What do you want to change in your life?

[assilembob]

and i just found this...which sounds good to make at some point...
Mix together equal parts lemon juice, orange juice and lime juice.
Add fresh minced garlic
fresh dill and your favorite salad herbs
pinch of celtic salt

I love citrus dressings. I have an orange poppy seed one from Annies' that is delish but I am sure it isnt raw...i never thought of dressings!

[foxytina_69]

mmmm yum. i like to make raw dressings with fruit like raspberry or blueberry and olive oil and whatnot. yummmm.

well i reached my goal for today. i was raw! except the salad dressing damnit, but everything else was raw

[Peas'nHominy]

One of my little but important daily goals is to drink more water! I'm a coffee freak, which of course is not healthy, I know...

Well, today I've got a lot of water in....but then I'll have to start all over again tomorrow. I just get really tired of water ... I WANT COFFEE!!!

[moochbabe]

Peas, try drinking herbal tea as something to change it up a bit if you get tired of plain water. Then you get great taste, and the benefit of water!

[Roxy]

One of my new years resolutions was to start setting myself daily goals. The purpose of this was to get myself more motivated and to be less of a procrastinator.

I actually started early on Boxing Day and everyday for the past week, I've been setting myself a list of goals for each day and at the end of the day, I've been able to sit down and cross each item off my list with a real feeling of satisfaction.

I've met every goal I have set for myself during this past week, and I really must say that without my daily goals list, I probably wouldn't have achieved half of the things I have done, or enjoyed them as much as I have.

I am thinking that if I keep achieving my daily goals every day for the month of January, that I will treat myself to a professional massage at the Aveda salon as a reward, in February.

[Tangerine]

my goal... maybe like others... i would like to loose some weight, just to be healthier in many ways

[Steph]

today for the first time in 2 months, I walked my hour long walk. I felt like shit beforehand, then, after my walk I felt like a dream, this is something I will keep up, it helps when you are depressed or down! we just have to keep doing it..exercize especially at this time of cold and snowy year is so important to keep up our mental spirits and also physical energy

[xwitchymagicx]

My goal is to do what I feel is right! *acting on what i feel is right always turns out for the best so i'm going to start doing it again * I've started already.

[kriz]

today for the first time in 2 months, I walked my hour long walk. I felt like shit beforehand, then, after my walk I felt like a dream, this is something I will keep up, it helps when you are depressed or down! we just have to keep doing it..exercize especially at this time of cold and snowy year is so important to keep up our mental spirits and also physical energy

So true, Steph. Walking is almost a spiritual experience - I love it! I walk my dog 1-2 hours a day and we stop to smell the flowers, find interesting sites and things...I feel sorry for people who never have (or take) time to even walk down their own street. Definitely not how I want to live my life.

[kriz]

- lose 10 pounds
- paint more pictures (and maybe even sell some!)
- trying a new business
- do more activist work
- be happier with myself and others...love..love
- visit Canada

[moochbabe]

to do as emerson said and to mark every day as the bast day of the year

[Zanahorias!]

My goal for this trimester is to get an A in my math class. This will be difficult, but I can do it if I really try.

Also, I need to find some alternative to the class I have to take for my last p.e. credit, because I will drown if I have to take a water polo class.

And I need to send out the stuff for my college before the end of the week.

And I need to make sure I remake everything I've missed for school these past days.

[thecatspajamas1]

- to eat healthy and exericise as much as i can and continue doing that once i get back on campus later this month
- to clean my dorm out thoroughly
- to get my animal rights group organized and more active
- to not forget to buy 2 stamps tomorrow

[foxytina_69]

great goals everyone! i hope everyones keeping up with theirs well!

im not keeping up with my raw goal. i just dont have enough raw food! and would rather spend all that money that i would spend for that one raw day, on food for the whole week, so ill wait until i have a little more money to do this goal.

id like to set another goal:

DRINK MORE WATER.

i dont drink enough water. maybe ill start with a 6 cup goal (3 glasses) for a couple weeks.

we'll see how i can keep up with this one!

[foxytina_69]

well ive been keeping up with my water goal. MOSTLY. ive been drinking around 5-6 cups of water a day. i know thats crap but its alot more than im used to. my bf is drinking a TON of water lately aswell. hes replaced his icetea finally, that he drinks all day at work, with water. WOOHOO go steev! and today, he was freaking out about needing fruit lol. i was like okay well we'll go to the store than, calm down. hes like "I NEED FRUIT, I CAN FEEL IT" lol.

[foxytina_69]

ive been doing good with my water lately. alot better than i used to.

i have a mini goal for tommorow. i want to try to eat some healthier things. someof the healthy foods i have are apples, celery (which i could put natural peanut butter on, if we still have some, i dont remember) brown rice, beans, soy milk, romaine lettuce and red onion for salad, kiwis, grapes, and thats it i think. so maybe ill have beans and a fruit for lunch and brown rice and soy milk for dinner. and maybe some salad aswell. and some celery and peanut butter for a snack if i want one. and i might make bread so i could have alfalfa sandwiches.

