The Weekend

I originally started this blog in the fall.  I only got through a few posts before I gave up.  Life happened and I started to go for what was easy as opposed to what I believe is right for me and my body.  

I want to remind everyone that this is a transition for me.  Some people are able to make a change instantly and never look back.  Others need to move in the right direction.  Whatever type of person you are is okay.  When you make a "mistake" on  your plan, don't throw in the towel.  I've always been an all or nothing person.  This has meant that when I went off course, even once, then the goal went out the window completely.  Even if you can start by making one vegan meal a day, you're going to enjoy the benefits.  

One thing that I KNOW helps me find success but I struggle with A LOT is planning.  When we plan, it's much easier to stick to the plan than when we have to make decisions on the fly.  I know this works for me but I often fail to do it.  That's someone I'm working on changing.  

This weekend I failed to plan and I allowed myself to get too hungry (against the wise advice from my vegan friend, Stephanie).  Being vegan is not always the easy choice.  I ended up choosing non-vegan options in a few different settings.  I'm going to have to be sure I have vegan snacks on me at all times in order to prevent this.  It can't get any easier than packing some nuts and an apple or orange.  

I noticed how these decisions affected my body pretty quickly.  I felt lethargic almost instantly and had stomach aches.  All I wanted to do was sleep.  My allergies are always bad during a weather change and they're worse than they would be if I were eating better nutrients.  

If you're feeling lethargic, like me, and plan to rest tonight, check out the film Forks Over Knives which is available for live streaming on Netflix.