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hi and welcome to the group feel free to john in at any time "maggiemacg" <maggiemacg wrote: HiI just joined the list. I'm Maggie, 49 years old, with a 9yo daughterwho is moderately/severely autistic. My diet needs a major overhaul; over the last two years I've dropped75lbs, from 200lbs to 125lbs (still have 10-15lbs to go). I have a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol,high blood pressure,type 2 diabetes, obesity ..... so,

I decided I'm going to be vegan (orat least as close as I can get).I just bought La Dolce Vegan; are there any other books and/or websitesfor recipes that you'd recommend to a newbie?Many thanks. Look forward to getting to know you,MaggieSan Ramon, CA

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[Guest guest]

welcome maggie

TONS of books....

are you looking for recipe or basic vegan books?

also, since you are in the bay area, lotsa Veg groups and restaurants around

these parts...

http://www.sfvs.org/

http://www.bayareaveg.org/

cheers

fraggle

 

 

> " maggiemacg " <maggiemacg

>Sep 14, 2006 2:59 PM

>

> New Member

>

>Hi

>

>I just joined the list. I'm Maggie, 49 years old, with a 9yo daughter

>who is moderately/severely autistic.

>

>My diet needs a major overhaul; over the last two years I've dropped

>75lbs, from 200lbs to 125lbs (still have 10-15lbs to go). I have a

>family history of heart disease, high cholesterol,high blood pressure,

>type 2 diabetes, obesity ..... so, I decided I'm going to be vegan (or

>at least as close as I can get).

>

>I just bought La Dolce Vegan; are there any other books and/or websites

>for recipes that you'd recommend to a newbie?

>

>Many thanks. Look forward to getting to know you,

>

>Maggie

>San Ramon, CA

>

>

>

>

>

>To send an email to -

>

[Guest guest]

Try http://www.veganvillage.co.uk/fddrnk.htm The Valley Vegan................."maggiemacg" <maggiemacg wrote: HiI just joined the list. I'm Maggie, 49 years old, with a 9yo daughterwho is moderately/severely autistic. My diet needs a major overhaul; over the last two years I've dropped75lbs, from 200lbs to 125lbs (still have 10-15lbs to go). I have a family history of heart disease, high cholesterol,high blood pressure,type 2 diabetes, obesity ..... so, I decided I'm going to be vegan (orat least as close as I can get).I just bought La Dolce Vegan; are there any other books and/or websitesfor recipes that you'd recommend to a newbie?Many thanks. Look forward

to getting to know you,MaggieSan Ramon, CATo send an email to -

[Guest guest]

Hi Maggie and WELCOME!

 

My fav site is www.vegweb.com. They have a ton of recipes there with

comments from people who have tried them.

 

My fav recipe book right now is Vegan Planet by Robin Robertson, but

then again it is because it is new.

 

Feel free to join in any conversation or ask any questions you may

have. We're all happy to help!

 

Nikki

 

 

, " maggiemacg " <maggiemacg

wrote:

>

> Hi

>

> I just joined the list. I'm Maggie, 49 years old, with a 9yo daughter

> who is moderately/severely autistic.

>

> My diet needs a major overhaul; over the last two years I've dropped

> 75lbs, from 200lbs to 125lbs (still have 10-15lbs to go). I have a

> family history of heart disease, high cholesterol,high blood pressure,

> type 2 diabetes, obesity ..... so, I decided I'm going to be vegan (or

> at least as close as I can get).

>

> I just bought La Dolce Vegan; are there any other books and/or websites

> for recipes that you'd recommend to a newbie?

>

> Many thanks. Look forward to getting to know you,

>

> Maggie

> San Ramon, CA

>

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group Brandee!

I do hope that you enjoy it I know I sure do.

So you live in Brookings WOW. Brookings sure has grown a lot from a small

quiet town when I lived there.

I could go on and on about coastal living but it is not the right place so if

you like you can private mail me.

