SaraTonin Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 I have been vegan for 10 years now. Vegetarian for 5 before that. I was very overweight most of my childhood. Going vegan took me from 250 lbs to 200lbs at age 17 very quickly. I was always the girl who made fun of people for working out and dieting until about two years ago I developed irregular heart beats and tendinitis in my knee. I tricked myself into thinking I was healthy because I was vegan. I was a "junkfoodatarian" for so long. I am a hairstylist out of Boston and being out of shape, stress, overeating and being a workaholic were taking over my body at 27!! I decided to cut down on portion sizes (and chinese takeout 4 times a week, my weakness)and to start running. From February last year I have lost over 50 pounds and have no more heart palpitations, tendinitis is gone and I look and feel better than I ever have. I tell people I am back to the weight I was in 5th grade.. They think I am joking. My goal now is to get my body stronger and more fit so I can keep myself healthy. My line if work really takes a toll on the body. I wouldn't mind showing off some muscle either:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleinthefrunk Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Can totally relate to a lot of what you said! Nice work, cant wait to read how your training goes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kareno Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Wow, SaraTonin, congratulations on your awesome success! I'm kind of just starting to get into fitness myself, and this forum community is a huge motivator! I actually gained some weight when I went vegan a couple years ago because, like you, I ate lots of vegan junk food. But, now I'm focusing on whole-foods and the "plant" part of "plant-based"! Wishing you the very best for further success! -Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Welcome to our community! So great to have you here. Thanks for sharing a bit about your background and great work with the exercise and health improvements. That is awesome! All the very best and welcome aboard! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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