

Congratulations!! You look great!

I totally understand where you are coming from. I have a healthy relationship with food, but I like to eat, which is why I am overweight. I am fighting this same battle. It is a daily battle. I like vegetables and lower calorie items, I just eat too much of them (yes, it is possible). The main thing that is helping me is…

Congratulations and thank you for posting this!! You have NO IDEA how much you have inspired me. :) You look gorgeous. :)

Congratulations!! You are inspiring me. Thank you.

I don't know anything about that diet...and I'm not a man...BUT you weigh well over twice what I weigh...and my doctor told me to lay off the animal fats entirely, exercise, and lose weight for my heart. I have mild high blood pressure and that's it -- I'm otherwise healthy. I have a feeling she (my doctor) would not like…

I'm vegan too (well, most of the time, occasionally I will have a TV dinner with some regular cheese). LOL, people are always SHOCKED that I'm not some malnourished pale waif. I am living proof that vegans can eat too much and be overweight. But definitely, give it more time. Tuesday morning I woke up and had gained two…

Well done!!! And I echo thanks for the reminder. In six months, we can either be slimmer or the same...either way, the six months will go by. :)

Wow!!! Congratulations!! And thanks for the inspiration. :) I needed it.

I'm an American who (sadly) has never traveled out of the US. I also work in IT, and sit down ALL DAY. I don't think it would be healthy to cut out all carbs, I would just get rid of the processed carbs...like chips (crisps), white bread, candies (sweets), cakes, etc. Eat more fruits, veggies, and low-fat meats. Use MFP to…

Great thread! I just started walking today, mostly for cardio exercise as recommended by my doctor, but the extra calories I "earn" are kind of nice to have, too.

I'm in! I want to get in the habit of exercising 4+ days a week for 1/2 an hour.

I think I'm going to start by walking, then when I have better fitness, maybe start at the gym. I'm seriously out of shape, so getting in better shape can only help. :)

Thank you!!

Where can these bars be purchased? They are not in my local grocery stores or Trader Joe's. Thanks!

Congrats on the 4 months sober and the weight loss. I know neither was easy. Keep up the good work!!! :)