Hey FiT VeGaNs!

So, I've been down in the dumps lately cause the weathers so nice but I'm not comfortable enough to wear tank tops.  It's actually not a weight issue, though.  I have a skin disorder called Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis which shows up as this very noticeable, very gross looking rash type thing.  Back in middle school {it first showed up right after puberty} the other kids just thought I was really dirty.  They made fun of me, said I needed to go shower.  It didn't help that I lived in a poor neighborhood..

I was on medication for it, but when you stop it {after 3 months} it just comes back.  Aggressively.   It's currently on my stomach, under my breasts, under my armpits, and {most recently} on my back.  It's itchy and unsightly.  I just want smooth skin.

I just bought vitamin A drops that I'm going to mix with coconut oil and apply as a moisturizer.  Honestly, I don't have high hopes, but apparently this has helped some people.  I'm gonna try the more natural stuff before going to a dermatologist because I just know that they'll throw meds right at me and I don't want that.  But, it's gonna be either get used to the skin I'm in, or be on medication for it so...

I'll update after a few weeks of Vit.A.  Ugh, veganism as been such a blessing for me, but it hasn't cured this...


Any who, there's a new video up on the tubes.  I like the WIEIAD vids; they're easy and I like to eat :)

Hey FiT VeGaNs!!

HAPPY National Sibling Day!  If you have a sibling, go and give 'em a big ol hug or a slap on the back or a punch in the crotch and tell them how much you love them just this once!

Speaking of siblings, I've got a new video up on the Tubes with my baby bro {he FINALLY let me film him that lil poop nugget...}

It was a lot of fun, I kinda think he's the shiz.

So, if you like this, tell your friends and like and subcribe to my channel for more.

Ive been thinking of what I can talk about next, and I'm thinking possibly Being Vegan in College P.2...yeah I should really do that one...
AND
What to do when your significant other is NOT vegan {cause sometimes it can be really hard}

Well, I look forward to chatting at you guys, but until then...

I'M OUTIE!

Hey FiT VeGaNs!

Hope all is well with everyone!

Things are good here!

I have a new WIEIAD video up:
It's always nice being back home because of aaaaaaaaaaaall the scrumdiddlyumptious vegan options!  Oh, and my family, too I guess.

Hmm, there's not much here to update on except...
I got dreads!  Cause why the heck not, right?  They're synthetic {aka no animals were harmed in the making of these bad boys} and besides being crazy scratchy, they're really fun and I like 'em a lot!

Here's a snap Sean took:

So, if you have any questions on veganism, fitness, or now dreads please send them my way!!

xx

Hey FiT vEgAnS!!!

Here is the outline of my grocery hall.  The fruits and veggies will last me about a week, but the specialty items like the coconut sugar, vegan milk, raisins, and sunflower seeds will last 2+ weeks.
Greens
    3 heads of green leaf
    2 heads red leaf
    2 heads of kale
    2 bunches cilantro
Fruit
    15.83lbs bananas**
    1 carton of Strawberries
Frozen
    2 bags of frozen strawberries
    2 bags frozen peas
    2 bags frozen corn
Potatoes
    Sweet potatoes
    5lb bag red potatoes
Sushi
Sunflower seeds
Raisins
Coconut sugar
Italian style bread
Chocolate cashew milk
Total: ~$55

**I usually buy more bananas, but the store didn't have any discounted ripe ones like they usually do :(

I also typically spend around $40 weekly on groceries and like I mentioned above, some of the items will last longer than the rest.  It is also important to note that I do have food at home like peanut butter, jelly, oats, and spices {garlic salt and smoked paprika are my favorite.}  So this is not all the food that I eat in a week.

Hey FiT VeGaNs!!

For those of you who are not vegan, do you ever wonder what it's like to be vegan in college? Or for those of you who are getting ready for college and are vegan {or transitioning to veganism} and wanna know what it's like to be vegan in college, then THIS is the blog post for you!

I've been vegan all throughout my college education.  I started at a Tech school where I lived at home for two years and then transferred to the University I'm at currently, so I have a mixed range of knowledge about being vegan; from living at home with my parents to living in the dorms to living on my own.

For the sake of length, I've split this post into two parts {each with a coordinating video}  This one is all about meal plans!

In this post, I will list each State college and provide a very brief synopsis of what I have found in my research for their meal plans and meal options.

