4 Things NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT GOING VEGAN - Real + Honest

4 things no one tells you about going vegan - open and honest from my experience. I get a little emotional on tips 3 and 4, just FYI! 1. Dealing with gas and bloating on a vegan diet. Tips from my own experience, as well as from Mic the Vegan and Dr. Gregor. 2. How easy it is to switch to a plant based diet! A whole foods plant based diet can be simple, even when traveling if you keep it simple and try to be prepared. 3. I never realized how much the animals would change my life! I went vegan for my health, I've stayed vegan for the animals. 4. If you're looking for a sense of purpose, need a confidence boost, new hobby or passion project, go vegan! I'm telling you, it's majorly increased my self esteem and my sense of purpose because I make informed choices every single day that I can feel good about it. Hope you enjoy this video and let me know if you've had similar experiences :)
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[@mossybiscuit4226]

I’m trying to go vegan in a house full of people who love meat. Wish me luck

[@vegskater1741]

Do the best you can and if you mess up, just keep on trying. When you succeed and show the people you live with that you can be a healthy vegan, you might inspire some of them. Maybe you can cook some delicious plant foods that they will enjoy. Unless you try, you won't know. Good luck.

[@p0ssytoogood784]

Same

[@nahrainy7043]

I’ve done it and I’m almost 3 years in, it’s possible and worth it! Good luck! :)

[@deepas8650]

Same

[@ran_ma2678]

Same here. I am mentally preparing myself 🥺

[@jessgillis4103]

PRO-TIP: Instagram is not real life!

[@NikkiVegan]

so true! I always say it's a highlight reel :)

[@naomii494]

Jess Gillis definitely a full time filter

[@EdenAudio]

Oh no really? You've just ruined my day.

[@daughteroftheking2979]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnapeZWoqrB4o9k yep watch this...it's pretty accurate.

[@aveaillium8754]

True.😂😂

[@trinawestcoast8719]

I have been vegan for over two months, and not missing meat at all!

[@NikkiVegan]

That's awesome Trina! I relate to that so much! It's not a chore to be vegan at all. I find it to be a joy 99 percent of the time 😊 glad you can relate!

[@danieloo6181]

Or you were always vegan your whole life and you’ve never tasted meat at all

[@RejectedInch]

yeah, wait until rachitis catches up, alonside with the syntoms of all the deficiencies of vitamin K, D, D3, the whole vitamin B group. You are gonna love to have brittle and grey skin, shrinking and fragile bones ( surprise, veggies don't have calcium) and your intoxicated liver and kidneys will give out. This should be treated as eating disorder, not a diet.

[@Humuncules]

@@RejectedInch Und because it's such an eating disorder, vegan adventists have 15% decreased mortality rate. But hey got to eat my daily dose of cancer and inflammations.

[@Ceilingkatwatchesus]

Burning Cloud ummmmm bok choy has plenty of calcium and also there are vegan/vegetarian supplements soooo don’t know where you were trying to go with this..,..

[@christinafiore2480]

The world needs more powerful vegans like you who don't scare or bully others into veganism but instead talk with reason and empathy

[@cavaleer]

Vegan is not an ISM. That's problem #1. Diet is NOT an identity and it sure as hell isn't a "philosophy". I stopped eating meat for several years in my 20s and never had any meat cravings but I looked/felt weak and emaciated. I started lifting weights and my system immediately demanded meat. I quickly realized that Lifestyle was far more important for health and virility, and that nutrition was the servant of lifestyle. I do credit not eating meat with expanding my knowledge base and viewpoint about food and nutrition as a whole. I eat more or less the way Native Americans and our ancestors ate. This hyper sensitivity to "suffering or pain" that virtually all of you feel s simply your need for some sense of morality. It doesn't make you any better or worse than anyone else. Death is only a part of Life. And unless your ancestors have been meat free for centuries or millenia you should think very deeply about the long term affects. Indians have virtually no muscles for a reason. And finally, PLANTS ARE EVERY BIT AS ALIVE AND AWARE AS ANIMALS. Read the book "The Secret Life of Plants" if you don't believe me. Plants FEEL every bit as much as any animal.

[@cavaleer]

And yes, industrial meat factories are disgusting and unhealthy for everyone. The solution is small free range farms.

[@alexamckenzie6826]

Christina Fiore yes! she is not like many other vegans who try so hard to push veganism on others or hate people who eat meat.

[@pradaei5229]

cavaleer plants DONT have an immune system. also, being vegan has made me stronger. i work out everyday and yes it was hard in the beginning but it wasn’t because i was fucking vegan it was because i hadn’t ever worked out before. “my body needed meat” fuck off, clearly you were never so great at discarding meat as you said you were. no one “needs meat” because it isn’t humane to kill and consume an animal. if you can live on plants with a massive amount of fibre, protein and vitamins, why kill animals to get less of what you need. you’re bullshitting because you screwed up. realise that and then fuck off because no one wants to hear your inaccurate “philosophy”.

[@brieg2220]

im a empath

[@autorasarai]

When I became vegan I didn't knew that afterwards I would be able to perceive the real smell of meat at the supermarket. A few months after becoming a vegan I went grocery shopping and it smelled like it was rotting, no one else seemed to notice. Milk also smells awful to me. Other vegans have shared the same experience with me.

[@zednevada7362]

i \m still converting to pescatarianism but i feel the same if i smell milk it smells like putrid bodily snot to me......

[@bt7846]

That's right. Your perceptions get better. Lovely. :)

[@davielawrence3773]

I've vegetarian for about 3 or 4 years. At the beginning I really loved the smell of meat and I missed it a lot. Now fresh meat smells disgusting to me. My boyfriend still eats meat and I have to let fresh air into the whole apartment to get rid of the smell

[@honeysagenails4577]

I've always been able to smell that. When I was little I couldn't walk near the meat area

[@petmomful2260]

@@honeysagenails4577 When my family goes to the air force commissary, there is a HUGE area of meat products. It makes me sick to be there, and I have to leave and go wait for them somewhere else in the store. The sight and smells of all those dead animals, who probably suffered, is so abhorrent to me; I cannot stand it.

