Day 1 of 30 days - Gayle's Vegan Blog

[friedmanrc]

Hey, I'm also going vegan and I also love morning star foods. To be honest, they are not that expensive either. I believe that having a vegan diet will give you energy, reduce your weight, and it will reduce your spending. Usually the vegan choice is the lowest price choice when going out for a meal. For example, the vegi delight at subway without the cheese has the lowest amount of calories and the on the $5 foot long special. But I get the 6 inch and then I make it a meal with some apples.

[GBHartists]

@friedmanrc YUP Its SO much cheaper to eat vegan. Meat and cheese is so expensive. I never realized it till I made the switch. I find I can eat just about anywhere as long as its not a steakhouse restaurant - those places seem to have the least options for me. I've lost a total of 20 pounds, my allergies have gone away and I've never felt better since going vegan 1.5 years ago!

[tsolorio3001]

You can use Stevia instead of sugar.

[TheVegolution]

Yay! Every day counts!

[GBHartists]

@TheVegolution Sure does!!

[TheVegolution]

Yay for Veganism. Good luck with the 30 days!

[dmviolet]

@shellyyybellyyy Once you discover coconut milk ice cream, it gets much easier. ;}

[PescaMaryan]

wow must be hard to be vegan, im just pescatarian

[stefanieem]

Are you eating sugar?

I am doing a similar vegan challenge, and I am still eating sugar and honey, even though some sugar is refined using animal bones. How do you feel about this?

[GBHartists]

No I dont eat refined sugar - not really into them. Actually my taste buds changed a lot.I do like dark chocolate, but only eat very small amounts. Low sugar there. I do know what you are talking about with the bleaching of the sugar to make it white with animal bones. its gross. I stopped eating refined sugars a few years ago after hearing that and it was long before i became Vegan. Sugar in the raw is better. I like to use Agave Nectar. its better than honey and it is plant based.

[SalemMietz]

@GBHartists Hi Gayle, first of all I wanted to compliment you on your Vlog about veganism - I really liked it! I am starting a vegan diet this monday with help of the 21day vegan kickstart and I must admit I am very frightened! Do you have any good advice on how to stick with it and how to deal with the people around you? I would really appreciate your help! Thanks a lot and have a wonderful year 2011! Greetings from Germany :)

[GBHartists]

@SalemMietz Congratulations on your 21 day vegan journey! You CAN do this! I just tell people that I am allergic to meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy. I tell them I get allergies, I itch, I gain weight and I get bitchy if I eat any of those things lol It usually scares anyone off of asking a follow up question. Just take it day by day, baby steps. I did a 30 day trial and now its been 1.5 years. I tell people - nothing tastes as good as a vegan lifestyle feels. Happy New Year!

[technonecro]

i did start today trying alot of new foods some good some not so much but all an all its been a good day so far

[GBHartists]

its really good to have an open mind like you seem to have. You'll have great success and a fun time trying out new foods. Congrats!

[technonecro]

i think i might try this

and congrats to you

[GBHartists]

thank you techno! it really was a wonderful challenge - if you do it will you keep me posted on your experience? I'd love to hear all about it

[GBHartists]

Today is your first day? Congratulations!!!!  You'd be surprised of all the things you can live without. But to be honest, I only eat ice cream maybe a few times a year anyway - so that really wasnt a hard decision to make. ;)

[marblemaster]

I am trying to not say anything negative to anyone for thirty days.

Dear Lord: So far today, I am doing all right. I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. However I am going to get out of bed in a few minutes, and I will need a lot more help after that.....Amen

[GBHartists]

Bless you marblemaster!!!! I think that is the best 30 day challenge ever and a bit more challenging than a diet (cause that damn subconcious mind can flair up at any moment;)

Please keep me posted on how it goes!!!

[beethovensong]

I have been a vegan for years now. Congrats. It's the best choice I have ever made. I have a feeling you will keep this up far after the 30 days, because you're going to LOVE it :)

Good work Gayle

[GBHartists]

You are right, there really is no way to explain how it feels unless you just try it out. My new affirmation is "nothing tastes as good as Vegan feels!"

[pigeonbeatbox]

Congrats hun!! Keep it up :-D

[GBHartists]

thank you!!!!

[ringtail2390]

awesome! i made my blog 2day!!

[GBHartists]

congrats!!!!

[jemscott]

yeah - a vegan diet does wonders for energy levels ......and more

[GBHartists]

I'm really understanding that more and more each day! thanks for the support!! BTW - any recipes you'd like to share??

[jemscott]

recipes hmm ... i don't know where to start .lol

but you could check out this site tho

simpleveganrecipes.

co.

uk

[GBHartists]

thank you so much for all of your support everyone!!!

[ProvRunner]

congrats!! great job. keep it up.

vegan for life!

[TheDalvinShow]

im happy for you gayle but sadly i have to eat porkchops and stuff because my grandparents are not vegans at all and im only 12 i wish i could do this with you but i cant :( but im still happy 4 u :)

[BulletteKitty]

Yay! I'm glad you're happy with this 30 day experiment thingy lol. I may try something- but I need to brainstorm some more on what I could do for 30 days to better my life. Keep at it Gayle- have fun and take care!

[SamsMonsoon]

1 day down 29 more to go. lol. I have a few recipes that I uncovered from my family's cookbook and I will share them in my video today. I will post another video today around 3 pm.

[GBHartists]

Yeah Sams! Looking forward to your recipes!

[SamsMonsoon]

Well I mentioned one of em. But if you'd like I can email them to you. and me and you could put together a Vegan Cookbook

[GBHartists]

I WAS thinking of doing a facebook page or something for vegetarian/vegan recipes.... glad you thought the same!

[SamsMonsoon]

ok. I'll be glad to help run the facebook I'll even run a myspace. and maybe we could run a youtube too

[GBHartists]

This sounds great!! Okay, how about if I made a facebook group and make you an officer? xoxo

[SamsMonsoon]

ok =P and it's ok if we make the myspace and yt too right?

[GBHartists]

Oh yes absolutely!! How about if you set up the myspace & yt ones and I'll set up FB. I'll do the FB today. xoxo

[GBHartists]

Sams I made the FB group - why can't I find you on FB? I'm having a brain fart..... I want to make you an officer!