-
Welcome!
Thanks for joining! Please introduce yourself and tell us about your journey to become A Vegan or how you are a friend of Veganism! I recently made the leap from being a vegetarian On November 1, but Im running full blast with my head down, trying lots of new things, and loving it. I post lots of recipes so make me your…
-
I fell off the no Cheese wagon for a while
The following is an excerpt from my blog today, I just felt like sharing for Vegans who struggle. Link is at the bottom. The endless journey, weightloss is. While I am not the picture of near death that I was last summer, and while I am not 306 pounds of blubber and tuber- flubbering my way breathlessly down the stairs, I…
-
Vegan Beer? Vegan Wine? Look no further the list is here!
My Daughter who is Vegan and nearing drinking age met me at a local establishment tonight for a beer. Well We had pizza and Tea. Afterwards I had a beer. While we were there she asked me what she could someday select for Beer, wine or mixed drinks, as she concerned about both the Vegan Nutrition and Vegan ethics of what…
-
Looking for Vegetarian and Vegan friends (of all types)
Hi- I am new to Vegetarianism. I dont eat meat however I do eat dairy on occasion and I do eat eggs. I am looking for friends of all types of Vegetarian hoping to learn from your experiences and may one day switch to Veganism. I think it is difficult to practice a vegan life style without knowing a lot more about Healthy…
-
VEGAN FREAK by Bob and Jenna Torres
Just got my copy of second edition from Amazon. If you are Vegan and treated like an alien lifeform, outcast, weirdo or all of the above by your family members who look at you like an alien is about to jump from your chest, this book is for you!!!!!! Learn how too go Vegan in 3 weeks or less quitting meat and animal…
-
Vegan Butter Substitute- Tastes like real butter.
I have posted a recipe for a butter substitute that is Vegan and tastes great. Check it out: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JasonSwetland/view/home-made-vegan-butter-165371
-
fill in the blank about the above poster.. I was like you wa
The original saying from sky rim is I took an arrow to the knee... So fill in the blank... "I was like you once but then I took a (fill in the blank) to the knee" about the above poster...
-
Tofu and Blueberry in a Sweet miso reduction sauce
Ghetto Fab Tofu and Blueberries in sweet miso sauce This unusual dish is the result of tinkering with Miso reduction sauces trying to create a new, sweet miso sauce with lots of flavor. After getting the sweetness about right, I found that I then was craving a contrasting flavor in the dish. For some reason Fresh tart…
-
Looking for some good Vegan Fitness mags or Websites
There are a lot of Vegan recipe websites, and there are a lot of great fitness mags and web sites, Im looking for the two together. I know there are serious athletes who are Vegan on this web site. What V-Fit mags and web sites do you subscribe too or read. I am really interested in Vegan Fitness Science, if you know of…
-
Help! Cramping while stretching, need advice
When I am doing kneeling stretches (such as the p90x stretch video) My feet cramp up. Usually the frog pose, childs pose, the kneeling quad stretch. They cramp so bad I can not maintain the pose. Anyone else have this happen and figure out how to stop it? I am drinking plenty of water during the day, never less than 64 oz…
-
Minnesotans: Bizcally fitness challenge?
Anyone else participating and want to support each other in the challenge? I am averaging 11k steps a day and 90 min exercise. 2012healthchallenge.com Edited to add the website in case you know it by the website.
-
Unilever Committed to eradicating Animal testing. Sort of.
I eat a lot of Peanut Butter, and I don't know about you but I would find it hard to go strictly homemade on the PB and Jay, I don't think I could afford the peanuts, to be honest. (I do make my own and buy some local mom and pop shop Peanut butter). The brand I am hooked on right now, when I eat a brand name PB is Skippy…
-
chickpea fritters w romesco sauce.
These two recipes were made by the missus in our ghetto fabulous kitchen. The fritters are all vegetable and delicious. The romesco sauce tasted like it came down from heaven. My profile pic has a picture of the results. This tasty sauce almost has a buffalo wing sauce taste without the heat. It is very unique and next…
-
Broccoli, carrot and Chickpea salad with Homemade Lemon Vinn
GFK- Broccoli, Carrot and Chickpea Salad w Lemon Vinaigrette (Edit post) Posted on 02/12/2012 by JasonSwetland This is actually not from the Ghetto Fab kitchen but the "Big Vegan book" by Robin asbell. I reduced the oil, increased the lemon juice and reduced the salt from the original, so if you have the book, check out…
-
Starvation Mode- My take.
