I am going to try to start cutting my multi in half…I might do a bunch at a time and then I won’t have to remember each day.

I also went out and bought 1000IU’s of vit D supplements- it really IS a small vitamin! just tiny. I never see the sun (it feels!) in winter so I definitely think I was/am lacking in this vitamin. I also dont drink milk.

I also take calcium with magnesium supplements (about 1- 300mg a day). And 1 vitamin C a day.

Also, Does anyone know what you should use to ground flax?

Jenna- I felt so guilty too! I didn’t tell anyone about my meat eating episode either… I wasn’t ready to lose that part of my identity! I hate to admit it too- but the main reason I eat meat is for convenience purposes as well! No one I know is a vegetarian nor do they understand why I would not want to eat meat. I feel terrible for the animals- I HATE conventional farming so I try and buy only organic. Unfortunately organic meat is REALLY expensive so I can’t afford to buy it all the time but we do buy organic dairy and eggs. I know what you mean about the daily battles with yourself- I really wish it was easier to live a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. As of right now I am trying to eat less animal products especially when I’m at home. I’ve almost completely cut out drinking milk but I still love my plain yogurt! I’m interested to hear what Veggiegirl thinks about organic dairy? I can do without drinking milk no problem but cheese and yogurt are a lot harder to go with out. I feel like I am kind of rambling but I feel the same way you do, Jenna!

I know how you feel..wanting to try again. I never really eat meat on my own and much prefer how I feel after not eating it! I love the idea of being a vegetarian and I hate what they do to animals…it’s just so hard! I hate to sound like I’m not a vegetarian for convenience purposes—but Ryan isn’t one and none of our friends are one..and when I go home and we go out its just really difficult. Plus, in the future when Ryan and I live together how will I cook the meals if I am one and he isn’t. I go through these battles everyday! I don’t know what to do…

I’d be happy to email you a daily meal-plan of mine :0) I follow a high-raw vegan diet, eating 75%-80% raw; oh and I see above that you love Larabars??? I eat one everyday!! my goodness we like a lot of the same foods, haha :0D

Lisa- Sorry I did read your comment! I totally meant to answer it. I really like Annie’s Natural brand (http://www.consorzio.com/)- yesterday I had the Cesar. They are all natural and organic- I used to buy Kraft but I realized I can’t pronounce all the ingredients so that kind of put me off! Of course regular old olive oil and vinegar is great too!

Kath- Another Dr. Oz lover! I too already take a muli-vitamin but I probably wont be cutting it in half! I used to take more expensive ones that you need to take 3 times a day but due to finances I’m just taking a one a day! I also already take cod liver oil daily because taking DHA makes your breastmilk even better (and of course its good for me as well!). I may look into a vit. D supplement because I am inside all the time in winter… and I have a calcium supplement but I never take it (after I watched the show I did)! I wish I could take more supplements but they can get so pricey!

Veg- I’d looove to see one of your daily menu’s. Would you post one? I think it is so great your vegan- it certainly takes a lot of dedication! I defiantly love my hemp milk, almond milk and nut butters… you have great taste =)

Brit- You certainly wont see a difference in the scale (if you do it is probably just bloating). It takes 3500 calories (in addition to the calories you need to live) to make a pound of fat so I think your fine! It is pretty normal to go over board sometimes. Don’t beat yourself up- just eat like you normally do the next day and you’ll be golden. I’m glad my post helped you to talk about it. it feels kind of good doesn’t it?

between the apple, nut-butter, hempmilk, and the almond-milk, you and I certainly have similar tastes!! love it!! :0)