Me, Losing Weight.

Back in 2007, I was a little zaftig at 113 pounds (when I was ovo-lacto vegetarian) I tried to lose weight via exercise and had no luck.

Me in 2012 at 103 pounds after being vegan for about a year. Notice the lower left corner. She has a thing for green tote bags. Not just any tote bag: it has to be the GREEN ones.

I've never been the type to diet or count calories. Still, I found it frustrating when in 2007 as an ovo-lacto vegetarian that I could not lose a few pounds even when I upped my exercise regime. Happily, upon going vegan I lost 5 pounds immediately, then lost 5 more after a few months. Nowadays, I've never felt healthier or happier in my life. My once-chronic tummy aches are gone and my skin is a bit clearer. I reversed a health scare that I had to have surgery for in 2003, that was the coolest thing ever. The best thing though is the energy. I've always got pep no matter what time of day–it used to take a good dose of caffeine or sugar to get going. It's nice to be free of stimulants and still have energy all the time. The only "bad" thing about being vegan is my extremely low tolerance for alcohol–a 5 year old can pretty much drink me under the table these days. Cheap date.