I recently decided to go vegan and I am already facing some bumps in the road. It's easy to want to change the way you view things and the way you eat but it's difficult to follow through. Going vegan is an extreme change to a lot of people including myself so here are some tips that'll help face certain challenges that occur during this change.
1. Keep an open mind
A bad attitude will guarantee failure. If you view veganism as a punishment or some sort of diet that will restrict you from enjoying your meals, that's exactly what it'll be. Keep a positive attitude and an open mind and you will succeed.
2. Plan your meals in advance
There will be a lot more cooking involved in changing your diet so make sure you're up to the task. Planning your meals in advance will help you get familiar with new ingredients and how to use them. You may even want to prep week long meals which drastically cuts down cooking time.
3. Restock your kitchen
Make sure you have the necessary ingredients to proceed. That means, no meat-based products and no animal byproducts.
4. Steer clear of constant fast food
Yes, some fast food places are selling vegan options these days, but don't develop a habit of constantly eating out because it's convenient. Just because it's vegan doesn't mean it's healthy.
5. Don't quit because of other people
You may feel as though you need to explain yourself to people. You may also feel like people are going to judge you when you tell them you're vegan. While both of those are probably true, make sure you're doing this for yourself and make sure you stay true to your beliefs. Explain to people why you've made your choice and they will most likely understand and support you.
