But the reason why I didn't is because... I am having almost no problem being vegan.
This lifestyle change I thought would be incredibly difficult to adhere to is barely affecting me at all in the psychology department, and every week I see the health benefits. I've already lost about ten pounds on the combination of the vegan diet and working out more often. I've never lost that much weight sustained evenly over two months before. The new jeans I bought just weeks ago are starting to slip down my belly - I'm going to need to start wearing a belt!
On the other hand, my doctor says I'm a little anemic. Not much, mind you - I'm really only just under normal levels. So I'm going to make up for that by eating more spinach and taking two iron supplements a day instead of just one.
I thought I'd make a list of the things that are making sticking to the diet difficult for me. Here they are.
- Girl Scout cookies - There is not a single vegan Girl Scout cookie that I have seen so far, and all of my favorites have milk and butter. Less than 2%, true, but they still have milk and butter.
- Cheese - Vegan cheese helps a TON and actually tastes pretty awesome, but there's something about pouring a handful of Mexican-style cheese over your food that makes things amazing.
- Chocolate - So much chocolate isn't vegan. And you'd be surprised how few health food stores stock non-dairy chocolate. It's a curse, but it's okay.
Thanks, everybody, for not making a big deal over me being vegan. And a heap of thanks for my mom, who continues to support me in every way she can. College food is going to be difficult without her!
