I stopped being vegan earlier this year when I got pregnant. I’ve heard that it’s a common time for people to give up the lifestyle but I never thought I’d be one. I was vegan for the animals and the environment for 12 years and yes I’m regretful. It was ruining my mentality. The cravings for what I wanted consumed me. I introduced eggs, then dairy, then meat and although I ate these things I continued to think to myself, “This is what people rave about?” Whether it was my cooking, fast food, or a nice restaurant —nothing was worth the emotional toll in hindsight. It was like I had a parasitic worm in my brain (womb) telling me I wanted these things but I was always left disappointed. I’m probably going to get well-deserved hate for this but I just wanted to share my experience. Now I’m back on my vegan bullshit and just disgusted I could ever “crave” animal products.
You don’t deserve abuse, in my opinion, for being so open about your experience. Others might be persuaded to reevaluate those items, in my opinion. I stopped eating animal products since doing so is better for my health. Luckily, I was raised by a family of foodies and have been fortunate to have many friends who share my upbringing, so I knew right away that I wouldn’t be missing the taste. I never thought milk (ugh ) tasted good until it turned into cheese (old, solid milk), and the meat tastes like anything you season and cook it to taste like.
That should be the last time you listen to that child’s advice.
I don’t think it’s fair to dislike you for being honest about your experience. Others might be persuaded to reevaluate those items, in my opinion. I stopped eating animal products since doing so is better for my health. Luckily, I was raised by a family of foodies and have been fortunate to have many friends who share my upbringing, so I knew right away that I wouldn’t be missing the taste. I never thought milk (ugh ) tasted good until it turned into cheese (old, solid milk), and meat tastes like anything you season and cook it to taste like.
I once made a 34-year mistake, but now that we’re here, all we can do is grow. Glad to see you again
I eat a plant-based diet, but occasionally I would get cravings for meat or dairy products and would eat them, but they would never taste as good as I remembered. Now, whenever I get a yearning or smell something that someone else is preparing, I consider that. I now strive to recreate my favorite foods in vegan, healthier forms. Yes, sometimes it takes a lot of time, but it’s worthwhile. I became a vegan for health reasons rather than animal welfare, but I’m happy that I’m not adding to the misery of animals.
Pregnant women are under a lot of pressure to eat animal products. Although my vegan pregnancy was quite straightforward, it might have been difficult in social situations if I hadn’t entered the situation with a firm resolve to uphold my boundaries.
Although it is impossible to alter the past, you may share your story and use it to fortify your resolve moving forward.
Yes, I used to have a highly utilitarian perspective before being vegan. I would only purchase new animal goods and would sometimes consume meat or dairy if it wouldn’t otherwise be wasted. Even after just a month or two, it’s amazing how bad it starts to taste and feel if you’re not used to eating it.
I’m in a relationship for the first time, and although she’s not vegan, we consume mostly plant-based foods. I would love to have kids with her. I’m afraid this will make her go back out of it, but I also hope she will be one day.
cheese excluded. On that one, I’m going to have to concede to dairy, but happily, there are a ton of excellent vegan cheeses available these days!
I never really liked dairy, which surprised me. I mean, I would love it on a pizza, but not like that cheese and cracker thing. I suppose I was fortunate in that regard.