But I am glad you found this group and as I said I really do hope you like it

here as much as I do.

Katie

 

Kymberlee <kymberlee wrote:

Hello

 

My nickname is Brandee, I am in my 40's and live in Brookings, OR.

 

I have been vegetarian for 16 years, and vegan off and on, permanently on now. I

have a few pounds to lose, a few health problems to shed. So after reading Dr.

McDougall's books, here I am.

 

I am owned by two Boston Terriers, my husband is owned by 3 cats. My husband is

not a veg or vegan. Though he eats that way at home, since I do the cooking!

 

I love the ocean, knitting, gardening and reading. Not necessarily in that

order.

 

I am looking forward to finding some new recipes and sharing old ones and making

new friends

 

Brandee

 

 

[Guest guest]

Welcome, Iza. And a great big hug for what you have been through.

I am sure you will find loads of encouragement here and some wonderful

recipes from some wonderful people.

Sue from the Mountains of Georgia (where it is going down to 37 degrees

tonight. BRRRRR!)

 

 

 

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Izaskun Fuentes Milani

9/29/2006 9:48:32 PM

 

new member

 

Hello! I am a new member--and a brand new vegetarian! My name is Iza. I live

in the Washington, DC suburbs with my three daughters and my fiance. I

finished my treatments for breast cancer six weeks ago. Things look good,

and having a healthy lifestyle is about the only thing I can do now to

improve my chances of long-term survival (besides, of course, regular

checkups). This is what made me decide, just yesterday, to become a

vegetarian. I had been thinking about it before, but yesterday I attended a

presentation by someone from The Cancer Project and that was the little push

I needed to make the decision. Before I did eat meat and fish, but I have

always been veggie-friendly, so I hope it won't be too difficult.

 

I love cooking, so I hope to be able to contribute very soon. I look forward

to reading you all!

 

Iza

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, and welcome! I'm glad you're pursuing ways to heal. I think a good diet is

the best help for many ailments. I'm glad your treatments went well for you!

I was pretty well freaked out by the huge number of recipes in the files

section. There are tons of really good-looking ones there.

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Hi Dianna, me too! How old is your child(ren)?

 

 

) Rachel ~ http://www.thelucastribe.com

 

~ KUSTOMIZED KIDS ~ http://www.cafepress.com/kustomizedkids

Baby & Kids, Pregnancy, Natural Parenting, Wedding, & Personalized Clothing

Designs

Also lots of Halloween shirts this month!

 

 

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vegmommie

Sunday, October 01, 2006 1:07 PM

new member

 

 

Hi all,

I'm Dianna, and I'm a stay-at-home mom that is new to being a vegetarian.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Dianna!

you will like it here, check out the recipe files!

 

hugs,

Chanda

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vegmommie

Sunday, October 01, 2006 1:07 PM

new member

 

 

Hi all,

I'm Dianna, and I'm a stay-at-home mom that is new to being a vegetarian.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi, Dianna,

I am a new vegetarian also. And a stay at home. NO....not Mom... Retired.

LOL

Welcome.

I don't know if you will get to know everyone here. I think there are

several thousand. <g>

Sue from the Georgia Mountains

 

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vegmommie

10/1/2006 3:37:28 PM

 

new member

 

Hi all,

I'm Dianna, and I'm a stay-at-home mom that is new to being a vegetarian.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone here.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 10/1/2006 4:11:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

kup writes:

 

don't know if you will get to know everyone here. I think there are

several thousand. <g>

Sue from the Georgia Mountains

 

 

 

 

Hi Sue,

and so nice to meet you. I'm from N.Y.

I am loving reading all the posts here. I have just found out that there

are now electric pressure cookers! Who knew? The only pressure cooker I've

ever seen was my mother's old one, and that thing always scared me. I have to

look in Target, as I would love to see the new pressure cookers.

Would save a lot of time in the kitchen.

Have a great day, and see ya in the group!

