tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post3973324523171136769..comments2023-10-19T09:30:27.569-04:00Comments on animal-friendly eating: what i've been eatingkellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-16131438176270646822011-02-26T22:41:18.187-05:002011-02-26T22:41:18.187-05:00How are you liking the sprouting?? I am still lovi...How are you liking the sprouting?? I am still lovin the Fenugreek!<br />Right now I'm sprouting garbanzos--can't wait to whip up some dipola! Have you sprouted the sunflower seeds yet?<br />Great post, honesty is always best--that is what I tell my kids anyway. It aggravates(is that spelled right?) me to no end when people lie.<br />Peace & Raw Flexitarian Health,<br />ElizabethElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03072052243275334492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-8799033989096703342011-02-26T22:16:40.650-05:002011-02-26T22:16:40.650-05:00xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxokellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-79403998051913242922011-02-26T16:21:26.411-05:002011-02-26T16:21:26.411-05:00Life is a process. We all have our challenges. W...Life is a process. We all have our challenges. We keep learning. Until I had my medical appts at the Tree of Life, and received guidance from one of their Masters students, I was lacking the medical tests and info I needed to have my nutrient needs met, thus cravings existed. But each journey is a process and allowing ourselves the chance to learn and grow can be healthy. Also, the spiritual component can make a huge difference but by no means does everyone feel that way. Keep taking good care of you.Ms. Adventuresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07997927435963074775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-40535907248692122312011-02-24T18:09:19.582-05:002011-02-24T18:09:19.582-05:00so true... great advice... thank you amy! xoxoxso true... great advice... thank you amy! xoxoxkellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-9418598596936647332011-02-24T10:49:33.998-05:002011-02-24T10:49:33.998-05:00There's nothing ugly about that journey at all...There's nothing ugly about that journey at all!!! I think what's beautiful is that you were honest, I'm sure you felt like an insane load was lifted. The load shouldn't be there to begin with, but our mindsets and weird psychological barriers we put up mentally do this. The best way to avoid this is to build a foundation--and THEN build the house above it. If you convert quickly to veganism (mine was overnight), you will go through stages of questioning, etc. For some reason I had instant disgust over certain things, but other things I became addicted to like sugary desserts, and pb (nasty processed crap). Take one item at a time, an item you feel you really COULD NOT care less about to eat, even if it is not animal friendly, and for 2 weeks don't have any of it. Make sure you start off by thinking about it as 1 day at a time. I've been doing that with gluten and sugar (white/brown, etc) now and I feel great, even accomplished. YOU CAN DO THIS KELLI! and actually, if you don't want to stop indulging, by all means, continue to indulge, but at your own health and happiness.<br /><br />MUCH LOVE<br />-Amy :)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09129154988818971841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-73770476511284892812011-02-23T21:12:52.635-05:002011-02-23T21:12:52.635-05:00thank you for the heartfelt comment, eleni! yes, c...thank you for the heartfelt comment, eleni! yes, conscious eating is a term i'm comfortable with. my john calls me a conscious chef.=)<br /><br />i like that... pick something up when you fall down! thank you!xoxokellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-38365916103355743082011-02-23T11:24:43.614-05:002011-02-23T11:24:43.614-05:00thanks for being so honest. these are the kind of ...thanks for being so honest. these are the kind of things that most people in the health/raw/vegan community try to act like never happens to anyone...let alone themselves. ive been there right with you! i dont like labels at all, and i think once we start trying to call ourselves something (like vegan) our bodies chime in and we hear what they really need. however, im starting to like labels like "conscious eater" or "nutritarian." a conscious eater being someone who is aware of their food choices...even when they make mistakes. thats light years farther from where most people in western society will ever be blessed enough to find themselves! and a nutritarian, someone who enjoys seeking foods to nourish their body...which clearly you do.<br /><br />ive just started following your blog recently, and i really enjoy it...but from this post, i will absolutely be a follower in the long run! keep doing what you do...and pick something up when you fall down!<br />love and encouragement, <br />eleniElenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04062219715687220581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-55516044868336037542011-02-22T10:29:51.630-05:002011-02-22T10:29:51.630-05:00darling! you never claimed to be a label...so i d...darling! you never claimed to be a label...so i don't think you have to explain anything...<br /><br />but this post was refreshing.