Guest guest Report post Posted August 11, 2008 whats a podcast?! oh, um i guess the easiest way to describe would just be a digital recording that you download from itunes. think the term was made from broadcast and ipod . the food for thought one, the author just talks for about 30-40 minutes on a subject related to veganism, eg living with meat-eaters. the last one i listened to was all about the conversations she's had on aeroplanes with people about veganism -quite funny. theres another one i listen to quite often called natural moms talk radio . the host - carrie lauth - interviews someone different each week, usually a specialist of some sort., and covers a broad range of topics. you dont have to have itunes to access her one - its also at www.naturalmomstalkradio.com . does anyone else have any to recommend? Amy ps. Reni, at the bottom of your posts it says " haiku " , do you live on maui? i live in kihei Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 11, 2008 If you listen to prerecorded radio shows, either online or downloaded from a website on to a mobile device, this is also a podcast. LIstening to news podcasts in the early morning and on my commutes to and from work help keep me up to date on world events. --- On Mon, 8/11/08, amyboard2 <amyboard2 wrote: amyboard2 <amyboard2 Re: New to group Monday, August 11, 2008, 1:47 AM whats a podcast?! oh, um i guess the easiest way to describe would just be a digital recording that you download from itunes. think the term was made from broadcast and ipod . the food for thought one, the author just talks for about 30-40 minutes on a subject related to veganism, eg living with meat-eaters. the last one i listened to was all about the conversations she's had on aeroplanes with people about veganism -quite funny. theres another one i listen to quite often called natural moms talk radio . the host - carrie lauth - interviews someone different each week, usually a specialist of some sort., and covers a broad range of topics. you dont have to have itunes to access her one - its also at www.naturalmomstalk radio.com . does anyone else have any to recommend? Amy ps. Reni, at the bottom of your posts it says " haiku " , do you live on maui? i live in kihei Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 11, 2008 Hi, Jill! Do you mean the western side of NYC or NYS? I live in Buffalo. Are we neighbors?? Tonia , " Jill Meyer " <nursinmamaa wrote: > > Hello, just wanted to introduce myself, I am new to the group. > My name is Jill, I live way on the western side of New York. > My hubby and I have three children and I am due with number 4 in 10 > weeks. (Or there abouts...) > I am just returning to the vegan life, yes while seriously pregnant. I > found a nice menu type thing that I printed off recently, seems very > healthy. > If anyone has a clue what to do with steamed collard greens btw just > let me know! > So, I just wanted to say hello! > Warmly, > Jill M. > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 12, 2008 Yes, I live in Silver Creek. About 45 minutes from Buffalo. Warmly, Jill M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 29, 2008 greetings and welcome to the group Tamara. hope you enjoy it here, and please ask anything ya like. er add to a conversation, start yer own, whichever fer meself, don't know much about Eastern Oregon. Been to, umm Hells Canyon, and traveled thru on on a trip to Montana, but been to western part of the state far more often anyways, welcome to the group cheers fraggle tamara_bro Aug 29, 2008 11:26 AM New to group I am a 56 year old female living in the eastern portion of the state of Oregon in the US. Vegans are extremely rare in this part of the state. It is a wonderful place for my work; I work with endangered species, lots of land and wide open spaces but few Vegans to share ideas. I have many sustainable projects on the schedule and I would enjoy exchanging concepts with like minded individuals. Last Summer I had great hopes of having a year-round green house up and operational by the Fall of 08 but I don't see that happening until 09. We get a great deal of sun and wind here and I plan on utilizing both as alternative energy sources as well as exploring the possibility of a geothermal system. Unfortunately we have no environmentally friendly contractors in this zip code so I must be resourceful. There is a large shop on the ranch that I hope to clean out this winter so I can organize and set up all my new power tools. I purchased many of them during the last year. I have been using them up at the main house on a remodeling project that should be complete by late October or mid November. If I have a fetish, it would be gardening (not that I am good at it) but I am determined to learn. My short term goal is to learn to operate my tractors. I find it inconvenient to rely on others to operate my equipment. When I am overwhelmed with my projects, I remind myself of what I have accomplished since I cam to the ranch in 01. At that time it was a working cattle ranch. Animals are no longer raised here for slaughter. The locals find my ways odd and aren't timid about making their feelings know. In addition they are not entirely comfortable with a single woman owning property. There are good people in the community but many are paralyzed by their fear of change. The recent escalation in