Dianna

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi and welcome. That's great that you've been able to show your coworkers how

good vegetarian food is!

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

Sheri Palmer <sheripalmer wrote:

Hello to all,

 

My name is Sheri and I just joined this group.I have been a vegie for 10

years now. I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian. I live in California and am formerly

from Minnesota. I know very few vegetarians and am quite accustomed to the

ridicule that comes with my lunch preparation at work. I have opened the eyes of

quite a few co-workers who are open minded and are now trying my recipes and

buying more packaged vegetarian food. I am interested in sharing and exchanging

ideas and recipes.

 

I am excited about this group and look foreword to hearing from you.

 

 

Love and Blessings,

 

Sheri

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Heather ~

Welcome! I'm Cindi, one of the moderators here. Where in No Cal are you?

I'm in Davis.

What brought vegetarianism into your life as a possible life change?

Cindi

 

Heather Fewell <shutterbugmom27 wrote:

To get you started, why not tell us:

> * your name or nickname: Heather

> * where you live (continent, region or city, whatever) Northern California

> * your age group - teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s,

> 70s, 80s or more (congratulations!)? Low 30's LOL

>

> Also:

> * Are you are vegetarian (or vegan), still working at it, or still

> thinking about it? How long? Not a vegetarian. Just thinking about it.

> * Are you the only veggie or wannabe in your household? How many others?

> My oldest daughter who is 11 is not a real big meat eater. She loves her

> veggies though!

> * Do you do the cooking or is it shared? Shared

>

> WAIT! Anything else you would like to tell us? This is your> Big Chance!!!

>Not that I can think of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello Heather, I'm not vegetarian either.

 

 

Heather Fewell <shutterbugmom27 wrote: To get you started, why not

tell us:

> * your name or nickname: Heather

> * where you live (continent, region or city, whatever) Northern California

> * your age group - teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s,

> 70s, 80s or more (congratulations!)? Low 30's LOL

>

> Also:

> * Are you are vegetarian (or vegan), still working at it, or still

> thinking about it? How long? Not a vegetarian. Just thinking about it.

> * Are you the only veggie or wannabe in your household? How many others?

> My oldest daughter who is 11 is not a real big meat eater. She loves her

> veggies though!

> * Do you do the cooking or is it shared? Shared

>

> WAIT! Anything else you would like to tell us? This is your> Big Chance!!!

>Not that I can think of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I am in Shingle Springs. Just out of Sacramento/Folsom area, up the hill

towards Tahoe.

Heather F

Married to the best husband in the world

Stay at home mom to 4 great kids

-

" Cindi " <cindi93069

 

Monday, October 09, 2006 10:32 AM

Re: New member

 

 

> Hi Heather ~

> Welcome! I'm Cindi, one of the moderators here. Where in No Cal are

> you? I'm in Davis.

> What brought vegetarianism into your life as a possible life change?

> Cindi

>

> Heather Fewell <shutterbugmom27 wrote:

> To get you started, why not tell us:

>> * your name or nickname: Heather

>> * where you live (continent, region or city, whatever) Northern

>> California

>> * your age group - teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s,

>> 70s, 80s or more (congratulations!)? Low 30's LOL

>>

>> Also:

>> * Are you are vegetarian (or vegan), still working at it, or still

>> thinking about it? How long? Not a vegetarian. Just thinking about it.

>> * Are you the only veggie or wannabe in your household? How many others?

>> My oldest daughter who is 11 is not a real big meat eater. She loves her

>> veggies though!

>> * Do you do the cooking or is it shared? Shared

>>

>> WAIT! Anything else you would like to tell us? This is your> Big

>> Chance!!!

>>Not that I can think of

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

 

[Guest guest]

I used to live in Carmichael (now in Virginia). Visited a friend last summer

in Granite Bay. Nice place.

 

Heather Fewell wrote:

 

> I am in Shingle Springs. Just out of Sacramento/Folsom area, up the hill

> towards Tahoe.

