Comments on: I'm ba-ack… http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/ Wed, 23 May 2012 12:11:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: ChickPea http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-435 ChickPea Wed, 21 May 2008 15:51:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-435 CCV: I guess there are parts of blogging that I haven't gotten used to yet...namely ignoring negative comments. Thanks for reminding me that I shouldn't let them get to me.<br/>Jenn: Thanks! I have been reading your blog, but I haven't gotten a chance to comment lately. I love your enthusiasm for Panera!<br/>Cassie: Yep, I've gotten the "eating like a bird" comment before. Oddly enough, I am usually the one with my plate piled high...<br/>Danielle: People just have different priorities, I guess. And you're right, I feel like we are lucky--we get awesome vegetarian food that is healthy and yummy! CCV: I guess there are parts of blogging that I haven’t gotten used to yet…namely ignoring negative comments. Thanks for reminding me that I shouldn’t let them get to me.
Jenn: Thanks! I have been reading your blog, but I haven’t gotten a chance to comment lately. I love your enthusiasm for Panera!
Cassie: Yep, I’ve gotten the “eating like a bird” comment before. Oddly enough, I am usually the one with my plate piled high…
Danielle: People just have different priorities, I guess. And you’re right, I feel like we are lucky–we get awesome vegetarian food that is healthy and yummy!

]]> By: Danielle http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-434 Danielle Wed, 21 May 2008 12:11:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-434 I'm afraid I know exactly what you're talking about! It's unfortunate that a lot of people are unaware of the effect their eating habits have on the rest of the world and their bodies. I hope you weren't too bothered by the questions & comments, remember that we're the lucky ones :). Glad to hear you got through it though and enjoyed your time with family, plus you were super prepared, haha, so that's just great. <br/><br/>Your first few meals back look delicious. It's too bad us vegetarian & vegans are so limited in our boring eating options ;) I’m afraid I know exactly what you’re talking about! It’s unfortunate that a lot of people are unaware of the effect their eating habits have on the rest of the world and their bodies. I hope you weren’t too bothered by the questions & comments, remember that we’re the lucky ones :) . Glad to hear you got through it though and enjoyed your time with family, plus you were super prepared, haha, so that’s just great.

Your first few meals back look delicious. It’s too bad us vegetarian & vegans are so limited in our boring eating options ;)

]]> By: Cassie http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-433 Cassie Wed, 21 May 2008 09:09:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-433 Your trip sounds fun- never been to Alabama! But stinks that there were not more options for you. <br/><br/>Don't worry about the comments - people tend to say the wrong things when they don't understand something. I have always been a step healthier than my whole family and constantly get comments like "why don't you eat some more you eat like a bird (and as you know I don't)- or your too skinny you better eat more"- I just ignore it. I know I am healthy and that is all that matters. So you go girl with sticking to your personal choices- it's your body no one else's! Your trip sounds fun- never been to Alabama! But stinks that there were not more options for you.

Don’t worry about the comments – people tend to say the wrong things when they don’t understand something. I have always been a step healthier than my whole family and constantly get comments like “why don’t you eat some more you eat like a bird (and as you know I don’t)- or your too skinny you better eat more”- I just ignore it. I know I am healthy and that is all that matters. So you go girl with sticking to your personal choices- it’s your body no one else’s!

]]> By: Jenn http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-432 Jenn Tue, 20 May 2008 23:59:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-432 Sounds like a great trip! As always, I enjoy reading about your adventures and seeing all the yummy food - thanks for sharing :o) Sounds like a great trip! As always, I enjoy reading about your adventures and seeing all the yummy food – thanks for sharing :o )

]]> By: ChocolateCoveredVegan http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-431 ChocolateCoveredVegan Tue, 20 May 2008 20:56:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-431 Welcome back from your trip :o).<br/><br/>And girl, you absolutely do NOT need to explain yourself to the first anonymous poster. That comment was rude and uncalled for, and I can only hope that the commenter was shown more compassion when she (or he) was recovering from anorexia than what she/he showed you. Welcome back from your trip :o ).

And girl, you absolutely do NOT need to explain yourself to the first anonymous poster. That comment was rude and uncalled for, and I can only hope that the commenter was shown more compassion when she (or he) was recovering from anorexia than what she/he showed you.

