Well the answer to that is most of you reading this wouldn't. And how do you know there is a vegan in the room? they tell you of course. I try not to tell people but it does come up in conversation and I am now writing this blog to tell you all about it so there you go.
If you haven't clicked off yet then thanks, all I want to do is tell you about what I have learned, what conclusions I came too and the rationale of the "why". This is not intended to have a go or start a debate and not aimed at anyone. Again I use this blog as my own diary so that one day I can look back and see what my life has been like, you never know the kids might too.
Essentially I became vegan because of my partner, she decided to follow the vegan philosophy, before me and I will admit I was sceptical and concerned out of not knowing what it is all about. The actual reason I am vegan or plant based diet is because of someone called James Aspey. He does a talk and part of it just struck a chord and changed the way I view everything.
I don't think I am a better person for doing this, I don't look down at anybody either, I am doing this for myself. There are lots of wonderful people in this world who eat meat so what is the point having a go? now I am vegan I wish they wouldn't obviously but it is their choice. So that's the first thing off my chest.
I had a debate in the staff room the other day and I must admit I did get a bit preachy but I had my reasons. The main reason was someone actually asked me "what you are vegan, so are you miserable?" I had to ponder that one, I had always thought I was alright, the last few years have taken their toll but that's due to life glorious challenges. Being vegan has actually been liberating and makes me feel happy.
I was also told that vegan diet was silly because I am not that healthy due to my tendency to consume the odd drop of alcohol. Well I will be honest here, the vegan diet is not necessarily the healthiest diet, anybody who claims that their diet is are on loose ground. And yes I drink too much, I am not vegan for that reason though and try to just eat healthily and yes I do take supplements. But overall you do feel better.
So why be vegan? I made this desicin because James Aspey said that if you love animals then how can you kill them? It really made me think, I now cannot differentiate between a cow or a dog, a sheep or a cat, they are the same to me now and I believe that they should be allowed to live like any of us. Its not radical, its purely about love, I have grown over the years and people involved in my life might think where the hell did this come from. I think the same, but if one person reads this and starts to think about it then great.
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