tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66487817206117781582024-03-19T16:01:36.237-07:00Steph The Real VeganStephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-32911070609376165872014-09-02T11:39:00.000-07:002014-09-02T11:46:23.936-07:00Trina... Trina, is... one of my longest friends. I have known her for about 14 years. We met at college doing performing arts and Today is the saddest day. Let me tell you why after I introduce you to Trina.<br />
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Trina is a beautiful girl, I remember the first time I saw her. She had really long, thick brown hair that had so much shine and body I thought 'how on earth does she keep it so healthy WOW' She has the most stunning smile and perfectly straight white teeth and that laugh, so contagious, so unique that you knew it was her from a mile off.<br />
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Trina is passionate about everything she does and when she loves someone she loves them 100% and more. She is creative and so artistic. She is the most honest person I know and will always say it how it is even if it offends you, although this was never her intention. She was just a genuine person. She didn't hold bad feelings she believed life was too short to be negative and would always move on from bad situations with her head held high and her middle finger held higher.<br />
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Trina and I never fell out over anything. We'd go through our fazes where we'd see each other all the time for a while then we wouldn't see each other for ages but when we did see each other again it was as if we were never apart. Life took us on different journeys after college and we drifted apart a bit but always made time for each other when we could. Our friendship always remained strong.<br />
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Trina got diagnosed with a rare form of Cancer, so rare in fact that there were no treatments available apart from trial drugs and the usual treatments wouldn't work. She fought like no other and after being given just 3 months to live she fought for over 5 years and got through brain surgery too.<br />
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I will post links below where you can read further in to Katrina's story.<br />
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A true survivor, a trooper, inspirational and strong, the strongest person I think anyone will ever meet. Trina raised loads of money for charity and went out of her way above and beyond to make Sarcoma awareness high priority among everyone.<br />
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Unfortunately, Early this morning, Sept 2nd 2014 Trina passed away leaving, who I know, a daughter, a mother and a younger sister heart broken not to mention LOADS of friends and other family that adored her for her stubborn determination in life and her unlimited love and joy she spread. I saw Trina last week on Saturday and spend some time with her and Laura, Laughing and talking and just reminiscing, I feel thankful and blessed that I had the opportunity to see her one last time and kiss her forehead and tell her I love her. Seeing her smile and all familiar mannerisms . even in her last week she was positive and beautiful.<br />
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I know Trina, she would not want us sitting round crying, she'd be saying "MAN UP GUYS what's wrong with you it's me gone not you and I'm up here now, out of pain, out of discomfort, I'm not tired any more and I can do all of the things I loved to do again. I can bloody see you and you'll all see me again one day if you can catch me!" I hope she's got some wicked tricks up her sleeve to haunt people with ... we used to talk about haunting people as we both believe in the after life and spirits. Trina has always been such a spiritual person so I trust she is in her element now. at peace in harmony and tranquillity<br />
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Some people may not think its OK that I write this blog, too soon?, too personal?.. but I need to. I need to express my feelings and I feel that Trina is here reading this as I type and knowing that my intentions for this blog is to make her and everyone else aware of how loved, valued and important she was to me. People are writing endless comments on Facebook for her so I wanted to do it my way, Trina knows me and knew writing was my way.<br />
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Today has made me realise just how short and cruel life can be. So I went to a few old friends houses that have done me wrong in the past and although I have had closure and I have forgiven and forgotten all that they did to me I wanted to make sure they knew. I wanted to clear the air of any bad feelings, hurt, betrayal, regret, denial, hatred, Give myself the opportunity to speak and give them a voice too away from social media bullshit and text jargon.. off guard so there was no pre-meditated fake conversations. I literally drove home from lunch with my two great girl friends Laura and Kimmy and turned round thinking Fuck it.. Go now before it's too late... because we never know when our time is up.<br />
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all this has made me see that not everyone are meant to be besties ...As the saying goes, 'People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime' <br />