> Heather F

> Married to the best husband in the world

> Stay at home mom to 4 great kids

> -

> " Cindi " <cindi93069

>

> Monday, October 09, 2006 10:32 AM

> Re: New member

>

> > Hi Heather ~

> > Welcome! I'm Cindi, one of the moderators here. Where in No Cal are

> > you? I'm in Davis.

> > What brought vegetarianism into your life as a possible life change?

> > Cindi

> >

> > Heather Fewell <shutterbugmom27 wrote:

> > To get you started, why not tell us:

> >> * your name or nickname: Heather

> >> * where you live (continent, region or city, whatever) Northern

> >> California

> >> * your age group - teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s,

> >> 70s, 80s or more (congratulations!)? Low 30's LOL

> >>

> >> Also:

> >> * Are you are vegetarian (or vegan), still working at it, or still

> >> thinking about it? How long? Not a vegetarian. Just thinking about it.

> >> * Are you the only veggie or wannabe in your household? How many others?

> >> My oldest daughter who is 11 is not a real big meat eater. She loves her

> >> veggies though!

> >> * Do you do the cooking or is it shared? Shared

> >>

> >> WAIT! Anything else you would like to tell us? This is your> Big

> >> Chance!!!

> >>Not that I can think of

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Hello

 

Welcome to the group...I am glad you are here

I hope you find everything here for you

 

welcome

 

David Miles <awex wrote:

Hello,

 

I am new to the group. I have been vegetarian for 18 years, but my

cooking is getting very " samey " . I'm looking for new inspiration, and

vegan ideas.

 

Jane.

 

ps. I live in England, and a bap is a large flat bread roll.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail beta.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Howdy I am jenn a nonveg that joined for ideas. But I have found a

bunch of friends and ideas and there are some wonderful recipes and

people here..

 

You should enjoy yourself.

 

Jenn B

Recipes_galore2007-HealthyRecipes

 

, David Miles <awex

wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> I am new to the group. I have been vegetarian for 18 years, but my

> cooking is getting very " samey " . I'm looking for new inspiration,

and

> vegan ideas.

>

> Jane.

>

> ps. I live in England, and a bap is a large flat bread roll.

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue! Welcome to our group. I'm Cindi, one of the group owners. I hope you

will find lots of great info and support within our group. We have an extensive

recipe area on our group website so make sure and check those out.

Do you think it will be hard to get the men in your house to support your

change to a more balanced veg based diet? I sure hope so!

Again, welcome.

Cindi

 

Susie <susie wrote:

Please tell us a little about yourself so we can know

you a bit better:

 

To get you started, why not tell us:

* your name or nickname

 

Sue

 

* where you live (continent, region or city, whatever)

 

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

 

* your age group - teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s,

70s, 80s or more (congratulations!)?

 

Current age is 39.

 

Also:

* Are you are vegetarian (or vegan), still working at

it, or still thinking about it? How long?

 

Currently not vegetarian but thinking very seriously about it. I want to

find the best ways of eating vegetarian but with the correct balance of

foods for complete protein/amino acids.

 

* Are you the only veggie or wannabe in your

household? How many others?

 

I'm the only wannabe in my household of men. One husband and 3 sons all

love meat!!

 

* Do you do the cooking or is it shared?

 

I do all the cooking.

 

Cheers,

Sue

 

 

 

.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Sue, I add my welcome to Cindi's. My DH has never supported my food

choice, but I've never let that stop me(LOL). Hope you drop by and visit us

often. Judy H

 

>Cindi <cindi93069

>

>

>Re: new member

>Sat, 25 Nov 2006 11:52:21 -0800 (PST)

>

>Hi Sue! Welcome to our group. I'm Cindi, one of the group owners. I hope

>you will find lots of great info and support within our group. We have an

>extensive recipe area on our group website so make sure and check those

>out.

