Positive Vibes

Day 8 of 31Yesterday was probably the best "vegan day" I've had. I'm starting to notice the positivity I've been getting from people around me. I didn't announce it, but I do have an IG page that showcases some of my vegan meals as well as a pictorial account of my experience. I  do post some of my vegan meals on my IG stories, but never really announced that I was going vegan for a month.When I first started this, I really didn't know what to expect. I honestly kept it to myself because I thought people would judge me or think I'm just trying to join another diet fad. I really just wanted to lose a little weight, eat cleaner and open my eyes to a vegan menu for our up and coming restaurant. Lately, I've been getting a lot of messages from friends via IG either asking or checking in on this venture. I've had at least 4 people who have told me they've been wanting to try vegan a diet, but didn't know how to start. My mom even has been texting me that her and my dad are eating better. I just received a text from her with pictures of all the meatless things she just purchased. I love inspiring people, but I had no idea I would be able to via my personal journey!Yesterday I made one of the most filling vegan meals ever! I was literally stuffed after I ate my vegan bowl. Then later on, a friend and I went to eat at an Indian restaurant and it was cool to see a lot of vegan options on the menu. This was my first time since I've started this to go to a restaurant as a vegan.All the encouragement and positive vibes I've been getting recently has truly kept me going!

It Gets Easier

Day 8 of 31Yesterday was a pretty decent day. Snacks on hand really help out. I was hungry when I needed to be and I had something to eat to help keep me satisfied. My fave protein bar and easy go to snack right now is Clif Bar - Crunchy Peanut Butter.I don't think I've ever really eaten this much in my life. I'm so hungry all the time and I have so much food in my fridge. I guess this is how a cow feels constantly grazing.

Quick & Easy is a Must

Day 7 of 31Yesterday wasn't a tough day for eating. I spent half my day on my back getting my lashes done. I completely forgot I had a lash appointment, so I rushed over to it on an empty stomach. My lash lady was offering free lashes to anyone who would be interested in colored lashes. I've always wanted to try it, so I volunteered myself and got picked! My lashes are currently blue.So by the time we were done, it was already way past lunch time and I was a starving. In my mind I was going through what I had in the fridge and what I can quickly put together. I thought about a salad, but when I got home and didn't like any of my salad dressing options, I dug into my freezer. I love to buy Trader Joe's frozen stuff because you can easily heat it up and make a complete meal out of it. I had cauliflower "rice stir fry" and falafel so I quickly prepared that and scarfed it down.Later that day, we went grocery shopping. I really didn't feel like I needed anything because I have so much vegetables in the fridge, I just need to come up with how I want to cook them.... but I did need snacks! I bought a few things and our last stop was at Walmart. I looked to see if they had any Gardein products and they did! To my excitement, this brand makes vegan pizza pockets! When we got home, I quickly made myself one before work. I was so disappointed to see that it was the size of a hockey puck, BUT it was delicious none the less. I did lose a little weight though. My weight has been fluctuating a lot lately, but I think since I haven't eaten any type of meat, I really did lose at least 3 lbs. Hopefully I can keep it off or lose a little more. I'm really happy with this even if it's only 3 lbs. I still haven't been able to go to the gym because it's still hard for me to grip things.SaveSave