BlueMoonRisin’
Well-Known Member
Good sound advice there pal, thanks.Yes I definitely feel healthier for the changes in my lifestyle. Probably the main difference is the amount of energy I have.
I have always been reasonably active but like everyone as you get older you pop on a bit of weight, convince yourself its perfectly natural. Still I went for walks most weekends, a little jog here and there but then one day me and the missus went on a tough walk and it was such hard work, I just did not enjoy the experience. That was the turning point really, something I loved doing was being spoilt by my own lifestyle.
From that point on I started cutting back, exercising more and then went Veggy and I have never looked back since. That was the key change though, it massively improved my energy levels, allowing me to exercise more and also, a key thing mentioned in game changers, I recovered much quicker so was able to train more often. It was like a snowball effect really, the weight dropped off (lost 2 stone) and the running became more enjoyable, encouraging me to run more and more. Along with footy its the most enjoyable thing in my life now.
I tried to become Vegan initially and I share your sentiments. My love for Cheese, Milk Chocolate resulted in me failing quite quickly. I have changed my milk to Almond and Soya which I have got used to. It was not for me so not going to beat myself up about it.
To be honest mate it sounds like you eat pretty well and have identified where, if you want, you can improve. Being Veggy suited me as my personality, to enable change, requires lines in the sand to motivate me. But fully understand why others don’t.
What meat and meat based meals do you miss the most, or do you not miss meat nowadays? And also do you have a more balanced state of mind because I think that all the growth hormones and steroids injected into meat affects peoples moods, and possibly causes cancer? I've read eating the right kind veggie food can boost energy levels so that is positive.
And i must say to @GoatersLeftShin great read there, thanks for sharing: )