Veganism has made me into a hardass so that when we are trying to have a civil discussion about honey I resort to sarcasm.
What Vegan Does for Me
So many threads about how hard veganism is, about the finer points of veganism, about general questions, about issues... These are all necessary and wonderful and informative, but I really want to have a feel-good kind of thread where someone who'se not really sure if veganism is worth it can look through and think "wow, its not that hard, its not that impossible, its not masochistic, and its worth every bit."
Or at least "dayum those are sum happy vegans."
So yeah, this is for everything--big and small--from the lifted guilt off your shoulders to the fact you got to try Isa's Pumpkin Ziti. I'll start us off with a few of my own:
-Since becoming vegan, I've come to appreciate and love life so much more in all its forms. Before, I never thought I would truly care so much about the life of an animal, (even, as some of you know, bees
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). I really was able to push it out of my mind and chew away on pain and death without thinking about it--and I'm so thankful, so so thankful, that I could never do that again. I feel like I appreciate life so much more for what it is, and appreciate the world for so much more. Veganism has given me the opportunity to wake up each day and work towards making a change for the better.
-Veganism let me regain my love for cooking. Before veganism I suffered from an eating disorder, and had messed up eating habits (obviously?). Veganism made me healthier, giving me wonderful tasty, creative foods to indulge in. It also made me realize that healthy, nutritious foods ar 100x more important than low-calorie foods for your wellbeing, and that in the end--who cares if I'm a size 2 or a size 6? I'm healthy, happy, and harming nothing!
-I've gotten to try SO many new veggies. (Sure I COULD have without veganism, but I wouldn't have.)
-Vitasoy. 'Nough said.
I showed you mine now show me yours!
Or at least "dayum those are sum happy vegans."
So yeah, this is for everything--big and small--from the lifted guilt off your shoulders to the fact you got to try Isa's Pumpkin Ziti. I'll start us off with a few of my own:
-Since becoming vegan, I've come to appreciate and love life so much more in all its forms. Before, I never thought I would truly care so much about the life of an animal, (even, as some of you know, bees
-Veganism let me regain my love for cooking. Before veganism I suffered from an eating disorder, and had messed up eating habits (obviously?). Veganism made me healthier, giving me wonderful tasty, creative foods to indulge in. It also made me realize that healthy, nutritious foods ar 100x more important than low-calorie foods for your wellbeing, and that in the end--who cares if I'm a size 2 or a size 6? I'm healthy, happy, and harming nothing!
-I've gotten to try SO many new veggies. (Sure I COULD have without veganism, but I wouldn't have.)
-Vitasoy. 'Nough said.
I showed you mine now show me yours!
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It has made me realize that we really don't need to harm/kill any animals. The last non-vegan food I gave up was organic biodynamic yogurt. I was convincing myself that it couldn't be bad for the cows -- I was intentionally ignoring reality.
But veganism is fun and when you decide to do it it seems easy. Well, for me anyway. Vegan is ever expanding, imo, and I love to think about its potential. Like with that thread on the slaughterhouse that burned down -- I imagine someone starting a huge multi-crop (including many trees) veganic farm. Peace.
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But veganism is fun and when you decide to do it it seems easy. Well, for me anyway. Vegan is ever expanding, imo, and I love to think about its potential. Like with that thread on the slaughterhouse that burned down -- I imagine someone starting a huge multi-crop (including many trees) veganic farm. Peace.
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I got into this whole new lifestyle because I decided I wanted to save the environment. I took notice that my company still used Styrofoam cups and remembered the whole biodegradeable thing. Now, I'm obsessed with being green and doing my part to save the world. Agriculture is a big ole mess. I read an article in a magazine today about how beef is the SUV equivalent of carbon pollution disaster in the agriculture world, and I agree.
I've done a lot of reading since making this decision, and feel like I know too much now
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But it's all for the best. Since cutting the animal products out, I eat much better, have much more energy, and found THE BEST restaurant ever (Village Natural, between 6th and 7th on Greenwich in West Village, NYC) that features tahini dressing, vegan curry, vegan pot stickers, the best vegetable medleys, you name it. This place rocks socks. I would have never tried it had I not made this undertaking.
I think my boyfriend eats better now. He's broken into my veggie burger stock because it's more convenient than chicken. Not necessary a good reason, but I'll take it. He's also not about to cook if I am cooking, so he has a lot of vegan dinner, and thus vegan leftover for lunch. He's like, 75% vegan I would suppose. I'm spreading the love.
Overall, there's no way I can see this being a bad decision. The health benefits, animal rights benefits, and environmental benefits are endless. That, and there's all these cool people at this veggieboards forum
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I've done a lot of reading since making this decision, and feel like I know too much now
I think my boyfriend eats better now. He's broken into my veggie burger stock because it's more convenient than chicken. Not necessary a good reason, but I'll take it. He's also not about to cook if I am cooking, so he has a lot of vegan dinner, and thus vegan leftover for lunch. He's like, 75% vegan I would suppose. I'm spreading the love.
Overall, there's no way I can see this being a bad decision. The health benefits, animal rights benefits, and environmental benefits are endless. That, and there's all these cool people at this veggieboards forum
As an omni I never cooked because I would just eat what my mom cooked or I'd eat microwaved food, blagh. Being vegan got me into cooking for myself and I just love it! My mom's always asking me to make her one of "those crazy vegan sandwiches"!
