Vegan

[hXc]

Well. 40hr famine is approaching, and for this year's famine I wanted to do something different. Something very difficult (as if giving up food for 40hrs isn't hard enough)...
I chose to go vegan for a week. So from midnight last night, to midnight next Sunday (18th), I shall have no meat, nor dairy, nor anything containing any animal products. For those who know me, I would rather my plate had 5 portions of meat and one of vegetables than the other way 'round. This is going to be difficult.

I'll post up a daily diary of my diet each night, with updates on any changes I am feeling (mood, health, hunger etc).

So far a few friends have sponsored me and I'm up around the $60 mark. I'm quite happy with that so far. Wish me luck.

[kiwifruit]

Good luck, you won't have any trouble and will probably feel better for it :2thumbsup

[hXc]

I reckon I'm gunna feel way healthier by the end of the week. And once I get into the habit of checking ingredients in things, it won't be too hard. The temptation is there, but I can hold back.

[Laava]

I reckon I'm gunna feel way healthier by the end of the week. \.

Either that or you'll end up with the worst case of the green apple splatters!

[sunhuntin]

good luck young fulla. veganism was the step i was unwilling to take... i love chocolate too much! its easier than you think.

[Mikkel]

Brave man!

I'd rather practice celibacy for a week... <_<

[headlesschicken]

Brave man!

I'd rather practice celibacy for a week... <_<

:rofl:

yeah, me too.

[Tank]

Brave man!

I'd rather practice celibacy for a week... <_<

Obviously you're not married.

You get used to it.

But being a Vegan !!!!!:gob: Are you going to start wearing scruffy sweaters and harping on about global warming, killing seals, and how you are so much a better person than I because you shit lentils?

Just wondering - because the two normally go hand in hand.

Best of luck for the challenge - and look forward to that blood dripping steak at the end of it.

[Lias]

Are you going to start wearing scruffy sweaters and harping on about global warming, killing seals, and how you are so much a better person than I because you shit lentils?

Just wondering - because the two normally go hand in hand.

Bwhahahaha so very true.
Personally I think you should always distrust someone whos not prepared to go out, kill an animal, gut it, chop it up, and eat it.

Mmmm meat.

[Curious_AJ]

yay! I'm not vegan, I'm and ovo lacto vege, but I'm giving you major bling for being such a good sport to the cause and trying out a different kind of life for a whole week! :D

I was thinking about the 40 hour famine actually, i can never remember when it is.. but i want to try going on an only raw food diet this time... I think it would be really hard for me too as I like my cooked stuff and you can't really eat raw lentils!! lol...

[Hitcher]

I have an ovo-lacto imagination...

[Usarka]

ever seen a fat vegan?

it's cause they don't eat cheese.

cheese is the #1 predictor of fatness.

[MSTRS]

I have an ovo-lacto imagination...

Pfffft! I have pictures....

[Str8 Jacket]

Man your farts are gonna STINK!!!

[MSTRS]

Man your farts are gonna STINK!!!

Oh. God. You mean worse than now? :sick:

[007XX]

You go you good thing...Just don't loose too much weight, you're skinny enough as it is!

[Curious_AJ]

ever seen a fat vegan?

it's cause they don't eat cheese.

cheese is the #1 predictor of fatness.

true, it's mostly animal fats which tend to cause weight gain.. nuts apparently have lots of vegetable fat in them, but you'd have to eat a WHOLE lot more to gain weight... Then again, that CAN backfire if you need to put on weight, but are a vegan...

but yes, i have proved the vege weight loss theory myself even though I do eat cheese (not so much right now though), it's quite weird, but tell you what, I've been screeds healthier than I was way back in the days where I had a little meat with my veges (never really enjoyed the meat though :S)

[kiwifruit]

try this stuff, "Artisano" soup,
http://www.artisano.co.nz/

The Godfather Minestrone is very good :yes:
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[hXc]

I've so far dicovered that soy milk + instant coffee just isn't the same (where as soy milk + espresso coffee isn't too much different.
I need to take a lot more food than usual to school. Today I took a container of cucumber and tomato, a small container of fruit and nuts, 2 packs of raisins and an apple. I needed way more.
Think I'm going to take roast veges tomorrow and heat 'em in the common room microwave.

But. So far, so good. Will do my food dairy for today after dinner later tonight. I'm just about to head to the vege shed to get some more kai for the week.

