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^^^Correct and I'll add a bit more- Hypoxanthine is a stimulant found in meat which is why people who are used to consuming it sometimes feel fatigued when they give it up. They usually attribute that feeling to lack of protein (why, of course!) and go back to their old diet habits. Likewise, casomorphone is a component of…

I never said that vegetarians suffer from neurological conditions due to lack of B12. Most vegetarians consume animal products in some form or fashion, be it from dairy or eggs. VEGANS always have a problem with B12, supplemented or not. [/quote] Funny- I know a lot of vegans and not one of them has a problem....

[/quote] My Vegan friend is also crazy. Coincidence? [/quote] [/quote] Not really. Lack of B12 found only in animal products will eventually progress to neurological issues. [/quote] ---Actually, you can't find B12 in animal products either except for the fact that the animals eat plants (unwashed) and pick up the B12 from…

I used to do intermittent fasting 1-4x/mo. It wasn't as hard to do physically as most people anticipate- it's just wrapping your brain around the concept of YOU doing it that's hard. But once you've done it once or twice, you've basically put that hardship behind you. Once you've made the decision to do it and follow…

I think jealousy is a sign of immaturity. I've never been jealous in a relationship though I've had cause. Honestly, if a guy or gal gives you reason to believe he/she is or may be unfaithful, don't put yourself thru that heartache over and over again. Cut your losses and get out (if your single). If you're married with…

Boot camp instructor a couple of yrs ago.

Taking chromium picolinate has worked for me in the past.

You rock, JJ! Your enthusiasm for all of your fitness endeavors is truly inspiring!

I find myself being judgemental too! BUT I try to remember I haven't always been so knowledgeable about my food choices AND sometimes I actually have unhealthy stuff in my cart now that is not actually intended for me and so could they! Since going vegan, I have lost the craving for a lot of the sugary stuff I ate before.…

^^^^^^^^^^^THIS

3-4 yrs old. Taken just before my bellydance performance at a local festival with the troupe.

Corn tortilla chips- so yummy with salsa and yet so bad for you!

I'm considering that option myself and have avoided it in the past for all the same reasons you listed- righteous indignation indeed! If I lived in Seattle, California, or someplace where more than 1/2 of the population even knows what a vegan IS, this probably wouldn't be an issue. But I eat out nearly EVERYDAY in middle…

It's quite possible you have a yeast overgrowth in your gut. It's fairly common. There is an over-the-counter homeopathic med designed to treat vaginal yeast infections. I discovered quite accidentally that it also curbs sugar craving, presumably by killing off some of the excess yeast. I can't remember the name, but I'm…

My son is watching Futurama in the next room.

I LOVE mexican! I usually get the veggie fajitas, add spinach if available, with no cheese or sour cream. Refried or black beans and rice with a small guacamole salad on the side. Alternatively, a veggie-stuffed burrito (red onions, green and red peppers, spinach, beans, squash, zucchini) or if I'm feeling cheap, a bean…

Yes! Cajun! That certainly ranks well up there too. I'm thinking of Gambit in Xmen :love: .

Kind of gives me the heebie jeebies...lol #1 Scottish #2 Australian #3 Irish :happy:

I mainly use it as an all-over moisturizer and sometimes conditioner. It is also used as an antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial. AIDS patients can boost their immunity against the virus by taking several tablespoons a day. It is also said to help with IBS sufferers and inflamation.

Originally yes. Happily left that place behind many years ago.

I have read somewhere that relying too heavily on nutritional yeast can be bad for you. I don't know of any studies regarding this though. Has anyone else heard about this?

I actually did fast for 3 days before for religious reasons (no food but allowed myself juice, water, and tea). It was not nearly as hard as I had anticipated. By the 3rd day however, everything was going straight thru me. I think it's a great exercise in self-restraint and I've thought of doing it again. Not for weight…

Prince's "Raspberry Beret" XM Sirius satellite radio 80's station :)

Heck, I WANT to get rid of mine...Just saw a plastic surgeon last week about a reduction and I'm only a D cup! LOL

PacMan!

A few years ago I was working my A** off in a bootcamp type regimen several times a week but I was eating crap because I had no time to cook and was just grabbing some fast food in between work and work-out. That obviously was not the way to go, so when summer hit here in the Deep South (and I couldn't go on anyway in that…

^^^^^NAILED IT ON THE HEAD!

I don't quite understand this myself. I can eat 1200 calories in one meal! :laugh: Eat real food, not diet food. That may get you there!

Cowboy caviar! Super yummy AND healthy! :)

I am ADDICTED to Chocolove's Almond Sea salt chocolate bars! Their dark chocolate is completely vegan. I have to hide it from my 9 year old daughter LOL