Comments on: Red, White, Blue, and Vegan (Part One) http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/ The Healthy Dessert Blog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:11:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Elizabeth Ann http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-160099 Elizabeth Ann Fri, 04 Nov 2011 05:22:41 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-160099 i am in recovery from anorexia as well and currently pursuing a masters in counseling for working with eating disorders. anonymous is right. i am in recovery from anorexia as well and currently pursuing a masters in counseling for working with eating disorders. anonymous is right.

]]> By: Chocolate-Covered Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-103253 Chocolate-Covered Katie Wed, 06 Jul 2011 00:50:40 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-103253 Wow, Leigh, thank you SO much! That's one of my biggest insecurities too: looking much younger! In real life, people don't accuse me of being anorexic often (I am skinny, but not bone-y or unhealthy looking). But they DO confuse me with a young teenager, when I am really 24! My mom says I'll appreciate that when I'm 50 ;). Anyway, it always helps to know I'm not alone! Chocolate hugs to you and your family!!! :) Wow, Leigh, thank you SO much! That’s one of my biggest insecurities too: looking much younger! In real life, people don’t accuse me of being anorexic often (I am skinny, but not bone-y or unhealthy looking). But they DO confuse me with a young teenager, when I am really 24! My mom says I’ll appreciate that when I’m 50 ;) .
Anyway, it always helps to know I’m not alone!

Chocolate hugs to you and your family!!! :)

]]> By: Leigh http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-103161 Leigh Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:51:47 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-103161 Hi CCK!! I LOVE your blog!! I'm a mom to five children, ranging in ages from 18 down to 2!! We LOVE having a big family and I LOVE feeding them healthy, yummy, vegetarian fare!! Your blog is my "go-to" blog when it comes to dinner/dessert/smoothie/milkshake ideas....thank you for that!! Though I'm about 3 years behind this original blog posting, I wanted to share that my oldest is built like you....healthy, glowing, radiant, beautiful, kind and very thin. The only part of her "small frame" that she doesn't like is the way it makes her look so young. She's often accused of being the younger of the oldest two, which is NOT fun when you're 18 and ready to look more grown up. So, for her, she's decided to cut her hair and though this doesn't add any weight to her, it does make her young looking face more mature, which makes her happy!! She is beautifully thin, like my sweet hubby's side of the family. My other kids are MUCH thinner than I was growing up, thanks to our healthy eating habits, though not as thin as she is. Bodies change, just like the seasons, and they are all beautiful. If only we saw it that way from the inside of ourselves. I'm learning to love my curvy body again as a new season approaches for me. It's all good!! Much love to you and thanks for the blog!! Our current fave meal is the creamy polenta with veges!! Our current fave "snack" is your raw chocolate cookie dough shake (which I make raw by making our own almond milk)....soooooo yummy!! And just last week, I made your oh-so-yummy chocolate-pnut-butter-coconut spread thing and yum-o-licious to be sure...the good news with that spread is that I'M the only one that likes it (my kids don't like the coconut taste), so good for me, something I don't have to share!! LOL!! With five kids, I'm always sharing something!! Love and hugs to you, the sweet blogger that reminds me of my sweet firstborn!! ~Leigh Hi CCK!!

I LOVE your blog!! I’m a mom to five children, ranging in ages from 18 down to 2!! We LOVE having a big family and I LOVE feeding them healthy, yummy, vegetarian fare!! Your blog is my “go-to” blog when it comes to dinner/dessert/smoothie/milkshake ideas….thank you for that!!

Though I’m about 3 years behind this original blog posting, I wanted to share that my oldest is built like you….healthy, glowing, radiant, beautiful, kind and very thin. The only part of her “small frame” that she doesn’t like is the way it makes her look so young. She’s often accused of being the younger of the oldest two, which is NOT fun when you’re 18 and ready to look more grown up. So, for her, she’s decided to cut her hair and though this doesn’t add any weight to her, it does make her young looking face more mature, which makes her happy!! She is beautifully thin, like my sweet hubby’s side of the family. My other kids are MUCH thinner than I was growing up, thanks to our healthy eating habits, though not as thin as she is. Bodies change, just like the seasons, and they are all beautiful. If only we saw it that way from the inside of ourselves. I’m learning to love my curvy body again as a new season approaches for me. It’s all good!!

Much love to you and thanks for the blog!! Our current fave meal is the creamy polenta with veges!! Our current fave “snack” is your raw chocolate cookie dough shake (which I make raw by making our own almond milk)….soooooo yummy!! And just last week, I made your oh-so-yummy chocolate-pnut-butter-coconut spread thing and yum-o-licious to be sure…the good news with that spread is that I’M the only one that likes it (my kids don’t like the coconut taste), so good for me, something I don’t have to share!! LOL!! With five kids, I’m always sharing something!!

Love and hugs to you, the sweet blogger that reminds me of my sweet firstborn!!

