Tribe.net. Local Connections LaTonya http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#399d02d6-b35b-414b-ba83-ce7b2d65b71a 2009-04-16T03:33:14Z 2009-04-16T03:33:14Z

Yes, Regina Try eating more vegetables and or taking a chlorophll or seaweed tablet or detoxing maybe mega clense. This will help remove excess food and sludge from your colon. Also try a healthfood store to purchase a weightless crandberry herbal tea.

LaTonya 2009-04-16T03:33:14Z Melissa D. http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#b1671e2b-f155-45fd-8a97-f3946f559060 2007-07-05T18:25:11Z 2007-07-05T18:25:11Z

Regina where are you now on this? Have you found a way of eating/living that works?

Melissa D. 2007-07-05T18:25:11Z Antoine http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#03a420b2-6724-400c-b240-e5d32145b147 2007-06-05T04:38:17Z 2007-06-05T04:38:17Z

You're probably consuming lots of starches to replace the meats, which keeps the weight on..Carrots, rice, pasta, wht rice, bread (mainly wheat) will make it hard for u 2 lose weight...Many foods that WE think are foods are not..Our bodies are electrical so it needs electric food..No protein is needed..Does a gorilla need protein? All he eats are leaves, berries, bamboo shoots & gets plenty of oxygen & sun & brolic as ever...Ever heard of Quinoa, Amaranth, Wild Rice, Mushrooms(Cremini, Portabello, Oyster), Kale, Almond Milk, Teff, Fendu? We have options...Fasting also works..If you're interested a really good read is the mucusless diet healing system & rational fasting by Arnold Ehret.. Bless

Antoine 2007-06-05T04:38:17Z $item.owner.firstName http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#639b7c83-7212-4930-8bd5-b064282122fe 2007-04-13T07:23:44Z 2007-04-13T07:23:44Z

I 3rd and 4th that oppinion. going vegan is whats sup. The best type of "milk" to use would be Almond milk. (1/4 cups of ativated almonds-thats raw almomds that are soaked in water over night. 1 cup of distiled or spring water. 1tsp flax seed oil, vanilla bean optional. grade a or b maple syrup to taste. put in blender and let blend for a few minutes.) Soy is listed as a posion on the FDA list of posions. Check it out. Try to eat as much raw fruits and veggies as possable, make smoothies, with fresh fruits. and other items such as spirlina, see moss, young coconut water. drink fresh juices from wheat grass, fruits and veggies. all these things are very hight in minerals. get plenty of water, and fresh air along with sunshine. Fast from time to time, pref at the begining of the seasons. use cleansing herbs to cleans and purify the body. last but not least, spread love. I will be returned to your many fold:) Peace, Love & wisdom, Wreal

$item.owner.firstName 2007-04-13T07:23:44Z $item.owner.firstName http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#5daf2f7b-3e30-4c2e-b45e-5efd939e5e48 2007-04-12T21:49:15Z 2007-04-12T21:49:15Z

I'm trying. but i keep going back to chicken breast, cheese, and some form of bread. but it is doable. i feel it. habits die hard though. i think it is more so me developing the discipline to grocery shop and prepare my own food. it's hard out here for working ladies yall!!

$item.owner.firstName 2007-04-12T21:49:15Z $item.owner.firstName http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#328eb443-4c0e-4a28-a5cc-b870a8ad2dea 2007-04-11T17:58:02Z 2007-04-11T17:58:02Z

Greetings Regina Unlike you I've only been meet free for 3 months so, I'm new to this. I still eat fish so that helps a lot but I'm having a hard time cooking two different meals for my family and myself. I'll eat the veggies, rice and beans and drink herbal teas/water/juice. And it's getting kind of expensive to grocery shop for myself and my family. My son, daughter and boyfriend are meat eaters (tried talking them into eating meat free... Not having it!). Sometimes I feel like a bloated pig (is this normal when you stop eating meat and start eating whole grains etc...?). I have put on some weight too. So, I’m trying to walk on the days that I don’t have to drive the kids somewhere. I would like to loose weight, be healthier lifestyle so I can feel and see the difference in myself. So, can anyone give me any suggestions? Peace and love

