Forums: April 2011 Kickstart Forum: [Sticky] Welcome!
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javaboley Joined: 01/01/11 Posts: 5	RE: Welcome! Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 1:30 PM This is my "third time's a charm" with the kickstart. I am an on and off and on again vegetarian/vegan since 2000. The past few years I have had some struggles that have wreaked havoc with my health. I am joining this kickstart and incorporating Dr. McDougall's recipes since I am already very comfortable with those. My major challenges are I work full time days and go to school at night, plus need to provide meals for my family who is not veg in anyway. So pre-planning and preparing meals ahead of time is my weapon of choice! This session also ends the day before my birthday, so what a wonderful birthday gift of health I can give myself! JavaBoley
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jumpforjoy Joined: 09/06/10 Posts: 54	RE: Welcome! Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM Third Jumpstart of me! Since the last two weren't fully successful, I began differently this time. A Month Ago: I went to a Yoga class and the reflection in the mirror and the struggle I had getting into some positions due to extra weight on my belly, made me take a hard turn. I decided to change immediately. Next was a quick 2 day cleanse and then began eating Vegan to set myself up for success instead of another miss-start. To my surprise I lost 10 pounds and lots of inches. I still have a roll around, but over all I am much slimmer and have so much more energy. Now only have 15 to lose I am so pleased that we are welcomed back into the program and valued as members. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You~~~ www
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dythia99 Joined: 03/30/11 Posts: 40	RE: Welcome! Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 10:17 PM Hello I am also new here. Very excite to be starting this program. I am a stay at home mom and still haven't lost the "baby weight" aka FAT. He turns 2 in a week and a half. (sad I know) I am hoping a plant based diet with exercise will be what gets me 50 pounds lighter. Can't wait to start this journey with you all
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cookiemonster Joined: 04/03/11 Posts: 15	RE: Welcome! Posted Sunday, April 3, 2011 at 10:23 PM I'm excited about a new plan, a new start. I've done a similar program before (E2L) and I've been veg for a while. I've been out of control lately and the timing is right for this kickstart. I do have a question, though. The 21-day kickstart is only if you follow the given menu? I am NOT one who does well with plans/schedules/charts, etc. To box me in and say I *have* to eat a certain meal at a certain time is setting me up to fail before I even begin. I understand the WOE is a plant-based diet, low fat, etc.; but the actual 21-day thing is based on the daily menu posted here. Is that correct? Just trying to be clear here.
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kellyv Joined: 04/04/11 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 7	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 9:24 AM Hi!! I am Kelly and this is my first kickstart. I am a Stay at home mom to 2 great kids. One son who is 2.5 and a daughter who is 10 months. RIght after I had my first we changed our eating habits. I kept thinking "do I want my son to eat this??" and most of the time my answer was No. So, my husband and I decided to stop eating processed food for the most part and increased our veggies. Now that my daughter is here i think it is time for me to take it up a notch and really add more beans and different veggies to our diet. I would also like to lose the last 5 pounds of baby weight. Mom to Two
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tanyaL Joined: 04/04/11 Posts: 1	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 1:10 PM I am so pumped to do this.I have been eating a plant based diet since Jan 14,at that point I was having very limited eggs and dairy.Feb 14 I went into this lifestyle fully.I can say 95% is plant based.I am finding that dairy is in alot of food.I am getting everything in order to begin baking most of my foods.It will be easier to control that way.I am hoping this will take me to the next level.I feel amazing!! I think my friends and family are quite proud and I have been loving this life change!!!
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3dogsdeb Joined: 04/04/11 Posts: 28	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 1:18 PM Hello fellow vegans! I just finished the 21 day kickstart program that I did by myself. I'm looking forward to doing it again with everyone here! The past three weeks have been awesome! I feel great and it was like this program was made for me. This is something I have wanted to do for so long but never thought I could do it. It has been so easy so far for me and I dont miss my cheese that I thought was my friend. I started at 232 lbs. and so far I have lost 6 pounds(226 lbs)! I am currently doing a weight lifting program as well so I really feel my body changing and my recovery is much faster. When I eat now I feel alive rather than wanting to take a nap on my couch! I can't wait to get off my blood pressure meds as well. I'm looking forward to this and getting to know everyone!
