Veganaise And Vegan Days

Time to try something different. For the last two months, I have given up my two of my vices, coffee and sugar. These were habit forming substances that have addictive qualities. Going cold turkey and cutting them out completely caused my body to go a bit of a rollercoaster, as it struggled to adapt to changing conditions. There was no health risk, but there were crazy cravings, and mood swings. There were times I suffered from a kind of withdrawal, that sorely tested my willpower.

This month is markedly different. I've decided to go vegan, which weirdly feels more like an addiction rather than a subtraction. Instead of removing an unhealthy element from my life, I am adding a healthy one. I love to eat. As a result, I eat a lot of things that are terribly bad for me all the time. Being vegan will put a halt to a lot of that. I won't eat foods with meat (obviously), as well as any other animal product like eggs or dairy.

The added bonus is it will cause me to cook my own food more often, a skill I sadly neglect far too often. I have already acquired some vegan cookbooks to help me along the way. Without further ado, here are this month's rules!

1) For the rest of the month, avoid consuming animal products of any kind, including meat, eggs, and any dairy product.

I must admit, I believe I may slip up this month. Not for lack of trying, of course. But because of the prevalence of animal product and by-product it may be harder. I will still abide by the better safe than sorry rule, and not eat something if I am unsure. But in a moment of weakened vigilance, I may make a mistake and not doubt a food that perhaps I should have.

2) Avoid purchasing animal products of any sort

I will also avoid purchasing items that contain animal products as I am able. This will also be tricky, but not impossible. If I manage to get through the month with only a couple of honest mistakes, I will consider the month a success.

I cannot wait to drink a coffee.