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How do I lose weight on a vegan diet?
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Related Links:
A Guide to Vegan Sweeteners Plus 3 Tips to Keep Your Intake in Check
PCRM’s A Guide to Healthy Weight Loss
Weight Control the Vegan Way by the Vegetarian Resource Group
NutritionFacts.org’s Changing Our Taste Buds
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Would you include stevia in the list of zero calories sweeteners? I like to put stevia in my green smoothies to balance out the bitterness. thanks!
Great posts lately, Julieanna!
Thank you, Bonnie!
I do put stevia in that list and do not recommend it! Try a date or some fresh or frozen fruit for natural sweetness and added nutrients.
I am vegetarian, I really love potatoes but there are so many people saying white starches are bad for weight loss. I am not as fond of sweet potatoes (that have more fiber), I had been using organic and non organic instant mashed potato flakes. prepared with water and spices. I do not use any type of milk or butter (dairy or vegan). The package says prepared plain they are 60 to 80 calories per serving. What are your thoughts and suggestions on starches such as sushi rice and potatoes? Should I have them? I have tried cauliflower mashed potatoes but they are just not the same.
Julieanna, I am living proof of this. I went total vegan – using the Dr Esselystyn plan (no eggs, no oils, no meat/fish, no dairy products) from Cleveland Clinic and lost 25 pounds in under 2 months – my energy level was unbelievable, my skin was smoother and more hydrated, my blood work showed major changes in lipid levels and glucose…..unfortunately sometimes we need some kind of epiphany to get us to change. In my case, that was a stroke. It's been six months and I've recovered completely – I worked hard in physical therapy for it and practiced Constraint Induced Therapy to increase my brain's neuroplasticity. Just three months after the stroke I was already riding 12-14 miles on my bike 4 times a week, now I am at 20 miles. I began the plan the day after the stroke, while still in the hospital – of course that's easy when your choice is hospital food 🙂 I believe the extreme vegan plan from Dr Esselystyn was a major player in my recovering so quickly and can't leave this post without thanking my Creator for knowledge, wisdom and favor. Thanks for letting me share!
I became vegan in Aug 2013 (only 6 months ago) and have lost 35 lb so far! It's been so easy, I feel great! I wish I had done this years ago.
how did you do it? I easily gain weight, no matter what the diet and this includes the vegan diet. Give me some pointers please.
Evrynoee would benefit from reading this post
Would like a meal plan spelled out what to eat fiv five times a day vegan
Would this way of eating be helpful to someone going through perimenopause?
Mariana Mancera B I am basically following the McDougall diet… I have limited oil to almost nothing, and most of my plate now is greens (mostly kale, cabbage, chard, etc..) I try to stick to whole foods and cook as little as possible. I make my own sauerkraut. I drink water mostly but also make my own kambucha and kefir water lemonaide. I only eat if I'm hungry. That's pretty much it. It was weird the first couple months, but now I can't believe how easy it is. I'm over 80 lb lost now. 🙂 https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/free-mcdougall-program/
Mariana Mancera B : I am basically following the McDougall diet… Strictly vegan, and I have limited oil to almost nothing, and most of my plate now is greens (mostly kale, cabbage, chard, etc..) I try to stick to whole foods and cook as little as possible. I make my own sauerkraut. I drink water mostly but also make my own kambucha and kefir water lemonaide. I only eat if I'm hungry. That's pretty much it. It was weird the first couple months, but now I can't believe how easy it is. I'm over 80 lb lost now. 🙂 https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/free-mcdougall-program/
Mariana Mancera B : I am basically following the McDougall diet… Strictly vegan, and I have limited oil to almost nothing, very little sugar, and most of my plate now is greens (mostly kale, cabbage, chard, etc..) I try to stick to whole foods and cook as little as possible. I make my own sauerkraut. I drink water mostly but also make my own kambucha and kefir water lemonaide. I only eat if I'm hungry. That's pretty much it. It was weird the first couple months, but now I can't believe how easy it is. I'm over 80 lb lost now. 🙂 https://www.drmcdougall.com/health/education/free-mcdougall-program/
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Julieanna Hever I find that dates never get ground up and end up in big lumps at the bottom of my cup, despite my high end juicer…suggestions?
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