To All of My Vegans Out There...

crystig

How long have you been vegan? 5 months!

Why did you decide to go vegan? For a couple reasons, I read the Skinny ***** book and my eyes were widened with the realities of commercial farming. I had no idea what it was really like! Also, I've had stomach problems for years, I've had tons of test and nothing has shown up. I decided to do the 30 day vegan challenge (peta) and I've felt so amazing since. My stomach pain has vanished, I have tons of energy, weight loss and I just generally feel amazing!

How much weight has been lost from being vegan, even if your reason for becoming vegan has nothing to do with weight loss? 15 Pounds

How do people respond when you tell them that "I'm vegan"? Well some family members (mostly my mom) questioned why I would think meat and dairy is bad (she was raised on a beef and dairy farm!) however, pretty much everyone else has been really supportive or at least hasn't made any comments to me. I thought my carnivore husband would really bug me about it but not at all! He's actually trying to learn to cook more food that I like (he won't eat it though! ). Even my 6 year old son is saying he doesn't want meat on his pizza anymore!


RANDOM QUESTION:

What is your favorite exercise? Yoga vinyassa's

Thanks and I hope everyone is doing well today!

cordeliaflyte

Been vegan for 18 years and vegetarian for 26, I think. I went veggie as a freshman in high school after listening to too many Smiths records! So, at first it was ethics, but later, as I learned more, it was also about health.

shoosht

I've been vegetarian since I was 12/13 and vegan since I was about 19/20; I'm 26 now. When I was younger, it was mostly a case of liking animals and feeling bad about eating them. I dropped the other things gradually, as I learnt more and struggled to justify continuing to consume them.

I've always been fairly slim so weight loss wasn't a thing for me. I definitely didn't do it healthily in the beginning though (through ignorance) and wouldn't promote veganism as a way to lose weight.

People usually tell me they (or someone they knew) tried to be vegetarian/vegan then explain why they had to stop, tell me they couldn't do it because they love bacon/cheese/steak too much or ask where I get my protein from. I never know what to say back to the first two and I rarely get the impression people asking about protein are sincerely interested so I just smile and say "plants" now.

Rock climbing is my favorite

kristahlmaria

How long have you been vegan?
In total eight months. Due to moving overseas I changed my diet back for a while but now I am one hundred percent committed.

Why did you decide to go vegan?
- My health and nutritional needs over the years combined with my intolerances (dairy, gluten and heavy foods like potatoes)
- For a healthier lifestyle (eating Vegan gives me more energy and I love to workout and do yoga as well as having a clean, clear mind)
- I am highly interested in the nutritional values, diet and lifestyle.
-.The feeling of knowing I am not killing a living being to enjoy a meal.

How much weight has been lost from being vegan, even if your reason for becoming vegan has nothing to do with weight loss?
When I first went vegan I lost eleven kilos and since returning to being Vegan I have seen a lot more tone and shape and less inflammation. Most of my weight loss is due to both exercise, a new job and my diet.

How do people respond when you tell them that "I'm vegan"?
- Friends accept that it's my diet and lifestyle choice.
- My family don't quiet understand but accept none the less.
- My partner is supportive and doesn't question much or pester.
- Strangers and work colleagues either just nod and change the subject or do the million questions about where I get nutrients etc though most just roll their eyes or shake their heads at my 'overly healthy' meals.

What is your favorite exercise?
At the moment my favourite exercise would have to be cycling. It's my mode of transport so it helps! I also enjoy yoga though need to enjoy much more.