Plant-based protein is essential.
While on my 10-week journey, I lost more than five pounds. This was due to the fact that I didn’t always fill up on protein.
Sometimes, I would eat a few vegetables and fruit and call it a day. Other times I would get creative and incorporate seitan, tofu or soyrizo. All of the weight I lost was muscle. So, I sincerely encourage you all, if you plan on living a vegan lifestyle, treat your body right. From beans to quinoa, there are so many plant-based protein options.
Not everyone accepts veganism.
I remember when I took my friend out to her favorite restaurant for a birthday dinner in April. While ordering, I asked the waiter if there was bacon in the green beans. Believe it or not, he laughed in my face! Another time, someone offered me a piece of their chicken salad. I said no thank you and they inquired why.
After telling them I was vegan, they said
“Just try it once!” However, this is not the sole response I received from everyone. Some people are very accepting and want to help you succeed as a vegan. One day my roommate even brought me home a chocolate vegan donut from Whole Foods. Let me tell you, it was amazing!
Living a vegan lifestyle made me healthier.
For some reason, this quarter at school was filled with endless opportunities for free food, which included pizza, fine cheeses and more. I was unable to enjoy the festivities. However, a lot of it was junk food so it worked perfectly! My vegan lifestyle saved me.
I truly enjoyed being vegan.
Prior to my 10-week journey, I was vegetarian for four years. Since I do have a love for animals and my overall goal is to be healthy, being vegan just felt right. My proactive lifestyle sometimes shields me from leading a fully nourished vegan lifestyle, so my goal is to carry many vegan values for the rest of my life, choosing vegan options when possible. I now “officially” live a vegetarian lifestyle. After much research and after feeling fantastic, I am positive I will never eat meat. So, have no fear, I still have a lot of tips, exciting recipes and my favorite –restaurant reviews. Yum!
I do think the junk food opt out is a great side effect of being vegan, I went for a Thai meal last week and instead of ordering the duck (which is extremely fatty) I had a tofu main. It was still really rich as it was coconut milk based, but I must have saved a few cals just by choosing a plant based protein source. Plus it was freaking delicious.
I’m also constantly turning down pizza now, even the tiny change of bruschetta instead is a good one!
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Yes exactly!! So happy you commented, it truly does make a difference in the health aspect. You have no choice but to turndown those fatty foods. Especially meat and dairy!!!
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Glad you have success on this journey. Veganism is the future 😄 keep up the good work
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Thank you!
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