I've also gained a lot for respect for myself, knowing I am eating healthier and doing my part to help the other creatures of the world. I used to go around preaching about world love, but then I'd eat a grilled cheese sandwich, kind of hypocritical, but now I can say I would never now or in the future harm another living thing.
I've also gained a lot for respect for myself, knowing I am eating healthier and doing my part to help the other creatures of the world. I used to go around preaching about world love, but then I'd eat a grilled cheese sandwich, kind of hypocritical, but now I can say I would never now or in the future harm another living thing.
Veganism has
- made me at peace with my own morals. I believe it is always wrong to harm animals, not I live in accordance with my beliefs.
- given me a joy of cooking. I love creating new dishes, finding new websites with new recipes, and enjoying delicious and cheap food.
- taught me how to bake, and how much better home made cupcakes, cookies, cakes and brownies really are!
- allowed me to look upon my companion animals and the surrounding wildlife without feeling guilt.
- completely rid my body of the horrible digestive problems I used to suffer from.
- helped me discover a more spiritual side to my nature.
- made me work towards being a better and happier person.
Veganism is the best thing I have ever done, the biggest achievement in my life
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- made me at peace with my own morals. I believe it is always wrong to harm animals, not I live in accordance with my beliefs.
- given me a joy of cooking. I love creating new dishes, finding new websites with new recipes, and enjoying delicious and cheap food.
- taught me how to bake, and how much better home made cupcakes, cookies, cakes and brownies really are!
- allowed me to look upon my companion animals and the surrounding wildlife without feeling guilt.
- completely rid my body of the horrible digestive problems I used to suffer from.
- helped me discover a more spiritual side to my nature.
- made me work towards being a better and happier person.
Veganism is the best thing I have ever done, the biggest achievement in my life
For me, it means I am living my life the way I know I was meant to live it.
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That's a wonderful way of putting it.
That's the funny thing about the argument of veganism being 'too hard'... the idea that it shouldn't be 'hard'. Or that goals that are hard to achieve are a bad thing. Veganism is hard work. It takes thought and diligence and [com]passion. And it's worth every minute of it. And that's what makes it so easy.
What veganism did for me is it helped me take a stand... speak truths... give of myself without needing to take. Veganism helped to give me a voice so that I can give that voice for others (the animals).
***and YAY for my one year Vegan-versary!***
Originally Posted by greenrunner
I don't find being vegan hard at all. it's the opposite.. it's simplified my life. I don't feel limited in anyway, I do not feel like I have given anything up.
That's the funny thing about the argument of veganism being 'too hard'... the idea that it shouldn't be 'hard'. Or that goals that are hard to achieve are a bad thing. Veganism is hard work. It takes thought and diligence and [com]passion. And it's worth every minute of it. And that's what makes it so easy.
What veganism did for me is it helped me take a stand... speak truths... give of myself without needing to take. Veganism helped to give me a voice so that I can give that voice for others (the animals).
***and YAY for my one year Vegan-versary!***
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When I walk into a grocery store now, I feel like there's TOO much selection. When I was omni -- and indeed, like most omnis I know who eat the typical SAD - I would just get a few staples (animal based) and never ventured into much variety. Now I have to refrain myself from filling the cart!
I guess it was even worse when I was in Seattle, with the Pigs Peace all vegan grocery. I love that place for vegan junk food!
Congrats on your veganversary! I don't know mineOriginally Posted by Hang~Ten~Honey
That's a wonderful way of putting it.![]()
That's the funny thing about the argument of veganism being 'too hard'... the idea that it shouldn't be 'hard'. Or that goals that are hard to achieve are a bad thing. Veganism is hard work. It takes thought and diligence and [com]passion. And it's worth every minute of it. And that's what makes it so easy.
What veganism did for me is it helped me take a stand... speak truths... give of myself without needing to take. Veganism helped to give me a voice so that I can give that voice for others (the animals).
***and YAY for my one year Vegan-versary!***
When I walk into a grocery store now, I feel like there's TOO much selection. When I was omni -- and indeed, like most omnis I know who eat the typical SAD - I would just get a few staples (animal based) and never ventured into much variety. Now I have to refrain myself from filling the cart!
I guess it was even worse when I was in Seattle, with the Pigs Peace all vegan grocery. I love that place for vegan junk food!
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Amazing, isn't it, how when one looks at a piece of cheese or a piece of animal flesh that the brain no longer registers it as food! When I go somewhere and there is nothing for me to eat, it's not just a question to me of that there is nothing VEGAN for me to eat. Animal products are just not food for me, anymore than plastic or my bicycle is (although I remember reading once about a guy who ate his bicycle).Originally Posted by eggplant
I love it and don't find it hard at all. I've been vegan for almost 5 years and sometimes it's hard to believe that I used to actually eat animal matter. Sure, there are minor challenges, but they're nothing compared to the lightness (physical and emotional) I feel being vegan.
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I know what you mean. I am just in my first few weeks and meat products are starting to look that way to me.Originally Posted by Diana
Amazing, isn't it, how when one looks at a piece of cheese or a piece of animal flesh that the brain no longer registers it as food! When I go somewhere and there is nothing for me to eat, it's not just a question to me of that there is nothing VEGAN for me to eat. Animal products are just not food for me, anymore than plastic or my bicycle is (although I remember reading once about a guy who ate his bicycle).
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