Does being a vegan dramaticly change your lifestyle?

Question

I know being a vegan or vegetarian is good for your health, and i wanted to know if becoming one will totaly change my lifestyle? will it?

Answer 1

What being vegan has changed for me:

-Got rid of a particularly evil "friend" of mine. Apparently she talked behind my back constantly, but I only heard about it after going vegan... I guess she had a huge problem with my veganism for reasons unknown to me... I DO NOT shove veganism down people's throats at all.
-I shop at a health food store now instead of Pick N' Save. It's not much farther away, and I LOVE the store.
-I switched toothpastes, soap, shampoo. I won't put anything on my skin or in my body that isn't vegan (besides prescription medicine, which, unfortunately, I can't avoid).

That's all I can think of right now. Overall, I'm very happy with the changes I've made. I like all of my new products better than the ones I was using before, as well.

You will never be 100% vegan, so as long as you do the most you can, I think you're doing a great job. (: No one's asking you to stop driving a car.


"However, makes it harder to fit in with everyone else when you go out or to go to their home for dinner.

It is meant to be better for your health, but my opinion would be to be selective. Choose to eat that way at home and most of the time, but just be easy going when out with friends. No one likes fussy eaters."

You are SO wrong. When I go over to a relative's house for dinner, I simply eat only fruit, vegetables, and bread. They certainly don't mind, and neither do I. I'll eat some pasta or something else if it's vegan, as well.

Equating fussy eating with veganism is not only rude, but wrong. Vegans don't eat animal products because they are morally obligated not to. Fussy eaters don't eat something because they don't like the taste. It's like telling a Jew that they should eat something that's not kosher because they're being fussy if they don't. You won't understand the difference unless you're a vegan, and I don't expect you to, but you could be a little more understanding of the beliefs behind veganism if you're going to answer questions in this section of Y!A.

Answer 2

Being veg*an can be good for your health, if you eat a proper diet rich in fruits and veggies and whole grains. But whether or not you eat a healthy diet, being vegan will change your lifestyle; I don't know for sure about "dramatically." Vegans avoid wearing silk, wool, leather, and fur. Vegans avoid shopping at companies that test on animals and avoid animal ingredients in their soaps, shampoos, and makeup. I loathe circuses and absolutely refuse to visit zoos and marine parks, as do many vegans.

You will become a very conscious shopper, but luckily, more and more companies are realizing that people want cruelty-free items that go beyond just "No Animal Testing" and are trying to reach that market. It's a big adjustment and a big change, but it's absolutely worth it.

Answer 3

Well it would change your lifestyle quite a bit.

You would have benefits to your health one would think.

However, makes it harder to fit in with everyone else when you go out or to go to their home for dinner.

It is meant to be better for your health, but my opinion would be to be selective. Choose to eat that way at home and most of the time, but just be easy going when out with friends. No one likes fussy eaters.

Might sound a bit opinionated, but thats the way it is!

NOW:::: As for Allisons response. I am answering the question she asked. Did she ask about morals? No! Did she ask about Jews? NO! She asked about how it would change her lifestyle. And I answered that.

Definition of fussy:::: very dogmatic about likes & dislikes. She isn't saying that she has moral issues about being a vegan. So that means she IS choosing to not eat it because of a like or dislike.

I have friends who are vegetarians and its not a problem. However I have known vegetarians who make other people feel bad about eating meat.... and thats what I dont like. Everyone is able to do what ever they want, but whether its religion or food preferences I dont want someone telling me that what I am doing is wrong! Whats right is right for the individual.

Answer 4

It depends on how serious you take it.

How you define Vegan will determine how much it affects your lifestyle.

If you just are going to stop eating meat, then it won't affect you too much.
But you can get to a place where it becomes pretty serious.
For example, will you still eat donuts? Did you know they contain beef fat? Will you eat that?
Will you wear leather?
Will you eat eggs, milk, or cheese?
Will you use anything that comes from an animal?
It can get pretty serious if you let it.

Answer 5

The only thing that vegetarianism changed about me is that I feel better as a person. Just knowing I'm no longer eating animals make me feel real good.

Answer 6

Hardcore vegans do not use any animal by-products. That includes fossil fuels ie gas for your home and car.

Answer 7

outlook, energy, self esteem, health.... let me count the ways...
yes.

Answer 8

Sure it will. Now you will be one of those annoying people who ruins everyone elses plans. So they won't invite you any more. Bye.