> Do you think it will be hard to get the men in your house to support

>your change to a more balanced veg based diet? I sure hope so!

> Again, welcome.

> Cindi

>

>Susie <susie wrote:

> Please tell us a little about yourself so we can know

>you a bit better:

>

>To get you started, why not tell us:

>* your name or nickname

>

>Sue

>

>* where you live (continent, region or city, whatever)

>

>Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

>

>* your age group - teens, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s,

>70s, 80s or more (congratulations!)?

>

>Current age is 39.

>

>Also:

>* Are you are vegetarian (or vegan), still working at

>it, or still thinking about it? How long?

>

>Currently not vegetarian but thinking very seriously about it. I want to

>find the best ways of eating vegetarian but with the correct balance of

>foods for complete protein/amino acids.

>

>* Are you the only veggie or wannabe in your

>household? How many others?

>

>I'm the only wannabe in my household of men. One husband and 3 sons all

>love meat!!

>

>* Do you do the cooking or is it shared?

>

>I do all the cooking.

>

>Cheers,

>Sue

>

>

>

> .

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks Cindi and Judy.

 

I'm hoping to introduce some vegetarian meals inbetween others for the men

in the house!!

 

Sue

 

-

" Judy Herman " <j_herman53

 

>

I add my welcome to Cindi's. My DH has never supported my food

> choice, but I've never let that stop me(LOL).

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen, welcome to the garden of earthly delights! How wonderful for you to

make this decision! You'll get any help needed here.

 

Are the kids going veg as well? If so, do research now so when you get slammed

for not letting the poor loves have chemically and mechanically rendered meat by

products mixed with chemicals, you'll be prepared.

 

You will be shocked when you start reading food labels with a vegetarian's eyes

and discover so many foods that appear to be veggie safe have beef fat or other

animal products hiding wthin them.

 

It is an exciting path you have chosen, I've been a lacto-ovo veg for over 20

years now and never never get tired of the choices I have. Again, welcome to

the group, Jeanne in GA who has never heard of Mad Broccoli disease

 

 

 

Everyone is raving about the all-new Mail beta.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Welcome to the group.

This group is one of the best support bases for a change in lifestyle that you

can imagine.

And the recipes are really delicious

 

jenstk06 <jenstk06 wrote:

 

Hello

 

My name is Jen, I am 26 and live in Michigan where I work as a legal

assistant. My husband Spencer and I have been married for 5 years and we

have 2 kids, Tyler is 4 and Karlie will be 2 next month.

 

I am making the conversion to being a vegetarian and could use all the

help I can get.

 

Can't wait to get to know all of you better!

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi Jen!

Welcome! I'm Whitney we currently are stationed in Oklahoma City (DH is

military) and we have 2 kiddies, Ethan (5) and Emerson (3) and our lil jack mix

Maggie. I work counseling domestic violence perpetrators & work pt in a battered

women's shelters doing social service stuff I've been a vegetarian for a

little over a month, and am thrilled with my decision! This group is super

helpful & awesome, great great great people here so jump right in~!

Whitney

 

jenstk06 <jenstk06 wrote:

 

Hello

 

My name is Jen, I am 26 and live in Michigan where I work as a legal

assistant. My husband Spencer and I have been married for 5 years and we

have 2 kids, Tyler is 4 and Karlie will be 2 next month.

 

I am making the conversion to being a vegetarian and could use all the

help I can get.

 

Can't wait to get to know all of you better!

 

 

[Guest guest]

Douglas Anderson <djandersonza wrote: Welcome to the group.

This group is one of the best support bases for a change in lifestyle that you

can imagine.

And the recipes are really delicious

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you, I'm looking forward to making this change.

 

 

Jen- Proud Wife & Mommy to My Little Christmas Elves ~ Tyler 9.25.02 & Karlie

1.4.05

November 2006 Pictures Added: http://new.photos./jenstk06/albums

***www.myspace.com/mommyjen06 & http://360./jenstk06 ***

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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