Vegruary anyone?
angelexperiment
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Hi I am trying out vegan for the month of feb bc I couldn't commit in Jan. But I am ready! Anybody else?
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Why do this if only for a month? And if you couldn't commit to Jan, what makes you think you can commit to feb?0
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Isn't being vegan an ethical sort of thing?0
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Because I feel I am prepared. I had to get mentally in the right space. I want to commit a month to see if I can. And if I can I will continue on. Lots of people try out things to see if they can otherwise we would have no challenges in life. But thanks for your vote of confidence there and your upbeat attitude.
I don't care to spend time with individuals who cannot be open minded to new things in life. I embrace life and health and I am merely attempting to better my self understanding and body mind and spirit. I have felt a pull to this lifestyle but felt torn like I would fail bc I like meat. But I now know the feelings outweigh the fear and I can at least try. I can do anything for 30 days, and I will.0 -
Vegans don't wear any clothing or use any products that are made from animals too. It's not just a food thing0
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Yes I know I did my research.0
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Cool. Didn't know if you were giving up that stuff too0
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But the point is, 30 days to see if you want to do no harm to animals. You can't do it after 30 days, back to eating flesh.0
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singingflutelady wrote: »Cool. Didn't know if you were giving up that stuff too
I was going to ask about that. OP, will you get rid of any leather you own? Or just not wear it for the month? Have you investigated (and purchased) vegan makeup and toiletries?0 -
Sorry one of my meds is made using mouse proteins and I don't want to go off it so no veganism for me0
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queenliz99 wrote: »Isn't being vegan an ethical sort of thing?
Yes it is which is why I am confused about "just a month".singingflutelady wrote: »Vegans don't wear any clothing or use any products that are made from animals too. It's not just a food thing
This 100%.angelexperiment wrote: »Because I feel I am prepared. I had to get mentally in the right space. I want to commit a month to see if I can. And if I can I will continue on. Lots of people try out things to see if they can otherwise we would have no challenges in life. But thanks for your vote of confidence there and your upbeat attitude.
I don't care to spend time with individuals who cannot be open minded to new things in life. I embrace life and health and I am merely attempting to better my self understanding and body mind and spirit. I have felt a pull to this lifestyle but felt torn like I would fail bc I like meat. But I now know the feelings outweigh the fear and I can at least try. I can do anything for 30 days, and I will.
Vegan is not necessarily healthier than alternatives (like eating meat). After all, Oreos are technically vegan. The reason I said anything is because veganism is more than just about not eating meat, it is an ethical position that revolves around a lifestyle of avoiding animal products. Meaning you will likely have to change your shampoo, conditioner, lotions, bath products, some of your clothing, cleaning products etc.0 -
I'm all in favor of plant based diets, if they're well balanced. I guess, like others, I'm trying to get at the "why" of your goal. If the goal is simply to see if you can do it... well, okay. Good luck!
But it would help if we knew why you were doing it.
Again, I'm in favor of plant based diets. My spouse is (mostly) vegetarian.0 -
I only started this thread to see if anyone else was going to try it as was pored numerous threads in January as veganuary. Nobody gave them a hard time. I do know what being a vegan is. I do know you can be a junk food vegan. I do know about products and clothing ( which I already use, I do not own animal clothing, I do not have any leather. I do not use any animal tested products or things with animal products in them for quite some time now. But thanks for your concern.
I am doing it for myself. And a way to completely motivate myself is to challenge myself. If I feel I cannot commit I will be vegetarian as I had been one before. I have had a feeling this is what I need to do. I especially felt the need knowing the truth of what happens to animals.
I only was seeking support from other like minded people.0 -
Why? Because I feel I should. I do not merely want to try it out. But for me it is the animals, and I love them. I was feeling so bad to eat them and to look at the carcasses and smell them every day (my job). I tho enjoyed the taste of them so I had to come up with a way to trick myself away ( thus the 30 day on goal) to get started. It just goes with the way I live and for ethical emotional spiritual and mental and dietary reasons. If that explains it.Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »I'm all in favor of plant based diets, if they're well balanced. I guess, like others, I'm trying to get at the "why" of your goal. If the goal is simply to see if you can do it... well, okay. Good luck!
