Why are you a vegan and how do you feel?

[carlitasway]

When I ate a plant based diet I felt great which was odd because my A1C went way up . If I could go vegan without screwing up my blood work I'd do it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately grains, legumes and a lot of fruits make my sugars rise too high . That severely limits what I can eat if eating a vegan diet

[Naturen]

Originally Posted by colcat

I attempt a plant based diet quite often, but I find myself feeling deprived. I know they say the cravings (cheese for me) will go away, but it just doesn't happen quick enough. I then fall off the wagon, so to speak.

Originally Posted by Cattknap

If I were you, I would eat a plant based diet and include cheese (in moderation) whenever I felt a craving.....better than falling off the wagon completely.......stay on the wagon and have some cheese once in a while. (Good cheese is the one thing I miss....and I thought it would be sweets but no).

As one beginning to change from an old way of living to a new one of living, Cattknap, your words are of wisdom. It takes time to change and realizing this, one begins the journey.