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Laura and I spoke about how sometimes in friendships one friend values the friendship more than the other person so when the friendship ends that person tends to hold onto the pain a bit more especially if they've been hurt by their friend in the process. I think I have now gained the courage and confidence within myself to let my friends know how much I value them and how important to me they are,<br />
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That's because of you Treen, You've taught me to take no shit, if I have feelings show them, If I have things I want to say say them! You've shown me how to have integrity, Courageous and how to stay true to myself through any situation past, present or future. Thank you Katrina! I will love you, miss you and think of you every day.<br />
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In Memory of my wonderful friend Katrina. R.I.P angel.<br />
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1385134/Brave-cancer-mother-leaves-video-messages-advice-guide-daughter-life-bullying-sexuality.html<br />
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http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/mother-tongue/8503753/Dying-mothers-final-gift-to-her-daughter-a-guide-to-life.html<br />
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<br />Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-43579042615222975412014-07-14T07:23:00.001-07:002015-04-07T03:56:09.237-07:00Red Vegan Curry RecipeHi.<br />
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So I decided to create my own vegan curry with a creamier sauce & I've promised my instagram followers the recipe: @steph_thevegan</div>
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Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-57645800708472776052014-07-09T11:13:00.001-07:002014-08-12T02:55:18.876-07:00Vegan curry recipeHi.<br />
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So today I started a #3daymealmakeover challenge in Instagram and it's where you post a photo if everything you consume in order to stop binging. </div>
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Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-48542704408771200372014-06-24T10:08:00.002-07:002014-06-24T10:09:10.395-07:00Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe.Gooday Maties. I have been cooking this Vegan Carrot cake now since January when I decided to become a Vegan and wanted something yummy in the fridge to snack on with a cuppa instead of a choco biccie and I thought it was about time I shared it with you all..<br />
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I have been Vegetarian pretty much my whole life but only became Vegan in January 2014 for a number of reasons. Health, IBS, cruelty to animals and so on..<br />
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225g Grated, Uncoocked Carrot<br />
170g Sultanas<br />
280g Self Raising Flour<br />
170g Sugar<br />
1 teaspoon Cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon Nutmeg<br />
1 teaspoon Ginger<br />
200g Vegan Marge (I use Pure or Vitality)<br />
200ml Orange juice<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla essence<br />
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115g Vegan Marge (seperate from the 200g above)<br />
170g Icing sugar<br />
1 teaspoon Vanilla essence<br />
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1. Mix Sugar & Marge together, mix<br />
2. Add grated Carrot & Sultanas mix<br />
3. add Orange juice, mix<br />
4.add flour, spices &Vanilla, mix<br />
5. spread in a tray (I use a lasagne/pasta bake dish) LOL<br />
6. cook on 170 fpr about 20 minutes or untill you stick a knife in the centre & it comes out clean :-)<br />
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7. Leave to cool on the side and make the cream icing by micing all 3 ingredients together untill a smooth cream is made, apply ontop and enjoy!<br />
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<br />Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-83800155221025787722014-04-07T02:30:00.002-07:002014-08-12T02:57:31.963-07:00What a Vegan LIFESTYLE can do for you.Hi there guys and girls,<br />
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Today I am here to tell you what a Vegan lifestyle can do for you. Firstly let me remind you that being Vegan is not a diet. It is not an eating disorder it is a way of life, a lifestyle change and a healthy one at that. Uneducated, Small minded, Jealous people will ALWAYS try and find fault in what ever you choose to do OK but you need to understand that's because they are still sitting on their couches on their fat asses chowing down all this disgusting animal produce that they call 'healthy foods' BOLLOCKS! Let me run over real quickly what is actually in your delicious animal produce.<br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">MILK:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e69138;">Puss from infected sore udders, </span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;">Medications NOT designed for human consumption given to the animal to treat their infected udders,</span><br />
<span style="color: #e69138;">Growth Hormones NATURALLY produced by all lactating animals designed to help their babies GAIN WEIGHT, </span><span style="color: #e69138;">Hormones we as humans are not designed to ingest.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Growth Hormones as stated above,</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">Medications also stated above but more disgusting ...</span><br />
<span style="color: #6aa84f;">STOMACH LINING AND BILE... that's right guys you may as well eat cow sick..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Salmonella, Food poisoning is HIGH RISK from Eggs</span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;">Cholesterol </span><br />
<span style="color: #3d85c6;">High in saturated Fat and Calories.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Growth Hormones,</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000;">Steroids to make the animals grow bigger </span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Fat</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Cholesterol</span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000;">Disease</span><br />
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Now I have been a Vegetarian for 22-23 years and I love it I am not deficient in any nutrients and I have a naturally low BP, I've never been over weight and never had a health problem. However I have suffered with<br />
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Heavy, Painful periods,<br />
Acne,<br />
Water retention,<br />
Cellulite,<br />
Fatigue,<br />
Weight Fluctuations,<br />
Fat Storage,<br />
IBS and<br />
Anorexia as a result of my many failed attempts of different diets to help me lean and tone.<br />
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The Atkins Diet<br />
South Beach Diet<br />
Lemonade Master Cleanse,<br />
Liquid Juice Diet<br />
Slimming World<br />
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Now I am about to show you some Photographs.. The first ones were only taken in 2013 (last year) I have only been Vegan since the start of 2014 and the second pics where taken at the end of last month (March) so you can appreciate that the changes wont be DRAMATIC because it's not been very long but in only a few months there is a noticeable change..<br />
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But first let me tell you what has changed for me since adopting a Vegan lifestyle<br />
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Lighter, Shorter NO PAIN periods<br />
No acne<br />
My skin is clearer<br />
my under eye circles have reduced<br />
my hair is growing<br />
I'm not as pale<br />
I have NOT lost weight on the scales but i have had to tighten my belt by 2 whole holes<br />
I feel stronger<br />
I have better stamina<br />
I am not fatigued all the time<br />
I am not hungry all the time craving crap food<br />
I don't suffer as badly with my IBS and am regular now<br />
I feel happier within myself<br />
I can exercise more and not feel worn out<br />
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Both of these pics have been taken with no make up and with hair tied back and sitting in the same place in my front room. As you can see the 1st picture (before Vegan) I look tired, I have bad skin which is not as noticeable in this pic but Its dry and have pimples, My under eye circles are dark and I'm very pale. The second picture I have more color in my face and I don't look as tired. My pimples have cleared up and my cheeks are not as sunken in.</div>
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As you can see in picture one My ass is FLAT ... my lower tummy is a lot more prominent and I'm very bloated. My skin looks awful too. In the second photo My tummy is starting to even out and I have lost some bloat due to water retention and My ass is getting pert and my skin looks smoother. </div>
I am in the same place in my room using the same iPhone camera in all of my pics. I don't know why the light looks different it was just they way they came out.<br />
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Here you can see that my 'saddle bags and love handles' have gone down a little bit, My skin is more even and i am suffering less bruises (I bruise a lot with my job) My tummy is beginning to see some definition too. I am starting to see a pear shape go into hour glass.</div>
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This is my fave... Ive almost lost ALL of my lower back fat and my ass is so pert, my thighs are tighter and my upper back muscles are popping. </div>
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I have always exercised so this is not all due to a change in my workout. I have been a Postie for over a year so walk, cycle, jog and lift daily. I have been doing Blogilates for a year and started Pilates, swimming and running both once a week this year But had I not changed to a Vegan lifestyle I would not have the energy to do all of this. Seriously I was so fatigued all of the time it was a struggle to get out of bed before but now, Id happily so something physical every day and feel fine. </div>
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Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-34139004678602822802014-02-11T09:32:00.001-08:002014-02-11T09:32:56.385-08:00Becoming Vegetarian and VeganI made a conscious decision to become a Vegetarian when I was 7 years old... 1991-1992 ish when my mum, brother & I moved to Somerset from Essex. <div><br></div><div>As a baby or 'toddler' mum always told me that red meat would make me sick so she couldn't feed me things like mince meat and stuff so I think I was always meant to be Vegetarian. </div><div><br></div><div>When we decided to move, our house backed onto fields & there happened to be Cows in the field so for a 7 year old who's never seen a Cow before this was amazing. </div><div><br></div><div>I would sit in the stile at the end if the field beside my garden & talk to the cows, one day a cow I spoke to let me stroke it's nose and I told it how scared I was of Cows because they're so big and I hoped it wouldn't hurt me and that his breath smelled and the cow started to cry, tears ran down it's face and I cried, I promised that cow I would never ever eat meat again and I haven't.</div><div><br></div><div>When I fell pregnant I craved Chicken and I promised my baby I'd eat whatever it craved to nourish it and that's the only time since I was 7 I ate any meat. I continued to be vegetarian after I gave birth and am now a Vegan, this is my 5th week being Vegan. I've not drunk Cows milk in years I've always had Soya and haven't eaten eggs in years either they freak me out! But cheese & butter I used to eat till 5 weeks ago.</div><div><br></div><div>I love it!!!</div><div><br></div><div>Initially I became Vegan because I started to feel sick after I ate cheese, but the other benefits with my energy, my slim, my body it's awesome but now since I've researched being Vegan I'm a vegan because I'm appalled at how poorly animals are treated it breaks my heart, you would do it to your dog or your child so why a pig? Or cow? Also it's disgusting what is in all meat & dairy produce, things like stomach lining, bile, puss, antibiotics, steroids, poo, eurgh! No wonder people are overweight & sick all the time!</div><div><br></div><div>You know the proof is in the pudding!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I don't have asthma, eczema, I'm not over weight, I don't need glasses, I don't have any on going illnesses and am never sick really, In 29 years I've needed 1 filling because I bit my tongue bar & cracked my tooth NOT because I'm unhealthy, my teeth are naturally white & the whites of my eyes are clear. I've got low blood pressure and strong hair & nails. If being Vegetarian/Vegan is THAT bad for you why am I not unhealthy?? </div><div><br></div><div>GO VEGAN TODAY </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-51636690348700299222014-01-21T02:36:00.000-08:002014-01-21T02:36:16.432-08:00Educate yourself VEGAN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As promised in my previous Blog, here are some interesting and gross facts about animals and their produce.<br />
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1. Cheese is made Rennet, Rennet is from a Calf stomach lining<br />
2. Vanilla Flavoring has Castoreum in it and Castoreum comes from Beaver Anal Glands<br />
3. 13% of Meat comes from really sick animals<br />
4. Bread Processing needs L-Cysteine which comes from Human Hair or Duck Feathers.<br />
5. Meat in Supermarkets is injected with Carbon Monoxide to help it stay that colour.<br />
6. LEGALLY 4 rodent hair, Poo, Maggots and Insects are allowed to be in meat.<br />
7. 78% of Salmonella in Turkey and 75% In Chickens is antibiotic resistant.<br />
8. Eating Meat raises your risk of, Cancer, Heart Disease and Stroke.<br />
9. How much Poo is in your meat? 90% in Chicken & Turkey and 60% in Beef<br />
10. Diseases & Pathogens found in meat: Lysteria, Samonella, Campylobacter & Staph (which kills more Americans than AIDS)<br />
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And if that is not enough to stop treating your body like a waste bin how about these facts:<br />
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1. Cows & Sheep have almost 360 degree panoramic vision.<br />
2. Cows can smell things from 6 miles away<br />
3. Cows and Sheep show emotions such as Love, Sadness and excitement.<br />
4. Cows, Pigs and sheep form Bonds with each other and with Humans.<br />
5. Chickens talk to their unhatched chicks like a human mother talks to their unborn baby<br />
6. Chickens get REM meaning they dream.<br />
7. Sheep are intelligent enough to self medicate<br />
8. Pigs can run up to 11 MPH<br />
9. Cows are Sacred in Hinduism and Sheep are Sacred in Egypt<br />
10. Pigs enojy Snuggles, Music and playing Football.<br />
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SO next time you chow down on a fatty unhealthy disease ridden Burger remember that these animals are intelligent and have emotions similar to a human. THINK TWICE<br />
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<br />Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-65513884204506360802014-01-21T01:17:00.000-08:002014-01-21T01:17:48.914-08:00My New Vegan LifestyleHi Guys and Girls,<br />
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I am on a mission to be the healthiest I have ever been this year (2014) Let me tell you a bit about my past diet and lifestyle and you will see that I am taking this very seriously.<br />
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I started smoking ages 15, I smoked for about 11 years and some times got to smoking 10-15 ready mades a day (more if I was going out drinking)<br />
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I started clubbing aged 15 and would go out every weekend, Friday and Saturday night, I would get drunk I would also drink in the week down at the local pub. I worked in a pub too when I was about 18 and used to go out after work all the time. I was a party animal.<br />
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I would eat chip kebabs, Pizza and all sorts of other processed foods and drinks.<br />
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My only form of exercise was dancing in the night club and I would sleep with my make up on.<br />
