The New Vegan Me
Today I decided to become a Vegan.
I watched this video: http://www.peta.org/issues/animals-used-for-food/default.aspx and it opened my eyes to the animal cruelty that goes on from the time these animals are born to the time you put them into your mouth. (Warning: if you're going to watch it....it made me cry. It's horrific. It won't make you throw up or anything, it's not that gory, but there is blood.)
And I successfully ate out. Which is difficult when you're changing your eating habits in any way. We went to sushi, and I got rice and tofu and edimame. I was really happy about it! Thank God soy sauce is vegan, haha :)
I'm feeling really confident about this - mostly cuz it isn't just like it's another diet change to lose weight or anything, so it's not like I'm gonna be tempted by some tasty thing that has beef, chicken, fish, pork, milk, or eggs. Cuz I'm literally scarred by the facts. I just can't imagine eating those things again, now knowing how they got there. It's different then dieting, you know? If what I just said made ANY sense. lol
I still want to cry every time I think about that video. I've eaten meat, eggs, and dairy products all my life, and it disgusts me now to think about it.
And I'll be a healthier person, too. This'll reduce my risk of heart disease, some cancers, and other health problems.