[007XX]

I've so far dicovered that soy milk + instant coffee just isn't the same (where as soy milk + espresso coffee isn't too much different.
I need to take a lot more food than usual to school. Today I took a container of cucumber and tomato, a small container of fruit and nuts, 2 packs of raisins and an apple. I needed way more.
Think I'm going to take roast veges tomorrow and heat 'em in the common room microwave.

But. So far, so good. Will do my food dairy for today after dinner later tonight. I'm just about to head to the vege shed to get some more kai for the week.

Make sure you keep your protein intake up by eating more pulses...beans, seeds, nuts...raw nuts are better than roasted salty ones.

And drink heaps of water. Also, if you start getting digestive issues, eat brown rice as it is high in fibre and settle your stomach down.

[hXc]

Make sure you keep your protein intake up by eating more pulses...beans, seeds, nuts...raw nuts are better than roasted salty ones.

And drink heaps of water. Also, if you start getting digestive issues, eat brown rice as it is high in fibre and settle your stomach down.Fruit and nut mix was plain roasted almonds and cashews. Really yummy. Yeh, been trying to drink a fair bit of water too.

Do baked beans count? :wari:

[007XX]

Do baked beans count? :wari:

They do from what I am told...a fair amount of sugar in them though...and well, you'll be giving Hiroshima a run for its money :2thumbsup

But eh, it's only for a couple of days so...;)

[MSTRS]

...and well, you'll be giving Hiroshima a run for its money :2thumbsup

But eh, it's only for a couple of days so...;)

Easy for you to say....500kms away

[007XX]

Easy for you to say....500kms away

te he...you can thank me later...cos I know you'll just be dying too! :rofl:

[Disco Dan]

Sorry.. got to be done....

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mwuahaha... good on ya! Hope you get lots of sponsers!!!:clap:

[kiwifruit]

avocado with lemon juice is also F.T.W and quite filling

[MSTRS]

Mmmmm...looks good, don't it?
http://www.dessertcomesfirst.com/wp-content/uploads/blogger/blogger/163/1066/1600/tofu%20steak.jpg

[kiwifruit]

Mmmmm...looks good, don't it?

looks like the stuff smelly farts are made of :crazy:

[MSTRS]

yep (10 etc)

[yungatart]

Was fairly cold today with a chilly wind that cuts through every layer you are wearing.
What do all hXc's mates do..head for the canteen to buy steak and cheese pies, of course.. They sat right next to him as they scoffed the things. Now I don't even really like pies, but I gotta admit they smell delicious and certainly make your mouth water....
Poor lad...he was salivating, for sure.
Methinks it is goiing to be a difficult week!

[Grahameeboy]

Well. 40hr famine is approaching, and for this year's famine I wanted to do something different. Something very difficult (as if giving up food for 40hrs isn't hard enough)...
I chose to go vegan for a week. So from midnight last night, to midnight next Sunday (18th), I shall have no meat, nor dairy, nor anything containing any animal products. For those who know me, I would rather my plate had 5 portions of meat and one of vegetables than the other way 'round. This is going to be difficult.

I'll post up a daily diary of my diet each night, with updates on any changes I am feeling (mood, health, hunger etc).

So far a few friends have sponsored me and I'm up around the $60 mark. I'm quite happy with that so far. Wish me luck.

Remember you cannot wear any clothes made from animal products either...like motorcyle leathers, gloves or boots...if you want to do it true vegan style...:nono:

[yungatart]

Remember you cannot wear any clothes made from animal products either...like motorcyle leathers, gloves or boots...if you want to do it true vegan style...:nono:

Look, GB, I can live with the smell he's going to be creating (Twenty Years with his father has stood me in good stead), but he just has to keep his clothes on.

There are some things a mother should not see!!

[Grahameeboy]

ever seen a fat vegan?

it's cause they don't eat cheese.

cheese is the #1 predictor of fatness.

Not all cheese contain high level's of fat...Edan..Mozzerella are within acceptable fat contents....

[Grahameeboy]

Look, GB, I can live with the smell he's going to be creating (Twenty Years with his father has stood me in good stead), but he just has to keep his clothes on.

There are some things a mother should not see!!

Respect to your fortitude YT over the years....

[Mom]

I chose to go vegan for a week. This is going to be difficult.

When I nursed, I cared for a lady with TB. That is an old fashioned lung disease (consumption) that used to be fashionable in the olden days. She was vegan. Her diet consisted of the vegetables that were boiled to death by the hospital kitchens, and a handfull of vitamin pills!

You can do that easy. Come up here, I will boil the shit out of veges for you, I think I can find some vitamin pills that have not expired too.