<br /><br />love you...always will...regardless of what you eat!Nellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09449168674433482823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-54320635657716253822011-02-21T18:35:00.070-05:002011-02-21T18:35:00.070-05:00thanks marlie! xoxoxothanks marlie! xoxoxokellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-86953912888335309542011-02-21T13:41:26.884-05:002011-02-21T13:41:26.884-05:00Kelli, this is a lovely post, and I admire your ho...Kelli, this is a lovely post, and I admire your honesty. You are wise to listen to your body; we are all different, and what works for some, may not work for everyone in the long run. Good for you for listening to yourself - very inspiring, girl! :)barefoot_and_frolickinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109549822122615995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-21624239869538873252011-02-21T12:09:55.210-05:002011-02-21T12:09:55.210-05:00aww, thank you heidi!XOXO. yes, once you know how ...aww, thank you heidi!XOXO. yes, once you know how great it feels to be high raw/vegan, how could you not aspire to feel that way again?=)kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-73868219134825015172011-02-21T02:30:15.556-05:002011-02-21T02:30:15.556-05:00Hey, Kelli - I support ya no matter. I'll keep...Hey, Kelli - I support ya no matter. I'll keep reading no matter. You doing what's best is the important thing. I'm not "perfect" either (who is with anything?) but I do enjoy/support the raw and vegan ways and will continue to do so always. I love your blog - I find it so inspiring from food, to music, to crafts. :)HiHoRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873080530639686787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-49324612091189258752011-02-20T17:55:09.129-05:002011-02-20T17:55:09.129-05:00thank you judy!xoxo
emma - nice that your bf is i...thank you judy!xoxo<br /><br />emma - nice that your bf is into your food! thanks for saying such sweet things!!!<br /><br />thanks mommy. it means so much that i always have your support. did you ever know that you're my hero?=)<br /><br />thank you so very much, griffen! i felt like a weight was lifted after i posted this. i'm already falling back to my old vegan ways. yesterday while my friends ate dairy pizza i happily enjoyed my rice and beans and wilted spinach. and i felt GOOD.=)kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-76939614197806505262011-02-20T11:07:14.470-05:002011-02-20T11:07:14.470-05:00kelli i've been learning a lot about honesty l...kelli i've been learning a lot about honesty lately. and it feels so much better to allow yourself room to grow, but also to speak about the things that you don't necessarily feel the best about. <br /><br />i know my blog hasn't been around to long, but i really embodied a raw food lifestyle for a long period of time. and with that i generally ate extremely healthy, and as of lately i've been eating things i normally wouldn't. like daiya on everything, and chocolate between every meal. so much sugar!<br /><br />while its nice to eat healthy, i feel like our guilt or want to shy away from something and feel weird about it is counterproductive to our health.. you've been one of friendlier people i've talked to on blogger and i'm excited to read posts from you!<br /><br />although i will always remain vegan, i practice compassion for everyone and i think its both beautiful and great that you are honest with your readers. <br /><br />=)griffenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15270018991935805624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-76686125846010658182011-02-20T09:37:27.245-05:002011-02-20T09:37:27.245-05:00Kelliann, I am beyond proud of all the changes you...Kelliann, I am beyond proud of all the changes you have made for your health and happiness. You have said, on this blog, many of times you are not 100% to where you want to be..Are any of us? I enjoy this blog for the recipes, crafts, gardening tips and so much of the "just fun stuff" you share. I love reading the loving comments from your followers. Truly a nice goup of people.. Unfortunately, there are those that feel the need to judge and even scold you. SHAME ON THEM!!. Keep on blogging..XOXOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-5302935591644515042011-02-20T04:14:27.777-05:002011-02-20T04:14:27.777-05:00Hi sweetie! great post and don't change your b...Hi sweetie! great post and don't change your blog title. i say hats off to anyone who even makes a few small changes to eat in a more animal friendly way. my boyfriend is a meat man but he loves a side of my "raw, vegan cool stuff" :-) i love that! labels often lead to restriction. you just keep doing what you're doing girl! i think you're a total sweetheart and i'll definately still be reading your blog! sending big hugs :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-56913650348263477732011-02-20T00:30:15.925-05:002011-02-20T00:30:15.925-05:00To thine own self be true...and you are dear. I l...To thine own self be true...and you are dear. I love your openess, honesty and your good heart. <br />Love your blog and will continue to partake of your great offerings be they vegan recipes or just an interesting read. I'm not vegan, but would probably benefit if I were. Maybe...one of these days.<br />Thank you,<br />JudyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13068828393141021993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-21753479591716783572011-02-19T20:38:29.106-05:002011-02-19T20:38:29.106-05:00clint, thank you, that was so very sweet of you!
