"It wasnt easy, especially day one, but I stuck to it and I feel so much stronger for it. "
How I did it: I read a book titled "skinny bitch" not knowing it was a startling look at the treatment of animals more than a diet book. The book was a wakeup call, I read it in january and after reading chapter 2 I was ready to give up meat forever. I was very unhappy with myself for quite sometime So without giving it much thought I decided to detox my body first and for just one day not eat anything just lots and lots of water. It was hard, I spent most of the day in bed and was so proud of myself when the day was over. Day 2 I had juices I squeezed myself (juicer machine), and day 3 I incorporated vegetable broths, day 4 I added raw veggies and by day 5 I was a different person. I was no longer ravenous. I felt like I had self control and was proud of myself. I started to add other foods slowly (no meats or dairy) and was amazed at how much my stomach had shrunk. I got full fast, my tastebuds were so sensitive and even my vision and hearing were more keen. I dont take my body for granted anymore and In a way I feel as though god is rewarding me for deciding to respect animals.
In a month and a half I have dropped 17 pounds and even though I needed to lose the weight, The most important reason why I gave up meat is for my deep love and respect for animals. I feel they have just as much right to live as we do. Growing up in mexico I have seen much animal torturing and suffering. I know it has affected and traumatized me because I still cry sometimes when I think about it.
I know one thing for sure, I will never ever eat anything that obtained through cruel and savage ways.
I will never eat meat.
Lessons & tips: If I can do it anyone can. I have always been chubby and lacked willpower with that also low self esteem. I just had to start believing in myself. One thing that I tell myself is that my colon isn't backed up or blocked with rotting corpse. I feel cleaner and lighter. I tell myself that I don't need meat to live. I'm saving animals and it makes me feel good.
After a month and a half, whenever I see meat I automatically know its not a food choice for me.
Resources: I have to give credit to the skinny bitch book,the authors sure get their point across IMO . Peta website, vegan outreach, ASPCA,
Mar 20, 03:32PM PDT
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