Seriously though, these days chosing a vegan diet is challenging at first, but surprisingly easy once you get started. Good luck mate. You did not ask me to sponsor you :weep:

[Motu]

I've been a vegan for 26 years,and vegetarian for nearly 30 years - and I can still ride a motorcycle.You can easily gain weight as a vegan - quality beers are a totally natural product with no added nasties.

Food combining is the secret,and most ethnic diets that originally had little meat got protein by food combining.Proteins are made of amino acids,complete protein has 16 I think....8 are essential.Nuts,seeds,legumes and grains supply incomplete proteins - so you combine them.The humble peanut butter sandwhich is a complete protein - nuts and grain.Rice and lentils,pita and fallafal,taco and refried beans....etc.

Good luck.

[Curious_AJ]

looks like the stuff smelly farts are made of :crazy:

LOL!!! ...

that raw steak reminds me of human flesh for some reason:sick:... too much grey's anatomy??:sweatdrop

[Curious_AJ]

I've been a vegan for 26 years,and vegetarian for nearly 30 years - and I can still ride a motorcycle.You can easily gain weight as a vegan - quality beers are a totally natural product with no added nasties.

Food combining is the secret,and most ethnic diets that originally had little meat got protein by food combining.Proteins are made of amino acids,complete protein has 16 I think....8 are essential.Nuts,seeds,legumes and grains supply incomplete proteins - so you combine them.The humble peanut butter sandwhich is a complete protein - nuts and grain.Rice and lentils,pita and fallafal,taco and refried beans....etc.

Good luck.

good on yah... i probably dont gain weight coz i dont drink so much beer... go figure... :p

personally, I couldn't go vegan though... I see no problem with eating chicken periods and having mammary fluids to drink...

[hXc]

Seriously though, these days chosing a vegan diet is challenging at first, but surprisingly easy once you get started. Good luck mate. You did not ask me to sponsor you :weep:You just gotta plan a little bit, and look at ingredients before you buy the food. Easy as. :)
And didn't think to ask you sorry.

[hXc]

I've been a vegan for 26 years,and vegetarian for nearly 30 years - and I can still ride a motorcycle.You can easily gain weight as a vegan - quality beers are a totally natural product with no added nasties.

Good luck.Never would have guessed Mr Motu.

[Motu]

Being vegan doesn't mean you can't have attitude.

[hXc]

Never said that. Just didn't expect you to be vegan. Good on you though.

[hXc]

Breakfast:
Toast with Olivani spread and marmalade x2.
Instant coffee with soy milk.

School:
Mixture of cucumber and tomato.
Apple.
Mandarin.
Mixture of fruit and nuts.
Soy and linseed rice wafers x2.
Small raisin packs x2.
Instant coffee with soy milk x2.

Afternoon snack:
Baked beans on toasted pita bread.
Instant coffee, black x2.

Dinner:
Vege stir fry with mixed Asian vegetables, broccoli, celery, ginger, zucchini, udon noodles, soy sauce and sweet chilli sauce.

[Hitcher]

Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans and wholegrain toast. And a couple of decent coffees to wash it all down.

Vegans: Eat your hearts out.

Coming soon to a table near you -- Hitcher's perfect lunch...

[Virago]

...Vegans: Eat your hearts out...

Hmmm, what would a vegan's heart taste like?

[Hitcher]

Hmmm, what would a vegan's heart taste like?

Probably OK with a nice shiraz and a caper sauce.

[cowpoos]

ever seen a fat vegan?

it's cause they don't eat cheese.

cheese is the #1 predictor of fatness.

Bullshit...you just made that up didn't ya??




I've been a vegan for 26 years,and vegetarian for nearly 30 years - and I can still ride a motorcycle.You can easily gain weight as a vegan - quality beers are a totally natural product with no added nasties.

Food combining is the secret,and most ethnic diets that originally had little meat got protein by food combining.Proteins are made of amino acids,complete protein has 16 I think....8 are essential.Nuts,seeds,legumes and grains supply incomplete proteins - so you combine them.The humble peanut butter sandwhich is a complete protein - nuts and grain.Rice and lentils,pita and fallafal,taco and refried beans....etc.

Good luck.

hmmm...you bet me to a repley on this subject again!! :)

[Pussy]

Sorry folks, but give me a nice piece of eye fillet, medium rare, with mushroom sauce....

[MSTRS]

Sorry folks, but give me a nice piece of eye fillet, medium rare, with mushroom sauce....

