Wednesday, February 2, 2011

The VEGAN Challenge...{GIVEAWAY}

So, if you missed the episode of Oprah yesterday on 
"Harpo's Vegan Challenge"
check out a preview here 
and the run down of what took place here

Since I am turning 30 this year! 
Yup that's right the BIG 3-0!!

I have been thinking a lot about how to get myself healthier 
and live my best life!
I am beginning to see the fine lines around my eyes a little more, 
having a few extra aches in the morning when I get out of bed, 
a lack of energy and just an over all need to feel healthy!

A lot of people make New Year's resolutions 
to get in shape and diet,
but have never been one to feel like I needed to diet or exercise.
Now after having two kids and approaching a pivotal age,
I can definitely sense a change in my body 
and I am not really liking it!

SO...
time to make some changes,
I have decided to take the 
and see how my body responds!

What is a VEGAN? 
A type of vegetarian diet that excludes meat, eggs 
and dairy products 
and all other animal-derived ingredients.
Did you know?...
 *Americans eat nearly 10 billion animals in a year.
*The average American's yearly meat intake is 
70 pounds higher 
than it was a century ago.
*Research has shown that non-meaters tend to 
live 6-10 years longer 
than meat eaters.

For more info, check out the FAQ's

I would love it if others would join me and keep me motivated!
I know this isn't going to be easy 
and I may get a little cranky at first {sorry hubby}
and
I can't guarentee that after this I will be 
100% Vegan or meat free.
But...
I just think it is important take charge of my eating habits now,
in order to be a good example for my girls!
I want to show them how to be more conscious 
about what goes into our bodies,
and where our food comes from!

For those of us {meaning myself} that have no idea 
what we are getting into
here is a sample vegan grocery list of items 
to get us started!!


As a little incentive to my readers
that want to take this challenge with me, 
if I get at least 5 people to do this with me
I will be giving away a copy of Kelly Freston's book
to one lucky challenger!

where she gives you meal planning ideas
and alternatives to meat like this...
Instead of spaghetti with meatballs,
Try spaghetti with veggie meatballs (found in the grocer's freezer)
Instead of pizza with sausage,
Try pizza made with Daiya cheese, veggie sausage 
or mushrooms and a whole grain crust

Instead of chili with meat,
Try chili with three kinds of beans and veggie meat crumbs

So if you are up for the challenge 
Here are the rules to enter:
We will start the challenge Monday, February 7, 2011
{I want to give you some time to prepare :}
and it will end Sunday,  February 13, 2011
Comment on this post: 
"I am taking the one week VEGAN CHALLENGE!"
For extra entries:
1. Come back and check in 
by commenting on how it is going for you! 
{you can comment everyday of the challenge}
2. Become a follower of BigSis LilSis 
{If you already are, thank you, and let me know!}


3. "Like" BigSis LilSis on Facebook


VERY IMPORTANT:
Make sure to leave me an email contact. 
If I cannot contact the winner, I will have to pick again 
and that would be a bummer!


Remember:
We need at least 5 of us for me to do the giveaway!
So tell your friends and see who is up for the challenge!!




***GIVEAWAY CLOSED***

Veganist {for a week},
Erica
xo







7 comments:

  1. I am taking the one week VEGAN CHALLENGE!

    I'm already meat-free, but I can tell this really will be a challenge!

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  2. I went vegetarian when I turned 30 (and a couple of years later went vegan). Looking at our health and wellness and aligning our values with our actions is a great way to celebrate. Since I've already been vegan for a few years, it wouldn't be quite fair for me to join the vegan challenge. (It's not really a challenge when it's already your joyful habit!) But I think it's great that you're trying it out!

    If you're looking for more tips in addition to Kathy's book, I can't recommend the free podcast "Vegetarian Food for Thought" on ITunes highly enough. It was a huge help to me when I was going vegetarian.

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  3. I am a recently new follower.
    I just awarded you with the Stylish Blogger Award!!! You can go to my blog for the details!!

    Christie @ http://ilovethiscrazyhouse.blogspot.com/

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  4. Hey there, I'm a pretty new follower. I love the challenge your taking! I became a vegetarian 3 years ago when I 1st read the book "Skinny Bitch". I've really enjoyed this lifestyle & haven't found it challenging. I am now re-reading the book for the 4th time & am considering being vegan. It's definitely a healthier lifestyle. If you haven't read that book, I recommend it. Good luck this week!
    ~Mary

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  5. I, unfortunately, couldn't start the challenge today (although it looks like there weren't enough participants anyways :( ). I was sick this weekend and now I'm snowed in so there is no getting to the grocery! I will definitely do this one week... Good luck! Keep us posted about how it goes!

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