[MyrtleXeiba]

Post what keeps you modivated to have this awesome diet.<img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/carrot.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":vebo:">

 

[HandcuffedAngel]

The knowledge that I am doing something important for animals and the environment.<br><br><br><br>
My overall feeling of health and happiness.<br><br><br><br>
All of the new foods to explore that as an omnivore I never knew about though I wish I had.<br><br><br><br>
The feeling that I have accomplished something very important in my life. I have shown extensive amounts of determination and perseverance against not only social rejection, but bodily rejection of so many foods. Through it all I am still a healthy and happy vegan and I am proud of myself and my ability to stand up strong for my beliefs and my way of life.<br><br><br><br>
I feel important, and I am glad that I have rejected ignorance and embraced enlightenment.

 

[Aussyj]

The belief that it is a lifestyle, not a diet. I don't believe that I could ever eat steak again. If I viewed it as a diet, I would feel the choice to have meat less-connected with myself as an ethical person and more connected with myself as a health-conscience person. I am not saying that is terrible, but I would give in more to temptation if I viewed Veganism this way.

 

[Medesha]

Inertia, mostly. Inertia and values.

 

[The Muse]

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<div class="quote-block">The knowledge that I am doing something important for animals and the environment.</div>
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Exactly!<br><br><br><br>
I have to admit though, some days I would LOVE a burger or some chicken, but I truly feel that animals are not ours to destroy. I carry PETA's vegetarian starter kit brochure in my purse and don't hesitate to pull it out when a reality check is in order. Works everytime and I feel so much more at peace sitting down to a meal that didn't cost an animal's life.

 

[luv4all]

Just knowing that I don't have to hate myself for my actions.

 

[wildtigercubs]

I haven't yet wanted to eat meat (4 months in). I have more trouble staying away from tofu (allergic) than I do a steak or some chicken. Plus I LOVE all the foods I am eating now and aren't missing meat at all so I guess I don't really need motivation. If I did though it'd be knowing that I wasn't consuming poor defenceless animals who's lives had been sheer agony <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/sad.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[thatoneguy]

I was on and off for two years before I stuck with it. I know if I were to give in I would want to be vegetarian, so I just skip that part and stay vegetarian.

 

[isowish]

obviously I am vegan for my morals and I could say some really sappy things but there is loads of stuff that keeps me vegan in a more practical way...<br><br><br><br>
-Alpro, the gods of soy-based dairy replacement and who send me money off vouchers<br><br>
-The support of my dad<br><br>
-VB <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/carrot.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":vebo:"><br><br>
-Stubborness <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/tongue3.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=""><br><br>
-PeTA vidoes, COK leaflets, etc, when I really need them. Although I mostly avoid them.<br><br><br><br>
All of the above in no specific order <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/smiley.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title="">

 

[Poppy]

The peace of mind knowing that this way of life is better for all creatures, my health, and the environment.

 

[Michael]

I think it'll be 10 years in July. I don't really need to stay motivated. It's just something I do and don't give much thought to.

 

[froggythefrog]

The creativity involved with making dishes. (I know that might not last forever, but it's been two years as a vegan so far...)

 

[RunsWithFoxes]

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I don't really need to stay motivated. It's just something I do and don't give much thought to.</div>
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I agree with this guy. "Staying motivated" has the built in assumption that there is something pulling me back to carnie-ism. However, there is no such thing. <img alt="" class="inlineimg" src="/images/smilies/hump.gif" style="border:0px solid;" title=":hump:">

 

[Treehugger267]

Knowing that an animal didn't have to experience a terrible life, followed by fear and pain for me to eat my lunch. On another level, my own fear of the industry itself. The more I lean of their practices, the more I know how unhealthy it is.

 

[MyrtleXeiba]

I just think of the animals that arn't being taken for my food... the heath it is giving me and the way it is helping the enviroment.

 

[kimmifb]

I've been vegetarian for 5 1/2 years, and now vegan. I became vegetarian after seeing videos of the lives and deaths of "food" animals. That's what started my veg*anism and kept me motivated in the beginning. Now it's the fact that I don't even like the smell of meat anymore. As far as my vegan diet which I started January 2007, I simply decided that the egg and dairy industries are just as cruel as the meat industry. Also, I have read that a veg*an saves 95 animal lives a year, and that's pretty motivating for me!

 

[evan_fabiani]

my girlfriend, mom and sister, who all turned vegetarian after me. We keep each other motivated and proud of our decisions.