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Hi,

 

My name is Randy.  I am 52 and I live in Oklahoma (the heart of cattle

country.)  I have been vegetarian, as well as vegan off and on for probably 30

or so years.  My first intro to veganism was by my ex-wife back in the 70s.  She

has stuck with it; I, on the other hand, have been guilty of long lapses of

hedonistic excesses (food being among the last of my vices!)  I have been

fighting diabetes for the last 4 years.  Overweight and with high blood sugar

plaguing me, I have made a commitment to a vegan lifestyle.  There are also

ethical issues that have bothered me for a very long time, but I won't go into

them on this forum.  I have managed to pick up my 27 year-old daughter on this

ride (although her commitment is not as strong yet,) but others in my household

do not share my enthusiasm.  I do all the cooking in my family.  My disabled

mother and my 8 year-old grandson live with me and they are both dedicated

carnivores.  My mother has

been very supportive of my decision as she understands it is good for my

health.  My grandson is another story.  For the time being I have opted to

choose my battles wisely.  I make him try things (which most often he turns his

nose up because he knows it is healthy) but I still allow him to eat the food he

likes within reason.  I don't want him to develop food issues, because he is

OCD.  I have been doing this now (this time) for about two months.  I have lost

weight, haven't went hungry or unsatisfied, and have really tried some great

tasing recipes.  Sorry for being so " talkative " but there just seems to be much

to say.  I am glad to be here and look forward to picking up on some great

recipes!

 

Randy

 

      

 

 

Democracy is two wolves and a lamb discussing what is for dinner.  Liberty is a

well-armed lamb disputing the decision.---Ben Franklin