tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post4135936742827111752..comments2023-11-27T11:13:06.018-05:00Comments on danielle abroad: contemplating kindnessDaniellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05360887955097185637noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-83174882565650980082010-08-21T12:28:35.791-04:002010-08-21T12:28:35.791-04:00Rachel: It definitely is something to think about....Rachel: It definitely is something to think about. Maybe we shouldn't go out for Mac & Cheese when I visit ;).<br /><br />Jessie (Bites and Pieces): Ah, you're so right! I just need to figure out the balance that is right for me.<br /><br />crunchygranolagal: I think it's awareness and effort mostly. Some people are fine without eating any animal products, others continue to do it but with care for where they're making these choices. Limiting your dining experiences is never the goal... :). And I want to move into the Chelsea market. Yes, oh yes, I do. <br /><br />thetwentyfifthyear: Could be a nice challenge? Skinny Bitch turned me, and a ton of other bloggers from HLS (as I learned from our discussion) off as well. For the record, I was taking a picture of everything in Chelsea Market, and I am not a tourist :) not all of them came out clear though. Loved the mustache, haha.<br /><br />sprinkledwithcinnamon: It actually makes perfect sense. I certainly couldn't have "decided" anything a year ago because I had less control over my food but now it might be a good thing to try out for me right now. We shall see :). Another vote against Skinny Bitch, ha, I am not surprised.<br /><br /> Dorry: It's one of the many joys of life :) thanks for the encouragement!<br /><br />BroccoliHut: Thanks, it was.<br /> <br />Faith @ lovelyascharged: It's serendipity, I tell you. I actually kind of love your eating style... hope you don't mind if I copy it. At least for the time being :).<br /><br />Aryn Rapp: I actually have been pescatarian-ish for quite some time, and you're right it really is a nice way to eat. Right now I'm just considering going dairy-free for a while too. Thanks for commenting, sweetheart! Good thing I didn't know you worked there this summer, I would've been harassing you for a discount ;).<br /><br />lisasfoods: I am definitely taking this into consideration. I want to make sure that I choose to eat a certain way for the right reasons, and for healthy reasons. But you're right, everyone's bodies are different with different needs... I guess now my time is to figure out what exactly is right for me.danielle abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03852597933426408787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-91659498241643093192010-08-21T12:16:16.648-04:002010-08-21T12:16:16.648-04:00As a former vegan, I have to say that I would not ...As a former vegan, I have to say that I would not go back to that lifestyle again. While I felt really good about how I was supporting animal rights, I probably acted a bit righteous at times, thinking veganism was better than other ways. Plus, it's hard to say no to great food so much, and I felt unhealthy.<br /><br />However, everyone's bodies are different - some people need meat, others need fish, others are fine as vegetarians or vegans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-66983983219528379822010-08-21T08:14:30.166-04:002010-08-21T08:14:30.166-04:00Danielle have you ever thought about becoming a pe...Danielle have you ever thought about becoming a pescitarian? It is a person who just eats fish! I have been trying this diet out for about 2 months now and I love it! Oh and funny you should mention Anthropologie...I work there, and yes it is every every difficult!Aryn Rapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07345628148605168586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-81925476562112333462010-08-20T17:55:43.527-04:002010-08-20T17:55:43.527-04:00My random roomie and I wound up as ultra close fri...My random roomie and I wound up as ultra close friends too! Love it :) <br /><br />As far as the vegan thing goes, I like to keep a vegan kitchen and go for vegan alternatives whenever possible, but if I go out with friends or am a guest at someone's house, I'm okay with having a little dairy. It seems to work out pretty well for me - my body likes it, but I never have to turn down an invite to meet friends for ice cream!Faith @ lovelyaschargedhttp://lovelyascharged.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-34607960927074405462010-08-20T17:15:51.904-04:002010-08-20T17:15:51.904-04:00What a lovely salad combination! Avocado and white...What a lovely salad combination! Avocado and white balsamic sounds perfect.BroccoliHuthttp://www.thebroccolihut.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-38825619869924167822010-08-20T12:28:45.650-04:002010-08-20T12:28:45.650-04:00That veggie sandwich looks scrumptious! I think i...That veggie sandwich looks scrumptious! I think it's great to try our different ways of eating and see what works best for your body. I've been experimenting for years. :)Dorryhttp://livingwithhealthyhunger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-7225859497751382632010-08-20T11:27:12.764-04:002010-08-20T11:27:12.764-04:00That gelato looks wonderful- I think it was a perf...That gelato looks wonderful- I think it was a perfectly good choice :)<br />I tried eating vegetarian/vegan in my freshman year of college and needless to say it didn't last long/just didn't work out for me. I eat meat, fish, and dairy on a regular basis, but I'm very conscious about where it comes from- usually from humane local farms. I go to a college where many people "go vegan" upon entering their freshman year, but I've met far many people who seem to not know why they're eating that way/do it for the label and in my opinion I think that one should eat what they like/crave (ie...eat vegetarian perhaps most of the time but not be opposed to eating fish or eggs or whatever else if the opportunity presents itself.) Hope that makes sense.<br />Oh yes and I read Skinny Bitch a few years ago...couldn't stand it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-15177796150056722292010-08-20T11:02:09.931-04:002010-08-20T11:02:09.931-04:00I have been going back and forth with the idea of ...I have been going back and forth with the idea of cutting WAY back/eliminating dairy for the same reasoning with my skin. I'll be interested to see what you decide - maybe I'll even pick up a copy of Alicia's book and join you! I have Skinny Bitch and the overall tone of it just turns me off.<br /><br />I LOVE Chelsea Market! Did you see the big mustache in the picture frame? That was my favorite part. I'm such a tourist.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-50527617779220663552010-08-20T10:50:51.846-04:002010-08-20T10:50:51.846-04:00Lately I've been questioning just how "ki...Lately I've been questioning just how "kind" my diet is, too. For awhile I told myself I didn't want to feel restricted in my eating habits so as not to bring up old, um, stuff, but that stuff is so old that it's no longer an issue, so the kindness factor should come into play in SOME ways once again, but i can't imagine missing out on fabulous dining out experiences... I know I should limit my meat intake a little bit, but right now I'm not kind enough, I guess. :) I try to buy organic dairy and chicken when I can, which is a positive first step.<br /><br />Looove Chelsea Market. That gelato is irresistible - I most certainly got a cup of it last time I was there! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-14228080280831326572010-08-20T10:43:07.521-04:002010-08-20T10:43:07.521-04:00I think it's great that you don't define t...I think it's great that you don't define the way you eat and at the same time you are considering other options. As a vegan, I can say that it is a great way of eating, although I know many people who would disagree! Remember, you don't have to use a label such as vegan or vegetarian to make a positive impact in your health and the lives of animals. Every little bit counts!Jessie (Bites and Pieces)http://bitesnpieces.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896012504326780838.post-50880871627024735472010-08-20T09:15:40.212-04:002010-08-20T09:15:40.212-04:00I've been feeling the same way about dairy. I...I've been feeling the same way about dairy. I don't think I want to give it up, but for some reason I'm eating a whole lot more than I ever have and I need to cut back on it.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03990778955716788043noreply@blogger.com