I have received the "Vegucated" documentary and the Vega One mix in the mail. I would highly recommend watching Vegucated! I was crying the full two hours. It tells us the truth of behind the scenes of what a farm looks like- factory farms and independent farms. Netflix has it streaming too. I still can't believe the torture the animals go through to be on the dinner plate. Before watching this film, I knew I wouldn't be eating meat or dairy products in the future. I don't like the taste and I always feel awful afterwards. Seeing the animals in pain, was one of the worse feelings in the world and their was NOTHING I could do about it. It enrages me that the majority of America doesn't know the process of what we eat. If they do know how the meat or dairy product got to their plate, they say that can't or won't because they like the taste. sigh.
Ha! Over the past month, people have asked me what I am eating and why. They then ask me a series of questions such as, do you eat meat, dairy, honey, etc. I do eat honey. One my co-workers got really excited to say,"Oh you're not vegan!" Isn't it weird that people who consume dairy and meat products get so excited to try to say, "hey, you are just like us." It sickens me. No, I am not just like you or anyone close. Are people so ashamed they are meat and dairy eaters- but refuse to stop? Am I making these people feel bad because I am health conscious, environment conscious, and animal cruelty conscious? I don't know. I will tell you that I have never seen anyone ask if some one eats meat or dairy and that person jumps up and down with excitement.
Going back, this co-worker did explain how bee's make almonds and also are exhausted after making honey. I also know that various chemicals people are using to get rid of bugs are killing bees. Bees touch 30% of what we eat as seen here. I will research what the co-worker said, see if it is true, and make a decision in the future. If the rumors are true about honey, I will use maple syrup or dates instead. No, I won't be using agave. If you would like to know why I say no to agave read my earlier post here.
Multiple people try to tell me what I should eat and how it's wrong. Oh, you need more protein! I've told these very people that protein is in vegetables (as seen here). They freeze, look perplexed, and walk away. Some people stick around then ask what do I eat. ahah. Lauren explains it best here; she has really good recipes too! I don't tell people what they should eat, nor do I feel anyone should advise me on what I should eat either. If they ask my opinion about something, I will tell them how I feel, what research I have done, and the decisions I have made. I would hope everyone would do the same.
Last year when I went to the doctor, I was told that I am borderline Diabetes two. Yes, you read right, diabetes two. Everyone always looks at me and laughs because they don't believe me. Because "I'm a skinny bitch." lol. I used to eat meat, dairy, tons of sugar, and drink caffeine and alcohol. In six months, I deleted all processed sugars, caffeine and seldom drank alcohol. I replaced meat and dairy with legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables. My results were astonishing! I was no where near diabetes two. The woman with my lab results, on the phone was comparing this years and last years numbers and couldn't figure out why the numbers were so different. I explained to her my process and she was silent for a minute. And replied, "huh." I still have my results and stare at them from time to time. I almost had to put insalin in my body. I HATE shots. I usually will pass out when I go to the doctor. Ha! Can you imagine?
Yes, I feel great. Yes, I have lost fat weight and gained that weight back into muscle. No, I won't indulge in dairy or meat in the future, as you know why. When you feel this great, why settle for anything less? I didn't realize how crappy I felt until after my transformation. I am not the same person as last year, nor am I obsessing over the past. Now, I look forward to the endless possibilities. It makes me smile. I have so much more energy and am more motivated to do things. I used to make tons of excuses. Ha! I remember it was always preached to us, "eat healthy, drink water and exercise." Now, I know what that truly means. One step at a time for better health and well being.
Okay, enough with my ranting. Now to start going through my apartment, less than a month Bay and I will be moving. * squeals* In that very week of the move, I will also be testing for the QE. Oh May, how busy I'll be. ahha. Hmm... what to get rid of? This will be the question of the month.
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