A coaching call would help get my a** into shape. I have gained 35 pounds over the last year and half due to helath issues and medication. Now it's time to take it off. I'm not completely vegetarian but I'm making my way there. I incorporate lots of vegetarian/vegan practices but seriously could use someone to crack a whip.

I recently had my annual exam completed and I found out that I gained 35 pounds. What the heck is going on with me?  I really need to get my body back in shape and lose weight ASAP.  I would love to learn how to improve my diet and eat solely raw and cooked vegetables, soy, fruit, protein and dairy products.  I eat a lot of chicken, pork and beef and think this may be the reason of my weight gain.  I know going vegetarian will also reduce my carbon foot print due to pollution that comes from meat factories.  I do want to save our environment and reduce pollutants that are in our streams and rivers, endangering not only the water supply for humans but also harming animals at the same time.

I would love to have a coaching call to get me started on my vegan lifestyle.  I have gained 30 pounds in the past year due to stress and lifestyle choices and have been attempting Atkins but completelly failed and went overboard craving carbs.  I tried Weight Watchers and became frustrated figuring out points and feeling hungry all the time.  I want a healthy lifestyle and need to lose 50 pounds, lower my blood pressure and begin an exercise program.  A positive and informative coaching call would get me on the right track and help to insure success in my new lifestyle.

I officially went vegan on Jan 1, and a few days later found out I'm expecting. Would love some advice on how to maintain this diet and lifestyle while pregnant, and how to keep it going once the baby arrives and my life does a 180!

My mom died this last fall, and while I didn's stray from my vegan diet, I managed to sustain myself solely on junky comfort foods (Liz Lovely cookies, Justin's Peanut Butter Cups, Tias Salsa Picante chips... we vegans have come a long way in terms of "junk" food!) . Needless to say, I gained some weight and I'm not in a good place. I feel really bad for my sweetie this Valentine's Day because I'm far from sexy! Definitely could use a bit of coaching to get back on track to hotness... swimwear season is almost upon us!

I've been playing with cleanses, juicing, vegan and raw diets, etc. for almost a year now.  I tend to be gong-ho, then find I'm not losing weight and get discouraged.  So I'm a part-time vegan, vegetarian, cleansing, juicing, smoothie dieter.  I need to find one straight path and stick with it - my head is spinning! Goal: healthy eating/living and weight lose.  I am nearly 50 years old, healthy and exercise several times a week. I cook for my husband and teenage kids daily.  I need that extra boost to get to my goals.  Thanks for the article.  I am so happy this "local/fresh" movement is so hot right now. I love cooking with fresh ingredients.

One main reason I need this is because I became a too skinny bitch. Making the switch to nearly a raw vegan diet it has been hard to keep weight on and my relationship with food has suffered a little. A little guidance and a nudge in the right direction would really do me good!

I have been a vegetarian for over a year....a quiet beginner, starting slowly through the years.  I've never been a huge meat eater....couldn't quite grasp why everyone else was singing meats praises.  Yuck.  I became ill a year ago and after a series of allergy tests learned I could not have gluten, dairy, soy, pork, shellfish, citrus, eggs...and about 28 other items!  Funny thing was that I haven't eaten pork in almost 10 years.  Made me sick every time I did.  Same for shellfish.  As a child I would not drink milk.  Seems my body knew before I did!!!!  My family runs rampant with alzheimers, cancer, diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure...to name a few.  I chose to become a vegetarian....(the ONLY animal product I eat....and it is maybe once a month is cheese) for my health and my families.  My husband is wonderful and will eat whatever I make.  Not so much for my 16 year old daughter.  I live over an hour away from any Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Earth Fare.  There is a VERY limited "organic section" at my local Kroger.  I need help with trying to find local and organic produce and learning  how to reduce my carbon footprint.  I want desperately to lose weight and become a healthier person so that my family will follow suit.  My husband was recently diagnosed with high blood pressure and high cholesterol.  I, myself, have had 17 surgeries due to female issues.  I have read every book I can get my hands on....from Kim's, to Alicia's, Dr. McDougal, Joel Furhman....macrobiotics....but it is so difficult living in an area where I ORDER most of my products.  I desperately want to make that final step to being a vegan and gaining a healthy family!!!!