VEEEEEGAAAANNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OK so 8 days ago I embarked on a month long vegan trial. Many people have told me I should keep a journal so, here goes...
First of all, let me say that my main reason for attempting this is health. This year I have not been taking care of myself as well as I should have been, and after doing a lot of research decided that to spend a month cutting all animal products from my diet and greatly upping my vegetable/grain intake is a good way to cleanse my system, and get back on track. That said...well besides being good for me it doesn't take a genius to figure it out is good for the animals, the planet and the economy to boycott animal food products. So hey, why not? I do not know if I will continue a vegan, or even a vegetarian lifestyle. My goal is to greatly reduce the amount of animal food products I do consume because it is healthier in better in all the ways I just listed.
OK so a week and one half day in and this is my recount up until now. For the first couple days I had a little mental hunger, but was able to ignore it pretty well. Made home made organic black bean soup with cilantro and avocado (DELICIOUS). Ate that for a few days, froze the rest. Have been eating a LOT of veggies, beans, brown rice. Now Bill (my bf) of course is not with me on this so I have been cooking him his meat, but so far I have not been tempted to eat it. Honestly, this has all been pretty easy! I thought I would be ready to murder someone for a piece of cheese by now.... but I'm not!
Up till yesterday I felt pretty fantastic. More energy, clear skin, and once again knowing the difference between hunger and cravings. My body now tells me when my blood sugar is low and I should eat something, as opposed to my brain telling me "hey wouldn't a cheeseburger be great right now". I've lost about 6lbs so far, though I probably gained 5 over my birthday weekend alone ;)
Yesterday I got my period, and let me tell ya....this is a bad one. Not NEARLY as bad as I see some of my friends go through every month, but bad for me. My friend Regan has told me she can't eat soy within a week of hers or she pretty much can't function, so I'm thinking that has something to do with it. I HAVE been eating a lot of soy, using soy milk on my cereal. So yesterday and today, I have had a lot of cramping, bloating and fatigue but I know this will pass. And my skin is still A LOT clearer than it usually is this time of the month.
So that's where I'm at right now. Ill probably make myself a salad for lunch in a few, I'm having fun finding and trying vegan recipes though it's been a bit hard to adjust to. Im used to making one entree, and a side or two for Bill and I. Now with me not eating meat it's taking a little readjusting, but really it isn't nearly as hard as I expected. If I can do this folks, honestly, anyone can.
I will keep ya posted :)
First of all, let me say that my main reason for attempting this is health. This year I have not been taking care of myself as well as I should have been, and after doing a lot of research decided that to spend a month cutting all animal products from my diet and greatly upping my vegetable/grain intake is a good way to cleanse my system, and get back on track. That said...well besides being good for me it doesn't take a genius to figure it out is good for the animals, the planet and the economy to boycott animal food products. So hey, why not? I do not know if I will continue a vegan, or even a vegetarian lifestyle. My goal is to greatly reduce the amount of animal food products I do consume because it is healthier in better in all the ways I just listed.
OK so a week and one half day in and this is my recount up until now. For the first couple days I had a little mental hunger, but was able to ignore it pretty well. Made home made organic black bean soup with cilantro and avocado (DELICIOUS). Ate that for a few days, froze the rest. Have been eating a LOT of veggies, beans, brown rice. Now Bill (my bf) of course is not with me on this so I have been cooking him his meat, but so far I have not been tempted to eat it. Honestly, this has all been pretty easy! I thought I would be ready to murder someone for a piece of cheese by now.... but I'm not!
Up till yesterday I felt pretty fantastic. More energy, clear skin, and once again knowing the difference between hunger and cravings. My body now tells me when my blood sugar is low and I should eat something, as opposed to my brain telling me "hey wouldn't a cheeseburger be great right now". I've lost about 6lbs so far, though I probably gained 5 over my birthday weekend alone ;)
Yesterday I got my period, and let me tell ya....this is a bad one. Not NEARLY as bad as I see some of my friends go through every month, but bad for me. My friend Regan has told me she can't eat soy within a week of hers or she pretty much can't function, so I'm thinking that has something to do with it. I HAVE been eating a lot of soy, using soy milk on my cereal. So yesterday and today, I have had a lot of cramping, bloating and fatigue but I know this will pass. And my skin is still A LOT clearer than it usually is this time of the month.
So that's where I'm at right now. Ill probably make myself a salad for lunch in a few, I'm having fun finding and trying vegan recipes though it's been a bit hard to adjust to. Im used to making one entree, and a side or two for Bill and I. Now with me not eating meat it's taking a little readjusting, but really it isn't nearly as hard as I expected. If I can do this folks, honestly, anyone can.
I will keep ya posted :)