Am thinking bout trying this. I'm overweight, I always have been and am working on shedding the weight. and being that losing weight is not just about the physically weight but also bout the mind, our core, center I was thinking bout trying this.



am trying to look for not strenous poses cause I have a hip problem ( only one hip the left)

any lovers?

am still thinking hard bout the vegetarian lifestyle, but have a few questions

i walk past tofu al the time in the supermarket, what is it exactly

and i have heard of a tofurkey where can I get it in Melbourne and what is it


I still haven't got my vege kit from PETA
[Edited 11/28/06 19:55pm]

I recommend Tai Chi instead of Yoga if you don't want to strain yourself.
It actually helps tone your body and the exercises sooth and massage your muscles.

Also, you can't lose weight without doing some form of resistance training in addition to cardio (which Tai Chi can provide).

i can talk to you a little bit about tofu. it's basically just soybean curd, which can be prepared in much the same way you'd prepare chicken. by itself, it doesn't have much taste, but if you sautee it in the same stuff you'd use to sautee chicken, then you've got some flavorful substance to put in stir fry, curries, or anything you'd cube chicken and dump it into. people knock tofu because of the taste, but it's because they don't know how to prepare it.

first of all, always get EXTRA FIRM tofu. otherwise it will be weak and slimey and it will break up on you too easily.

second of all, it's all about the seasonings. if you sautee cubed tofu in a nice wok or garlic oil and sprinkle pepper on it, you've got a great addition to your meal. good stuff. and you can even fry strips of it and eat it as a snack with a dipping sauce. there's tons you can do with tofu. check out some recipes on the web.

Anx said:

thanks. any kind of tofu? r they all the same? Just may go get some 2day 4 dinner

LazarusHeart said:

I walk for about 2 hrs once a week, by the water and take my camera, its beautiful

IrresistibleB1tch said:

this is true...but for someone used to the idea of having meat in their meals, using tofu as a substitute is - I think, anyway - most successful when you approach it with the same attitude as preparing meat...similar entrees, similar seasonings. of course the taste will be a little different, but i've amazed friends with how tasty a meal prepared with tofu can be. and it's not hard!

Anx said:

missmad said:

i usually go for the refrigerated stuff, like the nasoya brand. but make sure it is EXTRA FIRM. don't go with silken. you'll be sorry if you do! and before you cook with tofu, make sure you drain it and get it as dry as you can without overdrying it. i usually wrap the block of tofu in paper towels and squeeze it a few times before i chop it up and cook with it.

I LOVE tofu, and I am not even a veg, so I think I like it for itself, not as some kind of substitute

Anx said:

i ate a few strips of silverside ( corned beef) 2day with pasta and carrots and stirfry sauce and last night i was in a very sad depressed mood, had me some burger king

but other that that haven't had meat 4 a looooonggggg time,

i agree one hundred percent with people in here.
and i wish you good luck in your journey.
but remember this!...you are beautiful regardless if you are thick or not.

I went to the supermarket and get some tofu.

can someone tell me how I make it?

I didn't have a choice of the firm tofu or not they only had that one


it is called blue lotus ( brand)

stir fry and add herbs and salt and pepper

you will not loose weight doing yoga. like lazarusheart pointed out, you need some cardio (or resistence) in your excercise.

Dewrede said:

stir fry by itself?
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How r u hunny bun?

sosgemini said:

Oh that I know sweetie, as I said in the post in is not just about on the wieght factor but iur inner core, our strength etc that is why i wanted 2 try it out

love M

missmad said:

those are great reasons...

sosgemini said:

thank u sweetheart

IrresistibleB1tch said:

Now, that sounds DELCICIOUS, but part of her wanting to go veggie is to lose weight also.

So, to make it a little on the less calorie/fat side, I'd heat just a bit of oil in a pan (I use a nice wok oil, or sometimes just a garlic oil) and cube the tofu, drip a few drips of soy sauce over the cubes, toss in the pan (careful the splatter!) and crush black pepper over. It cuts the fat and carbs but is still super duper yummy.

As for the yoga, you may not be abkle to do every pose, but if you try taking a class, a good teacher will be able to tell you how to modify your poses for the least amount of strain to your hip. I am not a strong person AT ALL, so I need to modify nearly every single pose, but that's the nice thing, they all have modifications.

ZombieKitten said:

Yeah, good point. Tofu isn't mock meat. It's just good.

For the uninitiated, I'd suggest eating the tofu fried (not just sauteed). It makes the texture more familiar.

Nowadayz, I can eat really good tofu completely raw and love it, but when I first decided I liked it, I would only eat it fried.

I definately agree with Anx that you should get extra-firm, non-silken from the refrigerator case.

Tofu is all about what you put into it. Think of it as a protein version of white rice. It needs flavor. But the texture is probably what turns most people off. Frying it is a good idea, also getting a "hamburger style" mixture which has more texture--less slimy--and is often flavored.

Beans may be an easier way to get your protein until you learn to like tofu (which may take a while). And getting tofu in restaurants may give you some ideas on how to prepare it--along with some of the ideas from folks above.

Yoga is great, but you have to be careful not to force anything. And be aware of your weak spots. There are always ways to modify a pose so it doesn't strain your body.

NDRU said:

do you go to a studio? if so, where at?

sosgemini said:

I mostly do dvd's. I tend to do it most often right before bed.

But I've been to a few classes when I was living in San Leandro. There are a million places in Berkeley (I work in Berkeley) though, & my GF & I always talk about going.

What about you?

NDRU said:

one of my neighbors is an private instructor..she used to have a studio in my building and ive been practicing for over a year now but now i go to her three days a week...we also do palates and band resistence (yoga only once a week)...so now im thinking about going to a studio once or twice a week to get my yoga fix.

Silken or soft tofu is only good for using in smoothies or something. I used some in a brownie recipe once. It was awful.

That's why now I go with the 80/20 diet. I stick by the Mediterranean diet 80% of the time and eat what I want 20% of the time. Really that equates to me eating homemade baked goods (not store bought), BBQ ribs a few times in the Summer and pop once in a while. Alcohol one weekend a month.

I think you have to ease into vegetarianism gently. It can be hard on your system at first if you're not used to it, and can make you sick if you do not know what you are doing (for instance, not getting enough protein).

dustysgirl said:

Yeah, silken tofu can be used to make pudding and such. It blends nicely.

Easing in is important. Changing your diet all of a sudden one day will probably make you feel yucky. Not getting enough protein is nearly impossible with adequate calories, actually (most people get vastly more than they need, so you can cut it way down and still be getting plenty). But figuring out what makes you feel the best is a trial-and-error thing that takes time.

dustysgirl said:

Not for me

I stopped eating meat when i was 7

Not hard whatsoever