Hello catlady, I remember how excited you were when you lost 6 pounds your first week. I also remember your situation......you don't eat meats, fish or poultry.
There's no doubt that the vegan and vegetarian life style are a challenge when eating low carb. The problem always ends up variety. Grains make up a HUGE part of the "V" lifestyle but as you know they also create fat....so what can a person in your situation do?
In the FTS product guide I've dedicated several pages to non animal based protein products based mainly from soy based protein, that a good place to start. The FTS Bakery book is loaded with nut based flour recipes, another great resource for "V"'s Tofu, Kojak, edemine, spinach, flax, heavy greens like collards, cabbage etc.... the list goes on and on. YOU MUST WALK AWAY from the grains and I know for you that's the biggest challenge....but it is what it is.
Let's talk GG. I know they are bland when eaten alone however have you tried them with a nice layer of Beanit Butter and Fifty/50 orange marmalade? Or cream cheese, capers and purple onion? How about a slice of tomato with melted smoked Gouda cheese on top. How about spinach dip on top of a GG.
C'mon catlady, this is no time to give it up this is the time to get creative