I get asked this question a lot: "Why am I stuck and not losing weight? I was losing like crazy and it stopped!" I suspect the answer is you have entered Starvation mode. I am going to try and explain it but first a disclaimer: This is kind of an essay. Its long, it has math, and it is based on information that I have read…
-
Down 64 Pounds. A couple of Pictures. Come look.
I started this whole Journey when I was about Seven and I started eating everyones leftovers. My Mother came from a farm family where you had to fight to eat and My dad came from a typical American household where you were told to eat everything on your plate cause the kids in China were starving. They were proud when I…
-
Ghetto Fab Sausage and Crouton stir fry...
Well, the Ghetto Fab kitchen has been closed for renovations that make it more ghetto fabier. But today it opened briefly for a lunch time treat that takes about ten minutes to make and you might even try out on your own. I used two pans but you could go down to just one with a little creativity, but I'm trying to get my…
-
World Wide Workout Relay- Starts Afterwork Tuesday!!!.
Another Synchronized World Wide workout Challenge. Motivate your friends all over the world by committing to workout at the same time, this time in a relay race to the finish, Everyone plan on working out in some way shape or form at 6:30 PM Tuesday, January 31, 2011... Shout out what are you going to do Tuesday after work…
-
World wide workout tomorrow. Any Takers?
Join us and lets all workout together tomorrow. It doesnt matter if we are a thousand ten thousand or just a few miles apart. Lets all synchronize our workouts together tomorrow. In the US we will be starting at 8 am Pacific, 9 am Mountain, 10 am Central, 11 am eastern, Across the Atlantic at 4 pm Grenwich Mean time,…
-
Standing Vs. Sitting
I used to have a standing desk at work bbut no longer... Along comes this article, and I think I will make the request to get a standing desk again. Do you sit or stand at your desk job? You could get your office to accomidate it- with the right approach...…
-
Lookin for freinds new to Veganism
I am looking for friends that are new to Veganism and sometimes struggle making choices that maintain their commitment to their strict vegetarian principals. I dont always make perfect choices and so I am a practicing Vegan, andhave been since November 2011. I would say I am now running at 99% (Out of a month I might make…
-
Cheeseburger Salad- Home made Croutons- MMM MMM good.
This recipe is Veganized but you flesh eaters can substitute 2 pounds of Hamburger for the crumbles, Cheese for the Shreds and Butter for the coconut oil, although the coconut oil tastes good even to a carnivore. Check this delicious dish out on my blog:…
-
Vegan- Gas sufferer- help needed!
OK Vegans- Been suffering from Gas lately due to my Veggie diet. Went to get Beano and saw it has Cod and Other fish products in it. WHat do you use when dealing with bad gas? Its pretty sad when you can't stand your own brand. I had to leave my own office while it aired out. Suggestions?
-
Jucing recipes
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JasonSwetland/view/juice-fast-doesnt-mean-the-kitchens-closed-176538
-
Just posted a recipe for Black Bean Burgers, Check them out!
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JasonSwetland/view/ghetto-fab-black-bean-burgers-174866
-
Star Wars the Old Republic Beta- Just got accepted I in. Add
If you add me please add a comment such as MFP Gamer <3 So I know your from here. Im logging in.... NOW. (I will really need to control my food behavior with this starting now.
-
Cranberry Apple Crisp with Cinnamon Walnut Crust.
I just posted a great holiday treat to make for a family dinner or to bring to work. Its homemade and it is Vegan, and it tastes delicious. Even if you aren't a vegetarian you will love this dessert, and so will your family, friends and co workers.…
-
Home made Veggie Sausage and Bean with(out) bacon soup like
I posted two delicius recipes to my blog that Veggies, meat eaters, and Vegans will all enjoy. Italian Sausage Vegan style- if you are a meat eater you will still like this one. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/JasonSwetland/view/home-made-italian-sausage-and-bean-with-bacon-soup-vegan-172113 The perfect compliment to a…
-
P90X Fitness Guru Tony Horton urges the Military to add Yoga
Read all about it here: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/afp/healthusmilitaryobesity Go Tony!
-
"Vegan" versions of eggnog and other holiday drinks needed
Could you Veggies sare your vegan holiday drink recipes that you have tried here? We will be going to several family events from here until January 2, 2012 and I need your help Vegan community!
