kbfitmom Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 So, here I am trying again! I introduced myself a while back, and was doing well with a vegan diet. I had been strictly vegan for several months and experienced some health problems from not food combining properly. I developed some vitamin deficiencies and was severely fatigued to the point that I passed out twice after gx classes. I also developed digestive problems and severe burning in my stomach (needed iv drugs with each episode b/c it was so painful, like someone lit a match in my stomach). I think it was from all of the acidic vegetables and fruits maybe? From that experience, I reverted back to turkey and chicken. I've been on a vegan diet again for about a week, and hope to keep it up this time! Thanks for this site! It has been my motivation to keep trying! Here's a before pic on a tradition clean meat diet. I will track my progress every 4 weeks and post on the before/after boards. I am interested to see how the diet change will affect my muscle and overall weight keeping the same workout program. ~Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 Looking awesome Jamie! Welcome back! See you around the forum..............have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 You look really great! Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dropSoul Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 You look beautiful. What were/are you eating? Need to make sure you're getting the calcium, omega, d, iron, etc., it's easy to get but post what you are eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbfitmom Posted August 22, 2009 Author Share Posted August 22, 2009 Oh dear, that picture came out enormous! Didn't mean to plaster myself all over the screen!LOL It was small when I uploaded it! I am taking a multivitamin after just finishing a detox. I am using flaxseeds in my oatmeal every morning. My typical day right now is looking like this: raw oats with raw nut butter/wheat germ and berries in the morning with some coffee. apple with nuts ~snack tofu cooked in tamari/sesame oil with broccoli raab/garlic carrots/hummus (let me just say this is where cravings for anything sweet kick in). it is bad, but i bought dairy free/vegan chocolate bars and cookies...I was used to protein shakes twice a day, so not having the chocolate is killing me. tempeh with veggies and herba mate. I've had trouble with soy before, but since doing the detox, I've been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I'm a chocaholic. Sometimes when I get a really bad craving I find a medjool date helps. Have you tried those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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