We are all scared of change, especially when it comes to big habits like eating. And nobody likes the idea of having to cut out a food they like completely. So, despite wanting to become a vegan, change and restriction are two things that make it seem really difficult. Add in a lack of knowledge about delicious vegan recipes and becoming a vegan can be a very scary thing. But, once you work through those three things, it's easy to become a vegan and work through any other issues that come up. Following is how I worked through the process. 1. Changing Your Diet I had an eating routine that included a lot of non-vegan foods. For instance, I always put cream in my coffee. I always ate something that required cheese for lunch of supper. And …show more content…
It made me happier to think about being vegan than not being vegan. It was just like embracing the change of a move or a new job. If you feel like you must do it, want to do it, and that it's going to be exciting, then it becomes easier. So, find your reason to do it. I Decided What Would Make Me Most Happy Once I decided that I wanted to become a vegan, I started to look up the health benefits of being a vegan and the health impacts of not being one. I also stopped shutting my eyes to how animals are really treated in the dairy and meat industry and started reading articles that educated me. I found this education to make me want to change much more than the health benefits. The bottom line is that educating yourself about the positive impacts of going vegan (and the negative impacts of not going vegan) will help make the change more desirable. I Became Willing To Change I also became willing to try new foods. For instance, I realized that I wouldn't be able to add cheese to make dishes creamy anymore, so I needed to be willing to try new ways of making dishes …show more content…
2. Saying Good-Bye To Foods You Love The thought of never being able to eat a cheeseball again was hard. But the thought of not going vegan for health and ethical reasons was harder. After I educated myself as much as I needed, I wanted to make the change to become a vegan. I wanted to stop eating those foods that I thought I couldn't live without. Why? Because I felt much more pain about not being vegan than about being vegan. I still find myself looking at cheese and wishing that I could create something that tasted exactly like my favorite swiss or cheddar, but the fact is that I made a choice and I have good reasons for that choice, so eliminating a few foods from my diet feels right, and that's just the way it is. You will be amazed at how strong you really are when your mindset shifts. 3. Finding Delicious Vegan Food Being vegan is not just about salad. There are so many vegan foods out there that will blow your mind. This is a great time to become a vegan because you can find so many AMAZING vegan recipes