[@freshZK]

"It's not a sacrifice, it is a joy" loved those words

[@dipannath1447]

Zuzanna Kuklińska q . VR gaan

[@FluffyLionxD]

But ur sacrificing ur health 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@pussthepupanddonkeythedog5135]

FluffyLionxD Vegans are healthier.

[@annacosta2939]

People who stop eating animals are waking up spirituality, I'm glad I did.

[@meetrobinellis]

My uncle has a pet pig that loves a good scratch behind the ears. It's interesting to see how all sentient beings have the same / similar likes/dislikes. I've been eating plant based for over 3 decades now and still going strong.

[@NikkiVegan]

Three decades! That’s awesome!! Congrats 🙌 and yes, it’s so nice to connect those dots and see that we all want love 💚 pigs have a special place in my heart and I never thought I would say that but veganism has made me see things very differently and I’m so grateful ✨

[@marcelacristina129]

That's really interesting! Can you tell us more about your journey!?

[@juiceboxdestroyer6773]

I love pigs! ❤️🐷

[@telesniper2]

It's not sentient and neither are you.

[@charliesgrumma5388]

You are NOT going strong eating sheep food. As a matter of fact you would shrivel up and die eating rabbit food if you didn't take all those supplements and nutrients required to make up for for the lack of nutrients missing from eating an improper plant based diet. Not to mention the bloating, farting, mental cloudiness, skin rashes, arthritis, fatigue, and everything else that goes with eating a plant based diet. That and the mental challenges required to chase after every batch of chemicals you can find that mimic meat. Fake meat, green meat, beyond meat, I can't believe it's not meat, and all the other fake meat foods. I'll bet you know them all because you are forced to eat them because your body craves meat.

[@natalienapalm7510]

“It is not a sacrifice, it is a joy.” Ugh my heart ❤️

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Natalie! Glad this resonates with you. It's so true!!

[@michellesalhan4896]

Absolutely well said ❤️🙏🏼❤️

[@tulip1328]

I have been vegan for a week and a day, and I’m honestly surprised over how easy it is !! I can literally eat everything I ate beforehand, just with modifications to make it vegan. I find myself cooking nearly everyday, where I never cooked before and i enjoy it and have been able to spend more time with my mom bc we can do it together. I did it for health reasons, but hearing you talk about the animal cruelty just establishes my views of staying vegan. I’m excited to keep going on my journey and trying new recipes!

[@NikkiVegan]

CONGRATS! That's so awesome and honestly, I'm so happy to hear it :) It really can be easy and it definitely gets easier over time. I'm glad you're enjoying it. I really think it's the best decision I've ever made :)

[@sabrinacunha8583]

Highway Huntress lmao if u take vitamin b12 and maybe some flax seed each day ur basically set...

[@sabrinacunha8583]

Highway Huntress lmao ur opinion doesn’t matter, scientific consensus is that,ya a well planned vegan diet is healthy. If you’re eating all nutrients your body won’t struggle much to absorb nutrients, I and most other vegans overshoot most of their daily targets by a lot, it’s rlly not that hard

[@sabrinacunha8583]

Highway Huntress most Americans are definitely deficient in something, only 3 percent of the population gets enough fiber and 2% get enough potassium. It’s not j vegans. I don’t think it’s easier to get ur nutrients on a vegan diet but definitely not harder. The problem is most people aren’t used to it and don’t know how to do it. It rlly doesn’t suck you couldn’t stay vegan but I hope that even if you don’t go back you at least cut down on animal products:)

[@sabrinacunha8583]

Highway Huntress there’s plenty ok long term healthy vegan, I rlly think it’s easier to be healthy and vegan. I mean their mortality rates are lower. Most people going back do so in the first year.

[@maiabirkbeck9655]

It actually disgusts me that our world is filled with prejudice ,when people say I things like “ it’s not the same because it’s not a pet “ .or “ it’s not cute and fluffy so why should I feel bad for it “ it literally infuriates me . No matter what it looks like , it’s a living thing that functions like us , it feels pain and emotion . I wish our world was less cruel . I am on day 2 of being a vegan and hoping to keep it up !! Thank u for this video ❤️❤️

[@chrysatara8794]

What about the insects and rats killed for protection of crops?

[@maiadraconica6488]

People usually think cows and baby pigs are cute, dont stop them from eating them :/

[@HumanimalChannel]

yes. vegans are incr3dibly judgemental and prejudiced.

[@maiadraconica6488]

@@HumanimalChannel people in general are incredibly judgmental, its more understandable for vegans though i think as youre always surrounded by people who remain ignorant on purpose

[@HumanimalChannel]

@@maiadraconica6488 there's an enormous difference between knowledge, and loading up on false 'facts", emotive misguided beliefs, and insane ideologies.

[@mackenziest.laurence5447]

Thank you. I a a new vegan at age 70 and I am struggling but I can't believe how my level of consciousness has changed.

[@blackbeard68]

YOU are an inspiration! Keep it up! I just went back to a plant based diet at 51. Rock it!! Videos are out there. Keep up the search.

[@vegskater1741]

Awesome! It gets easier as you continue to consume healthful, filling delicious plant foods instead of animal products. Beans & rice is what I had the most of when I was growing up, and I always go back to that.

[@MadeinChinababi]

That’s amazing!! I hope your doing well

[@dabeezkneez8716]

Hi, hope you're still at it. What we eat really affects even our consciousness apart from the obvious physical body. Best wishes.🙏🏾

[@hannahberry706]

i went from eating so much meat and junk food one day to a healthy vegan the next! the best decision i ever made

[@OzmaOfOzz]

You went vegan cold turkey?? I tried it but drove me mad. Now im giving up dairy and trying to limit my meat consumption to twice per week, it s the best I can do for now.

