Comments on: Becoming Vegan: to Be or Not to Be? http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:09:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ready, Set, Go Vegan! | The Broccoli Hut http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-8151 Ready, Set, Go Vegan! | The Broccoli Hut Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:31:40 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-8151 [...] of you may recall that in the early days of my blog, I experimented with veganism. However, I discovered the long-term effects of the diet left me [...] [...] of you may recall that in the early days of my blog, I experimented with veganism. However, I discovered the long-term effects of the diet left me [...]

]]> By: magpie http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-204 magpie Tue, 06 Jan 2009 01:38:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-204 I just found this post too. I have/had/am in recovery from (do they ever really go away completely?) EDs for about 2.5 years but I've been an off and on vegetarian since I was 13. When I was more ED-ish I actually wasn't a vegetarian or vegan, but I think that eventually it's something I'd like to do. I recently went vegetarian again and so far it's been fine. I've actually been thinking less about food and feeling really good. Good luck with whatever you decide! I just found this post too. I have/had/am in recovery from (do they ever really go away completely?) EDs for about 2.5 years but I’ve been an off and on vegetarian since I was 13. When I was more ED-ish I actually wasn’t a vegetarian or vegan, but I think that eventually it’s something I’d like to do. I recently went vegetarian again and so far it’s been fine. I’ve actually been thinking less about food and feeling really good. Good luck with whatever you decide!

]]> By: Erin of Care to Eat http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-203 Erin of Care to Eat Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:04:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-203 Wow! I know you wrote this in April but I found it from your Year in Review post. :) I'm recovering too actually! I've had eating disorders for 14 years so my family (not my husband, interestingly) are nervous about me trying a vegan diet.<br/>I really love your blog and always look forward to your posts. :) Wow! I know you wrote this in April but I found it from your Year in Review post. :) I’m recovering too actually! I’ve had eating disorders for 14 years so my family (not my husband, interestingly) are nervous about me trying a vegan diet.
I really love your blog and always look forward to your posts. :)

]]> By: ChickPea http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-202 ChickPea Mon, 21 Apr 2008 02:59:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-202 Trustmyintuition: Thanks for your input...I just discovered your blog, and I love it! Trustmyintuition: Thanks for your input…I just discovered your blog, and I love it!

]]> By: trustmyintuition http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-201 trustmyintuition Sun, 20 Apr 2008 15:40:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-201 I also experienced anorexia and binging. I feel it has helped me being mostly vegan because my focus is on being healthy and getting proper nutrition. It has changed my whole view on eating. Good luck with whatever decision you make. I'm sure it will be the right one. I also experienced anorexia and binging. I feel it has helped me being mostly vegan because my focus is on being healthy and getting proper nutrition. It has changed my whole view on eating. Good luck with whatever decision you make. I’m sure it will be the right one.

]]> By: ChickPea http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-200 ChickPea Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:27:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-200 HH: Thanks so much for your input. I agree that dairy's benefits are exaggerated by the USDA; according to the book I'm reading, the USDA borders on flat-out lying. Anyway, more and more I am seeing that veganism and being an ex-ED victim are not all that incompatible... HH: Thanks so much for your input. I agree that dairy’s benefits are exaggerated by the USDA; according to the book I’m reading, the USDA borders on flat-out lying. Anyway, more and more I am seeing that veganism and being an ex-ED victim are not all that incompatible…

]]> By: Happy Herbivore! http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-199 Happy Herbivore! Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:06:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-199 The Dairy DISASTER. The Milk industry is a bunch of liars that want to get your money. For instance "Got Milk" was just a genius marketing campaign - drinking milk CAUSES osteoporosis - it doesn't prevent it.<br/><br/>Milk is gross.<br/><br/>milksucks.com<br/><br/>For me, I don't agree with the animals treatment and I think the idea of breastfeeding off a cow at 26 to be a bit repulsive.<br/><br/>I know several vegan with former eating disorders (myself included) sometimes being a vegan is easier. You know whats right and healthy without guilt and temptations The Dairy DISASTER. The Milk industry is a bunch of liars that want to get your money. For instance “Got Milk” was just a genius marketing campaign – drinking milk CAUSES osteoporosis – it doesn’t prevent it.

Milk is gross.

milksucks.com

For me, I don’t agree with the animals treatment and I think the idea of breastfeeding off a cow at 26 to be a bit repulsive.

I know several vegan with former eating disorders (myself included) sometimes being a vegan is easier. You know whats right and healthy without guilt and temptations

]]> By: ChickPea http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-198 ChickPea Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:29:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-198 Val: Thanks for your advice--your suggestions/comments were exactly what I was looking for. I doubt that the faux cheeses would become a part of my diet, considering how many people seem to hate them! I hope veganism can be a positive thing for me as it has been for you. Val: Thanks for your advice–your suggestions/comments were exactly what I was looking for. I doubt that the faux cheeses would become a part of my diet, considering how many people seem to hate them! I hope veganism can be a positive thing for me as it has been for you.

]]> By: val http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-197 val Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:12:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-197 you asked for advice, so here's my two cents: your food bills will only go up if you buy a lot of processed foods. Yes, fake cheeses and lots of faux meats will make a big dent in your pocket. But you'll learn what you like and how to shop for the way you cook. Just expect a period of adjustment. Second, I had anorexia and I actually credit veganism with a large part of my recovery. I was able to take all of that negative obsessive energy and focus it on learning EVERYTHING about healthy eating. Now cooking is one of my passions, along with natural health and nutrition. Sorry if this is more advice than you wanted. Good luck with your decision! you asked for advice, so here’s my two cents: your food bills will only go up if you buy a lot of processed foods. Yes, fake cheeses and lots of faux meats will make a big dent in your pocket. But you’ll learn what you like and how to shop for the way you cook. Just expect a period of adjustment. Second, I had anorexia and I actually credit veganism with a large part of my recovery. I was able to take all of that negative obsessive energy and focus it on learning EVERYTHING about healthy eating. Now cooking is one of my passions, along with natural health and nutrition. Sorry if this is more advice than you wanted. Good luck with your decision!

]]> By: ChickPea http://TheBroccoliHut.com/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/comment-page-1/#comment-196 ChickPea Fri, 18 Apr 2008 01:11:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/04/16/becoming-vegan-to-be-or-not-to-be/#comment-196 CCV: I am thinking of a compromise for now, maybe like 75% vegan until I go home or something like that. It's all about baby steps:) I don't see a therapist anymore, but I'll talk about it with the next best thing--my mom!<br/>Annie: Yes, I got your e-mail...I am working on a reply as I type. CCV: I am thinking of a compromise for now, maybe like 75% vegan until I go home or something like that. It’s all about baby steps:) I don’t see a therapist anymore, but I’ll talk about it with the next best thing–my mom!
Annie: Yes, I got your e-mail…I am working on a reply as I type.

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