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So, I've been a Vegetarian for 22 years and gave up Dairy Milk about a year or so ago and swapped it for Soya milk. I gave up smoking in June/July 2010 so I have been smoke free for about 3 1/2 years :-) I don't go out clubbing anymore but will indulge for special occasions such as New Year, Birthdays etc and have really upped my fitness with Bike rides, Walks, Jogging, Kettle Bell and Blogilates I am also looking to start Pilates. I eat a lot more fruit and have been trying to eat cleaner for the past 6+ months BUT... I want to go further, so, I am going VEGAN :-) that is right no more Cheese, Butter, Eggs (not that I liked them much before #phobia) I started on 18.01.2014 and I will show you my last 3 days food & fitness diary below.<br />
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Day 1<br />
18.01.2014<br />
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Tea with Soya Milk<br />
Lunch-2x Wholemeal Pitta bread<br />
1 with Vegan Turkey, tomato & Mustard<br />
1 with Houmous<br />
Dinner-Wholemeal Pasta with Mushrooms in a Soya Cream & White wine sauce<br />
Snacks-Dairy Free Chocolate, Dairy Free Soya Yogurt, Soya Choco Milk.<br />
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Day 2<br />
19.01.2014<br />
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Coffee with Soya Milk<br />
Tea with Soya Milk<br />
2x Soya choco yogs<br />
Cashew Nuts<br />
Soya Choco Milk<br />
Dairy free choco<br />
Soya Cheese & Sweet Potato mash vegan sheppards pie made with dried Soya protein mince and mixed veg<br />
1 wholemeal pitta<br />
2 fruit soya yogs<br />
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Day 3<br />
20.01.2014<br />
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Coffee Soya Milk<br />
Tea Soya Milk<br />
1x WM Pitta bread with Vegan cheese and Vegan turkey<br />
Rice noodles with Bean sprouts, Mushrooms and Soy sauce<br />
2 Soya yogurts<br />
Pistachios<br />
Cashews<br />
Banana & Pineapple Soya milk, Soya yogurt smoothie<br />
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Jog<br />
Victoria secret Blogilates Abs workout.<br />
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THERE!! what do you all think?<br />
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I will right another blog with some interesting and gross facts about Veganism and animal produce for you all to educate yourself on!<br />
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WAAAAA Happy January people<br />
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xoxoxooxx<br />
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Steph<br />
<br />Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-40782876285447646052013-12-15T04:07:00.001-08:002013-12-15T04:07:56.124-08:00WARWICK WEIGHS 1lb ....HI<br />
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Wow so I have written 100 blog posts.. Well this is a milestone for me and Warwick because I weighed him today and he is 1 lb :-)<br />
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I am so happy for him, he is now 9 and a half weeks old which is over were most fading kittens struggle to reach so it looks positive that he'll survive as long as he continues to gain weight. He is now eating with the other kittens and is playing a bit more and grooming himself now too. Waifer (mum) is also feeding him sometimes and cleaning him which is great to see. Its a milestone and I wanted to share it with you.<br />
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<br />Stephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-17724788848287780842013-12-03T13:49:00.000-08:002013-12-03T13:49:17.356-08:00Warwick Update 9 days later Hi everyone.<br />
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I'd like to begin by thanking every single one of you for your amazing support and care through this difficult time for me with Warwick. You have all been a tremendous help. It's great to know I have so many friends and family members who care that much about me and Warwick.<br />
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I wasn't expecting to be writing an update over a week after being told Warwick only had 48 hours left to live. But, I thought it would be a good read for all of you who have been there for me.<br />
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Mum for the cat food, Dad for cat sitting while I have been at work, Chris for feeding Warwick, Jason & Sophia for putting up with my obsession, Carrie, Linda, Lina, Helen, Facebook friends, other Twitter friends for constantly asking how Warwick and I are doing and always praying for him, My work & Managers for being so understanding, Leigh for offering me her queens milk and just anyone else I may of missed out, really there has been so many of you I am overwhelmed.<br />
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Last time I blogged about Warwick he weighed: 0.2kg (i think this is right)<br />
0.4 lbs.. which I think is<br />
6.4oz<br />
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I weighed him today and he was: 0.34kg<br />
0.75lbs<br />
12oz<br />
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so IF i'm correct (by the way it took me the last 30 minutes working this out on Google conversions and looking at tables to figure this out) so if i'm wrong and you are a maths whizz please correct me. BUT I think Warwick has almost doubled his weight?...well anyway he has defo gained weight and that's amazing and I am sooooo happy about this. Thank you everyone again for your prayers.<br />
