ASKme about being vegan

[rothko]

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Next Monday, I am embarking on a diet to lose 30 lbs by Thanksgiving. People who tell me that's impossible or unhealthy have no idea how bad my intake is, from really unhealthy food all the time to lots of booze and beer.

That said, life is too short for me to eat the way you do, that just doesn't sound fun at all. I mean, I guess over the course of years I could get myself used to eating those sorts of things but yikes, not today. Good thread though, you are not annoying.

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tuq, i eat very well. lots of flavour and variety. in fact, i would venture that my meals are more exciting/exotic than most people's. i prepare dishes from many cultures and do not skimp on quality ingredients. i realize that it sounds boring: "steamed vegetables, oh . . . steak for me, thanks," but it's honestly not that simple.

some vegans eat in a boring way, yes, but it really isn't necessary.

granted, some people just don't want to give up certain things and that's really their choice. it's all about priorities. some people put food before health and some don't. some would rather eat whatever whenever and some would rather not have heart disease.

it's not like i've given up eating well. i've only given up certain things. i enjoy food more than ever. i haven't lost anything--only gained.

also, you don't have to be a nazi about it. it's not going to kill you to have something once in awhile. you can treat yourself from time to time and mack on some juicy flesh. the key really is moderation. people get caught up in the thinking of one or the other: either eat whatever whenever or nothing, but those aren't the only two options. simply cutting back will put you way ahead. our bodies can handle small doses of harmful things. it's when we overload them that they turn on us.

our tastes/desires are not hardwired. we can redirect our neural pathways. things that i thought i couldn't live without are now revolting to me. it's really not as much of a chore as we tell ourselves it will be.

even still, some just don't care and want to go all out. that's cool. it really doesn't matter too much in the end how you live your life. it's just a worthless blip on the cosmic radar anyway.

also, sometimes i don't eat anything and just do drugs all day. so you really can't say this is no fun.