So I wrote a little bit about how I am feeling in my post yesterday, but I would like to really dive into it a bit more, as I am experiencing both good/bad effects.
The good: I have lost weight (not sure how much, as I never weigh myself)
my complexion looks brighter and clearer
up until yesterday/today- I have had more energy
mind is sharper
GI symptoms vastly improved
increased fruit consumption
not a health benefit, but definitely worth mentioning- having to be aware of everything I put in my mouth, I am now wasting virtually no food
The bad:
yesterday and today, I have been extremely hungry and somewhat sluggish
poor vegetable and protein consumption
I think my bad symptoms are coming from a combination of several factors: being afraid to eat anything due to my GI symptoms, especially the fibrous beans and green vegetables I should be eating, and work interfering with procuring/ preparing well-rounded meals. I'm sort of living off of vegan cookies, bread, and fruit. Not a winning combination. I also have not slept well the past two nights (work schedule and sharing the bed with the biggest bedhog in the world, Hailey. Losing weight is probably also contributing to being so hungry and feeling worn out.
What is boils down to, is that I need to be better organized and prepared. I need to plan out and prepare 2-3 different meals options every Monday( my day off of work). They all need to be well- rounded, and two of them should include veg (at least one green veg) and protein. While it didn't seem like it would be a big change, given that the only major change was to eliminate dairy products, I didn't realize how many things that I relied on for my daily sustenance had hidden dairy. Given that I am basically learning how to eat all over again, and this time, having to deal with all the obstacles with how food is currently prepared in our world, it's completely reasonable that I am finding challenges. Of course there will be adjustments to be made. I think the thing that people who are finding vegetarianism/ veganism difficult need to remember is that almost everything worth doing presents challenges, especially given the current nature of society and the culture we are trying to live in. Still, it is the fact of roadblocks and challenges that I find motivating. I may not ever help achieve peace in the Middle East or end poverty, but I can help the planet, animal welfare, and set an example for humankind present and future with my actions. While it may be difficult at times, it is far, far worse to do nothing.
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