zardoz Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hello all, About myself? hmmm I'll tell ya what I know. I've been a strict vegan since 1996 and was a vegetarian since 1991. I be came a convert for ethical reasons but now to include a healthy lifestyle. It's strange but being a vegan for as long as I have, people think vegans eat health food... not me I had the king of pot bellies, people used to rub my belly for good luck I used a lot of oil in my cooking pigged out at a delicious takeaway called 'Veg Out' indulged in soy ice cream, never exercised and weighed 90kg(171cm) etc etc. I then one day tried to do a push up, I couldn't even do one. Soooooo I decided to change that, August 2006 I took up Wing Chun(I used to study it awhile ago) do my own exercising and took on extra work unloading shipping containers. I now eat better due to the fact I have been reading this website and forums posts and articles for some time and like to thank you all for helping me losing 11kg, most of you have brainwashed me to become more of a raw vegan but I still can't resist Indian food. I still have a pot belly, but hey at least it's much smaller and I still need to lose a few more kilos... btw, I now can do 30 push ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOJAMACADA Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hey and welcome!! Good job!!!!!!!!zero to 30 is awesome!! I eat about 70-80% raw and it works for me. Have a good one and and cheers to a healthy day!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hey welcome to the forum, we've got a few others from sydney here as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Welcome and congratulations on the progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregonisaac Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Welcome and great progress! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Congrats on your progress! Welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Welcome to the forum and thanks for the great intro! Awesome job on the progress with push-ups and overall fitness. I know lots of junk food vegans, and I used to be one too. I'm glad this site has been a helpful one for you. More and more people from your area are joining the forum too, which is exciting. Thanks for saying hi and enjoy your time here! All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Nice job Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyvegan Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Hello and a Big Welcome to the forum. Always good to see more Vegans from Sydney. Keep up the good work, soon you will be doing 50 pushups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Welcome aboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessbee Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 *pounces on the local* thank goodness another aussie! there's only a couple of us here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Welcome! It is great to see that our little website/forum helps so many people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Hello & Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted February 21, 2007 Share Posted February 21, 2007 Welcome, Zardoz! Glad to see the forum has already inspired and brainwashed you (I am also a brainwashed-to-be-more-raw victim!) And great to see more Aussies - I know a half-Canadian, half-Aussie on this forum who has tons of family in Sydney. Fantastic city. Good to see there's a vegan community there - I've often thought of moving there someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Hello all, About myself? hmmm I'll tell ya what I know. I've been a strict vegan since 1996 and was a vegetarian since 1991. I be came a convert for ethical reasons but now to include a healthy lifestyle. It's strange but being a vegan for as long as I have, people think vegans eat health food... not me I had the king of pot bellies, people used to rub my belly for good luck I used a lot of oil in my cooking pigged out at a delicious takeaway called 'Veg Out' indulged in soy ice cream, never exercised and weighed 90kg(171cm) etc etc. I then one day tried to do a push up, I couldn't even do one. Soooooo I decided to change that, August 2006 I took up Wing Chun(I used to study it awhile ago) do my own exercising and took on extra work unloading shipping containers. I now eat better due to the fact I have been reading this website and forums posts and articles for some time and like to thank you all for helping me losing 11kg, most of you have brainwashed me to become more of a raw vegan but I still can't resist Indian food. I still have a pot belly, but hey at least it's much smaller and I still need to lose a few more kilos... btw, I now can do 30 push ups. Welcome and congrats on achieving some of your fitness goals ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zardoz Posted February 22, 2007 Author Share Posted February 22, 2007 Thank you for your Warm Replies!!This site is a wealth of Vegan Fitness Knowledge. I am looking forward to sharing my views and as well as asking for advice from you all. Cheers zardoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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