veganism

The Fast Has Ended

by ladypbwiggins

Like many churches across the country, a corporate fast began. On January 1 many people declared resolutions.  For the Fast, I set goals. Goals that I expect to enrich my Black Soil.

  • First priority obviously was spiritual. The goal was to resume personal bible study aside from studies in Bible study groups.
  • Reset healthy vegan eating. Depression pushed eating out, fluctuating between pescaterian and vegan. I enjoy seafood but my health demands veganism. I win my blood pressure war when eating clean vegan. I must also lose weight to mitigate the pain in my degenerating L4-L5 vertabra.
  • Sew/knit one garment a month. I began to crochet a baby sweater. In progress. Practiced hand-knitting techniques. No sewing.
  • Hang a picture. Purchased but unhinged.
  • Organize my files and desktop. Still have a week in January. 😆

The first two were the highest priority and I got those done. I am now back in the habit of making my meals. This is not only healthier but economical. With food costs, actually all costs, rising, this helps.

I will continue working on these goals and replacing them with new goals as they become habits.

How Did I Gain Weight? I’m a Vegan!

by ladypbwiggins

When I was a meat eater, I used to wonder how a person could be a vegan and obese. Those terms seemed to be contradictory but it can happen. My ignorance has been corrected. I am vegan. That is the healthiest choice I have made in my life. But… I discovered this past holiday season that the weight I lost could easily be regained. How?, you say. Too many carbs, too much processed vegan and too much sugar. Oh yeah, the occasional cheating with non-vegan baked goods. Apparently, I succumbed to the muffin and cookie trap.

I also discovered it is harder to give up white sugar sweetened products after renewing that love affair. Had to go cold turkey. The mental withdrawals are worse than the physical. I now have to renew my mind, get back in the kitchen to make my own “meats” and sweet treats. The purchased “meats and cheeses” must be used in moderation.

So to those who wonder why you can’t lose weight on a vegan eating plan check what you are eating. Balance of carbs and veggies is important. More veggies, fewer carbs; Eliminate white flour and white rice. Don’t get sucked in to your weakness with just a little taste.