The past month has been really eye-opening to me. I have seen the potential to be cost-effective and vegan, and I have learned a lot about myself and my own capabilities. The great cheese cutback reinforced what I always knew about myself-that anytime I say 'I could never do it,' I am wrong. Additionally, I've learned a lot about food and my body; how it works, how it should work, what exactly a 'superfood' is, and why I should make the move towards them comprising the bulk of my diet. I've always been self-aware, almost to the point of being self-centered. The connection between my mind and my body now feels completely different, and even better. It's like I don't need to constantly be aware of myself, I just am by default. I can have a craving, and know what I should eat instead if that food isn't good for me or available. I know if I've been cramped up too long and need to exercise, I know if I've not had enough water even before the thirst kicks in. The list goes on and on, and I am as surprised as anybody else at how much better I feel. I haven't reached my weight loss goals, and I haven't officially dropped a size, but I know I will. And even if I don't...the way I feel right now makes it all worth it.
I almost can not wait to go 100% vegan, but I know that to commit to it, to do it for the rest of my life, I need to take these baby steps.
As for soda, I don't even miss it anymore. Staying healthily hydrated has given me more energy than the caffeine buzz and sugar high from soda ever did. I have only been tempted a couple of times, and even then, when I thought about it actually giving in I found myself turning my nose up a little and changing my mind. I love how I feel right now, and I know it can only get better.
Thanks for bearing with me this far.
Peace, passion, and love.
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