On the bandwagon

2 years ago my kids and I went Veg and over a year and a half ago I decided to try to be vegan.  I have noticed on Facebook that a lot of my friends are trying different diets like this.  Some are doing it to lose weight, some for more energy, and some found out they have an allergy to the foods they have been eating.  One of my friends has given up gluten and dairy.  Her naturopath says it is contributing to her lack of sleep and is making her thyroid go wacky.
 I often wonder about these things.  I know I gave up meat for health reasons, but it has escalated to moral reasons, but what about all these diets makes one better than the other?  Am I really making the best health choice or does Jane Doe have a better plan by not eating bread?  It  feels like the Atkins days with ADD.  There is always a new diet out there that will cure all of your sickness and make you lose weight, but instead of one fad diet I see 100.

Frustrated with my lack of self control

So I have been trying to stay a vegan for the past 2 years.  At first, I was really gung ho.  I made special requests at restaurants, I refused food with any animal products in it, I cooked constantly, and I read labels religiously.  Now, I am getting lazy.  Gourmet cheese pizza and the simplicity of grabbing food and going is overtaking my eating habits.  I love cooking, but I am working 2 jobs and I am working on a play that both of my kids are in, not to mention family get-togethers and birthdays are never vegan friendly here.  My mother puts mayo, butter, and milk in everything when she comes to visit and no matter how many times I tell the in-laws that not all veggie burgers are created equal, they still buy the same ones at the store. I can tell my willpower is lacking from the weight gain and the lack of energy I have.  I have digestive issues as well.  When I am eating cheese and eggs my stomach tells me so.  I am hoping sharing my struggles will inspire me to get back to work on being better to myself and the the environment.  Not everyone is perfect when it comes to food decisions, but I at least need to try.

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