Quote Originally Posted by margo49 View Post
I think the main things you have to look out for are iron and B12. As a woman you have to look out for iron anyway.
I have also had breast cancer.
My answer to (pathetic) critics who say "Look at all those healthy things you ate and did; Where did it get you?" is this:
If I hadn't had that healthy background I would have been in much worse shape (physically and mentally); and for longer. Eat a wide variety of foods and make sure your plate is colourful Btw, if it makes you unhappy it is not the diet for you. People are different - an oft-forgotten obvious fact.
Thanks, I think I feel the same way: I'm not doing this because some Hollywood jerk convinced me...this really is something I have been considering for a long time but thought I could never give up meat. I do love the taste, but as stated before, I can't bring myself to eat it anymore.

Oh and any book that claims you don't need to pay attention to iron and B12 and stuff...I am surprised at that. As women we need to really keep our nutrients in mind. Actually, men do too. We all do! I'm still trying to figure out which foods have high volumes of this and that.
As for B12, I noticed that my soymilk contains 50% per 8oz serving. Is there anyone out there who don't use pill-supplements? I'm sure some protein shakes out there will help, too?

And, I'll also be honest: Any day I bike for 2 hours, I need those carbs more than anything. After I get off the bike is when I try to get protein and vegetables and stuff. Works for me pretty well so far.