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Pacificfords wrote:My wedding ring fell off today. I rescued it, but I am going to have to put it away for now. I figure there is no point in getting it re-sized until I get to my goal. I've also noticed my bracelets are very loose.
Pacificfords wrote:I'm beginning to see why I have failed so many times to stay 100% compliant on a plant based diet. The people around me just can't handle it and they go out of their way to push me out of my "phase." It really does make other people uncomfortable when you change and go against the grain of what is typical.
I find that people:
apologize more... "so sorry to eat this in front of you, but..."
taunt more... "you are such a vegan nazi..."
fear more... "there is no way that can be healthy for you..."
tease more... "did you want a bail of hay with that..."
push more... "oh c'mon... one bite won't hurt you..."
guilt more... "I went out of my way to get this for you..."
justify more... "I have to eat meat/dairy because..."
complain more... "This isn't normal, why can't you just..."
compare more... "I hope you get over this soon, like last time..."
hurt more... "you know you won't stick with it, so just get over it..."
(all things people have said to me in the last couple weeks)
I really thought people would embrace my journey to good health, especially when they see the positive results. No. No one cares. It just makes them uncomfortable. The ONLY people that care are the people on the same path. Those are few.
jamietwo wrote:It IS hard going against the "norm". If I am invited out to eat, I generally eat first, and just go to visit. I take my own food if I go to someone else's house for a meal. My motivation in eating this way is for me ... and for my son. I want to be around and healthy long enough to raise him!
janluvs2heel wrote:That is great news!!! I am so happy for you.
I like that you are keeping a positive outlook. You can only do what you can do. I saw someone's post in the Health thread, that you will continue to go downhill, because the kidneys do not re-generate, etc. But there are all kinds of stories about people who beat the odds, whether it is diet related or just a miracle, it happens. It is far better to be positive than negative.
I think it is great that you have embraced this way of eating & are doing what you can to overcome your health issues. I think that is what we all strive to do, right?
I wish you continued success.
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