$item.owner.firstName 2007-04-11T17:58:02Z Christie http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#820419eb-06b3-4f87-9af5-ec8f50ec82e3 2007-04-08T18:21:33Z 2007-04-08T18:21:33Z

Yeah, I have to agree it's the dairy that's probably getting you. Eat lots of veggies, legumes and grains, drink lots of water. And more importantly, keep your spice cabinet hooked up. For me, I've noticed it's easy to stick to a healthy diet when I have a variety of spices on hand. You can make anything taste good if you have the right herbs/spices.

Christie 2007-04-08T18:21:33Z O.G http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#c5ea26cb-9f5c-4ad5-acd3-abb2b7adfa51 2007-04-05T06:52:52Z 2007-04-05T06:52:52Z

I have found its not just what i eat but when and how much. I have limited my portions, balance out carbs, protien, fat and let some time pass between meals. this has helped me keep my weight down and regulate my sugar levels.I am not hungry between meals so I dont snack. my body is able to regulate itself and use the fat stores for fuel instead of constant sugar. during the time between meals I just drink water so that covers my water requirements and when I stick to it I feel great and energized.

O.G 2007-04-05T06:52:52Z Kia http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#3fc4e2de-4c46-453d-8af9-7b2b8801c59d 2007-03-29T00:12:12Z 2007-03-29T00:12:12Z

I am a newbie to the vegetarian diet. I haven't noticed any changes in my weight (good or bad). I have, however, found an awesome recipe book "Student's Go Vegan Cookbook" that has helped me stay motivated. I would however like to lose weight. Good luck to you.

Kia 2007-03-29T00:12:12Z miya http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#085338d9-d1d8-40d8-a271-6e4e18249589 2007-03-28T15:28:08Z 2007-03-28T15:28:08Z

Absolutely! Going vegan is the way to go... (I have been vegan a year now and have unintentionally lost weight and I can't seem to gain it back?! A great thing, but again, unintentional!) Also try to watch the bread intake as well... All the best! Miya

miya 2007-03-28T15:28:08Z Naomi Skywalker http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#3d6f4b37-117d-4123-b542-cea59bd2ac53 2007-03-28T04:19:11Z 2007-03-28T04:19:11Z

I'd have to agree with the dairy thing. When I first went veggie, i replaced all of my meat protein with dairy which caused me to put on weight, and not to mention reaked havoc on my digestive system (I'm lactose intolerant). Try drinking soy milk instead of cows milk. Up your beans & legumes intake... oh yeah, and drink LOTS AND LOTS of water.... strive for at least 2 litres a day.

Naomi Skywalker 2007-03-28T04:19:11Z AfroBohemian http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#73472097-0b06-4ca0-8da6-49116d9d1441 2007-03-23T18:29:00Z 2007-03-23T18:29:00Z

one word- dairy! i didnt lose any weight just from giving up meat. i lost all my baby weight and then some after going vegan. my ex lost all of his "sympathy" baby weight as well :)

AfroBohemian 2007-03-23T18:29:00Z Regina http://blackvegetarians.tribe.net/thread/bb41ff83-6388-4259-99da-d1c54dcb2d88#38c8f718-d9f5-430b-a386-da0f03bd09b0 2007-03-23T16:45:05Z 2007-03-23T16:45:05Z

i have been a vegetarian for about a year a now and even though I still eat fish only it's hard at times being around family and friends that do eat meat. I 've noticed that since i became a vegetarian I've gained weight maybe 20lbs I didn't give up meat to become thinner I wanted a better lifestyle but I think i am doing something wrong Any suggestion?

Regina 2007-03-23T16:45:05Z