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2068	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 1:23 PM cookiemonster wrote: I'm excited about a new plan, a new start. I've done a similar program before (E2L) and I've been veg for a while. I've been out of control lately and the timing is right for this kickstart. I do have a question, though. The 21-day kickstart is only if you follow the given menu? I am NOT one who does well with plans/schedules/charts, etc. To box me in and say I *have* to eat a certain meal at a certain time is setting me up to fail before I even begin. I understand the WOE is a plant-based diet, low fat, etc.; but the actual 21-day thing is based on the daily menu posted here. Is that correct? Just trying to be clear here. No, you don't have to follow the plan exactly. It's designed to introduce folks to eating a plant based low fat lifestyle. If you look over the menu plan and decide that you'd rather have cold cereal and plant milk today and oatmeal tomorrow, fine. Most people don't know how to eat in a filling, healthy, vegan manner. The menu plan is designed to introduct that - introducing lots of new to many people grains, vegetables, etc. A lot of people may have heard of kale or quinoa, but to actually prepare it for a meal, no clue. --Deb R
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qzsue625 Joined: 04/04/11 Posts: 7	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 4, 2011 at 7:07 PM Hello, I am so excited to for vegan kickstart! I have been vegetarian for 5 years. I am ready to make the change to a healthy vegan! I made the red bean and collards recipe..it was very tasty. The second night I served it with quinoa instead of rice. . I plan to have at least one smoothie a day. It is an excellent way to eat organic fruit when not in season! (frozen fruit)
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craftycat70 Joined: 01/08/10 Location: Southern California Posts: 139	RE: Welcome! Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 1:59 AM Hi Gang, Glad to be back on the 21 Day Kickstart forums. Always a great support & each time I pick up new ideas, information & recipes. I agree with "kiwi" that I've been about 95% Vegan since the January kickstart, with a few slips. The best news is that I've been off of my Lupus medication since December & haven't had any episodes thus far. But have had a flu/cold/cough since a couple days after Christmas. Have a cough that has left me with some "asthma", which I've never had before. Just when I think I've kicked the cough, it relapses. Have been working with a Preventive Medicine Doctor the past month or so, to get my immune system built back up with a few natural supplements. Working on a few "food allergies" too. Looking forward to new discoveries and helping the "newbies" out as well. Blessings Craftycat - Southern, CA ~Isaiah 43: 18 & 19 - "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!"
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Laurabeth Joined: 04/05/11 Location: Michigan Posts: 59	RE: Welcome! Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 6:51 AM Hi Everyone, I'm excited to join the 21day Kickstart and I'm looking forward to getting to know some of you. I've been eating vegan on and off for about 3 years but this time I'm in all the way. My brother became vegan 3 years ago after having chest pains and surgery to place a stint. A friend gave him The China Study to read. Glenn jumped on the vegan diet and has never looked back. Glenn has a saying, I don't know where he coined it from, but it's "If it has a face or a mother I don't eat it." I do have a lot of weight to lose but more than weight loss, I want to be and feel healthy. My husband and I couldn't wait until Monday to get started so we began 3 weeks ago.
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HealthyCrone Joined: 04/05/11 Posts: 5	RE: Welcome! Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 10:29 AM To the person who is new and wondered how to get variety in their meals...there are TONS of great sites to give you inspiration and recipes. One of my favorite is Fat Free Vegan. You can google it and it will show up as the first choice. VegSource is also a WONDERFUL source of information and links to other great sites. I could spend hours doing the research. My husband - who is NOT vegan - loves a lot of what I cook and more often than not will choose more veggies over more meat!! To the person who mentioned Dr. McDougall....I have ALL his books and they are filled with tons of good recipes. I am doing this kickstart because I fell off the wagon a few years ago and now have a heart condition. So...it is non-negotiable for me now!! One bonus - I am NEVER hungry!!
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cecet Joined: 04/05/11 Posts: 15	RE: Welcome! Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 3:31 PM Hi there! New to this forum and relativley new to a Vegan WOE. I started mainly to lose weight and to improve my chances with MS. I'm on day two of the "Kickstart" plan and I'm loving the variety of recipes and meal ideas. This is great because as a Newbee to Vegan.. coming up with meal plans has been the hardest challenge. I live with 3 Non-Vegan Young adults and one Non-Veg Husband, all of which think these recipes make Great "Side Dishes" to whatever they're eating that day Maybe we'll win them over yet.
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wormtowngirl Joined: 04/05/11 Location: massachusetts Posts: 6	RE: Welcome! Posted Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at 7:11 PM I'm super excited to go through this 21-day Kickstart. I eat vegan most days, but I've never really been committed to living a totally vegan life before. It's difficult for me because my husband is a former chef who loves to cook - and it's hard for me to turn down a great meal that he's made and make a vegan or vegetarian meal for myself when something perfectly delicious is just sitting there. Of course everything he makes is just dripping with butter, olive oil, cheese, bacon...it's insane. I told him that I was going to do the 21-day program no ifs ands or buts and he was welcome to join me, but I was not going to eat a single thing he made that was off plan. So now it's out in the open and I've made it through day 2! Happy to be here... peace
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CorrieAnn Joined: 04/07/11 Posts: 10	RE: Welcome! Posted Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 2:08 AM Howdy all. I'm writing from Southern California, specifically, South Bay of Los Angeles. I wanted to do the kickstart in January, but life got in the way. Now, there's no excuse. I'm in it. I have two goals by doing this: Start dropping the pounds (at least 10 during the kickstart) and manage my PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) symptoms. So far, so good. I've lost a pound (yay!). Going vegan is waaaaay out of the realm of reality for me. I already miss my fish, chicken and eggs (oh, eggs!), but I'm committed. I think crafting some of my own recipes will be fun too. I developed a yummy chocolate cake tonight (all vegan baby!). Well, that's all for now. Oh, forgot to mention. I'm chronicling my journey on my blog: http://pcosrevolution.wordpress.com - holds me accountable. Ciao for now. With love and blessings, Corrie Ann The journey begins with a single step. pcosrevolution.wordpress.com www
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vickiPA Joined: 04/11/11 Posts: 1	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 11, 2011 at 8:09 AM I am so happy to be here. I am doing very well. I am a little farther along (third week). I've lost 6 pounds. My goal is more for health than weight loss, but I really need to lose weight, too.