University of Alabama:  They have a Special Diet Accommodation Form that it seems someone can write down all the things they cannot eat. They also list people to contact for questions regarding dietary restrictions.  Meal plans are required for Freshman.
University of Alaska:  They have a PDF for a catering menu, which I think is the same for their regular menu?  Oh, and it have VEGAN options!!!
University of Arizona: This is a list of all the lil restaurants that this University offers.  They seem to have a good mix with vegan options readily available.
University Arkansas: At the very bottom of this page, they have a note about who to contact for vegetarian diets, so I'm assuming it's the same for vegan ones.
University of California: I didn't find much about meal plans, but here is a lil article about Brown's cafe': "It will be the only eatery on campus with a “plant forward” food experience, where meals are 50 percent plants, 25 percent grains and 25 percent protein. That dietary balance also recognizes the environmental degradation that comes from animal production"  yaaaaaas!!
University of Colorado: There are vegan options at UC Boulder, just check out the link here!
University of Connecticut: UCONN lists who to contact here for more info on dietary restrictions University of Delaware:  Wellness Education Link provides students with wellness education
University of Florida: The University of Florida has over 40 different restaurants students can pick from, so I'm sure there are some vegan options. Maybe linked here?
University of Georgia: The University of Georgia has the most comprehensive list of vegan options so far.  This link lists all the vegan options from breakfast to dinner.  Really awesome!
University of Hawaii: I found a couple PDFs of menus that list a couple vegan options.
University of Idaho: The only thing I found for Idaho is the link stating the number for who to call for inquiries, which is still good!
University of Illinois: They have a restaurant that is strictly vegan, I think, called Soytainly.  They have vegan desserts! Very bottom

*Having trouble finding vegan options?  Search "dining" in your school's navigation bar and more than likely you will find who to contact.

*Most schools have a "special diets section" usually found under the "allergens" or "nutrition" tab

So wtf is my point in all this?!  My point is, no matter what school you go to, you can always ALWAYS find vegan options.  There is no excuse to not be vegan!

**I can't believe I didn't talk about this in the video, but look and see if your school has a vegetarian, vegan, or animal rights club!!!  Or hell, start your own!

Hey FiT VeGaNs!

Life has been getting in the way as of late; I've had exam after exam after exam and zero time to record any videos.  But, I FINALLY have so here are two {granted, very short} lil videos.  The first is a quick warm up, and the second a 100 rep Squat Challenge.  Here are a list of the squats, each done for 10 reps:

1-Ski Squat Kicks
2-Side Kick Squats
3-Duck Walks
4-Plie Touchdowns
5-Squat Lunge Touchdowns
6-Sissy Squats
7-3 Point Squat Jumps
8-6 Second Squats
9-Sissy Ski Squat Extensions
10- Squat Jumps Pulses

Also lol I totes noticed my spelling error at the end of the video: "These videos are so good they'll knock you socks off!" ahahahahaha.  welp, too late to fix it now!

Hopefully I can record another video this weekend.  I have a couple in mind that I would like to make, but we'll see!  Maybe I'll do another workout challenge, OR maybe a WIEIAD video...hmm........

Hey FiT VeGaNs!!!!


It's story time

So, I had an appointment for something that I'm sure I will talk about in the future, but as I'm sitting there, speaking with the nurse, she tells me to take off my boots and hop on the scale.

Immediately I thought well SHIT.  I don't do scales.  I don't like 'em, never have.  I don't own one cause the last time I did I used it too many times and broke it...anyways

I reluctantly took off my boots {these ones, to be exact} and stepped on the scale while begging myself not to look.
But, of course, as one does when they tell themselves not to do something
I looked.

And, lamely put, I was sad. I am sad.  I thought I was past this.  But, I will never get past this.  Eating disorders stick with you forever.  They follow you around like a fucking shadow, looming over you.  Except they don't go away when it's dark..you can't hide from them.

I would have never thought that I had gained weight, I didn't even think about it.  I didn't think I looked like I did. But THERE IT WAS ON THE FUCKING SCALE.  It's messing with my head.

I will never own a scale for this very reason; because a number does not define me.  A number does not tell me how beautiful I am, how kind I am, how healthy I am, or how much I should LOVE MYSELF.  A number should never give me permission to doubt myself or feel this bad.

That stupid, insignificant number should never have power over me.  Or you.

Fuck scales, man.

Thanks for reading.
xx