mishe Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hello readers! I have posted a couple replies to topics, but realized I should write a quick intro: I have been a vegetarian most my life, and for 2 years in college was a vegan. The last couple months I have been trying to make the switch to veganism. It is very hard! I realized I need support, which is why I joined this forum. I just signed up for the PDX vegan friends yahoo site. I hope to meet some folks in person soon. I feel that it is more realistic for me to really do this vegan thing if I surround myself with others in the same boat. In terms of athletics, it's running all the way for me! I love trail running and am getting back into marathons as well. I intend to join a gym soon for the strength training. (Any suggestions on good gyms in North Portland?) Thanks for your time! I look forward to meeting new friends. -Mishe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi Mishe, welcome to the forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessifly Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Hi Mishe! Welcome to the forum! Thanks for joining PDXVegans also! It's still small but I hope to soon have more postings. I look forward to meeting you in person! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2007 Share Posted October 16, 2007 Welcome and good luck getting back into running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessifly Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Oh yeah, and I forgot to mention that quite a few of us here work out at 24 hour fitness, most of us at the Portland Hollywood location. I really like that gym a lot so I recommend it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 This forum was very helpful when i switched over to a vegan diet. Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hello my new friend! Welcome to our group. I guess I said welcome in person before replying on here. That is how efficient we are on this forum. Imagine when a new member joins from Australia. It's quite the journey for me to go welcome them in person, but that is how I roll. You know, that little personal touch. Anyway, great to have you here on the forum. I'm sure you'll meet up with tons of people locally, especially at the Vegan Holiday Festival. As for gyms. There are local gyms in North Portland. I belonged to West Coast Health and Fitness for a year but recently switched over to 24-Hour Fitness in Hollywood as Jessifly mentioned and I like it 100 times better, for a lot of reasons. It's just so much more motivating, hundreds of fit people are there all the time, I always bump into friends, the gym is large and they have a pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, basketball court, etc. It's only 20 minutes from where you live. Anyway, we'll chat more. I'm heading out of town for 10 days but see you when I get back. In the meantime, get out there and meet up with other members of our local "club." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hey, welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 I'm not in PDX yet, but I really feel as if it will have a place in my future. Congratulations on being there- it is a really good place to live! And welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Welcome aboard mishe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
offense74 Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veganitaliana Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 Welcome! Hope we can help with your goals. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lelle Posted October 17, 2007 Share Posted October 17, 2007 welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hi Welcome Mishe. I Hope to meet you at the Vegan Holiday Festival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Hello Mishe, hope you enjoy it here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted October 26, 2007 Share Posted October 26, 2007 Welcome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Hello & Welcome Mishe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Now, if we can just get her to come back to the forum I see her at my house everyday But then again, my roommates have a track record of not being active on the forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 Dude! How much of the forum lives at your house? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 24, 2007 Share Posted November 24, 2007 For a period, a lot of people have lived with me: veggymeggyHeroLizWorldflanders77Brendan BrazierdavidtarrfosterxveganjoshxZackOdidnetneDaywalkerCrystalveganpotterflameskaand others..... Granted, many of these are just a week at a time, during Vegan Vacation, but some have been for months and some are currently here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Smile But then again, my roommates have a track record of not being active on the forum Ya know. I bet I'd post half as much if I lived with you. Cuz like, half the posts I make seem like conversations I'm having with you that I'd just say to you/ask you about if you lived there. Like the last few in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Good point, I never thought of that before. Perhaps that is a pretty good explanation of why my roommates don't seem to post much. Although being part of the greater community outside of just my house is the real fun and benefit of being here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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