tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post414766055126176795..comments2023-11-05T02:40:09.417-05:00Comments on ohdeardrea: Diet Water - Why I'm VeganAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509552311148450540noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-42437755328060939542014-06-24T10:32:19.437-04:002014-06-24T10:32:19.437-04:00I realize that I am incredibly late jumping on the...I realize that I am incredibly late jumping on the bandwagon here, but I just discovered your blog and find you incredibly inspiring. I'm currently a pescatarian but debating heavily becoming vegan. I find I share an incredible amount of similar thoughts on meat/chemicals/etc. and your blog may just be the kick in the bum I need to finally switch to a vegan lifestyle. I will definitely be reading your veganism posts in the next few days and can't wait to start this new phase of my life!<br /><br />Thank you for posting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06392458590320351019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-89883805406483249702014-06-19T11:14:24.181-04:002014-06-19T11:14:24.181-04:00This post is amazing. I'm mostly vegan and am ...This post is amazing. I'm mostly vegan and am in the process of switching back to being completely vegan. When my husband, friends, or anyone else asks why I do it, I'll be directing them to your perfect explanation. Thank you!!Adrienne Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02134867195882894433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-84769719022497508812013-05-18T09:32:34.823-04:002013-05-18T09:32:34.823-04:00This post has really inspired me, I am a vegetaria...This post has really inspired me, I am a vegetarian and I have been wanting to make the transition to become a vegan but I don't know what is stopping me! I also LOVE cheese and want it with every meal..the fact that you did too and stopped eating it is a huge motivator. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-44161452499992613092013-04-11T12:15:07.830-04:002013-04-11T12:15:07.830-04:00Hi Drea :)
I found your blog through abm and I abs...Hi Drea :)<br />I found your blog through abm and I absolutely loved this post! I became vegan a while ago after being a vegetarian for a few years. Best.choice.ever. <br />xo<br />Andrea .aquarienfischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251609146904213032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-62304742345432412882012-10-16T16:35:45.611-04:002012-10-16T16:35:45.611-04:00I know I am very late in commenting on this post b...I know I am very late in commenting on this post but I just came across it! -I am just going vegan from a full blown meat eater - and the change in how I feel health-wise has been unreal!! (in only a couple of weeks) I have also found trying to figuring out food to eat very exciting! Aaanyways - I am glad I found your blog to encourage the change!! :) :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-88355606087763947112012-05-03T13:28:30.937-04:002012-05-03T13:28:30.937-04:00Just found your blog and LOVE this post. I am a li...Just found your blog and LOVE this post. I am a life long vegetarian but since having my baby (four months ago) am really thinking about going vegan. Agree with everything you said! xxTigerlilly Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13801149308851133886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-20508552906430900102011-04-05T00:33:37.972-04:002011-04-05T00:33:37.972-04:00Great post! I actually emailed you about this, but...Great post! I actually emailed you about this, but I too am a cheese-addict! I've now been a successful vegetarian for months (I've lost track exactly how long,) but am still working on the vegan thing. Once you start reading labels, OH MY GOD it's ridiculous. Did you know there's beef fat in Hostess cupcakes? SERIOUSLY?!?! <br /><br />And I love that quote about the inability to be an environmentalist and meat-eater at the same time. I've done a LOT of reading, and it's completely true. One statistic (from Jonathan Safran Foer's book "Eating Animals") said factory farming contributes to climate change 40% more than all transportation combined. That's just crazy.<br /><br />Looking forward to more of these :)Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589977015412880954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-88387932370453934572011-04-04T22:47:00.284-04:002011-04-04T22:47:00.284-04:00i love this post too, and while i'm not vegan ...i love this post too, and while i'm not vegan (i eat chicken & cheese) but am trying to limit that even more...anyway, i'm 14weeks pregnant & have cut out chicken & cheese for now just cause I don't even want them...but i'd love some ideas for some healthy, hearty snacks for a preggy mama!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425395887248001224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-71248608200256589372011-04-04T15:40:29.478-04:002011-04-04T15:40:29.478-04:00Do you think you could share what a shopping list ...Do you think you could share what a shopping list looks like for you? One of my big set backs with taking the plunge is money... I just feel like the only time I can get good deals on veggies and fruits is when the sun is out and farmers markets are open again... I also just don't know what to shop for. Definitely looking forward to learn more from your posts!