Veganism

BinaryPulsar

I guess for some people it is all or nothing. Right now I eat a vegan diet. I have a leather jacket. I never would have purchased that. It was given to me because it was a very small sample size and they wanted to be able to give it to someone that they knew and that it would fit. So, I accepted it.

salembambi

i think veganisim is amazing and all the new vegan products coming out get me excited as hell

its soo fun discovering new vegan foods and trying new recipes being creative

love being vegan

janejellyroll

BinaryPulsar wrote: »

I guess for some people it is all or nothing. Right now I eat a vegan diet. I have a leather jacket. I never would have purchased that. It was given to me because it was a very small sample size and they wanted to be able to give it to someone that they knew and that it would fit. So, I accepted it.

Veganism is an ethical position on unnecessary animal exploitation or suffering. If someone chooses to avoid animal products in food but accepts it for clothing, beauty products, entertainment, they're eating a plant-based diet. As far as accepting a hand-me-down that includes animal products, that is something that some vegans do (on the logic that the item has already been purchased, the damage has been done, and accepting a secondhand item doesn't create demand for leather or other animal products).

It isn't that veganism is "all or nothing," it's just that it is a consistent ethical position that doesn't limit itself to food, but on the impact an unnecessary action has on an animal.

keiferdog

Please do a little research in other places than here. I'm cringing at some of these responses from non-vegans. Not that they choose to eat meat but more that a lot of people here are very misinformed on how much protein we actually need and about how restrictive they think veganism is. It's not...at all. If you are interested, speak to other vegans who are flourishing eating this way and there are many. Look for a vegan group that accepts anyone such as Plant Strong Fitness on Facebook. There is so much great and helpful information there and tons of recipes and no judgement of any kind as its not allowed.

Again, not bashing anyone's opinions here but just want you to be well informed. It's an amazing lifestyle and I've personally never put on lean muscle as easily as I do now. My skin is more clear and I don't struggle at all with my weight. I also don't have any of the stomach and digestive issues that I typically had when I ate meat and dairy.

Good luck! I hope you find what works for you )

Lovee_Dove7

keiferdog wrote: »

Please do a little research in other places than here. I'm cringing at some of these responses from non-vegans. Not that they choose to eat meat but more that a lot of people here are very misinformed on how much protein we actually need and about how restrictive they think veganism is. It's not...at all. If you are interested, speak to other vegans who are flourishing eating this way and there are many. Look for a vegan group that accepts anyone such as Plant Strong Fitness on Facebook. There is so much great and helpful information there and tons of recipes and no judgement of any kind as its not allowed.

Again, not bashing anyone's opinions here but just want you to be well informed. It's an amazing lifestyle and I've personally never put on lean muscle as easily as I do now. My skin is more clear and I don't struggle at all with my weight. I also don't have any of the stomach and digestive issues that I typically had when I ate meat and dairy.

Good luck! I hope you find what works for you )

Would love to see some pics and an open diary. Real life examples are always helpful!

BinaryPulsar

janejellyroll wrote: »

BinaryPulsar wrote: »

I guess for some people it is all or nothing. Right now I eat a vegan diet. I have a leather jacket. I never would have purchased that. It was given to me because it was a very small sample size and they wanted to be able to give it to someone that they knew and that it would fit. So, I accepted it.

Veganism is an ethical position on unnecessary animal exploitation or suffering. If someone chooses to avoid animal products in food but accepts it for clothing, beauty products, entertainment, they're eating a plant-based diet. As far as accepting a hand-me-down that includes animal products, that is something that some vegans do (on the logic that the item has already been purchased, the damage has been done, and accepting a secondhand item doesn't create demand for leather or other animal products).

It isn't that veganism is "all or nothing," it's just that it is a consistent ethical position that doesn't limit itself to food, but on the impact an unnecessary action has on an animal.

Thanks for your reply. Yeah, it was a difficult situation for me with the jacket. I would never buy a leather jacket. But, since she was giving it to me, and really wanted me to have it, and it fit, and I did need a jacket. I decided to accept it for the reasons you said. I do eat a plant based diet right now (I have been vegetarian in the past as well). And I definitely try to live in a way that minimizes harm as much as I can. But, I do have that jacket. And probably a pair of shoes. I use products not tested on animals. I'm recovering from a medical injury right now. That's my main focus first. Thanks for your reply.

BinaryPulsar

Great, I will check out Plant Strong fitness. Protein is something I am trying to figure out.

vaguelyvegan

I've been vegan for almost two years now and I've never felt better. My adult son and daughter are also vegan and report the same good energy, lightness, and general well being. The health benefits were not part of our original motivation but have been the happy side effect that keeps us committed to the lifestyle.

That said, my husband and youngest boy are omnivorous and that's fine. Our family meals are vegan and the boys eat whatever they like the rest of the time. It all works out fine at our house.