Even though I am a returning client, this is the first time I'm attempting JC as a vegetarian. I know there aren't many food choices. Is there anyone out there with good tips on how to make the JC plan work for a vegetarian without getting bored? Thanks!
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Does Anybody Have Good Vegetarian Tips?
Started by snoopygirl_35, Jun 01 2010 06:03 AM
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 05:44 AM
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Even though I am a returning client, this is the first time I'm attempting JC as a vegetarian. I know there aren't many food choices. Is there anyone out there with good tips on how to make the JC plan work for a vegetarian without getting bored? Thanks!
I'm going into my third week, so so far I haven't found myself getting bored. The problem is, I'm not just a vegetarian, I'm a picky vegetarian, so I've already cut out the cheese ravioli, pasta fagioli and the zesty tortellini soup (it has rennet in it), which is limiting some of my options. I think the best way I've found to make me excited about certain meals is adding spices (or salsa or hot sauce) here and there or maybe some low fat cheese if I have a milk serving left, or just adding different yummy vegetables to each meal. A splash of lime juice can also make meals a little more exciting.
I imagine there are some vegetarians who've been around a little longer who might have better experience.
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Posted 02 June 2010 - 03:57 PM
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I'm going into my third week, so so far I haven't found myself getting bored. The problem is, I'm not just a vegetarian, I'm a picky vegetarian, so I've already cut out the cheese ravioli, pasta fagioli and the zesty tortellini soup (it has rennet in it), which is limiting some of my options. I think the best way I've found to make me excited about certain meals is adding spices (or salsa or hot sauce) here and there or maybe some low fat cheese if I have a milk serving left, or just adding different yummy vegetables to each meal. A splash of lime juice can also make meals a little more exciting.
I imagine there are some vegetarians who've been around a little longer who might have better experience.
I imagine there are some vegetarians who've been around a little longer who might have better experience.
Thank you so much! That helps. I'm with you on the picky thing. The more I work on staying away from animal products, I find myself more suited to the vegan lifestyle, which I know will have to wait for the most part once I am in maintenance. I thought that once I get to the meals on my own stage, then I can really work on the vegetarian/vegan thing. But it's nice to know that I can figure out ways to not eat the rennet, gelatin, etc., and still not get bored. I'll just have to be more creative.
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Posted 04 June 2010 - 11:56 AM
I am in week 11 and although I would like a little more variety (especially for lunches), I am pretty happy with the options as a vegetarian.
I agree with Jenn83, use your veggies and unlimited items to spice stuff up a bit and create your own variety.
I agree with Jenn83, use your veggies and unlimited items to spice stuff up a bit and create your own variety.
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 08:14 PM
Well if we have to keep adding all that stuff, there is no point in doing Jenny Craig. It should be more complete than that. Nutrisystem is the same. They have a veggie option. I have not used it. I know their other options taste like slightly flavored paper. I was looking into Jenny Craig cuz I heard it tasted better. However, I didn't know they live in the dark ages regarding non meat dishes.
To speak to the vegan question, there is an awesome new non dairy cheese on the market. It's called Daiya. It is awesome. In the past non dairy cheese was aweful beyond words. This is not. I don't know how it would fit in Jenny Craig's plan, just sayin it's there.
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To speak to the vegan question, there is an awesome new non dairy cheese on the market. It's called Daiya. It is awesome. In the past non dairy cheese was aweful beyond words. This is not. I don't know how it would fit in Jenny Craig's plan, just sayin it's there.
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Posted 08 July 2010 - 08:22 PM
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Well if we have to keep adding all that stuff, there is no point in doing Jenny Craig. It should be more complete than that. Nutrisystem is the same. They have a veggie option. I have not used it. I know their other options taste like slightly flavored paper. I was looking into Jenny Craig cuz I heard it tasted better. However, I didn't know they live in the dark ages regarding non meat dishes.
To speak to the vegan question, there is an awesome new non dairy cheese on the market. It's called Daiya. It is awesome. In the past non dairy cheese was aweful beyond words. This is not. I don't know how it would fit in Jenny Craig's plan, just sayin it's there.
Ruth in central texas, bowing out before this post is deleted.
To speak to the vegan question, there is an awesome new non dairy cheese on the market. It's called Daiya. It is awesome. In the past non dairy cheese was aweful beyond words. This is not. I don't know how it would fit in Jenny Craig's plan, just sayin it's there.
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aahhh ruth, you wont be deleted.....believe me, i have read some humdingers that have not been deleted and yours is fine.....your just stating the facts hun;)
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Posted 10 July 2010 - 03:11 PM
I am on a JC vegan, I make a fresh salsa and eat it with brushetta chips. a good healthy filling snack. Also I take tomato soup and put a entire can of Artichokes in it, very filling and only 50 calories, I lost 17 lbs in 5 weeks.
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Posted 13 July 2010 - 08:04 PM
[quote name='snoopygirl_35' date='Jun 1 2010, 06:03 AM' post='554029']
Even though I am a returning client, this is the first time I'm attempting JC as a vegetarian. I know there aren't many food choices. Is there anyone out there with good tips on how to make the JC plan work for a vegetarian without getting bored? Thanks!
I am a vegetarian and Im starting to get realy bored with the linches. I have emailed them to complain
Even though I am a returning client, this is the first time I'm attempting JC as a vegetarian. I know there aren't many food choices. Is there anyone out there with good tips on how to make the JC plan work for a vegetarian without getting bored? Thanks!
I am a vegetarian and Im starting to get realy bored with the linches. I have emailed them to complain
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