Looking for a vegetarian low-carber...

cereceres · 02-05-2003, 03:37 AM

...or am I all alone trying to combine vegetarianism with low-carbing?

My reason for being a vegetarian is that I used to be a vegan, eating an ultra-lowfat diet, for two years now. Being vegan was mostly an ethical consideration, but in order to finally lose weight (AND be satisfied with the food I eat!!!) I have decided to re-include milk products and eggs so I can do low-carb.

I'm also financially challenged, so low-carbing is a true hassle - or maybe that just appears so to me because I'm so new to it! I've been on it for about a week now. Feeling great, doing fine, but I could use a little (easy-to-do!) variety in my diet and a nice penpal who's facing the same kind of difficulties, as a vegetarian, would be really really welcome!

As to myself, I'm 22, single, currently 146 lbs. heavy and looking to lose at least 30 lbs. (I'm fairly small).

I hope there's someone out there...
Susan
susannekoch@gmx.at

Sakira22TN · 02-27-2003, 06:36 PM

Sounds like you change your mind a lot on how you want to eat. Thats fine and all but atkins is not for vegetarians or pregant women. Veggies are too high carbs to eat your fill to be full and met the carb requirement or less.

SanFranMommy · 02-28-2003, 08:07 PM

No Offense to anyone but atkins CAN be done by veggies!!!!!! I was doing it last month, I went one month and lost weight--and ate no meat. YOU CAN DO IT!

Please send me a PM and maybe I can help. there is also a webgroup (I can't remember the name) for vegetarians doing lowcarb.

Good luck!
Jen

SanFranMommy · 02-28-2003, 08:12 PM

I also wanted to say that there are A LOT of veggies that are NOT high in carbs like spinach, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, mustard greens, tomatoes (within limits), black olives, cucumber, and onion. That again is not true!

Jen

Snake Hips · 03-05-2003, 08:17 AM

If you have the info for that web group, I would love to see it. I am on day 3 of induction and a 12-year vegetarian. I finally joined my "meatatarian" husband who has lost 40 pounds on Atkins. So far I am fine, maybe a little bored and wanting a doughnut, but hanging in there.....

02-05-2003, 03:37 AM	#1
cereceres Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Winchester, UK Posts: 465 Gallery: cereceres Stats: 180/128/115 WOE: Cambridge Greysheet Start Date: March 05, B2B abstinent since 10/15/06	Looking for a vegetarian low-carber... ...or am I all alone trying to combine vegetarianism with low-carbing? My reason for being a vegetarian is that I used to be a vegan, eating an ultra-lowfat diet, for two years now. Being vegan was mostly an ethical consideration, but in order to finally lose weight (AND be satisfied with the food I eat!!!) I have decided to re-include milk products and eggs so I can do low-carb. I'm also financially challenged, so low-carbing is a true hassle - or maybe that just appears so to me because I'm so new to it! I've been on it for about a week now. Feeling great, doing fine, but I could use a little (easy-to-do!) variety in my diet and a nice penpal who's facing the same kind of difficulties, as a vegetarian, would be really really welcome! As to myself, I'm 22, single, currently 146 lbs. heavy and looking to lose at least 30 lbs. (I'm fairly small). I hope there's someone out there... Susan susannekoch@gmx.at __________________ my name is sunny 27 years old, 5'2

03-05-2003, 08:17 AM	#5
Snake Hips Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Virginia Posts: 115 Gallery: Snake Hips WOE: Low GL vegetarian	SanFranMommy If you have the info for that web group, I would love to see it. I am on day 3 of induction and a 12-year vegetarian. I finally joined my "meatatarian" husband who has lost 40 pounds on Atkins. So far I am fine, maybe a little bored and wanting a doughnut, but hanging in there.....

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02-27-2003, 06:36 PM	#2
Sakira22TN Guest Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 351 Gallery: Sakira22TN Stats: 24 y/o , 5'7'', sz28	Sounds like you change your mind a lot on how you want to eat. Thats fine and all but atkins is not for vegetarians or pregant women. Veggies are too high carbs to eat your fill to be full and met the carb requirement or less.

02-28-2003, 08:07 PM	#3
SanFranMommy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California Posts: 160 Gallery: SanFranMommy	No Offense to anyone but atkins CAN be done by veggies!!!!!! I was doing it last month, I went one month and lost weight--and ate no meat. YOU CAN DO IT! Please send me a PM and maybe I can help. there is also a webgroup (I can't remember the name) for vegetarians doing lowcarb. Good luck! Jen

02-28-2003, 08:12 PM	#4
SanFranMommy Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: California Posts: 160 Gallery: SanFranMommy	I also wanted to say that there are A LOT of veggies that are NOT high in carbs like spinach, lettuce, cabbage, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, eggplant, mustard greens, tomatoes (within limits), black olives, cucumber, and onion. That again is not true! Jen