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I've been vegan for ten years, I'm an RN in my 50's, and people still feel the need to tell me how they think I should eat. I have a rule that I won't discuss my veganism during a meal because that is when people seem to get the meanest (more unconcious guilt as they chew on a pig or a chicken, I think.) I tell them I will discuss it after the meal if they're still interested.
If people ask me why I'm veg, I just say I don't like to eat animal products and that I love plant foods. I just try to be nice about it, but I've felt ganged up on a few times at work, so I did once ask a co-worker what was in her McDonalds' bag. She made a comment about my eating "rabbit food" (baked potato with veg chili is rabbit food?) So I asked her to show me what was in the bag and we'd google to see who had the healthier lunch. She declined. ![]() |
since I'm just starting out I was caught off guard by all of the comments. It hasn't impacted my decision though
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I've been vegan for ten years, I'm an RN in my 50's, and people still feel the need to tell me how they think I should eat. I have a rule that I won't discuss my veganism during a meal because that is when people seem to get the meanest (more unconcious guilt as they chew on a pig or a chicken, I think.) I tell them I will discuss it after the meal if they're still interested.
If people ask me why I'm veg, I just say I don't like to eat animal products and that I love plant foods. I just try to be nice about it, but I've felt ganged up on a few times at work, so I did once ask a co-worker what was in her McDonalds' bag. She made a comment about my eating "rabbit food" (baked potato with veg chili is rabbit food?) So I asked her to show me what was in the bag and we'd google to see who had the healthier lunch. She declined. ![]() |
Thats good to hear
![]() One of the few things that makes the transition somewhat difficult is quickly building the strength of character needed to face peoples 'comments'. Ironically that soon becomes a benefit, having built the strength of character to proudly be yourself even when friends disagree. |
i've been vegan for ten years, i'm an rn in my 50's, and people still feel the need to tell me how they think i should eat. I have a rule that i won't discuss my veganism during a meal because that is when people seem to get the meanest (more unconcious guilt as they chew on a pig or a chicken, i think.) i tell them i will discuss it after the meal if they're still interested.
If people ask me why i'm veg, i just say i don't like to eat animal products and that i love plant foods. I just try to be nice about it, but i've felt ganged up on a few times at work, so i did once ask a co-worker what was in her mcdonalds' bag. She made a comment about my eating "rabbit food" (baked potato with veg chili is rabbit food?) so i asked her to show me what was in the bag and we'd google to see who had the healthier lunch. She declined. ![]() |
chickpeachica -
WELCOME!!!! ![]() As far as.....That same day, my mother told me, "If you go vegan I'm not going to support it." Then she proceeded to inform me that protein's only home is animal flesh. I would refer your Mom to the following: Attachment 2545 I don't know how old you are, but you should be able to make your own decisions about what you will and will not eat. Sometimes that freaks other people out, but irregardless....it's YOUR life. Just remember....you will never please all the people all the time. |
But when I asked if she still planned to make fun of me she said yes. Oh well.
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Oh I am glad I am speaking to you brain floss. I want to know everything about omega3s that you know. And I had no idea you could get algae pills.
Also chia seeds....mmmmmmm......there is a bakery where I live that makes a chia seed bread that is so good. I had no idea they were good for your brain though, what a bonus. |
Chick... I know it may seem very small, but this really concerns me. That a *friend* would be so determined to do something she knows will hurt you, even after you have explained very clearly why your diet is important to you, does not bode well at all.
If she does indeed keep up the anti-veg verbal assault, I hope you will re-evaluate the friendship. |
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