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Only lost like 2 pounds so far on my diet, but I haven't been craving sugar so its all good. Went to Zumba this morning, and actually had a really good workout too. The regular instructor was back, and he makes the class a lot more energetic throughout the whole workout. I did eat a lot of lentil soup last night so maybe that had an effect on the scale. I will be quite happy losing 15-20 pounds more, and that would be enough.

So far this week I have taken two step classes, walked every day and did a full body weight training workout once. Don't want to overdo it this week because I'm not eating a lot of carbs, and when I did step it was really tough due to energy levels. tomorrow I plan on running a little, not sure how far, and doing Zumba. I will be there for moral support for my mom. She always has excuses for not exercising, and I am always trying to help motivate, she is also vegan, but needs to lose weight.

Everything that's been said so far. Don't let people tell you that it isnt a healthy way to eat. That is not true in the slightest if done right. Just make sure that when you start transitioning to a vegan diet that you don't just eat white floury carbs like pasta, rice, cereal, bread, etc. Stick to whole grain breads, pasta, brown rice, and not sugary cereals. Also experiementing with vegetables, fruits, beans, and different vegan sources of protein like soy, quinoa, tempeh, seitan, etc. And if you buy something and don't like it, just try something different, not all vegan food tastes the same. Take veggie burgers for instance. There are so many it can be overwhelming, but I can guarantee that there is one out there that will appeal to your taste. Exercise is also important of course, even if it is just walking in the beginning. Just try to do something. Glad you're here! The animals thank you!

This post just ruined my diet! Actually this gives me an idea of what I will want on my birthday in October.

This post just ruined my diet! Actually this gives me an idea of what I will want on my birthday in October.

What time did you see them the best? I want to try to view it tonight.

I will never read this!

Sounds like you're gonna join a vegan nudist colony Robert!

You might try a sports store, like Sport's Authority, and check in their exercise section where they have gym stuff. I know I've seen yoga mats, so maybe they'll have foam rollers too.

On day 4 of my first phase of my diet. In 10 days I can eat more carbs, yeah! Not doing too bad in the energy department, so that is good. Just need to eat more frequently, but this hard to do while at work. So hopefully drinking coffee won't reverse everything else I'm doing. Because that is all I get in the morning. 4am- same as past 3 days coffee---------- 1230pm- salad: spinach, tomato, 15 almonds, green pepper, celery, and light balsamic vinagriette- hummus and veggies 530pm- glass of soymilk w/ unsweet cocoa w/ sweetener I tried a new unsweetened soymilk made by Earth Balance, it's not bad! 6pm- vegan chicken patty, black beans, and italian beans Friday 4am- same as above 930am- soy yogurt 1230pm- vegan chicken patty, half an Yves burger, half tomato 2pm- 15 almonds 630pm- really good lentil soup. cooked it too long it sucked up most of the liquid so I tossed in some canned tomato, and that made it more liquidy and tasty. Yum!

Cool I will try to view it! I saw a meteor shower about 10 years ago that was from something having to do with Leos. On my birthday a couple of years ago there was a meteor shower from Haleys Comet. I couldn't see anything but I thought that it was pretty cool since my name is Hayley, and it was my birthday.

Why is it that Wednesdays feel so long? 4am- same old boring breakfast from the past 2 days ( can't wait until Saturday when I make tofu scrambles) drank lots of coffee during the day at work- no break as usual 1215pm- scoffed down 15 almonds on my walk to where my mom works 1pm- falaffel, hummus, and taboule from Middle Eastern restaurant that is so good 430pm- 1 cup soy yogurt 7pm- vegan chicken filets w/ tomato sauce, italian beans 9pm- herbal lemon tea w/ 1 z sweet

Looking forward to your visit. I think it's going on more than 2 years since you were in Orlando.

