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I'm in a bit of a pickle with Halloween this year myself. Even though I've been a vegan for over 5 years now, I was still buying the "traditional" (non-vegan) candy and giving it out. But THIS year, I'm going to be true to myself on Halloween.......just as soon as I figure out how to do that! >:-{ So....... I need VEGAN…

I use Purely Inspired Organic Protein (100% plant based - (Vegan) nutritional shake). I like their decadent chocolate. They have it in vanilla too. I make a shake with it for breakfast every morning using almond milk and 1/2 a banana. It's like having a chocolate milkshake for breakfast! I used to put peanut butter in it…

Hi there! I'm 56, 5'4" and starting my journey to lose 30 lbs. I am an empty-nester with three grown children. I really have no idea what I'm doing here (when it comes to losing weight) and I believe that's why losing weight has never "stuck" for me and/or I've always gone back to my old bad (but comfortable) habits. Just…

Hi! As my profile pic states, I'm Vegan! :-) Any and all can add me to your friends list if you'd like. However, from the looks of most everyone here, I could be your mother so consider yourself forewarned! ~*Journey*~

Personally, I'd be thrilled to be losing 3 lbs a month!! I look at it this way; I didn't gain all this extra weight in a short amount of time so I don't expect to lose it all in a short amount of time. As the old saying goes....."slow and steady wins the race!" Baby steps, small changes, replace old (not-so-healthy) habits…

Welcome dj!! This is a great place for encouragement, support, recipes, and all sorts of information from other's experiences. Since you're currently on a 22-day vegan challenge, why not pop on over to the Team Vegan group or the newest vegan group that was just started called Trying Vegan? Lots of friendly, welcoming,…

Personally, I am not a medication kind of person but I have had to go on a prescription drug because my body produces too much acid. Not sure if this is a hereditary thing or not but both of my parents and my one sibling have had the same issue.The medication I take shuts off the pumps in the stomach that are producing all…

Thanks guys! I will look into the Eat Smart scale on Amazon. :-)

Thanks guys! :-)

I never tough about flax or chia. Thanks so much Lils.

Thanks so much for posting this nzchikky! I went to the website and they have tons of YUMMY healthy sweets on the site. I've printed off several recipes that I'm going to try. I hope I don't go overboard! :ohwell:

I find that since I've been a vegan I don't get all the every day sickies that everyone around me always gets. While everyone at my office was sick and coughing and sneezing all over the place and touching all of the office equipment etc., I was the only one that didn't get sick. When my family members get sick I don't get…

So glad you started this new group! Thanks for inviting me to join. I come across alot of people here on MFP that have questions about becoming vegan. I will be sure to direct/invite them to join us here at Trying Vegan. :happy:

These sound yummy (with a few substitutions for vegans)! I don't know what "Gaspari Nutrition's MyoFusion Pro - Cinnamon Roll" is (I haven't googled that specific ingredient just yet to see what's in it and whether or not it's vegan-friendly) but I did google Pumpkin Protein Cinnamon Rolls and I saw this same exact recipe…

tramp stamps :wink:

Hello redfisher, and welcome! I am fairly new to MFP as well. I joined a little over 2 weeks ago. I totally agree with you on the MFP tracking system. It has made me so much more aware of what I'm eating, how much a serving size "really" is, and it's helping me make better (educated) choices overall. I seem to be having a…

This is too funny.....I'm cracking up over here!

Ask me......:wink:

Usually I plug in the food(s) I'm thinking about eating just to see where my numbers are. Believe me, I've had so make some adjustments. If I see that a certain food is going to put me over my recommended allotment, I make another choice. Sometimes it means re-evaluating ,y emotions, asking myself if I'm truly hungry or if…

Thanks for that clarification Fsunami. I was wondering if that was in Yoda money.....:wink: I second (or third....) the food scale recommendation. I've had one in my cabinet for years and just brought it our a week ago and it's a part of my every day, every meal routine. Helps take the guesswork (and the added calories)…

Hi kpolkadotz (BTW I absolutely LOVE polka dotz)!! :o) Let's start by reflecting on an old saying by......whoever it was that said it (paraphrased): The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. I know how you feel. In fact I think everyone on this site knows how you feel. Every one of us had to start some place. I…

Thanks Judy, I was going to try to get by Walmart this weekend actually, but I just couldn't make it happen. Maybe I'll get a chance to run by after work one day this week.

Has a GREAT sense of humor!! :wink:

Oops! someone was quicker than me on that one. Beautiful smile! :happy:

Well disciplined with his work outs!!

I too seem to be missing the mark in the protein dept. For the most part I'm not a big consumer of fake meat products and I don't eat soy based faux meat products. I try to stay away from as much soy as possible (Dr. recommended). I have purchased store-bought seitan on occasion (usually when I wanted a BBQ sandwich - Heat…

Fellow (3 year) vegan here. Started out vegetarian about 6 years ago and 3 years in I made the switch to vegan. I just joined MFP a week ago and I love the food and exercise tracking system (especially the food system). They have a very extensive data base and I have found alot of vegan foods are in it as well. It was a…

Thank u all for your tips and how to's. I never thot of using a scale. Then again, I've never used a scale before for anything. I do have a brand new (as in still in the box for the past several years) one though. I've been meaning to start using that thing.....I bet I'll be surprised when I start weighing stuff as opposed…

Fellow animal lover :flowerforyou: