Going Vegan.

We’ve all heard it, most of us experienced it the “but bacon” or some other euphamism to escape the thought of cutting out animal products from our diets. I was that person, I had those thoughts but I educated myself and changed. You may not feel like you can, but I promise you can do it. I’m going to help you

“A vegan lifestyle prevents a tremendous amount of animal slaughter and suffering. It offers a potent way to shrink our environmental footprint, especially in regard to climate change. And a well-planned vegan diet can fuel the highest levels of fitness, while reducing our risk of various chronic diseases.” vegan.com

Go vegan for the animals.

Go vegan for the environemnt.

Go vegan for your health.

Did you know, that Christopher and I first went vegan for our health. Then while researching all these added ingredients in foods, we started becoming more concerned about our environment. Animals weren’t the first reason we got here, but we did get here and certainly for them. Our entire life now revolves around rescue animals and ensuring they get their proper care.

Depending on why you go vegan can change how your vegan diet looks. Just remember any diet can be unhealthy so make sure that you do enough research to understand how to get all the nutrients your body needs.

Some vegans that switch their lifestyle because of the animals will often eat what’s known as mock meats, which have a similar taste and feel of foods we’ve known for our entire lives.

People that switch for their health may lean toward more typical plant based items, that look like the foods you put in it. Christopher and I are big fans of our foods looking like the vegetables and legumes we know and love.

No vegan diet is going to be the same, just like those of omnivores. You can make it your own however you get to it. But it is your job to find the reason for getting there.

A vegan diet in one year can save 365 animal lives, 10,950 square feet of forest, 401,500 gallons of water, 14,600 lbs of grain, 7,300 lbs of CO2 (thevegancalculator.com).

It all begins with you.

Start gradual if that’s how you want. Begin with those meatless Mondays. Then add a Tuesday, and a Wednesday. Keep going till you’ve included the entire week. Set out realistic goals yourself, even try using the SMART Goal method.

Jump in feet first, that’s how I like to go. Pick a day, and that’s when your journey starts. Mine was January 1st of 2018, the one and only New Years resolution I’ve ever kept. Although I’d like to add I was lacto-vegetarian since June 2013. But I had to pick a day for both those milestones and commit.

Find recipes you know you love, but their vegan version. If it’s something you’ve always had a taste for, then you’re sure to love the plant version.

Try new foods! I have never been the least pickiest eater until I was vegan. There are so many different options for vegan items, especially ethnic foods. It’s so much more enjoyable trying new things now!

Lastly, do your research. Lots and lots of it. If you aren’t committed then it likely won’t stick long. Christopher and I watch documentaries all the time, even today, on vegan lifestyles, animal welfare, environment and health.

You can make the switch!