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He is still super underweight (the other three are all nearly 2lbs) so keep praying he continues to progress and get better. You'd hardly recognize him.<br />
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I have given him a couple of baths to rid him of fleas so he is all clean and fluffy, he is growing a little belly on him which is making him woddle and he has his voice back and can meow now. He has started eating and drinking on his own and pooing and weeing regularly. He tries to play with the other kittens and loves being around them, He runs, he jumps and he climbs up the side of the sofa :-) It is truly amazing to see.<br />
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Here is Warwick then and now photo<br />
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I will update you all on Warwicks progress again soon :-)<br />
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x S & W xStephannie Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12243571447066797224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6648781720611778158.post-79151387564164448882013-11-26T10:53:00.002-08:002014-11-25T08:30:58.036-08:00Fading Kitten Syndrome and Warwick. 26.11.2013Hi guys and girls,<br>
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If any of you are anything like me and you LOVE animals more than you love humans this blog is going to make you cry... I am going to tell you about my experience of living with a kitten who is dying of Fading Kitten Syndrome (FKS). I find it nearly impossible to talk about this with friends and family because it literally breaks my heart but I think I need to tell you all what FKS is and what it is like dealing with it, I also feel I need to release. I have been so upset about it all for about 2 weeks now and I haven't wanted to really open up about it too much because I don't like to bore people but I need to get it all out before it's to late. I know Warwick will never read this but I feel if I right it while he is still alive he will know how I feel and maybe be ready to go to Kitty Heaven.<br>
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Firstly, This is Warwick...<br>
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I have grown such a bond with him over the past 2 weeks. I know his facial expressions, his meows, what his movements mean. He recognizes my voice, he follows me around and gets all wide eye'd when I come home to him.<br>
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Warwick was the first born on October 9th 2013 late at night in a liter of 4. Waifer (mum cat) was a stray found nearby and she kind of adopted us, we were unsure if we wanted to keep her but she ended up being pregnant so here we are.<br>
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During Labor Warwick was 'half in and half out' still in his sack for about 10 minutes before Waifer managed to push him out. Waifer was in a lot of pain and distress and had no idea what was going on or how to do it. I contacted friends and the vet and all of them said not to intervene in case it caused Waifer to neglect her liter. So we waited. Once Warwick was out Waifer started to clean him but the sack was over his face for some time before it was completely cleaned off.<br>
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Warwick suckled on straight away and fed fine while the other 3 kittens where born all really easily and quickly. They were all cleaned quickly and suckled on fine.<br>
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The first 5 weeks all the kittens were normal, feeding from mum and growing nicely. When the kittens where 5-6 weeks old Waifer was more reluctant to feed them and would often yelp and get up and walk away. The kittens were beginning to fight over her teats and Warwick would often get pushed out and miss feeds. To me this was Waifer telling me it was becoming painful and it was time to begin weaning the kittens.<br>
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We bought some kitten food and kitten milk and Hamish, Dumbledoor and Tinka weaned straight away, scoffing the food down like there was no tomorrow but Warwick just wasn't interested. We forced Waifer to feed Warwick for a couple more days but she hated it and Warwick didn't really suckle for long rather just fall alseep. The other 3 kittens started gaining weight rapidly where as Warwick was losing it. We tried forcing Waifer to feed Warwick as well as trying to encourage weaning but nothing!<br>
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I contacted the vet almost 2 weeks ago now and he said "bring him in"...<br>
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I took Warwick to the vet last Monday (11.11.13) and he checked his weight, temperature and general all over health and told me it looks like FKS, Let me tell you what I know about FKS..<br>
