Man VS Veganism

manvsfood

In a weird combination of experimental and personal reasons, I've decided to *slide into veganism. I, an AVID meat lover, am interested in life without eating delicious double-cheese burgers, t-bone steaks, and stomach-loving chicken tacos. I've realized that it isn't going to be easy going from the crispy goodness called bacon to the eccentric carrot stick, but I'm willing to do what it takes.

Sliding into veganism is the term I use because I know I won't just stop getting meat tomorrow, it'll take some time... that why I decided take it week by week.

Week 1 -- The farewell week to the beloved cow (the last week I'll eat red meat)
Week 2 -- CUTS red meat
Week 3 -- The farewell week to the beloved pig
Week 4 -- CUTS pork
Week 5 -- The farewell week to the given chick (part 1)
Week 6 -- CUTS chicken
Week 7 -- The farewell week to the given chick (part 2)
Week 8 -- CUTS eggs
Week 9 -- CUTS ALL processed foods
Week 10 - Cleansing week


Does this sound like a pretty solid plan? Any ideas, comments? Anyone want to jump on the train with me so when can ride this together?

avir8

That's still too broad, do you know how your going to substitute to get all your macros and caloric intake? Other than that good luck, I'd be willing to try it but seems too difficult and complicated in terms of meal planning and avoiding "non-vegan foods"

LilEmm

That sounds fun. There's a forum called The Kind Life that has a lot of vegan recipes, to start uptaking!

Tofurkey sausages are surprisingly delicious, by the way. I'd avoid seitan - it's a gluey glutinous product - but keep tofu, legumes and nuts as protein.

Beezil

That's still too broad, do you know how your going to substitute to get all your macros and caloric intake? Other than that good luck, I'd be willing to try it but seems too difficult and complicated in terms of meal planning and avoiding "non-vegan foods"

I agree. It's a good plan, but you should definitely start figuring out what you will be buying instead of meat to adequately replace the protein in your diet. It's difficult, I have tried a vegan diet before. It wasn't for me... As much as I wanted it to work out, I just couldn't live that way. It's easier cutting out animal bi-products everywhere else than it is from food sources... finding healthy vegan options is nearly impossible, and most organic / vegan products are over priced, too. Sad, but true, at least where I have been shopping. Good luck to you, I really do admire the vegan way of life, and I know the diet itself can be very healthy when done properly.

RunMyOregonBunsOff

Because of low thyroid function, I can't eat a lot of soy so tofu is out but I eat lots of beans and nuts. I still eat meat and some dairy but I'm down to one meal with meat and one with a little cheese most days. I'm phasing out the animal protein even slower than you are because of my family though. There is a great cook book called Christina Cooks. Look for it on amazon!

gingerveg

This is no different than losing weight, if you are in it for the wrong reasons it won't work long term. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad that you have decided to cut meat out of your diets. But you seem to be writing about veg. negatively. Maybe I'm misunderstanding your tone.

Anyway, being veg is not hard (unless you count all the people who suddenly are concerned and take an interest in where you get your protein-annoying because they really don't care. it seems they generally see your good choices reflecting badly on theirs---and that's what bothers them) but it does take a commitment. If you're serious there are plenty of us here to support you. Good luck.

ETA: the Veganomicon is a great cookbook to own

manvsfood

That's still too broad, do you know how your going to substitute to get all your macros and caloric intake? Other than that good luck, I'd be willing to try it but seems too difficult and complicated in terms of meal planning and avoiding "non-vegan foods"

I agree. It's a good plan, but you should definitely start figuring out what you will be buying instead of meat to adequately replace the protein in your diet. It's difficult, I have tried a vegan diet before. It wasn't for me... As much as I wanted it to work out, I just couldn't live that way. It's easier cutting out animal bi-products everywhere else than it is from food sources... finding healthy vegan options is nearly impossible, and most organic / vegan products are over priced, too. Sad, but true, at least where I have been shopping. Good luck to you, I really do admire the vegan way of life, and I know the diet itself can be very healthy when done properly.

Defintely a lot to think about with becoming a vegan... esp means of protein. I'll research more about protein alts, before I slide into veganism. Thanks for the insight guys!

Pebble321

Hey, give it a try, I don't imagine you'll find it easy, but if you have good enough reasons for wanting to do this, I'm sure you canl do it.

I think you can be a very healthy vegan, but you do have to make an effort to educate yourself. You also need to plan ahead, it's often not easy to get vegan food when you are out and about.

Just make sure that you pay attention to your macros (especially protein) and to vitamins/minerals (especially things that generally come from animal products like VitB12) so you don't end up deficient in something.

I'm not a big fan of fake meat products, so I suggest that you have a look at some recipes from different ethnic groups - many Indians are vegetarian, for example, and it's pretty easy to make vegan versions of Indian food.
I used to have a book called "how it all Vegan" which was lots of fun and had some really good recipes in there.

manvsfood

Because of low thyroid function, I can't eat a lot of soy so tofu is out but I eat lots of beans and nuts. I still eat meat and some dairy but I'm down to one meal with meat and one with a little cheese most days. I'm phasing out the animal protein even slower than you are because of my family though. There is a great cook book called Christina Cooks. Look for it on amazon!

I'll check that out for sure, thanks!