Guest guest Posted December 11, 2004 Report Share Posted December 11, 2004 Carole, welcome to the group. Its nice to have you here. The reason you are trying to cut down on/remove meat from your diet really doesn't matter here - so don't worry. As Pat says we are all different. In fact i initially went veggie for health reasons but now i'm vegan for ethical ones. I'll have to have a think about your diet situation - it sounds tricky and you really do have my sympathies. Have you looked into the diets these guys recommend? Neal Barnard http://www.nealbarnard.org/ Dean Ornish webmd.com/content/pages/9/3068_9408.htm John McDougall http://www.drmcdougall.com/ I'm afraid i don't know how these fit your diet requirements as i haven't tried them myself but these are the three main guys when it comes to weight loss on a veggie diet and all 3 have written books about it. Pat's response was much what i was thinking - try looking into seitan and meat alternatives - they're yummy. Trust us! I'm sorry i can't be more helpful right now but the best ideas usually pop into my head at the most unexpected moment so you never know - i might get inspired! Hope to talk more soon, Laura x Oh, and Susann, thanks for the link - very useful. ~* Laura *~ ReadingFairy Set your books free! http://bookcrossing.com/friend/Reading-Fairy Still a Vegan Vixen! Currently Reading: Them: Adventures with extremists - Jon Ronson ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2004 Report Share Posted December 12, 2004 Hi Laura, Thanks for your email. I have tried some of the Morningstar " meats " and didn't really care for them. I can't handle meats too well, they upset my stomach. I think it's probably because I don't chew them enough. I am supposed to chew protein until it is mush before I swallow it. This is why I want to get protein from a source other than meat. Even fish will do it to me if I don't chew it for long enough. Sometimes eating is very hard and not enjoyable any more; BUT, I would do it all over again in a heart beat! It's not for everybody and regardless of popular beliefs, it is NOT an easy way to lose weight. I have heard of Dean Ornish but didn't realize he was about vegitatianism. I am going to check out the links you sent. Thanks. Carole Laura Moore <laurakatemoore wrote: Carole, welcome to the group. Its nice to have you here. The reason you are trying to cut down on/remove meat from your diet really doesn't matter here - so don't worry. As Pat says we are all different. In fact i initially went veggie for health reasons but now i'm vegan for ethical ones. I'll have to have a think about your diet situation - it sounds tricky and you really do have my sympathies. Have you looked into the diets these guys recommend? Neal Barnard http://www.nealbarnard.org/ Dean Ornish webmd.com/content/pages/9/3068_9408.htm John McDougall http://www.drmcdougall.com/ I'm afraid i don't know how these fit your diet requirements as i haven't tried them myself but these are the three main guys when it comes to weight loss on a veggie diet and all 3 have written books about it. Pat's response was much what i was thinking - try looking into seitan and meat alternatives - they're yummy. Trust us! I'm sorry i can't be more helpful right now but the best ideas usually pop into my head at the most unexpected moment so you never know - i might get inspired! Hope to talk more soon, Laura x Oh, and Susann, thanks for the link - very useful. ~* Laura *~ ReadingFairy Set your books free! http://bookcrossing.com/friend/Reading-Fairy Still a Vegan Vixen! Currently Reading: Them: Adventures with extremists - Jon Ronson ALL-NEW Messenger - all new features - even more fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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