4am- 3 strips vegan bacon, vegetable juice, 3 strips of vegan cheddar follow your heart brand coffee w/ silk creamer and 1 z sweet- had multiple cups as I work in a gym that likes to blast the a/c 10am- 15 almonds 1pm- Yves vegan burger w/ hummus, celery w/ hummus 4pm- some leftover green pepper, tomato, and celery with hummus, and a bit of vegan cheese 430pm-full body workout using machines 530pm- Step workout- Had energy but at the end I was feeling the lack of carbs for my energy level 7pm- 1 1/2 Yves jumbo hotdogs, blackbeans, and half a tomato, diet beverage

1 1/2 Yves Vegan hotdogs, black beans, and tomato

I actually work at a gym for now, and I even have a hard time fitting in time to workout. I have to be there when we open at 5 am, and get off at noon. I don't feel like hanging around, so I go home for a few hours to unwind, possibly take a nap, eat, and maybe do some errands. Then I workout anywhere from 430-730pm usually. This can be hard, because I have to be back at work at 445am the next morning. On Saturdays I try to run, and workout at the gym in mid morning, and Sunday is early afternnon. Right now for too many reason/ excuses I'm not working out enough.

Last night was my last night to have carbs for 2 weeks, except for vegetables. I had brown rice, an Yves jumbo hotdog, and for dessert a vegan everything cookie from Whole Foods.

Today is my official start to my diet. Well the diet is actually only 2 weeks, then after the 2 weeks I won't be craving all the sugars, and carbs that I've been overdoing it with. I will be eating good carbs though, but not for the first 2 weeks. So far my energy levels seem fine, but this is only the first day. The diet allows pretty much everything, except junk, and most carbs. So yesterday I bought lots of veggies, soy products, vegan cheese, soy milk, soy yogurt, nuts, Z-sweet, beans, lentils, etc. No bread, pasta, rice, or junk food was bought. I think I will be okay, but breakfast will be the hardest. There are a few good sounding desserts, and smoothies that I can make using tofu, and soymilk, instead of dairy items. 4 am-Breakfast; 3 soy bacon strips, vegetable juice, and some vegan cheese multiple cups of coffee w/ silk original creamer & 1 Z-sweet packet 11am-snack at work- vanilla soy yogurt 1 cup 130pm- salad- spinach. celery, tomato, 15 almonds, green pepper, light balsamic vinagriette dressing 4pm- one celery stalk with hummus 430pm 2 Gardein chicken filets w/ diced tomato, and italian beans, diet beverage 630pm- coffee w/ silk and 1 z-sweet 8pm- was still a bit hungry so I made one of their dessert options. I substituted vegan cream cheese for the ricotta that they suggest. I have a feeling I should have just used tofu, it would have been less caloric. Oh well, it was'nt that bad with one tablespoon of peanut butter added to it and one tea spoon of vanilla extract, and one natural sweetener

Ran for the first time in 2 months, and I didn't fall over afterwards! LOL. Beginning a diet, or at least redefining what I eatto become healthier and happier Talked to a friend and am one step closer to getting another job

Thanks! Today I actually went for a run! On my day to sleep in, I got up at 740 am, which is still better than getting up at 4 am. Had some fruit, walked to the gym, and went for a run. I wanted to go 3 miles, but I have not run at all in over 2 months, so I think I only ran about 2. It was enough! I also bought a book to help me get back on track with my food choices. It isn't exactly for vegans, but it will work with a few modifications to it. Tomorrow I am buying some groceries, so today I am finishing up what won't be allowed. Can anyone say Tufutti Cuties? I guess I'm getting back on track because I am really excited about doing this for myself.

Ok I have exactly three months until my birthday to lose some excess weight. So I am rededicating myself starting right now to a lot more gym time, and proper nutrition. Not that I eat that badly, but I have been slacking majorly this Summer.

Even though this year has been tough I am so glad that I have many friends from different areas of my life. So even if I feel overwhelmed I know I'm not alone.

Probably somewhere between 200-250 a month. I try my best to buy stuff on sale, and do bulk orders at Whole Foods so I get a discount.

I've got you beat, I haven't run in over 2 months! It's just too hot in the Summer. Ohio must be having nice weather, seems like you're outside a lot.

Took an amazing Step class today. My Mom, and my brothers girlfriend also joined me. For some reason they were both impressed with how hard I worked, and that I did the entire ab segment at the end of class. Also got a compliment from the instructor, so of course then I messed up! Have not run in about two months, and I am starting to really really miss it too.