[foxytina_69]

ive been doing good with my water lately. alot better than i used to.

i have a mini goal for tommorow. i want to try to eat some healthier things. someof the healthy foods i have are apples, celery (which i could put natural peanut butter on, if we still have some, i dont remember) brown rice, beans, soy milk, romaine lettuce and red onion for salad, kiwis, grapes, and thats it i think. so maybe ill have beans and a fruit for lunch and brown rice and soy milk for dinner. and maybe some salad aswell. and some celery and peanut butter for a snack if i want one. and i might make bread so i could have alfalfa sandwiches.

[foxytina_69]

oops i accidently posted that twice lol.

[Tigerlily]

-Exercise daily
-Eat more whole foods

[foxytina_69]

so today i ate a healthy lunch (an organic apple, beans, and water) and for dinner im making a whole wheat crust pizza (i made the crust for it) with lots of vegetable toppings, tomato sauce and nutritional yeast and a salad on the side. and for dessert some fruit and more water. (or some fruit before dinner)

[thecatspajamas1]

I just thought of a new goal for myself- I'm going to eat healthy enough so that I can post in the "proud to eat healthy" thread everyday. lol

foxytina- it looks like you have similar goals, you should post what you ate there today!

[foxytina_69]

its not healthy enough. i didnt get any leafy greens or lentils im waiting until i can get some of those to post in there

[foxytina_69]

i ended up not having salad, as i was too full from the pizza (should have ate it before) and i also had a kiwi for dessert and a cup of soymilk. better than i have been eating i think! so yay go tina lol.

how are everyone elses goals coming along?

i also only had 4 cups of water today, so i didnt reach my goal for water today. (i would drink it all now but im about to go to sleep and will have to wake up too many times!)

[Tigerlily]

I walked yesterday and then treated myself to an avocado. But found out avocados have 24g of fat and around 200-300 calories. Yikes. I felt like I "wasted" my walk, if that makes sense.

[LittleMissVegan]

I want to eat healthier, lose weight and get some of that gym membership put to good use!!

Starting from Monday obviously!!!! LOL

Actually the week after christmas when I had ate/drunk myself stupid I just craved fruit and water- My body must have been ready to kerput!!

Mmmm not been so good this week though!! Oops

[StmpyElephant]

Every year I have goals and I seem to fulfill only one or two, these are some I'm hoping I WILL do this year:

- Start a journal
- Paint on canvas
- Join a dance class
- Start Ashtanga Yoga
- Try Bikram Yoga once
- Travel somewhere new
- Learn photography
- write three decent short stories
- visit the gym consistently
- walk/run at LEAST 10 k a day
- Volunteer for Enviro/Human Rights Charities
- Volunteer with the RSPCA
- Donate Money
- RELAX and enjoy life!!

[Korn]

(Multiple choice) poll added...

[ConsciousCuisine]

That is QUITE the poll

[tipsy]

i need to be stronger willed in certain areas of my life...and less in others.

i need to decide what is and isnt good for me...well, i guess i already know, i just need to stick to it... (stop self-depreciating actions)

i need to decide what i really would like to do with my life...

i need to decorate my apartment and get more plants...

overall i think my problem is balance... i need to work on it.

[Roxy]

One of my new years resolutions was to start setting myself daily goals. The purpose of this was to get myself more motivated and to be less of a procrastinator.

I actually started early on Boxing Day and everyday for the past week, I've been setting myself a list of goals for each day and at the end of the day, I've been able to sit down and cross each item off my list with a real feeling of satisfaction.

I've met every goal I have set for myself during this past week, and I really must say that without my daily goals list, I probably wouldn't have achieved half of the things I have done, or enjoyed them as much as I have.

I am thinking that if I keep achieving my daily goals every day for the month of January, that I will treat myself to a professional massage at the Aveda salon as a reward, in February.

For me, setting daily goals is really working. I feel like I am getting so much more out of my life.

I am feeling more motivated and by achieving my daily goals, it's helping to work towards achieving my larger goals - such as sticking with Yoga classes and I've also signed up for an Aromatherapy seminar and workshop in February!

[Tigerlily]

Voted!

[foxytina_69]

how is everyone doing with thier goals?

im drinking alot of water, and trying to eat healthier, so im achieving my 2 goals.

[mophoto]

i can gladly say i have accomplished many of the goals i set, for once in my life

most people aren't happy about divorce but i feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders!!!

house is being prepped to sell

lost 35 pounds

applied for a job i would actually like

still thinking about moving out of this state

got back into hapkido- not that i got very far the first time


anyone else stick to their goals?? it's easy to change once you put your mind to it. in fact, i can't stop.