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mouth1211 Joined: 04/11/11 Posts: 4	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 11, 2011 at 3:57 PM carolward99 wrote: Susan it sure would be nice to be able to print meals for one. I totally agree! My daughter is vegetarian, but with just me doing the kickstart I have to break down all the recipes so I don't have 3-4 dishes left at the end of the week that get thrown out! HELP!!!! email
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2068	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 11, 2011 at 4:00 PM mouth1211 wrote: carolward99 wrote: Susan it sure would be nice to be able to print meals for one. I totally agree! My daughter is vegetarian, but with just me doing the kickstart I have to break down all the recipes so I don't have 3-4 dishes left at the end of the week that get thrown out! HELP!!!! Will your daughter not eat vegan meals because she's vegetarian? How about using the leftovers for lunches when possible rather than what is exactly on the menu (although sometimes the menu does refer back to prior days' dinners for lunches)? --Deb R
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wildflour Joined: 04/13/11 Posts: 5	RE: Welcome! Posted Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 10:19 AM Hi, I'm new on here! I started the Kickstart a few days late, so I've just finished a week.... with a few lapses. Vegetarian is fairly easy for me except for giving up fish. Vegan, not so much... but things are improving as time goes by and I get a little more organized. And my omnivorous DH is supportive and eats the dinners I prepare. My biggest problem is that I decided to weigh myself today and I've GAINED almost 2 pounds! I'm not eating double servings or extra foods.... I can't figure out what's happening, but I guess I'd better get moving since I don't want to end up 10 pounds heavier. Any ideas on why this is happening?
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cch22 Joined: 09/08/10 Location: New York State Posts: 999	RE: Welcome! Posted Monday, April 25, 2011 at 9:25 AM Hi All, Now that the kickstart is over.. how did you all do? Did you start a new journey, meet your goals, what changes did you see? Will you be continueing? @susan. you are a wonderful moderator. Your advice is always point on. @dollgirl .. congrats on your success @wild4stars 15lbs!! that's great! what is your final total lost? @ pippin.. were you able to concentrate more on the fruits & veggies..if not well summer is coming.. it might be easier. @veggies4me .congrats on 32lbs!!wow!! and have you had any blood work done? wait till you see those numbers! wow will you continue a year? @66 rose how did your journey go? will you be joining us again? we missed seeing more posts. @greenish Congrats on completeing your first kickstart. Will you be joining us again? will you continue vegan? @jringwald did u lower our blood sugar & lose weight? are you still with the vegan plan? @terry i see you lost 5 lbs.. perhaps you want to contine for 3 months to see if your numbers go down? my husband did and now he is really committed to the vegan diet. @joeta how did you do? lose any weight? @veggieluv congrats on your first kickstart. did you find vegan fast food? moes has tofu, but stay away from the grilled veggies.. @ sabeans did youfind recipes that will keep you away from the processed stuff.. @ checochinican.. did you find easy and quick meals? how did this kickstart go for you? @javaboley -how did it work out for you? we didn't hear much from you.. maybe next time? @jumpforjoy & dythia & cookiemonster & tanyal & healthy crone & cecet & corrieAnn & vicki Pa did you lose anything? how is it going? What other changes have you noticed? @kellyV Did your kids accpet the vegan diet? how is it going? @3dogsdeb wow 10lbs that is great! did you lose more since then? how is it going? will you continue? @qzsue625 how did it work out? sorry we didn't hear more about what you were eating.. maybe next time? @craftycat congrats on being off meds... what other differences have you noticed? will you be continueing? @laurabeth.. must feel nice to have 11 lbs gone! congrats how is it working out? isn't it nice to eat AND lose weight? @wormtowngirl wow a chef for a husband.. cant you whine and say since he is a chef & knows your likes can't he make something better than anyone else..and just for you? I told my mom that she was the best cook i knew and i couldn't wait for her to try vegan cooking, cause i would get the best recipes EVER.. she does now cook some meals.. and we all like them. She isn't totally vegan, but at least one day a week. I would be whineing, coaxing, pleading.. whatever it took to have a personal chef make me a meal. i mean what if he was a computer genius that wouldn't fix my home computer? Perhaps he would do meatless monday where HE cooks YOU one special meal.. the rest of the days you are on your own? let him show off a little. @mouth1211 did you find any recipes you love? @wildflour how are you doing, still vegan? sorry there was no response to your question in welcome. might have been the wrong place for it..next time try th new thread button. We are all here to help and would welcome a new question..
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