[@ohneso3891]

do it gradually, its not one day process

[@fiksheaslim3978]

@@OzmaOfOzz Did it in a day myself, too. I have been a vegetarian (still not vegan cause i still drink milk) for 10 days now and its been suprisingly, very easy. The biggest problem i have is that i have to cook for myself every day and i dont know that many vegetarian recepies cause im just starting to learn them, so i find myself eating repetitive food, but its fine, its a peocess i will stuff eventually...

[@OzmaOfOzz]

@@fiksheaslim3978 yeah it gets repetitive but paleos or standard (american) diets are also repetitve if you think about it: eggs, toast, bacon, steak with fries/veggies. I dont mind repetitive but it does get annoying to cook everyday i agree. Im also off gluten so it gets even more difficult xD

[@ashleedallas1431]

You can just jump into it! I did and it was the best decision I made. It was really easy and I did experience some really stinky gas and bloating but I still seen a major difference in energy, skin, and my mental state by switching!

[@maria-tp9hj]

Even if you don’t care about the animals, care about yourself, the effects that meat and dairy products have on your body are insane

[@ohneso3891]

because you have to do it in moderation. thats what the real problem is

[@sebassanchezc-1379]

Brainwashed

[@Lilyanna298]

Scientists and the UN are saying that meat and dairy are destroying our environment amp.theguardian.com/environment/2018/may/31/avoiding-meat-and-dairy-is-single-biggest-way-to-reduce-your-impact-on-earth www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/story/tackling-worlds-most-urgent-problem-meat

[@Adidas_der_schwanger_war]

The Effects of Meat are positive without Exception.

[@sebassanchezc-1379]

Meat and dairy are not the problem. American standard diet is. Just eat meat and everything with your body will be ok.

[@PinkLunatic]

If we treated dogs the same way we treat cattle and pigs we would see a crazy outrage

[@NikkiVegan]

yep, so true and so sad

[@alucardbunche4197]

NikkiVegan not really you say that because we see dogs as pets but other parts of the word see dogs as food and we can’t say oh no that’s wrong because what makes your ideals better or more important than thiers

[@StephanieMT]

there are people who eat cats and dogs google it

[@Soraine25]

I’m vegetarian turning vegan 🌱 5 years with no red meat at all. 2019 I start no eating chicken or turkey, no animal derivates like milk, cheese. I can tell feel amazing, my rash has gone, I have more energy and most important I’ve been losing weight. I still eating orgánica eggs. But that’s my goal this year turning completely vegan!! No seafood either. Proud of myself. And believe me you feel amazing 😉

[@debbiey9181]

soraine sepulveda So happy for you and proud of you ! Keep it up! 👍

[@pitselehfanny]

You should keep the eggs for your health

[@sarahrojek3717]

@@pitselehfanny lol eggs are so unhealthy

[@pitselehfanny]

Sarah Rojek eggs are healthy, yolks have healthy fats. It’s just the matter of not eating too much.

[@sarahrojek3717]

@@pitselehfanny no they're not, it's chicken period, if you like it so much, eat your own. And it's full of cholesterol so..

[@pokelynke8232]

Pigs are friends, not food.

[@NikkiVegan]

Agreed!

[@pokelynke8232]

Jimmy Nguyen another large crop destroyer is coyotes. They take one bite from everything in your field. Just taste testing, sampling so to say. Locusts are bad too. But yes, i was talking about domestic pigs. My friend has two and a dog.

[@pokelynke8232]

Jimmy Nguyen and coyote's favorite is watermelon. They aren't bad per ce, unless they get into your crops.

[@TheNaturalhumandiet]

I agree don't eat pork, slaughter beef though.

[@Daniel-sl5jq]

are you friends with a pig?

[@christai8558]

I low how you aren't judgemental to those who still eat meat. You're so sweet! The world needs more vegans like you who encourage instead of spreading hate and causing a divide between vegans and people who still eat animal products. This really makes me want to go and stay vegan.🙏

[@NikkiVegan]

Thanks Christa! I think small changes add up to big change so it's important to celebrate taking steps towards eating/living more consciously. It's not for everyone to go all in or be fully vegan, and I think that's ok. It's about doing the best we can as often as we can - not about being perfect 😊 I'm glad this resonates with you too! Keep shining your light and compassion! Sending love ❤️

[@SJSWizard]

That’s because she eats fish and eggs!! That’s why it’s been working out so well!

[@kykysmith446]

@@SJSWizard She doesn't eat animals nor seafood.

[@SJSWizard]

Kyky Smith yes she does you imbecile.

[@kykysmith446]

@@SJSWizard You're rude. Obviously you don't know what a Vegan is.

[@chanelh1972]

No one ever said, "I regret going Vegan". It always made me happier, and helps me save wayyyy more money (veggies are way cheaper than meat both eating in and out).

[@probablyasleep779]

I actually do.

[@marianaaleman1814]

🤔 but I've heard ppl say that.....

[@MistyShadowsXX_Valdemar]

Man you must live in a different country because produce here in America is expensive

[@o.m.g7277]

@@marianaaleman1814 me too

[@southdakota6425]

Weeeeeell, there is one dude named Nikocado Avocado, but I wouldn't listen to him. He is a little over-dramatic.😁

[@destinymarie6300]

I’m attempting on going vegan as of 2020! Send me motivational things and food recipes to try!! The only hard part for me is not consuming cheese

[@NikkiVegan]

There are so many great vegan cheeses now adays!! What kind of cheese are you looking to replace? I’ll let you know some of my fav swaps ☺️💚

[@destinymarie6300]

NikkiVegan omg you responded!! But I love mozzarella and feta!!

[@NikkiVegan]

@@destinymarie6300 Of course! I like the Miyokos vegan mozzarella for pizza. Watch our pizza taste test episode of the vegan view to learnt he cool trick that we have for that! Also you can actually make feta with tofu, oregano, lemon, garlic, olive oil, and nutritional yeast! It's actually so good and great on Greek Salads or in wraps. High protein too!

[@destinymarie6300]

NikkiVegan thank you so much! I’ll definitely have to try those!

[@deniscullis8518]

You can get vegan cheese nice let’s save the animals suffering xxden vegan xden

[@christinechristine7283]

I love when ppl get real

[@TheNaturalhumandiet]

Matt Sterling That's a great story man, good bedtime story for the kids. I like it

[@lifewithbeth1077]

I went plant-based almost 3yrs ago when I learned the health implications from eating animals, but it wasn't until my first local Vegfest that I was struck by the truth of a mother cow having her baby stolen from her and that milk being exploited for human consumption. I had learned about that earlier but what struck me so hard was that i was breastfeeding my 2month old in the room during that lecture. As a mother, I could not imagine having my babies ripped away from me. I cry whenever I think about it, and that moment completely sealed the deal on vegamism for me.

[@alliehoevelmann6950]

I love how you feel about the animal industry! I agree 100%! It makes me so mad when people say I’m overreacting by being a vegan

[@NikkiVegan]

Yeah! I try not to preach to people or get upset because I don’t think that’s an effective method of communicating or opening their minds to eating more plants but it can be hard sometimes

[@23Bentley45]

I’m a mom, probably 3 times your age, who has been a vegan for 11 years.And seeing young people like you gives me so much hope. Thank you so much for being so wise and knowledgeable at such a young age. I wish I had been a vegan my whole life.

[@steffaniehockley9325]

I'm a momma too:) Love your comment, I agree wholeheartedly ❤

[@judith123098]

When I went vegan I seriously didn’t expect for all my acne to go away and loose a great chunk of weight In less than 6 months it was crazy! But I feel good.

[@NikkiVegan]

That’s awesome! Yeah it has been so good for managing my weight and my overall health 🙌 best decision I’ve ever made for sure

[@preciousmasina5855]

Oh wow. I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong because I suffer from bad acne at almost 45 and would love to shed some weight. This is my fourth seek and I’ve lost only 2 kg. If our have any tips please do share 💝

[@brittanyroncone2175]

@@preciousmasina5855 2kg in 4 weeks is great!! Just keep doing what you're doing. Slow and steady is the best way to do it. I lost 100 pounds over 2 years and have kept it off for 10. Keep it going, it's totally worth it!

[@brittanyroncone2175]

@@preciousmasina5855 And also, as far as acne goes, my acne cleared up wonderfully after I cut out the more processed foods

[@NovaDoll]

precious masina Going vegan and even restricting sugar didn’t make my acne go away. So for everyone it’s different. Going low carb for me made my acne go away.

[@nehas7992]

I definitely got emotional with you, since I'm vegan for the animals too. You don't even have to love animals to be vegan. You just have to recognize the violence that is inflicted on them.

[@NikkiVegan]

Exactly! It’s just about basic human empathy and doing the right thing. Glad you can relate!!

[@rebekkakhigson]

Yes that is exactly why I went vegetarian and now vegan. Because I could not answer the question "why do I eat a cow and not a dog?". I also used to eat horse meat, as it was normal in switzerland. Yet all animals are the same and none should be more "important" than others. Never going back to eating meat.

[@brohammanraging8908]

RebekkaHgsn because we evolved with dogs, and became partners who depended on each other. Now dogs need us for their survival and killing and eating them is like abusing that trust and need for us.

[@specialbean7447]

RebekkaHgsn Yes. Petting a cat while eating a cow is a huge disconnect. Almost impossible to get carnists to see it. Especially those who troll the web yelling "BACON." Of course I lived in Zurich/Baden for a while and I never saw horse on a menu.

[@rebekkakhigson]

Morality Mentality haha oh yes, the "bacon" yellers :D Well I grew up in a small village in central Switzerland. And there were quite a few horse butchers around there. Maybe it was more a regional thing. And true, I never saw it on a menu. Yet at the butchers to buy for at home.

[@emmafleming3708]

Im 14 and I'm not vegan but I am vegetarian and I did it because I love animals so much 😍 Later I probably will go completely vegan.

[@augusth7975]

Emma fleming A cow won’t produce milk unless it has a baby. We can’t have the baby having the milk, can we? In order for humans to get milk from cows, unfortunately the newborns are taken away immediately after birth. I think it’s really great that you’re taking this step in becoming vegetarian, and I understand that it’s difficult to give up cheese, butter, and other dairy products. Many people in the world won’t even consider it. It’s great that someone as young as you is acting out of the love in your heart to protest animal abuse through your diet.

[@catheryn1330]

Lauren H not even.

[@augusth7975]

Celi k Rodriguez not even one mammal besides humans drinks milk past infancy, and none of them need another species milk to survive. 60% of our population is lactose intolerant, in fact it is a mutation to be able to digest milk in the first place. I agree entirely that children’s nutrition is extremely important and multiple studies have concluded that a well planed plant based diet is safe and healthy for all stages of life. I am not bullying anyone, I think any and all steps made to reduce suffering are commendable.

[@hairbyxena3971]

I’m 13 and vegetarian as well and I am planning to go vegan when I’m older

[@hairbyxena3971]

Summer Girl it’s legit proved my scientists that nobody needs meat

[@musicproduction426]

I’ve been vegan for two days and my stomach feels so bloated I look pregnant

[@ChipperAshleyNicole]

Hi there, are you still eating Vegan? If so, how's the experience been? I'm trying to transition, myself.

