you decide Becoming a vegetarian or following a plant-based diet ?
bravothis is a great resolution!
So now that you’ve accepted it, you want to know how to do Get there peacefully?
Don’t worry, I’m here to help you.
I noticed most common mistakes What are people on the same journey as you doing.
Yes, because it becomes very easy if you know how to avoid them.
Come on, I’ll reveal it to you Ten things you absolutely shouldn’t do to become a vegetarian (and stay that way).
Think being a vegetarian is restrictive
The first mistake you can make when becoming a vegetarian or vegan is Restricted vision.
Do you think you need to eliminate certain ingredients from your diet?
Do you think you have to make huge sacrifices?
I tell you now, with this view of things, You won’t last long.
True, you have to change your habits, but it’s not easy.
Of course, it’s important to realize this.
but you will soon realize It is not a matter of deleting and depriving yourself.
Actually, You change your diet.
you have a chance Discover A new way to plan your meals and enjoy them.
if you see This thing a more positive perspectiveyou will happily embark on the road of discovery!
Only eat boring things
If you think of vegetarianism as something restrictive, you run your own risk Feeling very bored while eating.
Don’t make your life complicated Follow hygiene rules that came out of nowhere.
Eat as many fruits and vegetables as you can, don’t always indulge in junk food, and everything will be fine.
suite, Leave plenty of room to have fun and show curiosity.
I promise you, you will soon be enriching your cooking possibilities, Enjoy!
Don’t try new experiences
If you stick to what you already know, You can go around in circles.
So try new experiences.
Buy new ingredients that appeal to you, try recipes that caught your attention online, take online cooking classes (hehe), try vegetarian snacks.
briefly, Keep your mind and palate opena world of experience is open to you!
Buy lots of new vegetable ingredients (they’ll be gathering dust in your cupboards)
It’s important to try new experiences.
However, Don’t fall into the trap of jumping headfirst into something new.
Because you risk getting lost.
so at your own pacediscovering one ingredient at a time.
and out of mercy, Don’t choose trendy, overpriced ingredients.
There are so many things you can make with simple, affordable ingredients.
Also, are you using canned chickpeas to their full potential?
Tell everyone about vegetarian food
The community doesn’t need to know that you’re going vegetarian or vegan.
If you want to get involved then do it, it’s a good idea and see if you can Join an association or collective.
Of course, you can also talk about it around you… Once you feel completely comfortable.
Believe me, You don’t want to argue with everyone you meetdetermine if carrots are affected, discuss complete or incomplete protein, and get you accused of destroying the Amazon forest with all the tofu you eat (by the way, this deforestation is really dramatic and it actually involves a lot of soybean… cultivation to feed livestock).
Very tiring and not necessarily productive Save your energy.
don’t tell anyone
If the idea isn’t necessarily to tell everyone, then another big mistake when you become vegan is to do the opposite and not tell anyone.
Don’t completely isolate yourself.
Looking for allies all around you.
Ether Join the community or vegetarian discussion group for support and advice.
I discuss it in more detail in my article My 5 secrets to becoming a vegetarian (and staying that way!).
Not eating enough (protein)
The main pitfalls when you become a vegetarian are Not eating enough.
You can’t just take the meat off the plate.
Or replace animal products with protein-rich plant products.
You learn to style your plate in different ways.
But you can’t take the meat off your plate and just have some vegetables.
you go Feeling hungry all the time, snacking between meals and feeling upset Object to this eating habit that seems untenable to you.
You’re right, you can’t stand without eating. Not enough protein.
To overcome this problem, you just need to use things like tofu, gluten, “artificial meat” or even beans.
So don’t hesitate Eat more vegetablesbut also do Full of protein.
I promise, you won’t want to snack at all hours of the day or night!
Don’t take B12 supplements when eating a vegetarian diet
When you reduce your meat consumption, You need to supplement with B12.
If you don’t do this, you run the risk of shortcomings.
So consult My very complete article Learn about vitamin B12 and supplement yourself today!
Wear harem pants and pray to Gaia
you don’t need change your whole personality When you stop eating meat.
There are no typical vegan attitudes and expectations to adopt.
and then, No one will force you to wear harem pantsthis would be abuse.
so, Leave yourself alone.
But don’t forget that vegetarianism is social struggle and have Other battles are going on at the same time.
So you have to be more and more open to social justice (anti-racism, anti-effectiveness, feminism, LGBT+ rights, anti-capitalism, ecology, etc.), sharing, mutual aid…
Hey, who says you need to pray to Gaia to make the world a better place!
Forget your motivations for becoming a vegetarian
The biggest thing to avoid when going vegan is forgetting what motivates you to do it.
Don’t ignore your “why”because no matter what your reasons are, they matter.
It’s your engine, hang on, it should run on its own!
so take your time Always remind yourself why you chose this voicewhether by thinking about it, watching documentation, or discussing it with other interested people.
All in all, this is it 10 Things You Don’t Want to Do When Going Vegan :
- consider it restrictive
- Only eat boring things
- Buy lots of new ingredients (they’ll be gathering dust in your cupboards)
- Don’t try new experiences
- tell everyone about this
- don’t tell anyone
- Not eating enough (protein)
- Do not supplement with B12
- Wear harem pants and pray to Gaia
- Forget what made you want to start
I hope my experience helps you feel comfortable going vegetarian.
► Share your experience in the comments:
Are you implementing my advice? What do you think?
What traps have/could you fall into?
I also recommend reading My 5 secrets to becoming a vegetarian (and staying that way!).
Finally, don’t hesitate to share these tips with those around you. Help out other aspiring veggies!
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