was it just using water to saute them? That is something I still struggle with and never can get the water quantity right.

I do find alot of the recipes are bland, especially, if a person is new to eating plant based.

Sounds like you have a solid plan now. The resistance training will likely serve you well now that you are at maintenance. Perfect time to get stronger and build that endurance. Newbie gains are the best I am always so happy when I am seeing huge weight jumps or reps the first several months.

Thanks for sharing!

I like the McDougal plan also because it lets me have more starchy foods that I feel like are “cheats” Extra potatoes or pasta… yes please. I do agree that limiting oil has been one of the main factors in my success this time also. I will probably eat more starches as I get closer to goal weight. I still got 60+ pounds to go.

Health is my main reason also even though the pandemic stress and struggles got me off plan last time.

It is hard to explain to other people but I get use to the “wetness” of whole foods and then processed junk just feel so pointless to eat because it is lacking the water and fiber.

Awesome work on maintaining your weight. Are you incorporating any exercising? Other than weight loss what health improvements have you seen?

it is so true. They become sudden “experts” on the topic they know nothing about. It is the field people believe they know everything about without any formal training needed.

It is commonly just B12 that you really might want to supplement. B12 is not made by animals either. It is dirt from the ground. Since we sanitize most of our food it can be hard to get unless you are eating b12 fortified foods or taken a supplement. You don’t need much though. Just a small weekly serving is enough for most people.

However, you can get blood tests done to check your levels and I believe it is commonly thought that people have YEARS worth of B12 stored up before becoming deficient.

Also D3 if you are not outside 30-60 min a day depending on the sunshine level at your location.

Iodine if you aren’t using iodized salt.

and that’s it. Everything else can be gotten in adequate supplies from plants and whole foods.

do you have a particular recipe or seasonings you use? Would love to learn what works the best for you.

Hey everyone. Been Vegan off and on again from 2016. Mostly WFPB the last 3 years. No particular style just trying to eat whole food and minimize animal and processed foods when possible. Recovering cheese addict.