Comments on: Could I Go Vegan? http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/ Healthy Living in a Hectic World Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:09:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Going Vegan -- Are You In? | Silly Tater Tot http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-528 Going Vegan -- Are You In? | Silly Tater Tot Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:12:00 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-528 [...] first came about when I floated the idea of going vegan out on my blog — I got some great comments, including: I totally know what you mean. I wont eat any more [...] [...] first came about when I floated the idea of going vegan out on my blog — I got some great comments, including: I totally know what you mean. I wont eat any more [...]

]]> By: Gwen http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-527 Gwen Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:51:19 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-527 I eat mostly vegetarian, and could pretty easily give up meat for good. But I don't think I could ever get by without dairy (soy substitutes make me sick) or eggs or fish. Sushi is my favorite food. I do make sure to buy organic dairy and eggs, and whenever possible I get them from small local farms. I eat mostly vegetarian, and could pretty easily give up meat for good. But I don’t think I could ever get by without dairy (soy substitutes make me sick) or eggs or fish. Sushi is my favorite food. I do make sure to buy organic dairy and eggs, and whenever possible I get them from small local farms.

]]> By: Shannon http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-526 Shannon Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:37:22 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-526 definitely a well-deserved bad-ass ;) i think i am similar in my current situation, but i don't know that i could ever be vegan as i love eggs, yogurt, and cheese. i have made decisions to eat less meat,and choose meat and the above dairy as good as I can (grass-fed, organic, etc.) if $$ allows! definitely a well-deserved bad-ass ;)

i think i am similar in my current situation, but i don’t know that i could ever be vegan as i love eggs, yogurt, and cheese. i have made decisions to eat less meat,and choose meat and the above dairy as good as I can (grass-fed, organic, etc.) if $$ allows!

]]> By: Jessie (Vegan-minded) http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-525 Jessie (Vegan-minded) Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:32:37 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-525 I think doing a 1 month challenge is a great way to "jump in" to veganism and see how it suits you. I basically went vegan as a New Year's resolution, and it actually stuck 4 years later. If you enjoy cooking and making your own food, being vegan is really easy. There are also tons of great products on the market that make the transition a lot smoother. I say give it a try. What do you have to lose anyway? :) I think doing a 1 month challenge is a great way to “jump in” to veganism and see how it suits you. I basically went vegan as a New Year’s resolution, and it actually stuck 4 years later. If you enjoy cooking and making your own food, being vegan is really easy. There are also tons of great products on the market that make the transition a lot smoother. I say give it a try. What do you have to lose anyway? :)

]]> By: healthy ashley http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-524 healthy ashley Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:06:25 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-524 If you're curious, I think trying out a vegetarian diet for a short time would be great. Since it's a limited time you shouldn't feel deprived but you'd get a chance to see how you like it. I've been vegan for four months and love it. I think it was easier for me to eliminate all animal products since I had been a vegetarian for 9 years prior. Good luck! If you’re curious, I think trying out a vegetarian diet for a short time would be great. Since it’s a limited time you shouldn’t feel deprived but you’d get a chance to see how you like it.

I’ve been vegan for four months and love it. I think it was easier for me to eliminate all animal products since I had been a vegetarian for 9 years prior.

Good luck!

]]> By: dan http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-523 dan Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:24:33 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-523 Katy - I couldn't contact you cause it says your mailbox is full. I just wanted to let you know you got accepted for foodiefights this week. email me when you get a chance. Katy -
I couldn’t contact you cause it says your mailbox is full. I just wanted to let you know you got accepted for foodiefights this week. email me when you get a chance.

]]> By: Whit http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-522 Whit Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:10:04 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-522 I went vegetarian for a few months, and honestly it's just not right for my body. I put on weight, and just in general was not happy with myself. I think what works for others does not work for everyone. That said, it's worth a try! See if it works for you! I went vegetarian for a few months, and honestly it’s just not right for my body. I put on weight, and just in general was not happy with myself. I think what works for others does not work for everyone. That said, it’s worth a try! See if it works for you!

]]> By: Adam Zehr http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-521 Adam Zehr Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:43:31 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-521 Sounds like it could be a hip problem. Most of my worst pain comes from that area and I need full replacements of both hips. May be a good idea to research some hip stretching exercises. Do you take any type of a supplement to aid with joint repair? http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/supplements/a/glucosamine.htm I supplement with Osteo Bi Flex daily - http://www.osteobiflex.com/ Also an anti inflammatory, ibuprofen/advil, will help if there is any inflammation in the joint. Sounds like it could be a hip problem. Most of my worst pain comes from that area and I need full replacements of both hips. May be a good idea to research some hip stretching exercises. Do you take any type of a supplement to aid with joint repair? http://orthopedics.about.com/cs/supplements/a/glucosamine.htm
I supplement with Osteo Bi Flex daily – http://www.osteobiflex.com/

Also an anti inflammatory, ibuprofen/advil, will help if there is any inflammation in the joint.

]]> By: Laura http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-520 Laura Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:34:26 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-520 Start reading the raw foods books. Adding more raw food creations into a diet can be one of the healthiest things to do. I am all for "adding" instead of restricting. Start reading the raw foods books. Adding more raw food creations into a diet can be one of the healthiest things to do. I am all for “adding” instead of restricting.

]]> By: Laura http://katywidrick.com/2009/10/27/could-i-go-vegan/#comment-519 Laura Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:31:51 +0000 http://katywidrick.com/?p=613#comment-519 yeah, there are lots of books on vegan eating. Unfortunately, in my opinion, healthwise/genetically, it is not for everyone. Some people do GREAT and GREAT on a vegan diet and therefore think it is for everyone. Others literally fail to prosper. One month is not the test, body depletion takes longer. Over the years, I have found that it is best to listen to my compassion/heart AND my body. Hard lesson to learn, but a good one. yeah, there are lots of books on vegan eating.
Unfortunately, in my opinion, healthwise/genetically, it is not for everyone.
Some people do GREAT and GREAT on a vegan diet and therefore think it is for everyone.
Others literally fail to prosper.
One month is not the test, body depletion takes longer.
Over the years, I have found that it is best to listen to my compassion/heart AND my body.
Hard lesson to learn, but a good one.

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