"hi ^_^ open for raw vegan meet ups if people are too"

"pittsburgh, pa, usa ^_^"

"thanks guys, all of your replies were helpful :-). I haven't eaten vegan candies, Popsicles, or vinegar in about 1.5-2 years, but I think I may have a mild addiction to canned pumpkin, mushrooms, and tomato products as I seem to be unable to detach…"

i've stuck to a diet of fruits, veggies, occasional starches and grains [rare: nuts, fatty fruits, processed carbs] for ~ 1.5 yearshigh fat and high salt (and animal products) are a no-go. when i can i avoid products with oils.what about these…

"absolutely ^_^ "

"hopefully i'll be helpful:

three sides to Every argument:
yours'
theirs'
and the right side"

"absolutely. if i were in Kristina's shoes, i may do the Exact Same thing she did. or i wouldn't? who is Anyone to judge?"

"i'm grateful you shared this. No Matter What, we should be in this Together, to help one another. No Matter What."

"these aren't 'bad', just expected:

"the diet seems too expensive. all i can afford at times is fast food." (from my cousin)
me  -  "my experience is i spend about 10-15$ a day. i bought about 10 bananas the other day for 2.30$. best way for me to…"

"they are sweet like dates ^_^ even sweet when less soft. but for me the softer the better. i notice when i eat a starchier (less soft, little crunchy) persimmon, i have the effects of indigestion (little gassy, burpy). 

but there are No rules for…"