[@florrie8767]

You may have allergies to something. I have allergies to many plant foods but vegan is still safer than eating animal products

[@O_Ciel_Phant0mhive]

takes time !

[@jasmonaye6933]

The bloating is normal for the first few months until the body gets used to it. It's caused by the extra fiber that the body wasn't used to breaking down before. Once the body gets used to it, the bloating will go away. :)

[@barbaravonbarbel4769]

@@florrie8767 that's straight up untrue wtf

[@somedude172]

I feel you so hard. I had an argument with my mom not too long ago (which doesnt happen often, were best friends lol) because she was angry when she saw one of those trucks full of chicken (which we keep as pets, and our favorite animal). She was telling me how upset she was over it, when I pointed out how she should stop funding it if she's so upset about it. Then she got really pissed and didnt talk to me the whole day. When we made up, I started crying bc its so hard when no one cares, no matter how much you tell them about whats happening to these innocent beings

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw get that! It can be really difficult for people to fave the truth. You obviously made and impression and planted a seed though, and just by living a vegan lifestyle you’re setting a wonderful example. I know it’s not easy but I think it’s awesome that you stand up for what you believe it ✨

[@somedude172]

Thank you!

[@DiMon-jd4lf]

LJ Wren I hate when people make fun of vegans because the only thing you can think is "animals are suffering" and they keep saying mean stuff to you and you are just standing there like (crying inside). And if you get mad at them "f-ing vegans, vegans like you make me don't want to go vegan"

[@somedude172]

Yeah, sorry for caring about things and trying to make life better for other beings. So ridiculous of me, i know .-.

[@somedude172]

I swear. People literally wave their meat in your face and jokingly offer you their meat at meals constantly, but the minute you say no or push it away, youre being an 'angry, pushy, judgmental vegan'

[@jordanwaddell]

LOVED THIS VIDEO! Thank you for sharing. I still struggle with bloating after being vegan for over a year, but I also had the problem before I went vegan. Like you suggested, I try to listen to my body, reduce stress, and not compare myself to others. You're right, veganism gives me a purpose and it feels so good to live a life that aligns with my values.

[@whatsonmymind4848]

Jordan Waddell go gluten free! That‘s what helped me :)

[@jordanwaddell]

Thanks for the tip!

[@lambosnicko]

Try A John rose juice feast. You will never be bloated again.

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

Do a YT search under "Charles Marlowe abuses cat" it's disturbing I saw a tweet about it. I feel bad for his poor cat.

[@yeahbutytho126]

I had that but it turns out I am gluten intolerant. Maybe you should get checked. You can still get loads of gluten free vegan stuff.

[@mia_elisabethx]

I’ve been a vegetarian for five years and always wanted to be a vegan I went vegan yesterday wish me luck!

[@MikeAndNary]

Don't forget pooping 5-6 times per day.

[@NikkiVegan]

lol I haven’t experienced that

[@oatsx7570]

lol WHAT I poop every other day. 5-6 times a day, yikes. what are you eating, man?

[@LeCrisolde]

I came from 3 poops per week to one or two times a day. Pretty awesome 😊❤️🙏🏼

[@brealgritty2027]

I've started to poop 3-4x day. I hope it's normal. Gassy too, sometimes you don't know if it's going to be a fart or s@#$! Lol

[@dianadias3]

Yeah, I started to poop more too! 2, 3 times a day..

[@amybell3733]

Nikki, you are so very inspiring! My husband and I are in our 50’s and we took the plunge to be vegan a few months ago. You were the first vlogger that I’d watched at first. Your simple, down to earth, authentic style spoke to me big time and still does. Thank you for yet another great video. My 19 yo daughter comes home from college this week for the summer and I hope to be able to inspire her to eat plant-based by the time she goes back to school in the fall 😍 Keep the awesome videos coming sweetie! xo

[@megano.3434]

That's so, so awesome Amy!! I hope your daughter is receptive to plant-based eating and that you can inspire her to make a change for good!

[@flot9061]

Best of luck!!!

[@NikkiVegan]

That’s so awesome! Can’t tell you what it means to me to hear that 💜 hope your daughter loves plant based food! Let me know if you need any ideas or recipes, I’m more than happy to help ✨

[@amybell3733]

Megan O. She pretty much eats vegetarian right now so hopefully the next step will make sense to her! 😍

[@lauriecda]

congrats!!!

[@DevonDowner]

I recently went vegan (about three weeks ago I believe) but I’ve been avoiding seeing actual animals in these situations because even just hearing about vague things that happens to them makes me want to cry. Now I have these images in my head and I think it’s actually good because I am such a visual learner and whenever I see an animal product now, I’ll remember those pigs eyes and those cows hip bones and I will never waiver. I refuse to go back now. There is nothing in the world that could make me stop being vegan, no amount of bloating or fiber overdoses, nothing. I’ve been wanting to do it for awhile, and thanks to people like Kat Von D and KZbinrs like you, I can finally call myself vegan!

[@kogbechie123]

fantastic!

[@cheyennerumsley]

I've been vegan for about 1.4yrs, and nothing could make me turn back. People said in the beginning that I'd "cave", that I'd go back to eating meat, that it was a ridiculous thing to do, they tried everything they could to talk me out of it, but nothing could ever make me want to go back. I used to work at a Piggery when I was around 15, but thinking about that now, I don't know how I ever did it.

