Anxiety Ensues

I am getting so anxious to be completely vegan that I'm actually thinking about speeding up the process.

Feb 15: No more birds
April 1: No more Fish
April 15: Taxes due...and no more dairy

I have five days to figure this out. I have been researching like a madwoman and finding all the information I will need to live this vegan lifestyle. Just to reiterate, I'm only doing the diet portion of the vegan lifestyle, not the clothing and whatnot (for now anyway).

I found some really great websites that have some delicious recipes. I went to research Whole Foods for brands that would be doable, and then I stumbled upon an entire recipe section dedicated to vegan diets. JACKPOT! Also, Alicia Silverstone's blog has a recipe section where Alicia posts and her followers can post, too. I will also use The Kind Diet recipes, and I'll probably eventually buy Veganist.

Then, later this afternoon, I emailed my vegan cousin for links on information so I can learn more. She sent me tons of info! She filled me in on a few interesting factoids:

First, many people think that vegans don't receive the necessary amount of protein needed in your daily diet. False. However, a new study is actually showing that Americans eat too much protein. The New York Times wrote:

"The more protein people consume beyond the body’s true needs, the more acidic their blood can become and the more alkaline compounds are needed to neutralize the acid."

Secondly, soy may be linked to thyroid problems. My cousin said not to go overboard with the soy and I should be ok.

Ooh, another thing she mentioned was to use Almond Milk when going for taste, such as on cereal. Soy Milk is best used in baking and cooking.


I have been having a really random thought. What will I feed my guests at my wedding? Will I have only vegan options, or will I allow my guests to choose what they really want to eat? I don't know why I think about this stuff...'cause I'm not engaged or anything....nor am I even dating anyone...

Also, I'm eating some really old oatmeal that I found in the cupboard in the cafe. It doesn't taste too good, but guess who's eating it anyway? I have to have something for dinner, right?