tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post7909000735925838339..comments2023-05-12T08:36:39.136-04:00Comments on Ann Is Livin' Large No More - A Weight Loss Story: Day 44 - Trying Something NewAnn (-50 lbs in -60 lb challenge)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17156265221593608891noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-23934871534745870622010-09-06T16:07:24.029-04:002010-09-06T16:07:24.029-04:00Mmmm, Boca Burgers are good. Thanks for posting, ...Mmmm, Boca Burgers are good. Thanks for posting, Ann. Very interesting. I've always been interested in the Vegetarian/Vegan Lifestyle. I've already given up beef and pork, and while I might not move totally to Veg. I definitely would like to have more meat-free meals. I love legumes and a lot of different vegetables.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-52133870543118335072010-09-04T12:44:03.739-04:002010-09-04T12:44:03.739-04:00Tessa, thanks for stopping by!
Michele, I believe...Tessa, thanks for stopping by! <br />Michele, I believed that exact same thing too - food must be combined "just so" in order to get a complete protein in the vegan diet. However, that is the old school of thought. Within the last 5-10 years, researchers have discovered that this is not actually so, and vegetarians actually have no issues in getting complete proteins. No special combos required. That was news to me! <br />Crazy, I am SO going to use that term, "Junkatarian." It is funny, and pretty accurate, in some instances! Yes, I am definitely going to post my impressions, thoughts and meals over the next three weeks. I want to learn something from this, if nothing else. (Yes, I'm still the skeptic.)<br />Karyn, it is my primary desire to learn to develop a greater appreciation for veggies, or at least learn how to more easily incorporate them into my daily diet. There really isn't a downside that I could see, aside from missing meat, but I'm also speaking BEFORE I give it a try. Who knows what I'll feel a week from now. LOL I am going grocery shopping for this week's required items (off the list they provide). One of the items is vegan waffles. I think I will have to go to the health food store for that one. Hmmmmmm ... I wonder if they will let me in there, if I'm not wearing love beads and a tie-dyed shirt. Maybe I need to check my closet for something with fringe ...Ann (-50 lbs in -60 lb challenge)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17156265221593608891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-6737000461045113742010-09-04T07:51:11.617-04:002010-09-04T07:51:11.617-04:00Can't wait to watch your progress on this. At ...Can't wait to watch your progress on this. At the very least, you will most likely develop a greater appreciation for veggies, and that is good! Seems like there's absolutely no downside to trying this out. <br /><br />Also...you crack me up! Stonehenge...druids! Ha!Karynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433531434756117219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-60761409264561306672010-09-03T23:42:01.986-04:002010-09-03T23:42:01.986-04:00WOW, very adventurous! My husband is a vegitarian...WOW, very adventurous! My husband is a vegitarian and has been for over 20 years. When we first moved in together I quit eating meat at home so that we could eat our meals together and eat the same stuff. I craved red meat so bad. I would beg the girls at work to go to a steak joint for lunch. Funny now though, I rarely eat red meat and don't crave it.<br /><br />My MIL says the hubby is a "junkatarian" He does not eat many veggies or beans or nuts. He eats pizza and chips and mac n cheese. He weighs nearly 300 lbs and it very unhealthy. I think I am going to go check out that website and get some menu plans. He has mentioned wanting some help to plan his meals. I bet he could learn something too. <br /><br />Keep us posted on your meal choices. SOunds cool.Crazy Fat Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12877912327361312242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-10268015558147050932010-09-03T22:51:47.533-04:002010-09-03T22:51:47.533-04:00I think that sounds like a plan worth a try. Vegan...I think that sounds like a plan worth a try. Vegan is definitely a healthy diet overall if you balance things well to get enough protein. You are right: three weeks is not so long. Looking forward to reading how you like it. MicheleMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16422138891797605472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-18411569594871120282010-09-03T19:35:49.174-04:002010-09-03T19:35:49.174-04:00Hi Ann, thanks for visiting my blog. I'm sorr...Hi Ann, thanks for visiting my blog. I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner had some internet problems that seemed to go on forever. You never know how much you miss the internet till you don't have it. I'm happy to read some of your blog, I work full time so don't have a lot of extra to spare but will drop round when I can.Tessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06165809857817404585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-80307761630970313642010-09-03T17:56:11.403-04:002010-09-03T17:56:11.403-04:00Thanks for your concern. Reports coming sound as t...Thanks for your concern. Reports coming sound as though it was very scary. We are fortunate in that it was at 4.35 am and people were not on the street as there is glass everywhere and buildings fell outward. Infra structure damage is severe in some places. There are a lot of brick buildings. I think we've got of lightly but there will severe disruption to a lot of lives and many buildings will have to be completely pulled down.<br /><br />It's good that we have a smallish population, Christchurch is less than 0.5 million and the police and civil defence should cope with Govt help as required. Our family is all safe. It's still unsettling.MargieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591436464085450834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-38856181548073236452010-09-03T16:20:43.065-04:002010-09-03T16:20:43.065-04:00Oh, Bocca burgers ... I remember being forced to t...Oh, Bocca burgers ... I remember being forced to try one of those once (about 15 ro 20 years ago), while visiting someone. It is what they served for lunch. The ONLY thing they served for lunch. It was like cardboard. I hope the formula has been improved since then ... geez, I almost forgot about that. LOL The reading I'm doing suggests a vegan diet needs B12 supplements, but the protein should be okay if I have enough legumes in the diet (and I like beans). I am continually amazed at your experience, Anne. You went from vegan/vegetarian to low carb ... which is meat. LOL Well, soon I will be able to say the same ... So, what IS the secret to veggies? Jo, I'll be sure to post my impressions. Can one be curious and weary at the same time? LOL That is me ... interested, but doubtful. So, I go into "vegan" as a complete skeptic who is letting her curiosity get the better of her. I hope to learn a lot in the process. It will be interesting, of that I'm sure. Thanks for checking in on me!Ann (-50 lbs in -60 lb challenge)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17156265221593608891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-76954995733448788412010-09-03T16:12:00.701-04:002010-09-03T16:12:00.701-04:00Like you, I have tried lots of things, some of whi...Like you, I have tried lots of things, some of which worked and some of course did not. I will be interested in how you are doing. I think you can do anything for 21 days, and will learn a lot in the process. I'll be checking on you.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799781800542758688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-380254805241116389.post-55227492936358581012010-09-03T15:59:45.144-04:002010-09-03T15:59:45.144-04:00I spent 12 years or so as a vegetarian.
About 6 o...I spent 12 years or so as a vegetarian.<br />About 6 of those, as a Vegan.<br />Almost died from lack of something.<br />Broke my arm once - took 16 weeks to heal.<br />Not enough protein?<br />If I had to do it all over again, I would make sure I had a good protein supplement. Of course, this was back in the day..... Bocca burgers weren't as popular as they are now - or as good....<br /><br />So, Ann, do well! I know you will!<br />With what ever plan works for you.Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.com