Posts by spinach_spy

I'm so sorry for your loss :(

Don't worry, you'll pull through, maybe you should find an animal loss support group in your area

the american diet is a real salt mine, it's really gross

You can make your own cheeses, pretty simply actually, all you need is organic milk (organic is much healther for you and the environment), vinegar, and any flavorings you want

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/how-to-make- homemade-cheese.html

Congrats! Its such a great feeling to be able to say "I lost x pounds"

I love it! ^^

Original Post by fade_the_great:

It could be from poor blood circulation.

Try eating more foods that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids.  They will help reduce painful blood vessel spasms possibly responsible for a shutdown of blood flow. Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids but since you are vegetarian you'll have to stick with nuts and oils.

I was vegan for five years but I had to go back to eating animal products because I was developing serious health problems. The iron supplements might not be enough on their own. You should try upping your tofu, lentils, and leafy green vegetables. The extra iron will increase your body heat.

Are you drinking enough water? Being dehydrated reduces your blood volume. Make a point to stay well hydrated by consuming enough water and fluids. Avoid caffeinated beverages because they constrict blood vessels.

I suffered from cold hands for nearly a year. My hands would get so cold that my fingers would be in too much pain to even hold a pencil. In my case, the cold hands went away after I became a vegan and started losing weight. I also did a lot of exercise during that time which helped to increase my blood flow. Are you exercising enough?

 I do like nuts, especially almonds and pistachios, and I'll try to eat more of them, I definitely drink enough water and exercise enough, but I also like tea (natural), but I'll try to avoid it unless it's the kind without caffeine,

My iron supplement has 361% of the DV, they do suggest vegetarians take in 2x as much iron as normal people, but my blood test showed that I have a healthy red blood count, I'll try to eat more tofu, lentils, spinach, and kale along with the nuts though, thanks :)

I have read about reynaud's too, but why would it just start up only a year ago? I'll ask my doctor about it next time I go though, I kind of hope it's reynaud and not due to a heart condition I have :( (Im going to my cardiologist soon, too)

I do understand that weright loss will lead to being more cold, but it shouldnt be this much :(

Thanks for all your replies! :D

I like tofu and edamame are good :)

Avoid getting boca and morning star products, they're so over-processed andnot good for you

Cliff bars and mojo bars are good,

Oatmeal Banana Energy Bars

(Makes a 9 inch square pan)

• 2 cups oatmeal
• 1/2 cup flax seeds (ground or crushed)
• 4 Tbs Rice Protein Powder
• 1 cup vanilla rice milk (we like Pacific)
• 6 Tbs egg replacer (like Ener-G or Flax Seed jel) or 1 large egg + 1 egg white
• 2 bananas- ripe and pureed (or sub fruit/pumpkin puree, equal to 1 cup)
• 1/2 cup applesauce- unsweetened
• 1/4 cup agave, maple syrup or honey
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp cinnamon (omit if adding chocolate)

Add-ins if desired

• 1/2 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup nuts of choice, crushed
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (we like cranberries)
• Replace 1/2 fruit puree with peanut or almond butter

Mix all ingredients together (well), and place in prepared 9 inch square pan.  Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approx 40-45 minutes.  Cool and slice into desired size bars.  Store loosely covered in the refrigerator. For travel, we simply remove bars and wrap them in a cloth napkin secured with a safety pin, string or band.

We like to make fruit purees (pumpkin, zucchini, apple, banana, prune, fig, etc.) and store in the freezer in 1 cup portions, then the desired flavor can be pulled out and used in baking and cooking.

Fruit and Nut Bars (Gluten Free)

Makes one brownie pan (ours is about 6×10)

• 1 cup dried fruit of choice (cranberries, blueberries, bananas, apples, cherries, strawberries) home dried in low heat dehydrator is best to remain food integrity.  You want the fruit to remain tender, not crunchy if you’re going to use it in this recipe.
• 1 cup dates (whole- roughly chopped, do not buy pre-chopped)
• 2/3 cup Raw almonds
• 2/3 cup Raw cashews
• 2 tsp. finely grated citrus zest (lemon, orange, lime)
• 3-4 drops almond extract if desired

Spray or oil pan, set aside.

Place fruit, dates, zest and extract in food processor/blender/Vitamix and process until you have a smooth paste.  Pour into a bowl and set aside.  Pulse nuts in blender until finely chopped but not pureed/mushy.

Combine nuts and paste.  Mix well (fingers work best).  Transfer to prepared pan, smooth and allow to sit until firm.  Store tightly covered in refrigerator, makes about 8 bars.

When I eat frozen meals, theyre amy's all vegetarian and organic.

I suggest buying organic meals, that way they are low processed, low sodium, and healthy

It's no myth that mixing up work outs can help ward off plateaus, but I wouldnt  be surprised if it IS a scam for them to get more money

I go to the gym 5-6x a week usually,

I go running 1- 2 times out of that, swim once ever couple of weeks probably, and am trying to fit in biking more, but the other days I do the eliptical.

I do 30 minutes of weight lifting before hand, there are several machines I do every time, a couple that I usually do, and some I do occasional- if I have enough time

I broke my plateau by eating about 400 calories more than I usually do one day, then eating 300 calories less than I usually do the following day, and 100 less the next day to get:

2000, 1400, 1600

It helped right away, taking a break from exercise (maybe just a couple days) should help too :)

I'm going to start writing down each day how many calories I had, what my weight was, and if I went to the gym or not. My normal cal intake is 1700, so as long as my week's cal intake is less than 11900, I'm good :)

Mixing up your exercise helps too, like if you usually go biking, maybe swimming, the eliptical, or jogging will help

How much do you weigh: 140 lbs

What weight would you like to be: 130

What was the last thing you ate: mac and soy cheese with broccoli

What are some motivational songs to listen too: For weight loss? Um..none really

What is your favorite quote:  I have a lot, but a couple of them are:

"Live for today for tomorrow never comes"

Are you shy or confident: Used to be really really shy, but after losing 25 pounds and clearing up acne, I'm hardly shy at all :)

Have you ever been bullied: Nope,

Have you ever bullied someone else: Of course not!

What makes you happy when you've had a bad day: Bad days? Pft!

What is your fave song atm: Falling Slowly :)