~Leigh

]]> By: Move over, Miss American Pie. Make room for Miss American Cupcake! http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-102795 Move over, Miss American Pie. Make room for Miss American Cupcake! Sun, 03 Jul 2011 21:42:09 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-102795 [...] you so much to everyone who defended me in the last post– Sara, Clara, Lizzy, Allison, Amanda, Amanda E, etc. I literally had tears in my eyes from [...] [...] you so much to everyone who defended me in the last post– Sara, Clara, Lizzy, Allison, Amanda, Amanda E, etc. I literally had tears in my eyes from [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-78108 Jennifer Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:54:46 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-78108 "chewy, over-cooked meat" I love that description of brisket. It is so true most of the time, too. I think if I had been left to my own devices as a child, I'd have been a vegetarian or vegan. But I was raised in a meat and potatoes household, and I'm having trouble giving it up. I have to admit, though with your recipes, it is much easier. I am so encouraged that I can eat healthier too. Also in response to your wish for a bigger rear, I'd much rather have a runner's rear than the marshmallow, couch-potato rear that I have...though not enough that I've actually tried running yet. Who knows, maybe with your good influence that might be my next challenge :) “chewy, over-cooked meat” I love that description of brisket. It is so true most of the time, too. I think if I had been left to my own devices as a child, I’d have been a vegetarian or vegan. But I was raised in a meat and potatoes household, and I’m having trouble giving it up. I have to admit, though with your recipes, it is much easier. I am so encouraged that I can eat healthier too. Also in response to your wish for a bigger rear, I’d much rather have a runner’s rear than the marshmallow, couch-potato rear that I have…though not enough that I’ve actually tried running yet. Who knows, maybe with your good influence that might be my next challenge :)

]]> By: themalikwhey http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-5221 themalikwhey Thu, 28 Oct 2010 16:20:29 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-5221 Thanks :) You live and learn! Like you, I realised that I was never going to be able to please everyone. I did put on weight, and the comments stopped (only to be replaced by other negative comments), but I hated the way I felt (sluggish and stuffed all the time!). Now I choose the eating patterns that I know work for me. I don't undereat, I exercise, and have a healthier lifestyle than a lot of people I know! If I end up losing weight and receiving those comments again, I won't care! Self-acceptance can't depend on the opinions of others. I'm glad you're sensible enough not to let negative comments affect your opinion of yourself anymore! I think you look great :) Thanks :) You live and learn! Like you, I realised that I was never going to be able to please everyone. I did put on weight, and the comments stopped (only to be replaced by other negative comments), but I hated the way I felt (sluggish and stuffed all the time!). Now I choose the eating patterns that I know work for me. I don’t undereat, I exercise, and have a healthier lifestyle than a lot of people I know! If I end up losing weight and receiving those comments again, I won’t care! Self-acceptance can’t depend on the opinions of others. I’m glad you’re sensible enough not to let negative comments affect your opinion of yourself anymore! I think you look great :)

]]> By: Chocolate-Covered Katie http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-5220 Chocolate-Covered Katie Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:40:00 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-5220 Your comment is so sweet... and also so true! When I had less self-confidence than I do now, peoples' comments actually drove me to a point where I was eating MULTIPLE pieces of cake per DAY to try and gain weight! And feeling sick. That could only go on for a few months before I finally realized that if people have a problem with the way I look, that's their issue. Plus, you're NEVER going to look perfect to everyone, so why try? Finally, I can say that I am 100% happy with how I look. Ok, so I'd still love some bigger arms and a butt... but mostly I'm happy with how I look, and I know I'm blessed to be able to eat as much as I want and not worry. Nice to know I wasn't the only one who dealt with negative comments by overeating to try and gain weight... but I'm sorry you had to go through that too :(. Your comment is so sweet… and also so true! When I had less self-confidence than I do now, peoples’ comments actually drove me to a point where I was eating MULTIPLE pieces of cake per DAY to try and gain weight! And feeling sick. That could only go on for a few months before I finally realized that if people have a problem with the way I look, that’s their issue. Plus, you’re NEVER going to look perfect to everyone, so why try? Finally, I can say that I am 100% happy with how I look. Ok, so I’d still love some bigger arms and a butt… but mostly I’m happy with how I look, and I know I’m blessed to be able to eat as much as I want and not worry.
Nice to know I wasn’t the only one who dealt with negative comments by overeating to try and gain weight… but I’m sorry you had to go through that too :( .

]]> By: themalikwhey http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-5219 themalikwhey Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:15:16 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-5219 And by "flaws" I mean "perceived flaws"! There is a great quote that says (to paraphrase): "We don't see other people as they are, we see them as WE are." And by “flaws” I mean “perceived flaws”! There is a great quote that says (to paraphrase): “We don’t see other people as they are, we see them as WE are.”

]]> By: themalikwhey http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-5218 themalikwhey Thu, 28 Oct 2010 15:12:52 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-5218 It's always amazed me how it's unnacceptable to call an overweight person "fat", but totally fine to call someone thin, "emaciated". I put up with the same thing for a period of time and (wrongly) combatted it by overeating. Then I felt low on energy and miserable! You certainly look healthy - you have great skin and hair and seem to be abounding in energy! It's always the people who are unhappy with themselves who try and point out the flaws in others. xxx It’s always amazed me how it’s unnacceptable to call an overweight person “fat”, but totally fine to call someone thin, “emaciated”. I put up with the same thing for a period of time and (wrongly) combatted it by overeating. Then I felt low on energy and miserable! You certainly look healthy – you have great skin and hair and seem to be abounding in energy! It’s always the people who are unhappy with themselves who try and point out the flaws in others. xxx

]]> By: lala http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-5217 lala Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:30:06 +0000 http://chocolatecoveredkatie.wordpress.com/2008/07/06/red-white-blue-and-vegan-part-one/#comment-5217 dude. you realize you look like an ana right? i'm just sayin. chit. dude. you realize you look like an ana right? i’m just sayin. chit.

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