[@DevonDowner]

Chey people love to try and make you conform to the societal norm but I’m glad you’re staying strong! We are all in this together 💪🏻

[@josepena6763]

You are crazy every and wrong everything gets eaten

[@DevonDowner]

jose pena wut

[@angelabarron]

I was vegan in 2015-2016 but I was so lost and didn’t know what to make or eat and after a year I gave up. I feel like now I’m so much more mindful and we have so many recipes / youtubers now that make what I eat in a day videos. I feel like this video was made for me. Thank you so much for this. I’m gonna start today to make a change in my diet for the animals and for my health. I already use 100% cruelty free makeup / shampoo and conditioners so all that’s left is to make a change in my food. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ryanhawk71]

I don’t think you understand what this video just did for me 😭 I was not expecting this level of inspiration this morning and this really gave me a lot.... I’ve been eating plant-based for a month (Pescatarian 3 months ago) and I think this really put the nail in the coffin for me. I wanna thank you so much for this because it’s been hard to put certain things to words for me; I’ve been able to explain why I’m vegan for environmental reasons and industry reasons, but it’s always been hard for me to explain the animal reasons without sounding like “oh I just like animals and me not eating meat is saving them all”. So glad I found your channel 😭

[@bobrobertson497]

I 100% agree with almost everything you said. I have been vegetarian for years and have been nearly completely vegan for a while as well now. One thing I have learned lately is to realize that I have a crazy privileged position to be able to choose to eat only plants. I think it would be great if everyone was vegan, but I never want to forget that it is a privilege to be able to make that choice and still live a full life. Good job!

[@NikkiVegan]

Yes, it’s so true! It’s such a blessing to have access to healthy plant foods and it can be so easy to take for granted. I think being grateful for it actually makes a really big difference in terms of how much you enjoy it. Love that you feel that way too 💚

[@pigsnack]

This is a good moment for everyone to stop and acknowledge privilege.

[@FruityHachi]

i don’t think it’s a privilege, people in rural areas can afford plant foods more than animal foods - grains, legumes, veggies, fruits are the cheapest it’s a privilege to afford supplements and fancy vegan processed foods and substitutes, but not to eat only plants

[@Erin-xz2ng]

it is a huge privilege to be able to choose a vegan lifestyle. think of the communities without access to fresh fruits and vegetables or where animal meat is the main food source (i.e. Inuit cultures)... it's the exact opposite of narcissism and delusion! the ability to take a step back and recognize one's privileged position is grounding. i wish you the best.

[@naomilichtner6637]

@@TheNaturalhumandiet quite the leap there lol. Just remember that people shouldn’t be the only things here that matter, though you may disagree.

[@johnanderson5495]

i didn't realise how much fries and bread i would eat when i became vegan :(

[@NikkiVegan]

Yeah sometimes that’s the only vegan option available so I typically eat before I go out and then just snack at restaurants that I know don’t have a lot of vegan options. Or I bring snacks with me so I’m not making meals out of only fries ☺️

[@TheNaturalhumandiet]

You guys eat fries? wtf?

[@euniceimmortalis3584]

There are so many types of delicious vegan fries other than potato...And I'm like obsessed with them since childhood!

[@mirceasidea7682]

Aren't fries already vegan?

[@GiftSparks]

Some places fry potatoes in lard.

[@muathateeq2195]

I just went vegan today.. this is my sec attempt lol wish me luck!

[@avabaumann3250]

Muath Ateeq it took me a while too! But you’ll get there. Just make sure you are doing it for the right reasons otherwise it won’t last.

[@annetteslife]

I has taken many attempts but lucky I have vegan friends who can help me with my vegan journey. I definitely will keep some meat for my meat lovers friends

[@AlternativeReality]

Good luck!

[@muathateeq2195]

Thank u all for the support! Im still going 😁✌

[@mikilfaith9718]

You've got this! You're making a bigger difference than you think ❤️

[@kimberleymansfield1099]

I am so glad to have stumbled on this exact video I have been vegan for 7 months and lately I have been really concerned about the onset of bloating...so much so that I was going to make an appt to see my doctor!! Thank you, I now understand what's happening with the distended tummy action. Odd that this is a recent issue, which I guess I was lucky didn't happen in the beginning. I have to admit though that I haven't been drinking as much water as I was previously. Easy fix. thanks for talking about this. xo

[@NikkiVegan]

Hey! I’m so glad you found me and that this video was helpful! I did an updated version of this video with two professional gut health experts kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWLbeZaGeq6mqM0 Hope you enjoy it! I learned so much good stuff! What inspired you to go vegan?

[@lovestars7410]

Went back to my Vegan diet. I love how simple( cook wise for me) it is. No stress..

[@hereb4theend]

I too enjoy the taste of vegan animals

[@puddleduck9874]

@@hereb4theend no difference between eating chickens and your cat, only difference is your attitude

[@hereb4theend]

@@puddleduck9874 true true. I just like my animals like my women. THICC

[@lindseybelsky4065]

When I went vegan, I did not realize how every time I eat I have a purpose because I'm not only doing something good for myself but also good for the world and the animals. Also it is so fun being vegan and trying all of the different delicious vegan foods. 😘

[@NikkiVegan]

I feel the same way! Thanks Lindsey ❤️❤️❤️

[@mrknarf4438]

You're not "doing something good". You are "not doing something bad". Subtle, but huge difference.

[@twowheelsdown2002]

Vegans think that they have no impact. But agriculture uses water, fertilizer, pesticides, weed killer and petroleum. Fuel to till and harvest and take the goods to market. You could actually argue that the horrible state of our planet is DIRECTLY due to agriculture, not to eating meat. Before agriculture, we did not eat grains, but instead ate roots, berries, fish, nuts, meat, and anything else we could hunt and gather. And our population held at a low level in balance with nature. But thanks to agriculture and the planting of grains, our population exploded. Now we are out of balance with nature, eating a diet we did not evolve to eat, and this huge population (made solely possible by agriculture) is what is putting the strain on all of the planets resources. So there you go, you vegans and your agriculture is what is bringing forth the destruction of the planet. And keep in mind, that the meat grown in factory farms is fed grains, a crisis again created by the rise of agriculture. So much for harvesting plants not having an impact.

