Why Vegan?

After an earth shattering and heartbreaking event, I was forced to look at myself more closely then I ever had to before.  What I saw I was not pleased with.  I was unhappy and unhealthy and looking forward to more misery if I didn’t change.

I admit, it shouldn’t have been such a revelation, now, veganism seems so simple and easy an answer, but it took time for me to see.

I didn’t become vegan to lose weight, I did it to save my life.  My blood pressure was unmanageable and I was borderline diabetic.  After becoming vegan, I quickly lost a lot of weight.  Without trying, simply by eating better.  It made all the difference in the world.  I am now probably so self confident you’d call me cocky, both emotionally and physically, all through veganism.

I switched to my new lifestyle overnight, there was no gradual move, I just woke up and ransacked my kitchen, tossing everything meat and dairy and after a quick trip to the grocery store, was set.  I haven’t looked back.

It means no more fast food, a lot of home cooking, and more effort.  But I never feel sick from over eating, I don’t ever have that heavy greasy feeling, and I have more energy.  All of a sudden I was more productive a person, and just happier.

Slowly, I began making more conscious purchases, eliminating leather and animal goods.  I began to see the global difference in my habits and began to try to purchase locally.

I’m not saying being a vegan will save the world, I’m only saying it saved ME.  This is my life, my story.