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I've been a vegan since August 2007. In other words, I do my best not to consume anything of animal origin, ranging from the obvious (meat), to the somewhat obvious (eggs and dairy), to the not-so-obvious (honey, wool, silk, and more). I love this life. I have so much more appreciation for everything and everyone around me, and I feel so at peace with myself and the world. I wake up everyday and know that I'm making a difference. It's been a huge turning point in my life.
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I need to lose 15 lbs. in a month. I hate exercising. I need dieting tips!
You're not going to lose 15 pounds in a month, at least not in a healthy way. In fact, I doubt you could lose 15 pounds in a month in an UNHEALTHY way, either.
As said below, you need to exercise. It's as simple as that. No one says you have to go for a run or spend countless hours on a treadmill. Play badminton. Go for a walk outside. Go swimming. Take up juggling. Find something that gets you moving.
Eat properly and that too will help, but to be healthy, you need a balance of activity and nutrition. Cut out MOST, but not all junk food, or you'll get major cravings and end up binging. Allow yourself one treat a week, for instance. Then you know it's there, and once it's gone, it's gone.
Eat fruits and veggies. Don't drink away empty calories, for instance pop, high-calorie hot chocolate, anything along those lines. If you drink juice, it should be actual juice, not the kind that's almost entirely sugar and has virtually no fruit in it (I do recommend drinking a glass of juice in the morning, though--orange and apple are good and wake you up). Choose lean cuts of meat. Eat several small meals a day. Don't deprive yourself or that will lead to a binge.
It's a balancing act. You can't just stop eating or change your diet and expect to lose weight. Not only will you be unhealthy, but it also simply won't work.
Move. Enjoy food. Make sure you even need to lose the weight in the first place.
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Rating changed by L2 mod. Excellent advice!!!
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