[@twowheelsdown2002]

The point is that everything we do has an impact. And nature has a natural balance. The man made growing of agriculture and our shift from a hunter gatherer species has put an entirely different load on this planet. We no longer are in balance with nature, because we can grow more food, which allows for more reproduction. But even when we can feed that added increase of population, it turns out that there is more then just the food resources that come into play. More people uses more of every resource, while also contributing to pollution. And by driving up the population so high because of large scale agriculture, we set ourselves up for a huge fall if just one thing goes wrong in this artificial system. It could then massively collapse. (take the death of bees for example) And we could be vulnerable to a massive die off of the species. In the past, we kept in balance because by eating meat and gathering natural grown species of plants, roots, and berries, we were forced to sustain a lower population. We simply could not massively spike the population and overburden the planet. Now we are smart enough to overburden it, and not smart enough to not.

[@twowheelsdown2002]

I myself eat lots of vegetables. But I also eat grass fed meat, butter, and locally raised eggs. I base my diet on health and not a moral agenda, which is what most vegans are about. So whereas, I can be open minded about both the benefits and harms of various foods, I find that most vegans are not in the least. Because they want to drive a moral agenda, they will skew and cherry pick every bit of data, or study that exists. Because they could never, ever, ever admit that ANY animal product could actually be beneficial to health. Even though they can't get B-12 naturally. Or no matter how much evidence that cod liver oil is good.

[@talia3053]

I DESPISE when ppl say they love animals when they literally pay ppl to abuse and kill them

[@tomedwards1879]

Nice video. A couple of things: 1.When eating legumes, it's really important to prepare them thoroughly. Most restaurants and take out places do not, because its very time consuming and therefore expensive for that business. Those ones can really cause bloating if they are not prepared well. 2. I made the mistake of trying to let my friends and family know how much better you feel and how it improves your health eating a whole food plant based diet. I realized that unless somebody REALLY wants to improve their health, (usually due to some medical crisis) then they won't be too interested in changing to a plant based diet. For me it's been life changing. I stopped eating meat, fish and dairy ovenight after 60 years. I haven't missed it for one second. But it really helps if you have someone to share the journey with you.

[@IronCowgirlVa]

Love this!! I’ve recently become vegan believe it or not at the age of 65 I follow whole food plant-based diet Dr. McDougall mostly. I found this because I was searching for some help for lupus And I was overwhelmed at first but you’re exactly right when I simplified my meals it became much easier and from there I was able to get expand. I started my journey in April and now it is the end of July I have been pain-free since the beginning of May my lupus I have very few flareups my asthma is better and I’m walking on my own without a cane. My labs are much better everything is better and to top it off I’ve lost 52 pounds since April that’s amazing and I was never once hungry. This is so exciting to me I just wished I had started many years earlier. I too many animal lover. Thank you so much for your video

[@mindyweiss6181]

Hi Linda, My wife and I became whole plant based no added oil vegans 2 years, at the age of 64, following a medical consultation with vegan internist and cardiologist Robert Ostfeld. Wishing you best of health!

[@petmomful2260]

I wish you the best. I am 63 and have been vegan about 2 years. It has really improved my health and I am in much less pain. It is never too late to start feeling better and improving your life. I follow Dr. McDougall as well.

[@AmandaGDumas]

That’s amazing ❤️❤️❤️

[@DruidFever]

Linda - I'm just looking into becoming vegan an I'm 52 years old. I've basically been vegetarian, but I've noticed that meat kind of "weighs me down". While it may give me protein and fills my belly, it sometimes causes a discomfort in my bowels and it just makes me feel less energetic. I'll look for information from Dr. McDougall. I know nothing about veganism, so the more info I can get, the better. Thanks so much for sharing!

[@AmyElizabethFrith]

Beautiful . I've been vegan for 20 years:) I still feel like I am 20 but I am 40:) Is time really real though ?? ( I don't really think so:)

[@Cosmiicrose]

yes 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@dianac6760]

I agree

[@cassiehamilton750]

Omg good for you🤩

[@cavaleer]

I'm 50 and I feel 28. I eat free range meat and whole vegetables with every meal. Sooooo... I stopped eating meat for several years in my 20s and it was a train wreck. But I'm a very vigorous lifestyle living Red Blooded American Man, so we have specific conditions necessary for our strength and virility.

[@dianac6760]

cavaleer oh I see it’s good u feel that way tho 😆 free range is better

[@natashacloutier3285]

I enjoyed your video here. I am new (in my first month) Going thru some of the symptoms you mentioned but nothing that is awful. One thing I can attest to is the empowerment I now feel when I walk in to the kitchen and prepare something to eat. I made the decision after watching Game Changers. That really solidified my choice to go vegan and put a stop to the guilt and shame I felt when I would eat meat at a meal. I have to say even leading up to my choice to be plant based walking thru the butcher shop or meat department in stores and seeing the walls and cases filled with dead animals I felt that I needed to make a shift in my eating lifestyle. I felt when I placed the cooked meat in my mouth I was then eating the dark stress and fear adrenaline that the animal had when being led to slaughter. Thanks again. Congratulations for your choice as a young woman. You are teaching many.

[@stephaniebecker1578]

I am 17 and have been vegetarian for 4 years. Now I'm thinking about going vegan and your videos are really helpful and motivating. Thank you so much for all the work you put in it 💕

[@nianorton4875]

Girl, you are SO RIGHT about the slaughter houses and human selfishness. It makes me so angry and sad and frustrated at the same time.