wheat prices that saved many from loosing the family farms was a direct result of bio fuel production but few of the locals I have spoken to appreciate or support the exploration of alternative fuels. The personality trait I admire most is a sense of humor. The single thing I laugh at the most is myself. People who take themselves to seriously can be tiresome. I don't like drunks, they find themselves hilarious while simultaneously boring those around them. I do enjoy a nice dry red wine or good scotch accompanied by stimulating conversation. My four children are adults with active lives. I have a strict no deposit no return policy on children. I try to recycle most things with the exception of children, once they become adults they need lives of their own and so do their parents. Fall is just around the corner and I am looking forward to sitting around an open fire (I have a fire pit on the hill out back) on a crisp fall evening and visiting with friends, sipping a little good scotch and eating steaming vegan chili. The Blue Mountains are breathtaking at sundown. If there are any vegans out there that share my interests, please get in touch with me. I believe that all relationships romantic, platonic, work or social are like a potluck picnic, everyone attending brings something for the others to share in the form of a talent, skill, or knowledge. If I only here the sound of my own voice, I can never become more intelligent. With the first link, the chain is forged. The first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 29, 2008 Hi Tamaro & welcome from Wales... Peter vv tamara_bro <tamara_bro Sent: Friday, 29 August, 2008 7:26:34 PM New to group I am a 56 year old female living in the eastern portion of the state of Oregon in the US. Vegans are extremely rare in this part of the state. It is a wonderful place for my work; I work with endangered species, lots of land and wide open spaces but few Vegans to share ideas. I have many sustainable projects on the schedule and I would enjoy exchanging concepts with like minded individuals. Last Summer I had great hopes of having a year-round green house up and operational by the Fall of 08 but I don't see that happening until 09. We get a great deal of sun and wind here and I plan on utilizing both as alternative energy sources as well as exploring the possibility of a geothermal system. Unfortunately we have no environmentally friendly contractors in this zip code so I must be resourceful. There is a large shop on the ranch that I hope to clean out this winter so I can organize and set up all my new power tools. I purchased many of them during the last year. I have been using them up at the main house on a remodeling project that should be complete by late October or mid November. If I have a fetish, it would be gardening (not that I am good at it) but I am determined to learn. My short term goal is to learn to operate my tractors. I find it inconvenient to rely on others to operate my equipment. When I am overwhelmed with my projects, I remind myself of what I have accomplished since I cam to the ranch in 01. At that time it was a working cattle ranch. Animals are no longer raised here for slaughter. The locals find my ways odd and aren't timid about making their feelings know. In addition they are not entirely comfortable with a single woman owning property. There are good people in the community but many are paralyzed by their fear of change. The recent escalation in wheat prices that saved many from loosing the family farms was a direct result of bio fuel production but few of the locals I have spoken to appreciate or support the exploration of alternative fuels. The personality trait I admire most is a sense of humor. The single thing I laugh at the most is myself. People who take themselves to seriously can be tiresome. I don't like drunks, they find themselves hilarious while simultaneously boring those around them. I do enjoy a nice dry red wine or good scotch accompanied by stimulating conversation. My four children are adults with active lives. I have a strict no deposit no return policy on children. I try to recycle most things with the exception of children, once they become adults they need lives of their own and so do their parents. Fall is just around the corner and I am looking forward to sitting around an open fire (I have a fire pit on the hill out back) on a crisp fall evening and visiting with friends, sipping a little good scotch and eating steaming vegan chili. The Blue Mountains are breathtaking at sundown. If there are any vegans out there that share my interests, please get in touch with me. I believe that all relationships romantic, platonic, work or social are like a potluck picnic, everyone attending brings something for the others to share in the form of a talent, skill, or knowledge. If I only here the sound of my own voice, I can never become more intelligent.Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted October 29, 2008 Hi Jerry, welcome! Audrey S. On Tue, Oct 28, 2008 at 8:06 PM, JERRY CORMIER <WAY_OF_LIFE_HAWAII > wrote: > THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME JOIN YOUR GROUP, I'M NEW TO VEGETARIAN > EATING AND I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO LEARNING NEW RECIPES. THANKS AGAIN FROM > JERRY. > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 1, 2008 hi Alli, i'm pete in wv, relatively new vegetarian - i have been having a lot of fun making dishes from the files directory. Lots of really nice people here and tons of awesome dishes to try. Welcome to the group, Pete --- On Tue, 12/2/08, Allionna Oberst <alli4u2no wrote: Hi Group, I am new to this group and I just wanted to take a few minutes to introduce myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 1, 2008 Hi Alli Best thing you can do when you are new is if you don't mind reading. Pick up books on the vegetarian diet. Vegetarian Times publish a pretty good starter book. Food dehydrator is a nice item to have. There is two good magazines out here also. One is Vegnews and Vegetarian Times. If you still have meat products in your house do not worry about it. Take it slow and adjust your self. After a while it will come all naturally then, With the medical problems sometimes diet alone helps tremendously. I must say I am one of the lucky ones who has benefited from Holistic medicine. Good Luck and Welcome to the veggie way of life. , Allionna Oberst <alli4u2no wrote: > > Hi Group, >. > I am a newly confirmed vegetarian. > I had off and on for years been more prone to eating that way but endured not becoming one because my family (husband & daughter) objected so strongly. > Now I am single and daughter is grown and I have no one telling me how I must eat. > I am very thankful to be in this group and am looking forward to meeting you all and sharing a few creations I am working on perfecting. > Have a good day everyone. > Alli > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Welcome! I don't post much but I wanted to be certain to let you know that there are some amazing recipes in the site file, and it seems that each daily posting has even more. It seems that there are always people willing to share information on recipes, food products, where to find certain products, and general cooking questions. I've learned a lot here; hope you do too. So, welcome, and have a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted December 2, 2008 Thank you! Debra Phillips <dphillips2ac Tuesday, December 02, 2008 1:58 PM Re:new to group Welcome! I don't post much but I wanted to be certain to let you know that there are some amazing recipes in the site file, and it seems that each daily posting has even more. It seems that there are always people willing to share information on recipes, food products, where to find certain products, and general cooking questions. I've learned a lot here; hope you do too. So, welcome, and have a good day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2009 welcome. If books motivate you, try Skinny Bitch. It really kicked my a@# in gear! LOL One thing I came across in my studies is that many people begin to crave carbs when they are lacking protein. Make sure that you add beans, tofu, or eat other high-protein veggies to you meals. Nuts are high in fat, but I continue to eat them as a snack to get those good proteins. Have you added any activity to your routine? That was my ultimate weight loss tool. Too bad it has to be something I sneak in every few days. (my hubby works and lives out of town, so I am single mom to a 2.5 year old and I teach 4th grade) I hope you find great support and recipes in this group. I have been enjoying it! Cassie --- On Fri, 1/9/09, bkbb64 <tincup1 wrote: bkbb64 <tincup1 New to Group Friday, January 9, 2009, 10:50 AM Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help me loose weight and be more healthy. I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't loose weight. I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! Karla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2009 You haven¹t said what activities you do ‹ do you exercise? Even just going for a daily walk would help. I haven¹t heard of that particular book, but Ornish is good, and there are heaps of other great books that might help as well. Or just hang out here and get some great ideas from this wonderful list! Anna On 10/1/09 2:50 AM, " bkbb64 " <tincup1 wrote: > > Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help > me loose weight and be more healthy. > > I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full > physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or > be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since > because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and > tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. > > I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years > now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, > no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at > some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating > more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits > and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't > loose weight. > > I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat > More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very > restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. > > Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! > > Karla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks. Do you have a book that you would recommend? I'd love that. I work in the produce department of a national chain. This is a very physical job. I will routinely need to lift 50 