Wow.
I really like eating vegan. I now know this for sure.
I just got back from visiting my brother and sister-in-law in Miami... and from a six day break in veganism... and I definitely noticed some differences in how I felt.
My sister and I stopped at the produce co-op this afternoon, and I went a little fruit and veggie crazy. I now have fully restocked my fridge. :)
More on Miami to come... just a quick note to say hello, and reaffirm what a good choice this is for me.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
30 Days!!
Well, my 30 days are up! YAY!!
I have come to realize that I am not very good at writing blog posts, consistently at least. If you do the math my 30 days were actually up last week and I have been procrastinating. I'm really not sure why... I don't know if I thought I would have come up with some big huge revelation, something very witty, or deeply profound... I don't know that I have come up with any of those...
Going vegan has actually been very easy for me. Out of any of the "diets" or lifestyle changes I have tried in the past, this is by far the absolute easiest. I finally feel free! I don't have to worry about what I will eat; I know that I will be eating fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes..no exceptions (at least for now). I don't feel like I have to fight temptation. I am choosing not to eat certain foods because they contain animal products or by-products and for me that is a lot easier than trying not eating something because of it's points or carbs or whatever else I might be trying to avoid.
I have lost a little over 10 pounds in 30 days, which is pretty good, I think. I did have to acknowledge early on that is was not realistic/healthy to think I could loose 100+ pounds in 30 days (my fantasy) and that my pace is just right for me.
I have noticed other things too, besides just the weight loss. For one, my hair is a lot healthier. It feels stronger, thicker, and has a great shine. My nails are stronger, no more splitting at the tips. My skin has a beautiful healthy glow. ...and this may be a little TMI, but I used to wake up in the middle of the night and be gross and sweaty, and that doesn't happen anymore! YAY! These are all great things, and I started to notice them even after just the first week!
The absolute best thing that has happened since going vegan is that I have inspired people! Me. Inspiring people. Just crazy... I am having people reach out to me...wanting more information on eating vegan, looking for support in making the switch, reconsidering their choices. This makes me feel so good! Having people tell me I inspire them actually inspires me even more to keep this up. :)
I have come to realize that I am not very good at writing blog posts, consistently at least. If you do the math my 30 days were actually up last week and I have been procrastinating. I'm really not sure why... I don't know if I thought I would have come up with some big huge revelation, something very witty, or deeply profound... I don't know that I have come up with any of those...
Going vegan has actually been very easy for me. Out of any of the "diets" or lifestyle changes I have tried in the past, this is by far the absolute easiest. I finally feel free! I don't have to worry about what I will eat; I know that I will be eating fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes..no exceptions (at least for now). I don't feel like I have to fight temptation. I am choosing not to eat certain foods because they contain animal products or by-products and for me that is a lot easier than trying not eating something because of it's points or carbs or whatever else I might be trying to avoid.
I have lost a little over 10 pounds in 30 days, which is pretty good, I think. I did have to acknowledge early on that is was not realistic/healthy to think I could loose 100+ pounds in 30 days (my fantasy) and that my pace is just right for me.
I have noticed other things too, besides just the weight loss. For one, my hair is a lot healthier. It feels stronger, thicker, and has a great shine. My nails are stronger, no more splitting at the tips. My skin has a beautiful healthy glow. ...and this may be a little TMI, but I used to wake up in the middle of the night and be gross and sweaty, and that doesn't happen anymore! YAY! These are all great things, and I started to notice them even after just the first week!
The absolute best thing that has happened since going vegan is that I have inspired people! Me. Inspiring people. Just crazy... I am having people reach out to me...wanting more information on eating vegan, looking for support in making the switch, reconsidering their choices. This makes me feel so good! Having people tell me I inspire them actually inspires me even more to keep this up. :)
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