But it would help if we knew why you were doing it.
Again, I'm in favor of plant based diets. My spouse is (mostly) vegetarian.
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angelexperiment wrote: »
Why? Because I feel I should. I do not merely want to try it out. But for me it is the animals, and I love them. I was feeling so bad to eat them and to look at the carcasses and smell them every day (my job). I tho enjoyed the taste of them so I had to come up with a way to trick myself away ( thus the 30 day on goal) to get started. It just goes with the way I live and for ethical emotional spiritual and mental and dietary reasons. If that explains it.Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »I'm all in favor of plant based diets, if they're well balanced. I guess, like others, I'm trying to get at the "why" of your goal. If the goal is simply to see if you can do it... well, okay. Good luck!
But it would help if we knew why you were doing it.
Again, I'm in favor of plant based diets. My spouse is (mostly) vegetarian.
Best of luck with your journey.0 -
And my husband is a vegetarian too and it would make life easier in that way.0
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You clearly have more than weightloss on your mind with this challenge. I agree that it's important for us to grow as individuals by challenging ourselves, whatever that challenge may be.
While I appreciate the candidness with which many posters respond, it seems like anytime many posters see a time limit on something (or a going veg*n thread in which the poster has not made it clear whether it is an ethical or health-based - as in intolerances/allergies - decision), they jump all over it with a "what happens after x days?" or, "only CICO is needed for weightloss." That generally makes sense on this site, because there are a lot of uninformed people out there looking for quick fixes and thinking if they just do x for a period of time, they'll lose the weight and be able to get back to their life. I'd suggest just trying not to take it personally.
I will say that I also appreciate the way in which you are looking at it - from an ethical, emotional, spiritual, and mental perspective. I was vegetarian for years when I was younger. Then went back to being omni, though I still tried to be conscious of the products I was buying in terms of animal ingredients and testing. Then, years after that, I went vegan. I can tell you that it cleared something for me spiritually and mentally. I'm not saying that will happen for you, but I can understand how those aspects may tie into it. It can go much deeper than just fueling our physical bodies.
Good luck to you.0 -
Wow .. So much criticism and roadblocks for somebody who is at least willing to give it a try. Just do your best any thing moving in the right direction, even just trying it for a month is better than nothing . Who knows during that month you may find its not as hard as you once thought. I don't think many vegans had it all perfect ( or ever do ) there first day. Also if the meds you take have animal products and you can't give them up then keep them . Just get rid of what you can that has animal products . It's better than what you were doing .0
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OP, you should check for groups--I'm sure there are some here for vegans/vegetarians. Good luck!
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So uh, that soap you like to make ... it's going to be vegan as well, right? And your crocheting is going to be strictly acrylic yarn?0
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When it comes to an ethical decision about animal products, you're all in or all out, right? I mean, how do you decide to go back to eating and using animal products after deciding that that's unethical?
I'm really confused by that.0 -
I say congratulations and good luck! I've always wanted to go vegan. I hate that I am the cause of animals losing their lives. Unfortunately I was raised on meat, meat, meat. Then butter, cheese, etc.etc.etc...and I love it. But it seriously upsets me when I think about it. I've switched to pasture raised, grain free, certified humane. I pay a few more dollars a pound or a few more dollars for a dozen eggs. I've totally given up milk and butter. Small steps. One day I'll get there. I've thrown out all my leather shoes, belts, purses, etc years ago.
Best of luck to you!0 -
I can see wanting to be vegan for ethical reasons but not being sure if one could do it, so trying it for a less overwhelming period of time than forever to convince yourself you can cut it.
Personally, I'd probably start by going vegetarian if I weren't already and just try to phase in as many vegan meals as possible, and definitely research how to do a good, balanced vegan diet that includes all the nutrients you need (including understanding how to get protein and figuring out what should be supplemented, like B12). There are good groups and other vegans around here who can give you good advice if you want to take advantage of it. Good luck!0 -
I say congratulations and good luck! I've always wanted to go vegan. I hate that I am the cause of animals losing their lives. Unfortunately I was raised on meat, meat, meat. Then butter, cheese, etc.etc.etc...and I love it. But it seriously upsets me when I think about it. I've switched to pasture raised, grain free, certified humane. I pay a few more dollars a pound or a few more dollars for a dozen eggs. I've totally given up milk and butter. Small steps. One day I'll get there. I've thrown out all my leather shoes, belts, purses, etc years ago.