lb. bags and boxes of produce daily. I work from 6 am - 2:30 pm. I've been telling myself that I'm too tired after a day of that to go to the gym, even though we have a membership to a local YMCA. Well, I've come to the conclusion that I still need to go to the gym. Also, I live in a northern state that has very long, very cold winters, so it's difficult to get outside for outdoor activities. During the short warm season here my husband and I ride bikes and hike. Part of my new start for this year is to go to the gym after work at least three days. Karla , Coop <rodstruelove wrote: > > You haven¹t said what activities you do ‹ do you exercise? Even just going > for a daily walk would help. I haven¹t heard of that particular book, but > Ornish is good, and there are heaps of other great books that might help as > well. Or just hang out here and get some great ideas from this wonderful > list! > > Anna > > > On 10/1/09 2:50 AM, " bkbb64 " <tincup1 wrote: > > > > > Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help > > me loose weight and be more healthy. > > > > I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full > > physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or > > be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since > > because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and > > tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. > > > > I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years > > now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, > > no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at > > some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating > > more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits > > and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't > > loose weight. > > > > I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat > > More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very > > restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. > > > > Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! > > > > Karla > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks. I did see that book on Amazon when I was looking for some resources recently. I'll see if my library carries it and I'll check it out. I hadn't thought about a lack of protein causing my craving for the pasta, rice and bread. I just thought that I really like those foods! I'll try eating more veggies to see if it helps. Karla , Cassie Dixon <roxy87cabriolet wrote: > > welcome. If books motivate you, try Skinny Bitch. It really kicked my a@# in gear! LOL > One thing I came across in my studies is that many people begin to crave carbs when they are lacking protein. Make sure that you add beans, tofu, or eat other high-protein veggies to you meals. Nuts are high in fat, but I continue to eat them as a snack to get those good proteins. > Have you added any activity to your routine? That was my ultimate weight loss tool. Too bad it has to be something I sneak in every few days. (my hubby works and lives out of town, so I am single mom to a 2.5 year old and I teach 4th grade) > I hope you find great support and recipes in this group. I have been enjoying it! > Cassie --- On Fri, 1/9/09, bkbb64 <tincup1 wrote: > bkbb64 <tincup1 > New to Group > > Friday, January 9, 2009, 10:50 AM > > > > > Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help > > me loose weight and be more healthy. > > > > I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full > > physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or > > be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since > > because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and > > tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. > > > > I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years > > now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, > > no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at > > some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating > > more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits > > and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't > > loose weight. > > > > I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat > > More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very > > restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. > > > > Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! > > > > Karla > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Welcome to the group, Karla. And best of luck with the diet you are embarking on! I don't know about Ornish being restrictive - it's pretty easy-going from where I stand LOL Why not give it a good honest try? Let us know how it goes? Best, Pat (Co-owner with Cindi) --- http://beanvegan.blogspot.com http://www.vegandonelight.com/spice " The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. " (Oscar Wilde) ________________________________ bkbb64 <tincup1 Friday, January 9, 2009 10:50:44 AM New to Group Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help me loose weight and be more healthy. I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't loose weight. I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! Karla --- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Thanks. I got a pleasant surprise this morning. I started reading through the Ornish cookbook I've had for