veganism

Hi everyone... I am on a medically supervised fast right now which means just shakes. I have lost 44 pounds in 7 weeks. This week is the half way pound so I need to start deciding what I want to do when I am off the fasting portion (still supervised by a doctor though). I am thinking of going vegan. I have a slew of health problems and since the fast (no lactose) I feel amazing! I have begun to exercise and enjoy life.

Anyone a vegan that would mind sharing insight or guidance? I love cheese and eggs so I'm worried about giving them up but I truly believe I might have an allergy.

Thanks

Re: veganism

I think you should read 2 books for the best information:

Skinny B itch
Crazy Sexy Diet

That has endless amounts of information...

while I have been a vegan for over 15 yrs, I have been eating a fage yogurt everyday, so I can't say I'm vegan anymore

Other than that, I live a pretty vegan lifestyle in terms of eating, so if you have any questions, I would love to help!

Re: veganism

My mom has recently switched to a low fat/no fat vegan diet for health reasons. Check out these cookbooks for ideas. So far she really likes the happy herbivore cookbook.

http://www.amazon.com/Appetite-Reduction-Filling-Low-Fat-Recipes/dp/1600940498/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpi_1

http://www.amazon.com/Happy-Herbivore-Cookbook-Delicious-Fat-Free/dp/1935618121

Re: veganism

i agree that you should read skinny b itch. it really opened my eyes up about food and so did the movie food inc.

i don't eat meat, but i'm not a vegan. and this book and movie persuaded me to do so.