In the Veganning

Hey ya'll,

So recently I have been experimenting with Veganism. Even I can hear the eyes roll as I imagine this being read (if anyone reads it), but it's true...what started off as Vegetarianism has now advanced to a more ridiculous stage, 'but how has this happened?' you might be inclined to ask.

Well, back in February, Lent was looming as the dust from a hearty Christmas and my Fabulous January birthday began to settle, bringing with it a fresh need for reinvention and focus. It might not have ever been clear to the lovely people within my circles, BUT I have actually tried to become Veggie before, like, 2 years ago (and also before that pre London). This time felt different...this time felt...'right' you know? Like I knew I was ready for something new and beneficial to help me achieve a healthy, varied and balanced diet instead of my 'Everything or Nothing' slog, which is just the worst. I generally am quite healthy anyway, but I was noticing bad habits creeping back in and my weight was proving it to me. SO anyway, Lent felt like the perfect push to knuckle down. I failed 2 days in, had a McDonalds...but that was because I hadn't had my final 'Goodbye shitty food' ritual I like to perform before I launch into a regime. It basically involves a weekend binge on all the things I love or shouldn't eat (it's fabulous, I'm pretty sure EVERYONE does it). So back on track I got stuck in and now, 5 months on I have to say I have found it very easy to forget I even like meat. I'm at a good stage with it wherein I know I don't actually crave or miss it...and I'm allowing myself permission to eat it if I ever want to. For example, I'll be home in Ireland at the end of the month. I can begrudgingly over look the Ulster Fry....regrettably....but that pastie supper is mine.

Last Monday I embarked on Veganism after just being sick to death of eggs and dairy. I don't each that much dairy at all anyway so it wasn't hard to say goodbye to it...believe it or not I actually prefer Pizza without cheese...I know right?....Eggs are a breakfast staple in our house and I do think I'll be sad to see them go....but I'll have to let you know when that day comes because it's been nearly two weeks and I do not miss them at all. I'm actually alright at cooking, granted its hardly chef material but what I do do, is avoid recipes. I like to play kitchens most meal times. I really enjoy thinking of ways to pack nutrients and vital vitamins into my meals and I feel really nice knowing of the good it is doing internally. Especially when it's delicious. Im lucky I adore Ramen really.


These days nobody likes a picky eater and you know, I'm not experimenting with Veganism because I'm fussy, but I do like to be in control of what exactly I am eating. I'm not doing it to be a knob or to make a point...I'm doing it because I've discovered that actually, the focus and thought that comes with it helps me be happy internally. Knowing I am not contributing directly to meat & dairy farming etc....I mean, I like Meat...I don't hate it....I am by no means anti meat/animal products...but this process has been occurring gradually over years of different approaches to food and wellbeing. I mean, I will more than certainly be eating Halloumi cheese this weekend and I'm hardly going to cry about it...