I had to begin my quest to going vegan for Lent two weeks in advance. If I am really going to do this, I need to begin preparing for the effort that will be involved. I also need to start telling people. As with any thing that takes discipline, the more people I get to support me the higher chance I will have for success.
My wife and I have discussed that the rest of the family will not be avoiding meat and dairy, and I have to set realistic expectations that I may not always be able to be truly vegan for the whole 40 days. I need to eat and stay healthy, so if the only available food choice is vegetarian, I will be okay with that choice.
Thus, I guess I am not really going "Vegan", but rather "Vegetarian with a Vegan Focus". Still sound difficult.
People all seem to have different ideas of what is a "Vegan". I still plan to wear leather. Someone once told me that broccoli has something akin to a nervous system.... sorry broccoli... you will be a major food source for me during Lent.
Why would I do this? I have been trying to eat healthier the last two years. I choose less meat and dairy regularly.... but have never gone cold turkey. I already use Rice Milk on cereal, so breakfast is no issue. My favorite lunch spot in Austin is a Vegan Restaurant (Casa de Luz), so that is a bonus (more meals at "Casa").
I would like to lose 10 pounds. Have you ever seen a fat vegan? Not sure how my weight will react to this 40 days, but if I lose 10 lbs as a side effect, well that is cool.
I think that it will take discipline and sacrifice... and that is really what Lent is all about.
If you have any advice or great vegan recipes, please leave comments on the blog. I look forward to this whole thing.
13 days and counting until I begin. Wish me luck.
thom singer
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