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11458696872941736339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-64031910715843388722011-04-01T18:35:38.369-04:002011-04-01T18:35:38.369-04:00I started reading your blog because there just are...I started reading your blog because there just aren't that many vegan mamas, at least, I don't know any. So while I love my meat and dairy eating friends, it was reassuring to me to find another mama not eating animals. I actually gave in a quit cheese when my daughter, who was nursing exclusively, showed signs of a milk allergy. My daughter is 19 months old, vegan, healthy and happy.LaurenMissesYouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630962356610782188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-32793889911371668882011-04-01T12:52:18.023-04:002011-04-01T12:52:18.023-04:00You might enjoy my friend's blog
http://ourve...You might enjoy my friend's blog<br /><br />http://ourveganpregnancy.blogspot.com/<br /><br />She also has some mighty cute babies!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986271030396483554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-67709145014650077272011-04-01T10:28:58.218-04:002011-04-01T10:28:58.218-04:00Thanks for writing this! I love your reasons and h...Thanks for writing this! I love your reasons and how it works for you. I would love to see more recipes and snack ideas for being vegan. <br />I know I've mentioned it before--I'm a cheese addict! <br />However, I know for a fact I am wiling to spend more money to buy local farm raised meats & cheeses. <br />(my husband just couldn't do w/o his meat!)<br />It all makes sense, and I would love to feel more energized and have great skin and keep a healthy body weight!<br />You are really encouraging to me, thank you!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889867056453841875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-50359229407619063542011-04-01T09:17:34.174-04:002011-04-01T09:17:34.174-04:00Good for you! I've been vegetarian for almost...Good for you! I've been vegetarian for almost 9 years and I've never looked back. My husband and I have thought about going vegan but I'm also addicted to cheese and we love eggs. I don't think we'll ever be completely vegan but we are making the conscious choice to eat WAY less cheese than normal. And we plan on getting chickens in the next year or so, so we'll know how they are treated and not question the labels on cartons in the store.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514307448224535409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-74206886564322475782011-04-01T09:13:46.407-04:002011-04-01T09:13:46.407-04:00I am not vegan. I have no desire to become vegan, ...I am not vegan. I have no desire to become vegan, but I love these posts. I found you on Top Baby Blogs. And although I have no desire to become vegan or veg, I do not want my daughter {or myself or my husband} ingesting horrible chemicals that I know are put in all of this processed food. <br /><br />My #1 question that I have been thinking of all week {thanks to your blog} what kind of cheese can I buy for my daughter? What are your recommendations? {if any}<br /><br />Is switching to organic aisle in my grocery store really worth it? <br /><br />Thank you. Your blog and these posts really intrigue me.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581386750307130666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-54973169469753855282011-04-01T00:59:47.171-04:002011-04-01T00:59:47.171-04:00i have to thank the other reader for mentioning &#...i have to thank the other reader for mentioning 'earthlings'. i had never heard of it, so i went online to watch it. earthlings.com (the documentary in its entirety is there). i have watched many documentaries on factory farming, treatment of animals, etc. but never have i been so disgusted and furious as i have after watching earthlings. it touches on animal testing, zoos, circuses, factory farming, animal entertainment, and a few other things. some things i always knew were bad but never really had thought too much about.<br /><br />i have been a vegetarian for almost 10 years. i still eat dairy. however, after watching this video i feel that there is no possible way that i could continue to. i have never had a headache after watching something, but i have one now.<br /><br />everyone should watch it. also, your post the other day with jamie oliver, etc. was great. thanks for more additional resources to pass along to my non vegetarian friends and family.fynn.