Day 3,4 and 5 of being vegan has been my own mini form of hell! Ugh that sounds so dramatic!
Essentially food wise it’s been great, I’ve not had any ‘slip ups’ nor have I had any cravings. I’ve just had horrendous headaches! Absolutely horrible ones. I’ve also felt really thirsty.
I read online that for some people this can be normal though? I spoke to some people within a few Facebook groups who said they gave gone through the same, after transitioning to vegan. I was also advised to make sure I’m limiting ‘processed’ vegan foods (which I have been anyway but its worth keeping in mind) because they are full of salt and can cause some people to become very thirsty.
From research I’ve done it seems that I am ‘detoxing’ right now. I also found from that research that many people decide being vegan is too hard and decide it’s easier for them to eat meat. I would rather push through these headaches. I plan on upping my water intake. Try not to snack on anything ‘quick and processed’ for a few days, snacking on fruit instead. Apparently this will help. I hope it will help.
Another thing I seem to be struggling with is eating out…this shouldn’t be so difficult. I found out muffin break has a gorgeous roasted red pepper and humus wrap which is super fresh tasting, although my local muffin break at least only has it available once a week. I went in today, and asked if they had any left and they offered me tuna instead….. fun times.
Most menus I’ve looked at either can’t be veganised (most items pre-cooked) or it will cost me about £20 for one meal (that would have been £8).
A group of friends wants to go out for dinner next week, I looked at the menu and NOT ONE thing is vegan. I’ve been in touch with them (the restaurant) and they will do a vegan option but they are not saying what it is, as of yet, so I am really unsure whether I will be going.
That being said I tried my first vegan subway today. The staff were brilliant as soon as I ordered the ‘vegie delight’ they changed their gloves without me even asking and told me which breads were vegan friendly. Some of subways sauces are vegan too. I actually felt content after which before (when I wasn’t vegan) I would always feel over stuffed.
All of that being said, and I know I’ve had a bit of a winge….
I will not go back. That is not an option. What I know now about the meat and dairy industry, I would put up with these horrendous headaches for the rest of my life, just to be able to have a clear conscience by not contributing to that industry!
Herbi N Curvy 