Comments on: The Weekend Send-Off http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/ Socially Conscious, Totally Fabulous Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:04:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16389 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:38:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16389 So true about conditioning! Grrr

]]> By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16388 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:37:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16388 Hi Carly, congratulations on wanting to transition! My best tips are:

Take it at your own pace, it’s about sustainable changes, not instantaneous ones.

Work on being vegan first, then once you’re settled there, figure out the way to optimal health. Which means – if vegan pizza and cupcakes and faux meats are what you need to stay on the wagon, then by all means have at ‘em.

Read lots of vegan blogs! They’re great for meal ideas and emotional support and also, just for tons of inspiration!

Resources:
The book “30-Day Vegan Challenge” by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau is great, covers EVERYTHING

The book “Becoming Vegan” by Davis and Melina, for in-depth nutrition info.

The PPK forums are a great online support network.

To stay commited:

The podcast Vegetarian Food For Thought by Colleen Patrick-Goudreau (it’s on iTunes) ia *amazing*

The documentaries “Forks Over Knives” and “Food Matters”, both available on Netflix instant.

The documentary “Earthlings” is a great primer on animal rights, but my recommendation comes with a huge warning label, k? It’s very disturbing stuff.

Hope that helps! Luck!

]]> By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16384 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:25:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16384 Piglet would be soooo cute! But I’m afraid if I put him in pink everyone would think he’s a girl (with the long hair, everyone already does) (not that it really matters I suppose)

]]> By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16383 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:25:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16383 Piglet would be soooo cute! But I’m afraid if I put him in pink everyone would think he’s a girl (with the long hair, everyone already does) (not that it really matters I suppose)

]]> By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16381 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:24:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16381 I remember that owl costume! And also, can’t wait for that pizza crust recipe. I just so happen to have some mozzarella Teese and an abundance of tomatoes . . .

]]> By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16382 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:24:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16382 I remember that owl costume! And also, can’t wait for that pizza crust recipe. I just so happen to have some mozzarella Teese and an abundance of tomatoes . . .

]]> By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16379 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:23:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16379 I totally agree. =)

]]> By: Sayward Rebhal http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16378 Sayward Rebhal Sun, 02 Oct 2011 20:22:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16378 Oh thank you darlin’! Much love right back at you!

]]> By: Janine @ Alternative Housewife http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16302 Janine @ Alternative Housewife Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:54:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16302 We let Seb eat pretty much whatever and he still doesn’t prefer sweets. He does have some sweet faves (like Pocky!) but usually goes for savory, or his favorite fruits and vegetables. He won’t be coaxed into eating a single bite of his leftover birthday cake. I really feel like a lot of what we consider “kid favorites” are conditioned by society. No one is telling him that cake is better than bananas so he makes his own decision… and chooses nanas. :)

]]> By: Carly http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/2011/09/the-weekend-send-off-26/comment-page-1/#comment-16265 Carly Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:57:00 +0000 http://bonzaiaphrodite.com/?p=8612#comment-16265 Hi there,
I have just found this blog and have really been enjoying reading all your posts! I have been a vegetarian for a few years and have recently decided to go vegan. I was just wondering if you had any tips or advice for the transition and how to stay committed, Thanks!

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