Ashvalli Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Hi everyone I have absolutely no idea what I'm here for .... It just 'feels' right. I'm struggling to go vegan/plant based. I'm almost there, but I keep giving in to coffee (with milk) and chocolate every time I feel stressed, which is a lot as I am mum to multiple food allergies and autism spectrum. Currently 8 kgs overweight and full of excuses. Just got a new gym membership and got a close friend who is raw vegan and bodybuilding. Looking to learn a lot from the forum, but I guess I am looking for a place to ask questions without fear or judgement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kora Posted September 12, 2013 Share Posted September 12, 2013 I love chocolate and coffee. I just eat vegan chocolate, soy creamer really doesn't taste much different in coffee then milk does. Hi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchidna Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi ashvalli, black coffee is fine, or you should try a few different soy milks, as for the chocolate, if you're a fan of dark chocolate, the 70%+ cocoa chocolates typically have no dairy in themif i were you, i would probably spend my effort trying to follow a more wholesome diet, cutting out fast foods and junk foods, rather than feeling bad over a couple slips, i find that alot of people who have a more typical diet, with more processed, flavored foods tend to kind of screw up their taste buds, and find it much harder to get enjoyment from say, a salad, or wholemeal breads, vegetables etc, tastebuds can be re-written with a little persistance though where abouts in aus are you from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neraida Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi! I just joined yesterday as well! If you are like me, stuff your cravings with fresh fruits and vegs, and you will no longer crave them. Instead, you will crave high nutritious foods Worked for me and I hope it will for you too! I was highly addicted to chocolate, pizza and bread and I never crave those anymore... But if you do, there are always vegan alternatives! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashvalli Posted September 13, 2013 Author Share Posted September 13, 2013 Thanks for the encouragement guys! I think I put so much pressure on myself to eat a perfect diet! Lucky I don't eat any takeaway or junk due to my daughters anaphylaxis. I just really like chocolate! Lol! Looking forward to going back to the gym this week after the kids have had colds. My daughter is allergic to all nuts, sesame, pine nuts, banana!! And penicillin. Vegan is tough because of the no nuts or banana, and she is also wheat and casein free. She hates meat too, so that just leaves fruit, veg, rice, legumes and lentils trying my best!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James565 Posted September 14, 2013 Share Posted September 14, 2013 I joined for the exact same reason, Ashvalli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Have you tried including any seeds into your diet? Things like sunflower seed butter are great alternatives to nuts and have a lot of nutrients. Hemp, chia, and pumpkin seeds are also really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashvalli Posted September 18, 2013 Author Share Posted September 18, 2013 Thank you! Yes I eat lots of seeds, but I'm just too frightened to give them to my daughter, only because she is allergic to sesame seeds. I think il make up some little seed snack bags to keep in my handbag. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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