This change has been so much easier than I had expected. I feel awesome! I feel full of energy and much lighter. The kids are both doing very well. Dutch has had no issue with the change. We haven't cut him off entirely from meat and dairy however, we have just cut him way back. We figure when he is old enough to understand he can make his own decision about it. Jupiter is sleeping better!!! I can only guess, but I think it's because I have no dairy in my diet.
I feel like we have been coming up with great meal ideas. We have been trying not to use any of those fake meat substitutes because they are processed foods just like any other. West Soy does make a seitan that we made with potatoes and it was awesome. I haven't had many cravings, still feeling very committed. Happy veganism!! : )
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Day 1-2
9-22-11
First, I feel that I should start by why explaining I have chosen to become a vegan. So... I love to watch Ellen while the kids sleep. : ) Ellen has spoken on her show about becoming a vegan and how much better she feels physically and emotionally from it. Also, Scott and I like to watch documentaries. Lately there have been a lot of them based on food related issues. Most all of them conclude that eating animal based products is destroying our health and our environment. Also, I am a crazy animal lover. Eating meat and dairy products never felt "good" to me, I have just always been told it was the "right" thing to do. I believe that this has major positive karmic values as well as physical ones.
The first day was filled with so many happy and exciting emotions! Grocery shopping had never felt so good. Scott and I eat very well, so switching to vegan is not a huge adjustment, we are already about 75% there. I feel so empowered to know that I don't HAVE to eat animal products to be healthy, in fact it is just the opposite.
Today has been day two and it has been ok. I have felt less bloated. There has been no change in energy level. However, I have felt a bit light headed and have some muscle soreness. (who knows if that is from getting up to nurse Jupiter 3-5 times a night or the detox happening) ; ) I should also mention that I have seen no change in my milk supply and Jupiter seems to be doing just fine with the change.
First, I feel that I should start by why explaining I have chosen to become a vegan. So... I love to watch Ellen while the kids sleep. : ) Ellen has spoken on her show about becoming a vegan and how much better she feels physically and emotionally from it. Also, Scott and I like to watch documentaries. Lately there have been a lot of them based on food related issues. Most all of them conclude that eating animal based products is destroying our health and our environment. Also, I am a crazy animal lover. Eating meat and dairy products never felt "good" to me, I have just always been told it was the "right" thing to do. I believe that this has major positive karmic values as well as physical ones.
The first day was filled with so many happy and exciting emotions! Grocery shopping had never felt so good. Scott and I eat very well, so switching to vegan is not a huge adjustment, we are already about 75% there. I feel so empowered to know that I don't HAVE to eat animal products to be healthy, in fact it is just the opposite.
Today has been day two and it has been ok. I have felt less bloated. There has been no change in energy level. However, I have felt a bit light headed and have some muscle soreness. (who knows if that is from getting up to nurse Jupiter 3-5 times a night or the detox happening) ; ) I should also mention that I have seen no change in my milk supply and Jupiter seems to be doing just fine with the change.
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