i miss you.
I’ve had a plethora of baked vegan goods from the luxury of my own oven. However, after going vegan for a few months, I truly believe there is something wretched in the chemicals I used to put into my body. I know I may be alone here, but after going from a long list of chemicals (not ingredients, chemicals. Ever read the back of one of these boxes?) to a list of ingredients I can trust, I can feel a difference, especially in my mood. And no, I can’t just have one. It’s like telling an alcoholic they can have just one drink. No such thing for me.
I’m not a scientist of any kind, but my mood was almost as bad as the chemicals, seriously. Especially during that time of month. (I don’t even know why I’m italicizing this, we all know what it means) I especially miss it during that time. Stress, hormones, emotions gone awry- it seems like diabetic heaven was the only thing that would help.
Alas, I may not have the convenience of eating these lab-made desserts, but I do have the luxury of baking a homemade dessert. Even if it takes longer, it’s so worth the wait. (I did however want to drop-kick some lady at the grocery store for her Suzy Q’s today. One day at a time.)
Some of the ingredients in things are truly shocking! We've given up processed foods and sugar and its scary the things that you think you can have until you look at the box.I can't just have one either – if I had one biscuit/cake, I would eat the whole lot… I really miss cookies though, sigh.I was about to do a very similar post actually but just going to link to yours instead
While I'm not vegan, or even vegetarian, I definitely notice a difference in how I feel when I eat too much processed food… I get sluggish, cranky and unmotivated. Fortunately, within a few days I find myself craving huge amounts of fresh produce rather than more junk food.
It's not necessarily the additives (chemicals) which affect everything but the way things are prepared. When I see some of the "vegan" stuff around here, it also contains many things which do not sound very normal to me. I think it's mainly because when you're vegan you have to cook more for yourself and you eat a lot less processed food and more fresh veggies. For me it's like that when I move to a raw food diet a couple of weeks per year. The way I feel is absolutely amazing! (but then I go back to my parents' and nothing beats mum's cooked food)
You're an inspiration to me my darl! xxxxx
I really really admire your Vegan-ness. Tell me how did your skin and body change? I am inspired by you. Even if you go back to non vegan world someday this has been an AMAZING cleanse! And for the record..I feel crappy too after a bag of chemical cookies!
i'm doing my best to avoid premade cookies/crackers as well. i'd rather make my own and then i know exactly what i'm eating.
i'm not vegan either, or even vegetarian, but i am trying to give up sugar (again) and most white carbs, like breads, pastas, rice…
Do you have any recipes for us?
Hey lovely- so I've been past a week of not eating any sugary junk food products or cookies or baked goods with sugar, and I feel GREAT. Actually sleeping better than I did… so amen to not shopping for processed foods!
You've really inspired me to try the vegan way! I made my first vegan cupcakes this weekend, although they were a bit of a disaster:)
girl, you have a lot of strength. i have been on a diet for a while (this is nothing new), but i cheat a LOT. it is so true — the healthier you eat, the better you feel. but it is HARD. hard to resist sweets and chemicals and booze and all that good stuff. but i THINK my mind is finally figuring out that a lot of that stuff is fun for a sec, but not so good in the long run. oy. it is a pain. and i just watched a couple of horrifying movies about the same kind of thing. food inc, plus a movie about dr. max gerson and his methods for preventing and curing diseases, including cancer. eke. EKE. EKE!!!!
Just remember how much better you feel and how much more energy you have now! You can do it <3 You are an inspiration.
Going Vegan would have to be just a fantasy for me as I married a guy who leans more to the unrepentant carnivore persuasion. That said I am making more progress eliminating lab created foods from my diet. I believe I am convincing my husband of the evils of processed meat. So I totally feel ya…being able to make our own healthy treats is an good feeling though! I may have to force My husband to watch food inc. could be an Eye opener.~Aimee Webb
Oh, I totally hear you. This is when I find it the hardest, when I'm out somewhere (or on my way home from work) and all I want is an entire packet of biscuits all to myself! Right now!Haha, but you're right, home baked vegan treats are so much better in so many ways!
The lure of processed chemical concoctions can be hard to pass up when they're staring you in the face. They always look so good (well, maybe not always, lol). Currently, I'm in the process of giving certain things up. I know it will be beneficial to my health, so I need to remember to keep that in the forefront of my thoughts over junk food's convenience.
Hahahaha…drop kick…lol..
Thanks for the links!
I think it might be the high fructose corn syrup! My goodness, that stuff is ADDICTING. I can taste it in prepackaged stuff now, and I know it's evil, but I still find it delicious. Ultra sweetness!! Of course, homemade is better… but I can totally relate to those cravings!
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Damn those Oreos. And how does a vegan meet their marshmallow quota? These are just a few of the things I'm pondering on Day 1 of Vegan Lent. Third foray into veganism. Not easy, but worth it.Have you gotten "Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar"? My mom got it for me for Christmas, and all the recipes I've tried have been really good. Also, holy creative cookie ideas, Batman. And if I may toot my own horn a little, the pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that I posted on my blog a while back are well, lifechanging.