tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477423655182959033.post2145787250375224554..comments2023-01-14T10:46:40.215-05:00Comments on Healthy, Green and Frugal: My Vegan Experiment - Day 1Rebeccahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01552237833457756099noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477423655182959033.post-8951149134798117762010-02-24T09:05:31.321-05:002010-02-24T09:05:31.321-05:00Hi Katie! The Frugal Femina commented on my site -...Hi Katie! The Frugal Femina commented on my site - how cool!<br /><br />Yes, I was also amazed that I wasn't craving sugar the first couple days! Ironically, when I did allow myself a small "treat", it just left me wanting more. Hmmm... perhaps it wasn't worth it. <br /><br />If I incorporate these changes permanently, I will need to tackle the "frugal" element - I don't recall seeing many coupons for the products I'm using now, but I'm sure my favorite coupons blogs (like yours) will help me get there!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552237833457756099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477423655182959033.post-26744515505866486122010-02-22T20:41:33.606-05:002010-02-22T20:41:33.606-05:00I've been sooo amazed at how quickly the sugar...I've been sooo amazed at how quickly the sugar cravings went away for me. I mean, I was addicted to chocolate and ate it pretty much every day in some form. I still try to have a little chocolate during my free meal each week, but don't crave it. I thought that would be such a struggle. <br /><br />EXCELLENT idea on the milk for your coffee, etc. I have given my son rice milk before because I got it free with a coupon, :-) but never tried using it for anything else. :-)Katie @ Frugal Feminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741822938298923736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477423655182959033.post-64826870937626691522010-02-22T15:08:13.911-05:002010-02-22T15:08:13.911-05:00Thank you so much for your words of encouragement,...Thank you so much for your words of encouragement, Sharon! I really do appreciate it!<br /><br />Yes, I agree - vegan substitutes are usually - um - terrible!! Not to mention, they have the potential to be unhealthy given that they are processed foods. <br /><br />I think if you are going to cut something in an attempt to be healthy, you must replace with quality, nutritious, fresh, whole foods.<br /><br />I also agree completely about planning ahead. I have some acceptable "emergency" foods around for my weak moments. My favorite fruits, Steaz ice tea, and other non-food treats.<br /><br />Thanks again!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552237833457756099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8477423655182959033.post-66394296977323724032010-02-21T23:50:22.153-05:002010-02-21T23:50:22.153-05:00I wish you well with this Rebecca! I meant to comm...I wish you well with this Rebecca! I meant to comment on your post earlier on got side tracked ;)<br /><br />I think I was Vegan... for about a week. It didn't last long for me, though I was trying too hard to substitute foods for their vegan counterparts (fake cheese just tastes like "fake").<br /><br />You can do this! The key to any major dietary change is to plan ahead, and know what you will reach for when you are hungry. The other key is to have a balanced diet (many vegetarians do not) but you sound like you've got that covered! In fact, your post made me hungry....<br /><br />Good luck!! ;)Sharon Rosenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02118844417470939780noreply@blogger.com