]]> By: ChickPea http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-430 ChickPea Tue, 20 May 2008 17:07:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-430 VeggieGirl: Yes, I must say that most of the time I am lucky to have people around me who don't judge me based on my dietary preferences.<br/>Romina: I hear ya on the "breathing room!"<br/>RunRoamRecycle: I hadn't even thought about the obstacles with dating. I've never had a surprise situation like that, but I think the company is a lot more important than the food:)<br/>Anonymous: Yes, in retrospect the tone of my post seemed like something a "diva" would say. For that I apologize. However, I consider my blog a place to vent. I never expressed any of the negative opinions toward the food to anyone I met--give me some credit! I know how to be polite. <br/>And yes, you're right my past ED probably does make me more focused on my diet than other people. I realize that, and thanks for reminding me. However, I think you were a little harsh in your comment because you insinuate that I don't think of people around me.<br/>I try not to make my eating habits an obstacle to family/social gatherings. I don't think that should mean that I have to eat something that I don't want to, however. If I had ordered that sandwich, it would have been wasted because either it would have gone uneaten or I wouldn't have enjoyed it. <br/>Alice: Thanks for supporting me. I totally agree that vegetarians and omnivores alike should respect each other's preferences.<br/>Loveofoats: I experienced situations like this even when I wasn't a vegetarian. People used to tease me for NOT wanting to snack on RC Cola and Moonpies, just because it was unhealthy.<br/>Anonymous: I didn't mean to seem like I was beating myself up for the coconut icing! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I don't regret eating it. You're right that desserts are one of life's greatest indulgences, and it's better to enjoy them than to wish I had done so. Thanks for your concern!<br/>Jennifer: I knew you'd appreciate my burrito!<br/>Ruby: Actually, I remember your post on your Wolfgang Puck experience. I don't want my lifestyle to be a hindrance! I just want to make the right choices for my body, the animals, and the environment.<br/>Glad to hear you found Justin's nut butter. I haven't tried the almond/maple flavor yet, but I think I have a squeeze pack of it to try. Let me know how you like it!<br/>lighterportions: Family gatherings can be a bit challenging food-wise, but it should really be more about the people present than what I eat.<br/>I highly recommend the tahini+soy sauce combo on the spaghetti squash! VeggieGirl: Yes, I must say that most of the time I am lucky to have people around me who don’t judge me based on my dietary preferences.
Romina: I hear ya on the “breathing room!”
RunRoamRecycle: I hadn’t even thought about the obstacles with dating. I’ve never had a surprise situation like that, but I think the company is a lot more important than the food:)
Anonymous: Yes, in retrospect the tone of my post seemed like something a “diva” would say. For that I apologize. However, I consider my blog a place to vent. I never expressed any of the negative opinions toward the food to anyone I met–give me some credit! I know how to be polite.
And yes, you’re right my past ED probably does make me more focused on my diet than other people. I realize that, and thanks for reminding me. However, I think you were a little harsh in your comment because you insinuate that I don’t think of people around me.
I try not to make my eating habits an obstacle to family/social gatherings. I don’t think that should mean that I have to eat something that I don’t want to, however. If I had ordered that sandwich, it would have been wasted because either it would have gone uneaten or I wouldn’t have enjoyed it.
Alice: Thanks for supporting me. I totally agree that vegetarians and omnivores alike should respect each other’s preferences.
Loveofoats: I experienced situations like this even when I wasn’t a vegetarian. People used to tease me for NOT wanting to snack on RC Cola and Moonpies, just because it was unhealthy.
Anonymous: I didn’t mean to seem like I was beating myself up for the coconut icing! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and I don’t regret eating it. You’re right that desserts are one of life’s greatest indulgences, and it’s better to enjoy them than to wish I had done so. Thanks for your concern!
Jennifer: I knew you’d appreciate my burrito!
Ruby: Actually, I remember your post on your Wolfgang Puck experience. I don’t want my lifestyle to be a hindrance! I just want to make the right choices for my body, the animals, and the environment.
Glad to hear you found Justin’s nut butter. I haven’t tried the almond/maple flavor yet, but I think I have a squeeze pack of it to try. Let me know how you like it!
lighterportions: Family gatherings can be a bit challenging food-wise, but it should really be more about the people present than what I eat.
I highly recommend the tahini+soy sauce combo on the spaghetti squash!