several years. In the back of the book is his heart disease reversal program food pyrmid with daily recommendations! What luck. So I sat there and wrote out a 7 day menu with grocery list. I used a check-system to make sure I was meeting the daily recommendations for each day. Off to the grocery store I went. Now I just need to fix some of the dishes ahead. I work full time so I know that having meals fixed ahead will be important to my success. Karla , " drpatsant " <drpatsant wrote: > > Welcome to the group, Karla. And best of luck with the diet you are embarking on! I don't know about Ornish being restrictive - it's pretty easy-going from where I stand LOL Why not give it a good honest try? > > Let us know how it goes? > > Best, Pat (Co-owner with Cindi) > > --- > http://beanvegan.blogspot.com > http://www.vegandonelight.com/spice > " The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. " (Oscar Wilde) > > > > > ________________________________ > bkbb64 <tincup1 > > Friday, January 9, 2009 10:50:44 AM > New to Group > > Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help > me loose weight and be more healthy. > > I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full > physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or > be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since > because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and > tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. > > I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years > now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, > no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at > some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating > more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits > and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't > loose weight. > > I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat > More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very > restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. > > Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! > > Karla > > > --- > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Hi Karla ~ Welcome to our group! I am not currently following any program per se other than to eat more meals made from fresh ingredients and watching my portions. Yes, it is quite easy for vegetarians to fall back on pasta, bread, potatoes and other filling items that are fairly easy yet not the best for our slimming goals. I still love and enjoy those things, but only once a week or so as opposed to daily. I am not familiar with Ornish, but know others on the list are and should be able to give you some more info. Cindi, co-owner of group with Pat --- On Fri, 1/9/09, bkbb64 <tincup1 wrote: bkbb64 <tincup1 New to Group Friday, January 9, 2009, 7:50 AM Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help me loose weight and be more healthy. I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't loose weight. I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! Karla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 10, 2009 Sounds like a great plan Karla. And yes, cooking ahead will be very helpful. Perhaps you can set up a schedule for yourself where you dedicate one or two nights a week to prepping meals for the week. You sound excited and motivated; those are both good starts to success! Cindi --- On Sat, 1/10/09, bkbb64 <tincup1 wrote: bkbb64 <tincup1 Re: New to Group Saturday, January 10, 2009, 12:31 PM Thanks. I got a pleasant surprise this morning. I started reading through the Ornish cookbook I've had for several years. In the back of the book is his heart disease reversal program food pyrmid with daily recommendations! What luck. So I sat there and wrote out a 7 day menu with grocery list. I used a check-system to make sure I was meeting the daily recommendations for each day. Off to the grocery store I went. Now I just need to fix some of the dishes ahead. I work full time so I know that having meals fixed ahead will be important to my success. Karla Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted January 11, 2009 Yeah, that Ornish book is great, isn't it? I don't follow his menu plan because I'm vegan now, but he'd still kinda approve what I eat, I'm pretty sure I think he's really first rate - and he was the first of all these diet guru medical people who turned on to this kind of diet. Good for him. He's saved so very many lives!!! Enjoy what you eat on Ornish and check in with us whenever you like - when things go right or when the going gets tough (as it does sometimes on any health diet). Best of luck. I'm with you all the way!!!! Love and hugs, Pat --- http://beanvegan.blogspot.com http://www.vegandonelight.com/spice " The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. " (Oscar Wilde) ________________________________ bkbb64 <tincup1 Saturday, January 10, 2009 3:31:49 PM Re: New to Group Thanks. I got a pleasant surprise this morning. I started reading through the Ornish cookbook I've had for several years. In the back of the book is his heart disease reversal program food pyrmid with daily recommendations! What luck. So I sat there and wrote out a 7 day menu with grocery list. I used a check-system to make sure I was meeting the daily recommendations for each day. Off to the grocery store I went. Now I just need to fix some of