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TwinklePrincessBoo

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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2010 1:57 pm


Hey guys, I'm a 23(on July 31st) Year Old CA Vegan here!

I started with Veganism actually for Lent this year, since February I've only had meat once on Easter to break lent and nothing since.
It's done so much for my life, It's made me healthier, brighter, happier and much more clear.
I also had this very scary eye disease where I would see lots of multicolored spots and my vision would get dark, well since I started eating healthier it completely eradicated that problem and many others, like chronic headaches!

Also, I've been an animal lover my whole life and since there's no difference between my cats and a cow or chicken on a farm - they all deserve life, I'm not going to continue a lifestyle that promotes the cruelty and inhumane mistreatment of animals.

It's just not worth it to me to go back to an omnivorous lifestyle, Vegan is the best for animals, best for me and best for the environment.

Some of my favorite things to eat are:

Boca Burgers with Hummus, Avocado, Olives, Tomatoe, Romaine Lettuce, and Mustard.

A big salad with Romaine and Ice Berg Lettuce, Red Cabbage, Mandarin Oranges, Tomatoes, Beets, Avocado and Olives with an Italian and Vegetable Oil dressing with Salt and Pepper.

Simmered Kidney Beans with Spinach over rice.

Kashi Mini Shredded Wheat with Strawberries and Bananas and Soy Milk.
PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 12:36 am


Welcome and glad to have you here! I'm happy you're so passionate about your new found lifestyle. The points you made are all good ones, and I've noticed many of them as well since cutting animal products from my life.

The foods you mentioned are all good. I've noticed that since changing my lifestyle, the variety in my diet has improved drastically as well as gotten me interested in cooking (something I never would have gotten into before).

Hopefully your new choices will continue to bring you health and happiness. 3nodding

Banvivrie

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:40 am


Hey Boo! :]

I am 22 :]


And I'm glad everything seems to be going great for you. I feel the same since I started about 2 years ago.

And I would have to agree with all your points as well.
PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:22 pm


Cool. Cool.

I am a vegetarian, who rarely consumes egg and milk. For long periods of time, I wouldn't have anything with those two items in my food. When my family got together the past two weeks, everything had some version of milk and eggs. I have told them in the past that those two products give me terrible gas, and untold digestive issues. OF course, they didn't care...and as a result, I farted freely around them. The worst smelling gas around! I am trying to get my system back into its old habits, so I am giving the dogs the remaining milk, and letting the eggs go bad in the fridge. I haven't used eggs or milk in my cooking for two years, and I don't plan on starting anytime soon.

Why am I not vegan? Well, I have some likes and dislikes that don't jive with the whole vegan philosophy...

Now, it's cool that you are going vegan, I don't have an issue with that. Just make sure you get all of your nutrients, don't have any weight loss problems, not eating a lot of junk (there are vegan junkies out there), and remember WHY you "went this way". I have decided if I go veggie the healthy way for five years, then I can go into veganism. I couldn't go directly into it for medical reasons, but I am working on it slowly.

Sometimes, I am glad that I am NOT vegan, and just vegetarian, because going out to dinner with friends, coworkers, and family can be nearly impossible. There is usually ONE veggie meal any where I go, but vegan, well, I might as well just drink water.

So, going vegan, really look around and see what type of vegan friendly places are out there, so when you go out with people, you aren't stuck in that repeated awkward situation. And at birthday parties, celebrations, have a reason why you can't eat that cake/food that MIGHT have X, Y, and Z in it. I support others with the vegan lifestyle, but just know that you are going to have to really deal with these situations, and know what to do about them.

I work with kids. They understand that I don't eat animals. But they can't "get" not eating ice cream. So if you figure a way to explain it-great, because you will have to deal with that one day.

Sorry, just a tad bit of advice...

Nadira

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