]]> By: lighterportions http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-429 lighterportions Tue, 20 May 2008 16:06:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-429 I would imagine it must be pretty difficult going to family get-togethers and such and having to worry about if there will be anything at all that you can eat, being vegetarian, since often gatherings like that don't have the largest and most versatile of food selection. Good though that you were able to find things to eat!<br/><br/>I had spaghetti squash the other day too. I like the way yours is dressed though, sounds really good. I might have to try something like that with my leftovers! I would imagine it must be pretty difficult going to family get-togethers and such and having to worry about if there will be anything at all that you can eat, being vegetarian, since often gatherings like that don’t have the largest and most versatile of food selection. Good though that you were able to find things to eat!

I had spaghetti squash the other day too. I like the way yours is dressed though, sounds really good. I might have to try something like that with my leftovers!

]]> By: Ruby Red Vegan http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Ruby Red Vegan Tue, 20 May 2008 16:02:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-428 P.S. You inspired me to have tahini for lunch - I forgot about the jar I had in the back of the fridge, and you reminded me of it! Thanks! :) P.S. You inspired me to have tahini for lunch – I forgot about the jar I had in the back of the fridge, and you reminded me of it! Thanks! :)

]]> By: Ruby Red Vegan http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Ruby Red Vegan Tue, 20 May 2008 16:01:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-427 First of all, I'm so sorry you had to endure the teasing this weekend! I <i>can</i> relate to the feelings you described - feeling snooty, picky, attention-seeking - I felt like the attention-seeking girl when I was in Disney World at Wolfgang Puck and everything that could have gone wrong did! But don't lose heart, keeping doing what you're doing because it's the right thing, no matter how other people's opinions may try to twist it around into some egotistical/picky diet. <br/><br/>I also had a similar salad & Larabar experience at a Mexican restaurant with my family this week. My salad had iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced avocado, and that's it. So I ran to the grocery store across the street while my family paid the bill and picked up my first Pecan Pie Larabar! I'm getting addicted to those very quickly.<br/><br/>I finally located Justin's nut butters at the Whole Foods in my hometown! I really want to try the Maple Almond Butter, because maple syrup and nut butter are two of my favorite things ever.<br/><br/>But anyway, welcome back home - I bet you're more than glad to have real food again! First of all, I’m so sorry you had to endure the teasing this weekend! I can relate to the feelings you described – feeling snooty, picky, attention-seeking – I felt like the attention-seeking girl when I was in Disney World at Wolfgang Puck and everything that could have gone wrong did! But don’t lose heart, keeping doing what you’re doing because it’s the right thing, no matter how other people’s opinions may try to twist it around into some egotistical/picky diet.

I also had a similar salad & Larabar experience at a Mexican restaurant with my family this week. My salad had iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced avocado, and that’s it. So I ran to the grocery store across the street while my family paid the bill and picked up my first Pecan Pie Larabar! I’m getting addicted to those very quickly.

I finally located Justin’s nut butters at the Whole Foods in my hometown! I really want to try the Maple Almond Butter, because maple syrup and nut butter are two of my favorite things ever.

But anyway, welcome back home – I bet you’re more than glad to have real food again!

]]> By: Jennifer http://TheBroccoliHut.com/im-ba-ack/comment-page-1/#comment-426 Jennifer Tue, 20 May 2008 14:33:00 +0000 http://broccolihut.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/im-ba-ack/#comment-426 Glad to hear that you survived your trip to such an unveg friendly place. Oh, and eating a bit of icing never hurt anyone!<br/><br/>It's nice that some of your family members even made sure you got a salad for lunch.<br/><br/>Your treat goody bad looks delightful. <br/><br/>Oh, and bad picture my butt! I'd still happily take your burrito! Glad to hear that you survived your trip to such an unveg friendly place. Oh, and eating a bit of icing never hurt anyone!

It’s nice that some of your family members even made sure you got a salad for lunch.

Your treat goody bad looks delightful.

Oh, and bad picture my butt! I’d still happily take your burrito!

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