Comments on: Go Meatless and Lose Those Pounds with Jeff

By: Nicole

Nicole — Sun, 16 May 2010 20:00:44 +0000

meat is one of the villain that you will gain weight. it's like my experience before where i can't skip a day without eating chunks of meat, finally realized that my health was deteriorating. i hope jeff's story would be an inspiring one to each and everyone of us who has been slave by eating too much eat. surely, you may eat but be sure that it'll be in moderation. bariatric surgery

By: Kaleb

Kaleb — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:24:20 +0000

I appreciate your story and especially your emphasis on the spiritual and not on preaching an anti meat sermon, which would be bad (see 1st Timothy 4:3). While I eat meat sparingly, usually about once, maybe twice a week I doubt I will ever go meatless, barring divine intervention of course. However, I greatly appreciate your example of moral and physical strength.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:43:35 +0000

Liz – as a trainer I’m sure you’ve heard lots of what I have to say so if I am repeating anything bear with me. I have learned lots of new tidbits about protein since going meatless even though I kind of prided myself on being a gym rat for years. What I’ve learned is that there are lots of proteins out there but without meat you have to take in certain combinations to create what are called “complete proteins.” Meat and dairy are already complete by themselves but nuts, dark leafy greens, grains and even some pastas are protein rich and, when combined correctly, created just as good a protein as meat. a simple Google search will get you a list of what to combine. Since it takes up to 12 hours to fully absorb protein into the body these combos can be done throughout the day instead of just at one meal too. The old 1/3 plan is a little unreliable when meat is out of the equation and combining different things but is still a good rule of thumb. You’ll just have to learn which foods are the proper 1/3. I find lots of beans: kidneys, northerns, garbanzos (hummus:) and nuts: cashews, peanuts, walnuts are a good source of meatless protein. Also yogurts and Kefir are a good source too. Let me know how this works for you!

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:31:23 +0000

Jeff, you are an inspiration. I did what you have done. I was a personal trainer – got all lean and fit — while killing my thyroid and frying my liver. Now 80 lbs heavier, I am going all organic and reducing my meat intake considerably. I’m so used to thinking like a trainer — divide your plate into thirds — 1/3 protein, 1/3 complex starch, 1/3 veggie. Can you give me some ideas on what you eat in place of the meat protein? And I’d LOVE your wife’s bread recipe. I bought myself a food processor and am loving learning new recipes.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:27:17 +0000

Thanks for the congrats and tips. I’ve dropped another 15 lbs since this was submitted and I really hope and pray each of you has success in your journeys. Don’t give up and don’t forget that we are not merely flesh and bone. For those of you who still enjoy healthy meat, great! for those who giving this whole meatless thing a shot, great! the thing is to focus and put all the negativity and past failures behind you and press on towards the goal. there’s a sermon in there somewhere:)

By: Hanna

Hanna — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:35:13 +0000

I have been meatless my entire life and could not even THINK of eating an animal, probably not even if my life depended on it. Believe me, there is TONS of delicious, fleshless food out there and you can thrive eating a meatless diet! Congratulations on this big step and good luck to you!!!!! Very admirable!!!!!!

By: Laura

Laura — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:22:04 +0000

Of all the testimonies, suggestions and stories i have heard, YOURS minsitered to my spirit as wella s my body. I cant tell you how long i have struggled with the same things and even thought processes. I joined a local gym cause i NEED to be healthy…I needed the guidance, but up til now, not been too succesful. I know its what i put into it. I have found that with my health problems( due to being overweight) i have trouble doing the workouts i have been participating in. My blood pressure soars and i end up with headaches and not much else. Ive gained and lost the same 4 pounds for 2 months now. The thought has crossed my mind about going meatless and raw for a season, but keep talking myself out of it. Ill definently spend some time with God and see what He has to say…at this point, it certainly cant hurt.
thnx for sharing!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:12:36 +0000

God asked me to become a vegetarian in 1994 and I have been one ever since. It has made me a more spiritual person and more open to God. I feel great physically and mentally. I do not have to worry about putting death and decay into my body.

Congratulations to you and your wife! I hope you have an amazing, life-long vegetarian journey.

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By: David Vasta

David Vasta — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 18:54:57 +0000

Jeff,

Good Luck. Your last bit about the peanut butter made me hungry. We have also moved to organics and limited the amount of meat.

It’s all about where you get your food from. You can still eat good and not eat tainted food. I think as we learn more about the food supply in the US it’s pretty much garbage and I was one like you who could eat and eat all day long. I am down 27.5 pounds and working to keep going.

Keep it up and thanks for the post.