Vegan Before 6?

mynameiscarrie
mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
After hearing and reading about how veganism has many healthy benefits, I've been toying with the idea of incorporating veganism into my diet. I stumbled across something called Vegan Until 6 and I feel like it would be great for my lifestyle. Most of my meals are on my own except for dinner where I cater to my husband who has cut out rice, pasta, and bread. Dinner is usually a meat and a veggie and I'm not about to make two separate dinners. In all honesty, I don't want to give up meat and dairy entirely, either.

Now that the context is out of the way: has anyone every done Vegan Before 6? Does it make sense? Did you see any health benefits from it?

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  • kathrynjean_
    kathrynjean_ Posts: 428 Member
    edited March 2016
    Sorry, but this doesn't really make much sense. I have been vegan for several years now, but it's for ethical reasons. I am also lactose intolerant, so when I made the "switch" I felt a lot better - but this was just due to the fact that I wasn't eating dairy anymore. I know a lot of people talk about feeling "lighter" and all this stuff when switching to a vegan diet, but I have never experienced that.

    I do think that there can be benefits of incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet. But it doesn't matter what time of the day you do it at. If you want to eat less meat and dairy, eat less meat and dairy! I think that's totally fab and I support you in that.

    As well, be prepared for the "you can't be a part time vegan" argument to come in this thread. Many people say that "veganism" is an ethical stance whereas eating "plant based foods" is a dietary change. As such, "vegan before 6" is a bit of an oxymoron. You're either vegan or you aren't. But you can follow a plant-based diet part-time.

    That being said, message me if you want to talk about plant based eating! I do it because it works well for me but it may not for everybody. And it's not necessary for weight loss.
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    kathrynjean_ wrote: »
    Sorry, but this doesn't really make much sense. I have been vegan for several years now, but it's for ethical reasons. I am also lactose intolerant, so when I made the "switch" I felt a lot better - but this was just due to the fact that I wasn't eating dairy anymore. I know a lot of people talk about feeling "lighter" and all this stuff when switching to a vegan diet, but I have never experienced that.

    I do think that there can be benefits of incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet. But it doesn't matter what time of the day you do it at. If you want to eat less meat and dairy, eat less meat and dairy! I think that's totally fab and I support you in that.

    As well, be prepared for the "you can't be a part time vegan" argument to come in this thread. Many people say that "veganism" is an ethical stance whereas eating "plant based foods" is a dietary change. As such, "vegan before 6" is a bit of an oxymoron. You're either vegan or you aren't. But you can follow a plant-based diet part-time.

    That being said, message me if you want to talk about plant based eating! I do it because it works well for me but it may not for everybody. And it's not necessary for weight loss.

    This makes a ton of sense. I think that's where my mental disconnect is. I would like to cut out dairy and meat for the majority of my day because I do know that there are some great benefits to minimizing those things, but because I do still eat meat I was wondering if "vegan" was appropriate and even worth the time (as you mentioned- you can't be a part time vegan). I'm not necessarily looking for just weight loss either. I'll definitely message you, thanks!
  • KarlynKeto
    KarlynKeto Posts: 323 Member
    I've heard of all kinds of variations of that, i.e..."Meat free Mondays". Technically, these are no more 'vegans' than what you propose, but what is in a name anyway? Adding more veggies is only a good thing. If you want to cut out animal protein/meats, there are millions of people who can inspire you. What is important is nutrition, including getting those essential fats and proteins. I personally like to vary my protein sources so they come from both plant and animal source (I use a vegan protein powder most days, but I am not vegan by half). I don't think there is a name for what I do - other than just plain smart. :wink:
  • lemurcat12
    lemurcat12 Posts: 30,886 Member
    The term you want is plant-based.

    I don't think it hurts to reduce the number of animal-based meals.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »
    The term you want is plant-based.

    I don't think it hurts to reduce the number of animal-based meals.

    Well, except for plummeting commodities prices as a result of the decreased demand and all of the negative repercussions of that.

    But then I guess these will recover after 6p so no real harm.
  • CrabNebula
    CrabNebula Posts: 1,119 Member
    There is also a lot of high calorie food out there that is vegan. I mean case in point French fries.
  • AnvilHead
    AnvilHead Posts: 18,343 Member
    edited March 2016
    Being "vegan before 6" is like being "virgin before 6" as far as the ethics involved. Saying that nothing which happens after 6:00 counts makes the initial claim pretty shaky ground in both cases. :)
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    Yeah, I understand that this is just a phrase coined to sell a particular diet plan, but there is something so offensive about it. Imagine someone telling you that they were going to adopt an ethical position that was close to your heart . . . but only before 6 PM.

    Go plant-based before 6 PM if you'd like (there is a ton of plant-based food that is delicious!), but I'd politely request that you not describe it as "vegan before 6." I know you didn't come up with the term.
  • mynameiscarrie
    mynameiscarrie Posts: 963 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Yeah, I understand that this is just a phrase coined to sell a particular diet plan, but there is something so offensive about it. Imagine someone telling you that they were going to adopt an ethical position that was close to your heart . . . but only before 6 PM.

    Go plant-based before 6 PM if you'd like (there is a ton of plant-based food that is delicious!), but I'd politely request that you not describe it as "vegan before 6." I know you didn't come up with the term.


    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Being "vegan before 6" is like being "virgin before 6" as far as the ethics involved. Saying that nothing which happens after 6:00 counts makes the initial claim pretty shaky ground in both cases. :)

    I address that in my second post in the thread. Moving past that though, if you have any resources you favor for plants based meals I'd love to look at them!

  • King_Spicy
    King_Spicy Posts: 821 Member
    I don't eat meat until dinner time, not because of any beliefs or trendy diet fad, but because its just easier for me to make a salad for lunch and oatmeal or fruits for breakfast. I would never consider ever even attempting to call myself a vegan or vegetarian.

    As far as success, as long as you meet your calorie and macro goals, then you will be successful. Doesn't matter much what and when you eat it (at least to me).
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
    mynameiscarrie wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Yeah, I understand that this is just a phrase coined to sell a particular diet plan, but there is something so offensive about it. Imagine someone telling you that they were going to adopt an ethical position that was close to your heart . . . but only before 6 PM.

    Go plant-based before 6 PM if you'd like (there is a ton of plant-based food that is delicious!), but I'd politely request that you not describe it as "vegan before 6." I know you didn't come up with the term.


    AnvilHead wrote: »
    Being "vegan before 6" is like being "virgin before 6" as far as the ethics involved. Saying that nothing which happens after 6:00 counts makes the initial claim pretty shaky ground in both cases. :)

    I address that in my second post in the thread. Moving past that though, if you have any resources you favor for plants based meals I'd love to look at them!

    The cookbooks of Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero, Donna Klein, and Robin Robertson are some of my favorites. If you aren't ready to invest in a cookbook, I find Pinterest to be a great source for plant-based recipes. Just type in whatever you want to eat and add "vegan" to it. I've never not found anything on there.
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