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Any vegans or vegetarians?

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  • mgesa1227
    mgesa1227 Posts: 14 Member
    I'm 26 years old and decided to become vegan 13 days ago. Loving every second of it! I also watched 'What the Health' recently and have Diabetes. Would definitely like for that to go away and if being vegan can help along with exercise, I don't see any cons.
  • deekayg
    deekayg Posts: 9 Member
    First time posting, pescatarian for 6.5 years now!
  • Amyfinch0
    Amyfinch0 Posts: 22 Member
    edited July 2017
    Love this thread! Vegans and vegetarians with open diaries, add me!

    I went vegetarian 2 1/2 years ago for ethical reasons (it was when Facebook videos played automatically, and I was forced to acknowledge the abuse that went on in slaughter houses). I lived on pasta and cheese for a long time - learning to eat vegetables, fruits, grains and other whole foods was an education I didn't expect to happen. That education is ongoing and I'm happier all the time.

    Most days I end up eating vegan simply because the lower calorie the food, the more of it I can have! So I avoid cheese and milk just so I can keep stuffing my face. :#
  • MobOfBricks
    MobOfBricks Posts: 22 Member
    New to veganism here (30 days tomorrow).

    I am Greek so I am used to eating a lot of plants in different ways. My problem is the social aspect. Participating in lunches/dinners with friends/co-workers/clients, celebrations/parties. But I ll get used to it at some point.

    I am in my 40s so I have eaten my share of pigs, cows, lambs and goats, even rabbits and all kinds of birds because I developed a taste for it very young.

    My reasons for deciding to embrace this new lifestyle is:
    to become more ethical and less of a hypocrite (I 've been an environmental activist for over 15 years)
    my concern about the environment
    and if my health improves, that would be the cherry on top.

    I dont have any health issues yet (that I know of) but I need to lose another 15 lbs
  • MissContortifid
    MissContortifid Posts: 8 Member
    I've been a vegetarian for approximately 8 years. I'm looking to lose 80 pounds. Would love to add other plant based people especially if you have an open diary!
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