Hi everyone!
New here! But not new to vegan eating. I've been vegan nearly 4 years (veganniversary is March 13th). I was vegetarian for 5 years before going vegan over night after watching Forks over Knives. I lost 30lbs the first 6 weeks eating plant based. But then it became more about the animals and less about health and the weight slowly came back. A change in jobs (I sit 8 hours a day) and a surprise divorce didn't help my health much either. Starting tomorrow January 1st, I will be eating a High Carb Low Fat Diet. I've read or listened to The Starch Solution, Dr. McDougall's Plan for Maximum Weight Loss as well as many other plant based books (The China Study, The Cheese Trap, and others).
My goal is to lose around 100lbs in the next 2 years. I'm a 35 year old woman, currently around 250lbs and only 5ft 2in tall. I need to reclaim my health, I have recently started walking and running in intervals thanks to inspiration from Rich Roll's book Finding Ultra. I have even committed to a half marathon this March in DC!! Sadly, 2 months ago my training derailed when I sprained my ankle so badly I worried it was broken. But I am getting back to it, even despite the winter, and need to really buckle down and eat healthy to shed pounds to make the training easier!
Any advise would be amazing! Even just examples of what to expect the first few weeks eating this way...and especially from any runners or walkers out there!
I look forward to some great discussions here! So excited about this next Chapter in my life!
Deese