...clint, thank you, that was so very sweet of you! <br /><br />granny, they are TOO good! how can anyone resist is what i want to know. but i think i can make them animal-friendly. there are recipes out there. and i love you too!=)<br /><br />jane, agreed, and thank you. i think i need to watch meet your meat to get me back on track. but i'm not ready for that heartache again just yet.<br /><br />bitt - i remembered you made them and i wanted to try but i got really lazy in the kitchen. another excuse - i was too cold! then i made disastrous lemon tarts that took HOURS to make, then fell apart! but i've made kraut, kombucha, sprouted and juiced - not too shabby!<br /><br />thanks lela! all this support means a lot to me! and you're doing great! if you saw what i ate when i was your age you'd cry. every hear of cotton candy or swedish fish!?=)<br /><br />thank you, norka!!! you explained perfectly well. thank you for your supportive words!=)<br /><br />rick - thank you. but i need to say this because this post is about honesty... how can i put this lightly... um, you're a trip! and i thank you for your support.=)<br /><br />thanks lauren!=)<br /><br />mr.h, but they're thin mints!=) <br /><br />i felt very proud saying i was vegan that short time, but then realized attaching myself to an idea is not healthy. i do wish to advocate for animals and i can still do that without wearing the veg label, so i think the title shall stay for now.<br /><br />i've heard of dogs thriving on homemade vegan food. not sure how you'd feel about that, but supposedly a vegan chocolate lab lived to be 27!<br /><br />mel - i'm guilty of looking down on meat-eaters when i was eating meat just months before! i guess i needed some humbling. finding your own balance is key - and no diet guru can tell you what that is!<br /><br />thanks cosmic!=)<br /><br />antony, thank you! i did enoy, though my body felt horrible after. good thing i've gotten into some healthy habits or i think i'd be in really bad shape right now! <br /><br />thank you joanna!<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxokellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532066803345129472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-58410052426612866852011-02-19T16:59:32.654-05:002011-02-19T16:59:32.654-05:00XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOJoanna Stevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09273319691742467813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-80447140018431872272011-02-19T15:52:19.467-05:002011-02-19T15:52:19.467-05:00HI Kelli - belated happy birthday wishes to you! I...HI Kelli - belated happy birthday wishes to you! I hope you enjoyed all the treats and naughty foods. I think your blog title still works well as an aspiration or direction. I don't consider myself a vegan but I do consider myself someone who eats mostly vegan food. I'd rather not have the label. Enjoy :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-83139023978726697052011-02-19T14:22:19.175-05:002011-02-19T14:22:19.175-05:00Rick, people aren't looking to me as a guru, j...Rick, people aren't looking to me as a guru, just trying to point out inconsistencies to tear me down. I never billed myself as an expert, and that isn't the perspective people were critiquing my responses from.bitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897733975604744859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-85514229835757101442011-02-19T09:25:21.796-05:002011-02-19T09:25:21.796-05:00You've got a very healthy attitude there, Kell...You've got a very healthy attitude there, Kelli(I'm proud of ya, Si*star*)!Cosmichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16914679393048652782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-2661525646584100912011-02-19T09:18:47.009-05:002011-02-19T09:18:47.009-05:00The problem is when we become obsessed with this p...The problem is when we become obsessed with this perfect ideal or Raw and Vegan we become blinkered, we idolise our raw/vegan celebs but yet have the audcaity to condemn those who eat SAD diets.<br /><br />There is nothing healthy about torturing yourself repeatedly with food, I learned this a hard way. I know what works well for me, I know what I can handle and what I cant.<br /><br />This is why I no longer label myself, Its impossible and so hard Im no longer raw vegan Im just a foodie, I love food and I know the balance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-3715917758845760352011-02-19T09:02:49.617-05:002011-02-19T09:02:49.617-05:00Who needs labels anyway, just eat what you know is...Who needs labels anyway, just eat what you know is good for you both physically and mentally and if that includes eating a bit of meat on the rare occasion so be it. I had wild turkey soup two weeks ago and enjoyed it...there, shame on me.:) Now I did not kill that animal, it was a gift to us from my wife's son. In my mind family relations are important too. <br /><br />The majority of what we eat consists of foods that we grow. We exchange some of these foods with our chickens for eggs and in return give them a wonderful life with a nice shelter and as much room to roam as they could ever want. For the most part this is all that we eat and I feel really good about it. <br /><br />Honestly, the one thing I do feel bad about is the fact that in order to feed our dog and cats I have to come up with some meat...and this sometimes means that we do still take part in this terrible meat farming system that I so very much abhor. I'm working on a solution for that one though as it really grates on my conscious. <br /><br />Hang in there, you are doing wonderful and are a great influence on many people...more than you will probably ever know. I sure do like the name of your blog, but if you change it I will like that one too. <br /><br />And stay away from those girl scout cookies.:)Mr. H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576034751522467377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3323845489604904320.post-1377506312911405862011-02-19T07:56:55.760-05:002011-02-19T07:56:55.760-05:00I am glad you are honest with your readers and wit...I am glad you are honest with your readers and with yourself! You do what works for you. I will keep reading because you are genuine and I enjoy your posts! XoLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604323741174746194noreply@blogger.com