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<i>source: </i><a href="http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/ask-a-vet-foster-kittens-die-fading-kitten-syndrome-cat-health">http://www.catster.com/lifestyle/ask-a-vet-foster-kittens-die-fading-kitten-syndrome-cat-health</a><br>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">15 percent to 27 percent of kittens die before they are nine weeks old.</span><br>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14.666666984558105px; line-height: 22.5px;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">Fading kitten syndrome is not a single entity; rather, it describes a large number of problems and conditions that can cause death in young kittens.</span></span><br>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">almost all fading kittens exhibit similar symptoms. Profound lethargy, low body temperature, pale gums, low respiratory rate, and failure to root and nurse or eat are nearly universal signs of the syndrome. However, these signs can be caused by a large number of problems. ( </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Inadequate mothering, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Trauma and hypothermia are two causes of fading kitten syndrome that truly come on suddenly. Trauma occurs most frequently when a kitten falls from height or is crushed. Hypothermia occurs when kittens are separated from one another and the mother in a chilly environment. Note that hypothermia can be either a cause or a result of a fading kitten crisis. Almost all fading kittens in crisis will exhibit hypothermia. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Infectious organisms are frequent culprits in fading kitten syndrome. Kittens are at risk of sepsis from bacterial infections. Viral infections with organisms such as feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, panleukopenia, FIV/feline AIDS, and feline leukemia virus may trigger the syndrome. Parasitic infestations with roundworms, coccidia, or other organisms may trigger crises. Many of these infections are linked to immune system collapse, which is usually associated with a condition called thymus atrophy. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 0.9375em; line-height: 1.5em;">Hereditary defects ranging from heart irregularities to undeveloped immune systems may cause fading kitten syndrome.</span><br>
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Hemolytic anemia is another possible cause of the syndrome. This condition can occur when a kitten has a different blood type than its mother. When the kitten nurses during the first days of its life, it ingests antibodies that attack its blood cells.)</div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">Kittens in crisis generally require treatment by veterinarians. The mainstays of treatment are thermal support, fluids, dextrose (sugar), and often antibiotics. If the affected kitten begins to warm and recover, nutritional support and deworming medications may be added. Sadly, the prognosis for kittens in crisis is poor, and many of them do not survive even with treatment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 15px;">A kitten lost to fading kitten syndrome can sometimes be a harbinger of problems for the littermates. A veterinarian should assess the mother and any remaining kittens after any such incident.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Now, We don't know the cause behind Warwicks FKS but we have done everything we can to help him recover but its been almost 2 weeks now and he is still deteriorating. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">We have been hand feeding him different types of kitten and cat food as well as kitten replacement milk, cows milk (which I am aware we are not 'meant' to but we thought its better he drink SOMETHING than nothing) water, water with a powder in for electrolytes and sugar water, I have tried Scrambled egg, Cheese and finally my mums cat food which is chicken and cheese and he loves it :-) He has also been on antibiotics for a week.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Warwick however is not improving :-( he is still losing weight and started falling over, He can't hold his own weight all of the time and just collapses on the floor. He can't meow much any more as his voice is too weak and He struggles to poo. His teeth make a funny crunching noise when he tries to eat and he dribbles a lot when he drinks from the syringe. His temperature is either cold or hot never in between and he is riddled with fleas despite me de-fleaing all of the cats. I bathed him when he fell in the milk the other day and he looked like a skeleton when he was wet he is that underweight. It was so painful to see.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">I took him back to the vet on Sunday and the vet told me that Warwick isn't going to survive but he is not in any pain or discomfort so I can keep trying for another 48 hours if I want to. I cried my eyes out. I sobbed and sobbed and sobbed. My eyes were puffy, my nose so blocked I couldn't breath and my body so tired from the retching I couldn't move. but...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">I wanted to keep trying...</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">He had a really good day on Sunday night, He ate lots at mums and when we got home and he drank lots too. he was alert and had enough energy to follow my fingers round the carpet in a play full stumble. </span></div>
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Monday was not such a good day, Warwick didn't want to eat, drink or play. He had lost more weight and was falling all over the place. He was not in pain and would quite happily just sit there but that night (last night) something bad happened.</div>
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He started to make this really strange ticking noise as he slept and his breathing became erratic and his heart was beating fast. He had his mouth open and was panting. He wouldn't take water, he wouldn't get up or move and he was so hot. I said to Jason "This is it he is going to die.." I un-wrapped him from his blanket and sat with him in my arms on the sofa before coming up to bed. He cooled down by now so I put him on his blanket and laid with him beside me on my bed and I just stroked him and cried myself to sleep expecting to wake up to a dead kitten beside me. However I woke up at 6am and he was gone. I sat up and looked around and he was up, walking, breathing normally, taking food and water from the bowls beside my bed. He meowed and climbed up me for a cuddle. </div>
