Any lifestyle change is going to, invariably, be met with intrigue…and sometimes criticism. Veganism is definitely one of those changes that might be met with concern (there’s a lot of myth that vegetarians and vegans are protein and nutrient deprived) and/or met with a scoff and the question, “well, what will you eat? Rabbit food?”
I [...]

Hey guys!
I wanted to share the recipes for the vegan meals I made on Christmas. I chose Thai food a) because it’s delicious and b) because Vegetarian Times did a piece on how Thai philosophy emphasizes health by eating seasonal foods and balancing the “four basic elements of life: earth, water, wind, and fire.” I [...]

Hey guys! It’s been a while, eh? If we were in a relationship this could definitely be termed a “break” (though hopefully not a contentious fiasco like the Ross vs. Rachel “break”). It feels good to be back — so much has happened recently! I wish I could divulge all the goodies, but that’ll have [...]

Guest Writer: Cody

Hey humans! My name is Cody and, even though I don’t have my own blog, I enjoy giving my opinion on blogs/bloggers/healthier Milkbone substitutes, etc. I’ve been living with Annabel for the past nine years and have seen her drop over 150 pounds, start a blog, train for a marathon, turn [...]

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Updated 11/24/09
Hey guys!
While my mom and I traditionally make side dishes that just so happen to have always been vegetarian, I am excited to try the following recipes to add to the mix of vegetarian options at our dinner table (there’s going to be at least 10 of us!):

Miso Soup with Sweet Potato Dumplings (Vegan) [...]

Hey guys!  I’ve been meaning to pass along the recipe for the vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cupcakes my friend and I made on Halloween.  I have to say these were the best cupcakes I ever had.  Ever.  Like, when I said I was sprawled on the floor with cupcake crumbs, they were crumbs of pumpkin [...]

Hey guys! It’s been a while and I’ve missed you.  Life’s been a little more crazy than usual, but I hope to have some good news to share soon…fingers crossed for me?
Ok, so I know every one’s totally done thinking about Halloween.  Actually, I bet a lot of you are sick from Halloween and wishing [...]

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I thought I would share this recipe with you for lemon and basil brown rice with garbanzo beans since I enjoyed it so much!
Lemon & Basil Brown Rice with Garbanzo Beans

Ingredients

1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves (I got mine from Trader Joe’s) — 6 calories, 0.1 g fat, 0.8 g fiber, 0.5 g [...]

It’s been seven weeks of the This Ain’t No Freshman 15, This is the Final 10 Challenge and that means it’s WEIGH-IN time!  Before you read my stats below, make sure to check out Jen, Prior Fat Girl’s, blog to see how she’s coming along!
Here we go:

Starting Weight: 138 lbs.
Last Weigh-In July 13: 131.2 lbs.
Today’s [...]