bunsofaluminum wrote:forgood wrote:I go into rationalization mode at the grocery store, telling myself, some vegan meats and cheeses are okay as treat every once in a while, but what I need is to just stick to this diet a good while and give it a chance, before treating myself to junk food.
Oh I am EXACTLY the same. Not with fake meats and cheeses, but refined, processed vegan convenience foods. Why not have some crispy yummy breakfast biscuits on hand for the occasional breakfast? well for me anyway, I won't stop at one. I'll munch down the whole entire box! It's best to keep them completely out of the house.
Stick to this for a good long time, then have a "feast day" ... it doesn't really have to be junk food. For me Christmas is pistachios, nuts in shell, dark chocolate, and dates. Maybe eating these whole, low fat foods every day changes the taste buds so processed junky stuff doesn't taste good.
Are you finding some of the benefits, like heightened energy, digestive issues cleared up, or relief from symptoms? Keep on going! I'm rooting for you.
Thanks! Have been sticking to it and surprised I lost 4-5 lbs, have a long ways to go still. My skin is a little clearer, when I do get pimples they are tiny.