Don't apologise. Our teeth are the 'design' they are because we are supposed to eat whatever we can get our grubby mitts on.
hXc is only going without, because he wants to be involved with the 40-hour famine thing and this way he can still eat....
Those that do it full time...i have trouble understanding why. But it's their choice, innit? And no reason for us carnivores to be ashamed.

[007XX]

Breakfast: Eggs, bacon, black pudding, tomatoes, mushrooms, baked beans and wholegrain toast. And a couple of decent coffees to wash it all down.

Vegans: Eat your hearts out.

Coming soon to a table near you -- Hitcher's perfect lunch...

I would certainly hope that this fiendishly decadent example of a diet is not the norm at "La maison de H"? Lest I hear your coronaries cries for help from Jaffaland.


Hmmm, what would a vegan's heart taste like?

Healthy, as long as the diet is being followed intelligently

[hXc]

Today was easy. Not actually feeling any cravings for meat or cheese or anything, although it could be nice.

Breakfast:
Pita bread toasted with Olivani spread, tomato, salt and pepper.
Water.

School:
Crackers.
Fruit and nut mix.
Home made vege soup (thanks mum!).
Apple.
Banana.
Mandarin.
Carrot sticks.
Small raisin packs x2.
Water

Dinner: Dinner was broken up into two completely different parts because I had an appointment with the tattooist at 6pm to get my tat touched up. I had the first part before the appointment and the second after I got home.

Pita bread toasted with tomato.
A banana.

Small bowl of vege soup.
Baked beans on toast.
Water.

[Magua]

Sounds quite tasty. Certainly better than my meals today.

[Kittyhawk]

interesting read.

have a friend who went vegetarian, and i joked saying go the full way and be a vegan.... now she is, which i respect. but how far does one go with it all??

she wanted her grandmas piano (its old and has ivory keys) now refuses to play it because of the ivory. I can understand that, and how some people choose not to wear real fur coats etc, but what if its building materials like native trees used as furniture, or elements woven into materials for clothing, wool in carpets in housing. The animals are farmed to produce a natural material which gets harvested into products this is something which is killing the animals slowly, and not allowing them an organic lifestyle if you call it that.

Eating like this is just one factor to make a statement, but what about what we take off animals for our pleasure, my friend wears makeup, but what if that was tested on animals? shouldnt she not wear it?? im curious here..

Im no vegetarian, and dont eat alot of meat as it was always on the plate for dinner as i was raised on a farm, hardly wear makeup as i cant be bothered unless im going out etc....but in reality where is the line drawn seems that there are lots of non eating factors that i can see which would make me a vegan (just not in the food area)

[Indiana_Jones]

I don't like most Vegans because they think they're on somehow more "moral" then others.

-Indy

[sunhuntin]

i lived as a vegetarian from the age 17 til earlier this year [22.] i now eat limited amounts of fish and chicken. however, during my vege years, i never had any meat cravings. and last year, when i was trying to get fit, i completely dropped chocolate and other sweet stuff... no cravings there either.

keep up the good work, kiddo. hope ya olds have a peg handy each!

[hXc]

OK, I know I got a little slack on food dairies etc, but today is the day. I can eat meat again. I can drink milk, and have cheese!
I just a good feed of bacon and eggs on toast, and boy it was so worth the wait.

I can't asctually believe I did it. I didn't eat any animal products all week. Didn't even really think about it after monday either too. Like, I wasn't "craving" meat or cheese or whatever, but I was looking forward to today.

So far, I've raised a total of $105.70 for World Vision's 40hr Famine, and I'm pretty happy with that.

[yungatart]

OK, I know I got a little slack on food dairies etc, but today is the day. I can eat meat again. I can drink milk, and have cheese!
I just a good feed of bacon and eggs on toast, and boy it was so worth the wait.

I can't asctually believe I did it. I didn't eat any animal products all week. Didn't even really think about it after monday either too. Like, I wasn't "craving" meat or cheese or whatever, but I was looking forward to today.

So far, I've raised a total of $105.70 for World Vision's 40hr Famine, and I'm pretty happy with that.

You done good, lad!!
I thought you would struggle ...and fold, but you stuck with it!
Even when I was late home and we ended up having takeaways because I couldn't be arsed cooking, you went and cooked yourself a healthy vegan stir fry!!
Well done!:niceone:

[Hitcher]

Good effort Zac. 48 hours as a vegan probably equates to a week on a real famine.

[MSTRS]

Good effort Zac. 48 hours as a vegan probably equates to a week on a real famine.

?? He did 168 hours. What does that equate to? (Yes yes, I know)
We are proud of our boy. And he never fails to amaze us.