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05544748471634619170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-73865903375379794712011-03-31T22:22:19.028-04:002011-03-31T22:22:19.028-04:00We buy animal products from farmers that we know. ...We buy animal products from farmers that we know. Absolutely couldn't find anywhere that sold a lovingly tended, organic, humanely butchered and processed chicken for less than $15- that's when we knew we were going to raise our own. <br /><br />Just my personal opinion, but I think that if people are going to eat meat, they need to get neck deep in the process and if that is too much for them, then they need to not eat meat. The only way we could make sure that the meat we ate was treated like it should be was to raise it ourselves. <3<br /><br />Great post, lady!Dustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08348673503110151709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-80258861572066211002011-03-31T21:54:06.333-04:002011-03-31T21:54:06.333-04:00Yay Vegan! I have been vegetarian for 8 years and ...Yay Vegan! I have been vegetarian for 8 years and vegan for 3 and for all of the exact same reasons as you, and I have also never felt so wonderful! Thank you for the great post. <br /><br />I am curious though, a lot of these comments mentioned that meat repulsed them yet they continue to eat it. This baffles me, if it grosses you out, why do you eat it? It really is easy and wonderful to give up meat and other animal products. There are a ton of wonderful resources out there. The one book that helped me the most was Becoming Vegan: The Complete Guide to Adopting a Healthy Plant-Based Diet by Brenda Davis and Vesanto Melina. You can do it, and you will never look back!Jessica Crossfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00034907886741836783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-19095705324214167112011-03-31T21:08:59.971-04:002011-03-31T21:08:59.971-04:00I tried to be a vegan and failed. I was lazy. But ...I tried to be a vegan and failed. I was lazy. But what meat (chicken only) and cheese I eat are local and hormone/cruelty free. <br /><br />I'm really in awe of anyone who lives out their beliefs in an authentic way. Bravo!<br /><br />Love this blog, adore your point of view!!!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15633616302598000329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-46693092126150626452011-03-31T20:59:28.586-04:002011-03-31T20:59:28.586-04:00you chowing down on that star fruit (?) is the bes...you chowing down on that star fruit (?) is the best part of this post.<br /><br />i love your convictions & discipline! <3Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13096392643244602099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-28184844442551735842011-03-31T20:31:37.504-04:002011-03-31T20:31:37.504-04:00all I have to say, is you go girl. you have your h...all I have to say, is you go girl. you have your head screwed on right and that's an amazing quality to have- you know what you want and how to go about it. <3tiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10090150690978007232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-27630547788686755672011-03-31T19:55:59.330-04:002011-03-31T19:55:59.330-04:00Great post! I love the fact that you have great re...Great post! I love the fact that you have great reasons and extensive research behind your choices. Although I am not a vegan, or even a vegetarian, I totally respect you and give you a lot of credit for fully sticking to what you believe in. Every single one of your Diet Water posts has been so interesting and inspiring. I really feel like I am learning something every time I read them, and it makes me want to learn even more about food, and what I am putting into my body. So thank you!!Malloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030482313734966509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-62235335259005570152011-03-31T19:53:28.897-04:002011-03-31T19:53:28.897-04:00Yes, interested in whether or not Eric is vegan an...Yes, interested in whether or not Eric is vegan and if not, how do you deal with the eating thing. What about Marlowe? Are you going to raiser her vegan? I, too, am very grossed out by eating animals. it actually repulses me. I am pretty much vegetarian and I would be vegan...but I have severe food allergies. i am allergic to most nuts. Wondering what I would do to substitute the protein? Any suggestions about food allergies and veganism?CynthiaAvaDevtahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12411292705777524259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-81388173958806486232011-03-31T18:45:15.952-04:002011-03-31T18:45:15.952-04:00I'm not a vegan but I enjoyed hearing your poi...I'm not a vegan but I enjoyed hearing your point of view on why you are. I'm curious to know if your boyfriend is also vegan and at what age you'll let Marlowe make her own decision in that area?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-74848058824940456702011-03-31T18:45:07.779-04:002011-03-31T18:45:07.779-04:00Ew. Thank you for the link to carmine. Gross. I&...Ew. Thank you for the link to carmine. Gross. I'm checking for that from now on.Riotous Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334153149566136050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5035717604681554803.post-36383483692097249762011-03-31T18:20:56.439-04:002011-03-31T18:20:56.439-04:00great post! i finally took the plunge and stopped ...great post! i finally took the plunge and stopped eating meat about a year ago and i'm ready to try veganism. your post is really inspiring.Rae - Say It Aint Sohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16066975427295830641noreply@blogger.com