So this past week I decided to go vegan. Honestly, I just wanted to see if I was able to do it and if the results were as great as people have been saying. So on Sunday night I got some ice-cream before my vegan week had begun. Throughout the week, I discovered multiple things about vegans, and even myself.

1. Shows Self Control

If you're able to go vegan then you must have some sort of self control. Especially when there are chicken tenders, sandwiches, and even cereal constantly in the buffet lines.

2. You Eat Much Cleaner

Because so many foods were limited, I found myself sticking to the salad bar and loading up on veggies and balsamic vinegar--a much healthier dressing option.

3. Sweets Are Not Vegan

While most people probably knew this, I constantly was complaining about how I couldn't have any deserts because just about all baked goods are made with eggs and ice cream is obviously made with dairy products. This was the real kicker.

4. No More Snacking

When you limit which types of foods you're allowed to eat, you find yourself rarely snacking. This was the case for me at least. Very few snacks are vegan, other than healthy fruits, vegetables, and granola bars. It really limited snacking, which is usually an issue for me.

5. You Feel Lighter

Because you're eating generally pretty healthy, you feel better about yourself and as if there were not as many toxins filling up your body.

6. Carbs, Carbs, Carbs

Honestly, definitely a down or upside of being vegan depending on how you look at it. Because food options are limited, you need carbs to fill you up AND they're like vegan desert. It's what you crave or binge eat just because you can.

7. Raises Awareness

All in all, the week was a success and wasn't all too difficult. It definitely made me realize what the healthy options are and how to keep a balanced diet. I'm going to try to do this when I can, or even during the week days. But I love sweets too much to make this a permanent change.