Best of luck to you!
I do have to say that generally, most vegans didn't hate the taste of meat itself. Those of us in the States have been exposed to similar types of foods. I used to love cheese - love it. ALL kinds of cheese. I thought giving that up would be the hardest part of going vegan. But, turned out not to be. One day, I decided that was it. Next day, I was vegan. Have been for 6+ years.
I think it's great you're taking the steps you are!0 -
angelexperiment wrote: »Hi I am trying out vegan for the month of feb bc I couldn't commit in Jan. But I am ready! Anybody else?
Congrats on wanting to give it a try. I switched to all grain/plant based (vegan) a sort while back and loving it. You can add me as a friend if you would like. My diary is open, there is also tons of info and great documentaries out there you can watch and maybe that will help you commit.0 -
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Wow. So much negativity in this thread!
Yo, vegans: Eating vegan is not the same as practicing vegan lifestyle. Why the negative nastiness here? No one has to think, believe, or even eat the same way you do in order to do one or the other. You don't get to determine what's better for anyone else, nor are you allowed to dictate how they feel or what they believe.
Angel- Give it a shot and see if it works for you! Some people can go without any animal products in their diets, and some can't.
(I tried to eat vegan and got very sick- turns out I can't digest soy at all. Who knew?) 0 -
ElizabethOakes2 wrote: »Wow. So much negativity in this thread!
Yo, vegans: Eating vegan is not the same as practicing vegan lifestyle. Why the negative nastiness here? No one has to think, believe, or even eat the same way you do in order to do one or the other. You don't get to determine what's better for anyone else, nor are you allowed to dictate how they feel or what they believe.
Angel- Give it a shot and see if it works for you! Some people can go without any animal products in their diets, and some can't. (I tried to eat vegan and got very sick- turns out I can't digest soy at all. Who knew?)
Why are you directing your comment to vegans? I think the more "negative" comments are coming from non-vegans. At least, I'm pretty sure they're non-vegans, could be wrong. You read enough vegan threads, and you'll see that most of the comments come from non-vegans.
And, technically, the term vegan was specifically coined to separate it from vegetarianism and to carry with it an ethical standpoint. Hence the comments about lifestyle. Otherwise, the term plant-based diet tends to be used.0 -
Yes I am not vegan. It would be impossible as I am on a med made with mouse proteins that has saved my life and the only reason I haven't had my large and part of my small intestine removed. Also my body can handle only bananas, apple sauce, potatoes, sweet potatoes, pureed cooked carrots and squash for fruits and vegetables. Also can't eat nuts, seeds and legumes and am low residue, low fibre so yeah basically I'd be living on white bread, white pasta, white rice and my few safe veggies and fruit so not possible.0
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ElizabethOakes2 wrote: »Wow. So much negativity in this thread!
Yo, vegans: Eating vegan is not the same as practicing vegan lifestyle. Why the negative nastiness here? No one has to think, believe, or even eat the same way you do in order to do one or the other. You don't get to determine what's better for anyone else, nor are you allowed to dictate how they feel or what they believe.
Angel- Give it a shot and see if it works for you! Some people can go without any animal products in their diets, and some can't. (I tried to eat vegan and got very sick- turns out I can't digest soy at all. Who knew?)
Why are you directing your comment to vegans? I think the more "negative" comments are coming from non-vegans. At least, I'm pretty sure they're non-vegans, could be wrong. You read enough vegan threads, and you'll see that most of the comments come from non-vegans.
And, technically, the term vegan was specifically coined to separate it from vegetarianism and to carry with it an ethical standpoint. Hence the comments about lifestyle. Otherwise, the term plant-based diet tends to be used.
We are phasing out foods with palm oil because my daughter, for being only 8 years old, did quite a bit of research on it and what damage it does to animal habitats. She got to the point where she began refusing to eat things with palm oil, and it's in everydamnthing. I can't turn down a well researched ethical stance. If she didn't like cheese so much, I'd imagine she'd one day be vegan. :laugh:0
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