So about a month ago I started eating Vegan and last night it happen. My social life is over. Many of my friends found out that I am eating vegan and so will now not be invited over for BBQ's or other events involving food!
I did make the distinction between the fact that I am EATING vegan and not a vegan. I still wear leather and even though not eating butter, eggs and yogurt has been hard, giving up leather will be even harder! Oh my purses and boots and shoes, NO I cannot give you up! (Maybe one day but not anytime soon!) I am also have an issue with "typical vegans" whatever that is. I think there are more and more people eating this way because they realise the health benefits, not to mention the impact it has on our environment. But I have a hard time relating to the tree hugging hemp wearing vegans who I feel have little else in common. I do not want to be labelled a weirdo or a vegan freak (reference the book) but I guess it is too late for that!
So for now I am eating vegan. We are going on a dinner cruise and I will most likely have to eat shellfish of some sort and also to a formal dinner where I know that there will be milk in the meal. I do not want to be difficult so I will eat it but putting that stuff into my body after eating vegan for only a month horrifies me. I feel so good, am so regular, my faces is clearing up that the thought of putting any animal products in my body is just not appetizing anymore.
I must say that I am one of those people who used to sneak meat based foods to vegetarian relatives and friends!! I know it is horrible and I am truly sorry. I also was incredulous at how friends could not enjoy a good steak. But now the thought of the blood in my system is just gross. The thought of it going into my kids, who still eat omni is yucky. Convincing my husband to go vegan is like climbing Everest- NOT GOING TO HAPPEN. (unfortunately) He is only half supportive of my efforts and just want things to go back to normal. NOT going to happen.
So for now I will go on eating vegan and loving my body, oh the pounds are just falling off, I am FINALLY getting my pre-baby body back. I have been trying to get rid of fat on my thighs for years now and today I noticed the bulge I have been looking at in the mirror for months now is GONE. For that reason alone it is worth staying vegan. I am really enjoying exploring grocery stores sections and new stores that previously ignored.
So hopefully my friends will not rule me out all together when creating there guest lists, I will come with my own food and not make a big deal about it. And from one previous anti-vegan/vegetarian to omnis, do not knock it 'till you try it. Eating this way will change your life swear to God!
