On June 6th, 2014 I decided to fully commit to the Vegan lifestyle. I say lifestyle rather than diet because this compassionate diet has transformed my life. Five years of no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, etc. How do I feel? Like always, the biggest regret I have to this day is that I didn't start sooner. ______ Vegan for: •Health. I've learned about eating properly. You can be a normal meat-eater & be unhealthy, & a Vegan can face the same challenges as well. •For the Animals. I've learned about compassion towards all living beings. I do not like cats, but I would never want them to get hurt. Every being matters. •Humanitarian. Humans need better education about how other humans are suffering in slaughterhouses, being exploited in other countries, & all the other shit your meat at the grocery doesn't show you. You're a humanitarian? Then know where your food comes from. Chances are someone is being underpaid, not receiving health care, working long hours, & being mistreated for your steak is high. Do something about it. •Planet. The Earth is so vulnerable & we need to protect it. We call ourselves the "top" of the food chain, but we are the idiots who canno take care of our only home. There's deforestation, trashing of the sea, & so much more that could be prevented if we just ate less animals. ______ It's been a journey. I went through all the phases of Veganism. The extreme activist. The blogger. The foodie. All taught me important lessons. As of right now, I'm happy with helping people when they want to be helped. I do not go to places where meat is served nor will I go. Theres exceptions, but 98% of the time I will stick to Vegetarian/Vegan places. I have learned to not argue with ignorance. You want to eat meat? Do it. Do what you want. Just don't argue about my delicious Seitain Chick'n Wing or @beyondmeat Burger. _______ Here's🥂 to many more decades of eating plants transformed into pizza, burgers, ice cream, wings, etc. But also cheers to plants for being amazing all on their own. #VGains #PlantPowered (at The Buzz Mill) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByXwlKDl3kN/?igshid=6u55dg4yz0tj