the dishes ahead. I work full time so I know that having meals fixed ahead will be important to my success. Karla , " drpatsant " <drpatsant wrote: > > Welcome to the group, Karla. And best of luck with the diet you are embarking on! I don't know about Ornish being restrictive - it's pretty easy-going from where I stand LOL Why not give it a good honest try? > > Let us know how it goes? > > Best, Pat (Co-owner with Cindi) > > --- > http://beanvegan.blogspot.com > http://www.vegandonelight.com/spice > " The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast. " (Oscar Wilde) > > > > > ________________________________ > bkbb64 <tincup1 > > Friday, January 9, 2009 10:50:44 AM > New to Group > > Hello. I am trying to make some changes in my lifestyle that will help > me loose weight and be more healthy. > > I'm 45 and have been battling my weight for 20 years now. I had a full > physical about 5 years ago, at which time I was told to loose weight or > be at risk for a " cardiac event " . I haven't had a physical since > because I know what the doc will say. I've been on every diet and > tried everything short of surgery, which I have no plans for. > > I've been what I would term a part time vegetarian for about 10 years > now. I really don't like eating meat and most days I don't. However, > no matter how motivated I am, I always find myself eating some meat at > some point. Also, I love a vegetarian diet, but I find myself eating > more bread, pasta and rice instead of a diet comprised mostly of fruits > and veggies. Thus, even when I'm being a strict vegetarian, I can't > loose weight. > > I have Dean Ornish's cookbook and I'm not waiting for his book " Eat > More, Weigh Less " from my library. I've heard that his plan is very > restrictive, but I'm hoping that will jumpstart my weightloss. > > Any thoughts or advice? Thanks in advance! > > Karla > > > --- > > Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted April 4, 2009 I just wanted to say 'Hello'. I became vegetarian last spring so I'm still learning. I know it sounds obvious but it has sort of caused me to appreciate vegetables in a new way. I'm learning to cook vegetables that I've never cooked before. Vegetables are now the star of my meals where the protein (tofu, beans, etc) are often sort of the side dish. For some reason this has sort of renewed my excitement about cooking. However, I occasionally feel that I need help coming up with the quick, happy veggie meals. Okay, here's a recipe that has long been my little, probably somewhat unhealthy comfort meal. I love tomatoes. Mix some flour with whatever spices you like (pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, oregano, etc) Slice a fresh tomato about 1/4 inch thick (tomato can be slightly green or ripe) Salt the tomatoes lightly (I use freshly ground sea salt) Coat the tomatoes lightly with the flour. Heat a pan with about a tablespoon of fat (I usually mix olive oil and butter) Add the tomatoes and cook both sides until lightly browned. Removed the tomatoes and place on toasted bread (wheat or french) Add a tad bit extra more flour in the pan and cook for about a minute while stirring. Then add milk to make a gravy, gradually while whisking. I think about half a cup should do (I usually use 2%) Cook the gravy until it is the consistency you want and then pour over the tomatoes on the toast. You're done. This is actually really yummy with a side of greens. I know this is not a complete meal but it's my favorite comfort meal. This is for one serving. Enjoy. Samantha Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 8, 2009 i try to pack as much protein into a dish as i can. i drink a lot of skim milk throughout the day,too (im not vegan) so that helps with protein as well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted June 27, 2009 Welcome to the Garden of Earthly Delights! Also, welcome to those I was not able to say Hi to when they joined. You'll love the group; they are the best and the recipes are wonderful. I dare say that this group can give you recipes and hints and even come up with menus if all you have on hand is a couple of potatoes, a carrot and an onion - or less. Hugs, Jeanne in GA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted July 31, 2009 Welcome to the group. Thats good that you are trying to eat better. I am vegetarian because I could not STAND the thought of eating an animal!!! About the weight loss, I heard that acai berry (not trying to advertise) really does work. I would try it out myself, but I am not allowed to go out and buy it. So, if I were you, I would try it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest guest Report post Posted August 19, 2009 Welcome Jessica I'm new to the group too but have been an ovo-lacto vegetarian for over 20 years. My advice to you to help you wean off the red meat is that there are now all kinds of wonderful " fake " meats out there, there isn't much you can't do with them! We use Morning Star crumbles to make the best tacos! Or stuffed peppers, meat-less loaf, or " meatless balls " for spaghetti. My husband likes the vegan boca burgers and I like the Morning Star " Grillers. " Boca chicken patties are fantastic. And we really like the Quorn " chicken " products too. I find cooking with these products so easy. mouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
