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11-10-2008, 04:59 AM
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Learning to love veggies
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 49
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What "diet" do you follow?
I'm an unhealthy vegetarian. I'm very overweight (would like to lose 70lbs) and would like to know what other vegetarians/vegans do to lose weight.
Is there a plan you follow?
Thanks!
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11-10-2008, 06:05 AM
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Haley wants to run!
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Murfreesboro, TN
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hi x Yael x, i am a calorie counter. i feel after you've figured out how many calories you should have a day, it's the most straightforward "plan" and it's free haha good luck!
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11-10-2008, 08:17 AM
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Progress not perfection
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: N. California
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I use a food journal and to make sure I don't eat more than I should. Also if I don't lose one week I check to see what I've ate, and what could have 'stalled' my weight loss. I try to eat mostly whole foods and only have 1 processed food a day, with smaller portions. Trying to fit more vegetables in day to day.
Weight Watchers is good for any lifestyle (vegetarian-vegan)
Calorie Counting (like Haley said)
Good luck!!
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11-10-2008, 04:09 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: NJ
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Quote:
Originally Posted by haleygirl82
hi x Yael x, i am a calorie counter. i feel after you've figured out how many calories you should have a day, it's the most straightforward "plan" and it's free haha good luck!
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This is what I do too.
I'm vegan, but there is plenty of vegan junk food out that they tempts me to stray. For me, it's all about making better informed choices: Would I like a cupcake that's 300 calories or a baked apple with cinnamon and earth balance butter for like 150 calories.
Counting calories and making better choices is the best way to go. So far, I've lost 36 lbs
Last edited by tracye; 11-10-2008 at 04:10 PM.
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11-11-2008, 11:36 PM
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diosa
Join Date: Jan 2007
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I don't specifically follow a "diet" anymore, but I try to balance what I eat. I write down what I eat like jillnicole does. It has definitely helped me make better choices with food.
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11-11-2008, 11:38 PM
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Mentally ready
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
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I just eat a lot less of whatever I used to eat, cut out all junk food completely, and try cutting out pastas and stuff. Instead of spaghetti a meat sauce I eat cauliflower and meat sauce, it's freaking delicious.
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11-12-2008, 01:16 AM
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Member
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I basically eat a very-low-fat vegan diet, along the lines of the McDougall plan. FitDay has been really helpful for keeping track of how many calories I eat and how much fat as well.
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11-12-2008, 07:37 AM
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Vegan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: West Michigan Lakeshore
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I am following a McDougall diet as well, Very low fat vegan no oil. It works like a charm.
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11-12-2008, 12:45 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: California
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I just try to eat only whole grains, little sugar, lots and lots of veggies and fruit, nuts everyday, avocado every week, olive oil. I don't drink milk, but at this point, I do have yogurt (I get the Greek yogurt), and cheese (full-fat). I cook tofu or the like two or three times a week (and have dinner leftovers for lunch, so really 4-6 meals). Oh yeah, lots of beans ... I loved me my beans even before I was vegetarian .
Really, I focus on quality (both for ingredients, and for the recipe as a whole - must be really tasty), and reasonable portions, eating slower and paying attention to whether I'm even hungry, and when I'm full but NEVER stuffed.
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11-12-2008, 01:53 PM
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Progress not perfection
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: N. California
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Oh yeah I forgot about the Mcdougall plan, I've heard lots of great stuff about it!
Also there is the No 'S' diet, which is basically No Snacking, No seconds, and No sweets :-) That would work for vegan/vegetarians also.
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11-13-2008, 02:09 PM
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Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Portland, Oregon
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I do ww and have had a lot of success with it because most veggies are free and many of our protein options are very low in points.
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11-13-2008, 03:08 PM
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starving artist
Join Date: Nov 2008
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i just googled the mcdougall diet... whoa. i dont think i could do that. that's a bit too strict for me. heh
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11-15-2008, 12:40 PM
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Learning to love veggies
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 49
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Thanks everyone!
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11-18-2008, 07:28 PM
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I'm on my way...
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Colorado
Posts: 175
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Height: 5'3"
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Hi there I was wondering if you've ever seen Natalia Rose's books? The 5 step detox plan in particular is the one I am following as I transition to raw from SAD...
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11-18-2008, 09:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2004
Posts: 192
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Hey, MeriHawk, how do you like the plan so far? Been wondering if I should get the book. I've tried to go one hundred percent raw or close to it, and, from where I am now, standard vegetarian diet, it was just so drastic, both physically and mentally. I'd love more information and your personal experiences.
Amie
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