[puffin]

i can gladly say i have accomplished many of the goals i set, for once in my life

most people aren't happy about divorce but i feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders!!!

house is being prepped to sell

lost 35 pounds

applied for a job i would actually like

still thinking about moving out of this state

got back into hapkido- not that i got very far the first time


anyone else stick to their goals?? it's easy to change once you put your mind to it. in fact, i can't stop.

Glad things are working out for you Mo. I hope the divorce isnt to painful.

[Tigerlily]

i can gladly say i have accomplished many of the goals i set, for once in my life

most people aren't happy about divorce but i feel like a load has been lifted off my shoulders!!!

house is being prepped to sell

lost 35 pounds

applied for a job i would actually like

still thinking about moving out of this state

got back into hapkido- not that i got very far the first time


anyone else stick to their goals?? it's easy to change once you put your mind to it. in fact, i can't stop.

GREAT JOB! *claps hands like a lunatic*

[tabitha]

Im not doing very well with my goals at the moment. I want to start running again, get back to work and be more organised. When I work I am sometimes out of the house from 8.30 in the morning until 9.30 at night cos I have three different jobs. I am desperate to get my garden looking lovely this year. I have a balcony on my house that looks out to the river. I would like to get a herb garden set up out there. I did say that last year though.. sigh....

[mophoto]

thanks puffin and tigerlilly

ps- puffin, i am starting to like marmite!!!

[foxytina_69]

good job mophoto!

ive lost weight too recently. 17 pounds since moving to my new city woohoo!

well i havent been sticking to my eat healthy goal, but ive been drinking alot more water.

[mophoto]

good job mophoto!

ive lost weight too recently. 17 pounds since moving to my new city woohoo!

well i havent been sticking to my eat healthy goal, but ive been drinking alot more water.

water is the key. how the hell have you lost 17 pounds you look so thin in you photos? good for you

[foxytina_69]

oh god i didnt think i looked thin. i could stand to still lose 10 more! im considered overweight and unhealthy by every chart imaginable regarding health LOL! i lost the weight just by limiting my calorie intake and exercising more. how did you do it mophoto?

[mophoto]

oh god i didnt think i looked thin. i could stand to still lose 10 more! im considered overweight and unhealthy by every chart imaginable regarding health LOL! i lost the weight just by limiting my calorie intake and exercising more. how did you do it mophoto?

good for you. i am still overweight in the health books but i live in one of the fattest cities in the u.s. so if feel good! i lost all of my weight by just going vegan. no more grilled cheese and fries- no more crap food. i can't just eat everything in front of me. i don't feel restricted, i feel liberated. i have been on a chocolate binge lately but i keep it in moderation because i know if i eat all the chocolate i will either have to order it on line or drive 20 miles to get more.

i seriously can't see how you are overweight, unless you are really photogenic!

[foxytina_69]

well i am 5'1 and weigh 149 pounds. in those pictures i weighed about 155. anyhow, that is considered overweight! i guess in order to be consideredhealthy by charts you need to be a stick! (like hell id ever want to be a stick! a girls got to have her curves!)

[mophoto]

well i am 5'1 and weigh 149 pounds. in those pictures i weighed about 155. anyhow, that is considered overweight! i guess in order to be consideredhealthy by charts you need to be a stick! (like hell id ever want to be a stick! a girls got to have her curves!)

as long as you look good and feel good- to hell with charts

[puffin]

ps- puffin, i am starting to like marmite!!!

Thats good news. If you need some more just email

[Wildflower]

cool!!

I want to save up money, start exercising, and get the HELL outta wisconsin.

Ha! Those are my goals too.

I moved here a little over 5 years ago and was pretty miserable. I am trying to accept it here. Hey - vegan essentials is right here in Wauwatosa! And we have all this nature up north...

[BadBoredBony]

i'd love to start my own vegan cafe... the only problem is money !

bbb
xxx

[xwitchymagicx]

My goals for now are:

To make a new recipe every week...and hopefully get the stupid recipe to go right. (Yep i'm blaming the recipes)

Walk the dog more...

Do my homework more...

Try and be myself more...

Yep...

[ConsciousCuisine]

i lost the weight just by limiting my calorie intake and exercising more.

Tina, you have been starving yourself and worrying LOTS of us here.

Please, PLEASE talk to a professional about your depression, suicidal thoughts, lack of appetite and so on. We care about you and you know you can't be healthy and make good choices when you aren't fueling your brain and body correctly.

[ConsciousCuisine]

as long as you look good and feel good- to hell with charts

Yes, and as long as you are eating a balanced vegan diet and taking the best care of yourself, I agree 100%!

[tipsy]

well i am 5'1 and weigh 149 pounds. in those pictures i weighed about 155. anyhow, that is considered overweight! i guess in order to be consideredhealthy by charts you need to be a stick! (like hell id ever want to be a stick! a girls got to have her curves!)

tina, the charts arent made with all sorts of body types in mind.

theyre made for the "normal people".

who whants to be normal anyway...pshaw!

i say if you feel good with yourself & eat good & balanced screw the charts!!