Wednesday May 28, 2003

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I'm seriously considering trying to go for a vegan lifestyle.

but I have no idea where to begin. I don't think this is something I can just JUMP into. I have wanted to try some vegan things for a long time now... and I think it would be much more healthier for me.


but I am afraid. even people laughing at me for wanting to try is deterring to me right now. especially if they already are vegan... and are like "pff yea right!" to me. I wan't to try... but I make no promises ... I mean I don't know if it'll have the affect I hope it does.... I also don't know where to even begin.

I went to O's other site www.veganchallenge.org and it's a good place to go I guess for receipes and stuff but there's still a matter of going out and buying such vegan things........ as tofu, soy milk and such. those things are pretty expensive.... I'm also afraid I ususally don't have time to cook..... and honestly I frequent fast food places way too often....

sure most of them have "vegan" or at least vegetarian options... but that brings up even more questions... are those veggie burgers really "VEGAN" or what? being vegan ... eating vegan they are different things....

I don't like hurting animals. but it is the way I've been raised.

and I know I will need ALOT of help and support if I ever want to really become VEGAN. I want to be healthier. and happier. I'm hoping that changing my diet is a big part of that, although I know it's not the whole thing.

and still I am afraid. I do not have any real vegan friends.
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edie:
you don't need vegan friends to go vegan. if you sincerely believe that you want to be a vegan, it shouldn't cause some kind of internal struggle. i'm a vegan because i don't support animal cruelty. are you going vegan for the same reasons? or because everyone is doing it? it's really hard to transition to a vegan diet, especially if you eat meat. i don't know if you do but i'm assuming you do because you don't seem very knowledgeable about a veggie lifestyle. do your research, then make a decision.

[Edited on May 30, 2003]
edie:
how is eating steak being pro-animal life? you're just contributing to the meat industry and therefore condoning animal cruelty. and none of my family is vegan or vegetarian, but that doesn't change my diet. i'm not trying to rag on you, but if you do change your diet you're going to have make a lot of sacrifices. maybe you should just try being vegetarian for a few years, especially if "cheese is your lifeline." if it goes well, you're healthy, and you feel able, then go vegan. but don't make the switch from being a meatatarian to a vegan. do everything in steps. your body will thank you.

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