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Originally Posted by viviansnickers  Hey Sweetie...congrats on your weight loss. I have been obsessed with my weight since I've been about 17 yrs old. I am 5ft2in and about 108lbs. yes, it sounds great and all but I have a pear shaped body so sculpting and loosing around my toosh and thighs is always on my mind.
While DerbyLane is coming off harsh and strong, she technically is being your friend by showing you HER OPINION and potential/possible harm you MIGHT be doing to your body. Don't take offense to it, just something to think about. You're a grown woman, and you can make the choices you feel is appropriate.  xoxoxoxox
Being a vegetarian does not mean you are more healthy. I was a veggie for 15 yrs and inhaled so much cheese and more dairy that I was never as in good of shape as I am in now that I put lean poultry and very healthy fish and seafood into my diet.
Don't forget--diet and exercise determine how your body will feel in the longrun.
Much love-
Vivian |
The over abundance of cheese and dairy products was probably your downfall, as you've suggested. There are a few variations of vegans. But there is one type that is popular, which is what you did. That type will eat dairy and some will eat dairy and eggs.
A true vegan will not eat anything made from cows milk nor will they drink cows milk. They instead consume soy milk/cheeses or almond milk. They also will not eat eggs.
I think many times people think just because they don't eat red meat or red meat and poulty, that they are being vegetarians. They are, to a degree. But a true vegan will not eat dairy products.
I'm willing to bet if you go back to that style of eating but omit the dairy products, you may find it a more healthier vegan version and feel much better than when you attempted a vegan lifestyle while still consuming dairy products.
With that said, I still believe that it comes down to basic math. 3,500 kcal = 1 lb. Therefore, calories in vs calories out. That's the best way to weight loss.