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I had work today so my dad kitten sat so Warwick wasn't alone and could still be fed and watered regularly and in case he did die today he wouldn't be alone. He hasn't been interested in food or water at all today un till about 3 pm he had a bit then. </div>
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Warwick is now asleep next to me and sadly his 48 hours are up tonight and I don't know what to do.</div>
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Part of me thinks, leave him to sleep, if he wakes up himself offer him food and water but don't keep waking him up to force him. If he wants to eat and drink he will wake up for it and help himself when offered and if all he wants to do is sleep. he'll sleep un till he dies and he'll go peacefully hopefully when I'm here holding him. </div>
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The other part of me thinks I should take him to the vet tomorrow and put him to sleep because after all the vet said 48 hours! </div>
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But then the 1st part says NO if he wanted to die he wouldn't wake up and eat or drink with a bit of energy every now and again there could still be some hope if he is at least trying to survive... </div>
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He is in no pain, He is not uncomfortable, He is still very aware of his surrounding and voices, He doesn't piss and shit all over himself and is not fitting. He either sleeps or he gets up for food and water and a cuddle.</div>
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I will never forgive myself if I act too soon and I will always question if going to the vet and putting him to sleep when he still tries to survive was the best choice. I would hope he just falls asleep in my arms and just doesn't wake up. But time will tell from this day forth because all I can do now is wait. </div>
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Please #PrayforWarwick and hope that he either survives and grows up healthy or he falls asleep naturally forever. </div>
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If you have any questions or just want to show your support I am here or on Twitter @stephanniefaye</div>
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Thank you for reading. </div>
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(just read this out loud to Jason and we are now both teary eyed !!) MUST STAY STRONG FOR WARWICK... :'( </div>
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So it's Sunday, I thought I'd write a little blog on my Bucket List.<br />
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Now for those of you who don't know what a Bucket List is, it's a list of things you want to do before you die. A bit morbid I know but it doesn't have to be, think of it as a way to remember the things you've always wanted to do but never had the chance but now you can one by one.<br />
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I'm 28, I will be 29 in December 2013 so for me I am 'getting old' :-) but 'they' say that the 30's are the new 20's so what not a better time to start exploring my Bucket List? This list is in no particular order and I will edit this blog each time I successfully achieve something off of the list and blog about it all. I will try and start my journey ASAP but as we all know life takes a hold of us and work, children, families, house hold things, money, it all takes its toll so bare with me. I will also add to this list of and when something new I want to do pops up. <br />
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1. Swim with Dolphins<br />
2. Learn to ride a Motorcycle - Speedway style<br />
3. Go to Australia<br />
4. Go to Italy<br />
<b>5.</b> <b>Conquer my fear of flying. (kinda goes hand in hand with numbers 3 & 4)</b><br />
6. Rally Car 'racing' or driving.. one of hose packages where you get taught how to rally race..<br />
7. Touch a lion<br />
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<b>8. Conquer my fear of the dentist </b><br />
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9. Paintball (half done this)</div>
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<b>10. Go in a Helicopter</b> </div>
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11. Go to the Amazon </div>
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12. Get Married</div>
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<b>13. Learn to Surf</b></div>
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14. Re-Learn to play Guitar</div>
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15. Learn how to play the Drums</div>
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16. Shark cage </div>
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<b>17. Jet Ski</b><br />
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I think that's it for now...<br />
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I'd love to hear your Bucket Lists... respond to this<br />
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Steph x <br />
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