[@NikkiVegan]

Right?? It's crazy to think about but I have to remind myself that I used to think vegans were nuts once upon a time, so I have to be patient and not yell at everyone lol

[@vgm9897]

The worst thing about being vegan, for me is when I had to give up being vegan. One year ago I had a very traumatic surgery and recovery, and then low thyroid problems, hormonal unbalance... my whole body changed. I couldn't have gluten, soy, almonds, cruciferous veggies or leafy greens! I kept vegan for a whole year, but I was just getting worse, weaker, fatter, with allergies, leaky gut, cronic fatigue, pains, aches, depression, 9 pills a day... I tried switiching foods, chaning habits, different combinations... nothing worked. Until I started eating like fitness "normal" people do: low carb, high animal protein. It was really gross to start with, I cried while chopping meat, but when after 2 days I felt normal for the first time in a whole year, I knew that that was the right thing for me. After a week I'm able to run again, lift weights, and see the real me in the mirror instead of that fat, weak & sick lady. Sometimes you have to put your own health before ideology: life changes, bodies change and you have to adapt to survive. For those vegans who are thriving with the diet, you are so lucky, but don't judge every meat eater, some of us just do not have a choice.

[@Monotone64]

I have a friend who is vegan and got surgery and it was necessary for her to intake more iron and all the pills and supplements weren't cutting it. The easiest and fastest way she could get the iron she needed to recover was from consuming red meat, which is her LEAST favorite meat to eat. She ins't happy about going back, but you're absolutely right in that you have to listen to your body and put your health first before you ideology. I am glad you feel better, and hope you found peace in your diet changes.

[@TheCuteRibbon1]

I feel you. I've started eating vegan 4 years ago coming from an eating disorder, before that I had been a vegetarian for about 2-3 years. During the time of eating vegan I have developed a B12 deficiency TWICE and a few times, because I didn't have a supplement at hand, I had to eat meat. When I bought the meat in the store I started crying, I felt so ashamed but it helped. After getting the supplement I didn't continue eating meat. All in all I love veganism, but I do have a serious issue with the bloating. It feels so uncomfortable and I want to find a solution so veganism can work for me. My problem is that I simply don't like eating large quantities of food... Sometimes I do, but not for every meal. I think I'll give green juices a try. Of course, what you describe is different from what I'm going through, I just want to tell you: I don't judge you, I'm happy you're healthy, and you're not alone. There are others struggling with veganism as well🙈

[@TheBeefycarpet]

V GM when your body is in recovery mode and in a catabolic process, vegan is not the way. I think this is where people get it wrong. Vegan food is hard on your digestion, everything raw is not always good for you because you increase your parasite load. Cooking food is good for you too. People with digestive disorders need to be cautious on how the include that much fibre in a vegan diet. Trim down on meat but you don't have to be full vegan. We only had meat over weekends but the week we ate vegetarian. It was far better. I don't do dairy because I am lactose intolerant but it's the best thing, except for cheese. When I suffered with depression and anxiety, my psychiatrist told me I had very low levels of hormones and hence the condition. I suffered panic attacks for 10 years. I thought I could manage it as I am a psychologist. He said I need to have cheese ham and pumpkin seeds as they are the only things in nature that have seratonin. I guess this is why ham and cheese sandwiches are so popular around the world. My body ate its own muscle and I was spiraling down, I had to increase superfoods and protein from meat was the only thing that stabilized me. Trust me I am the biggest advocate for a vegetarian diet however when I went through that, I learned otherwise. I think we need to learn that we can't live a life of all or nothing. Good luck on your recovery. Be strong, get rest

[@brianmerkosky9243]

almost all of your symptoms sound to me like you had SIBO and likely still have it. Having thyroid issues and surgery may have caused it actually. The reason you feel better eating a low carb meat heavy diet isn't because it's good for you, it's because you eliminated fodmaps out of your diet without even thinking about it. Fodmaps are fermentable carbs and a lot of the foods you mentioned that didn't work for you are high in fodmaps. If you continue eating low carb and avoiding these foods you may keep your symptoms down but it won't be good for long term health. Instead you should go to a naturopath and get a SIBO breath test as well as a parasite and ova test. The breath test costs around $100 in Canada, the parasite and ova test is free if your in Canada. 85% of people that have any IBS like symptoms have SIBO and even 10% of people with no apparent symptoms also have it so it's really common. I am going through a similar situation but instead of going to meat I found just avoiding fodmaps dealt with the symptoms. It is harder to find low fodmap vegan protein sources though but tofu, tempeh, and edamame are ok. All other soy products are higher fodmap so even soy milk, and pretty much all beans. Eating low fodmap is only a temporary thing though. SIBO is fully treatable and I would suggest making sure you treat it otherwise you'll always have some issues. You take 2 weeks of antibiotics or you can alternatively go 4 to 6 weeks of herbal antibiotics and then eat low fodmap for a month and a half. This will work in most people however a lot of people do relapse, there are steps to take to prevent relapse which any good naturopath would know about. Unfortunately doctors have no clue when it comes to this as I spent 2 years going to doctors and they ran all kinds of tests before I gave up and went to a naturopath who figured out my issues right away and did the proper tests. If you want to test if I'm correct without having to take the tests just try a higher carb vegan low fodmap diet for a few months and see how you feel. If you still feel fine then I'm right and you almost certainly have SIBO. I debated eating meat again too but decided to just eat tempeh and edamame every single day instead and I'm glad I went that route because I felt way better, all my digestive issues subsided and I didn't have to resort to eating dead animals. Remember, a vegan diet doesn't cause digestive issues like SIBO but it can make an issue like that feel worse simply because most vegan diets contain a lot of fodmaps but there are a few vegan low fodmap youtubers that you could check out for recipe ideas Anyway, I hope this may help your situation. I wish someone had told me about this year's ago. I could have saved a few years of suffering. It wasn't till I watched a KZbinr named gojiman that I even figured what may be going on as he went through a similar situation and he has a lot of good info on his channel about gut health you should check out.

[@todaysrealhealth8038]

Watch : "What the health "on KZbin now free asap. I and others healed my thyroid going vegan. VEGAN POWER. I eat 80 percent fruit and fruit smoothies. In the eve I gave some backed asparagus, root veggies, bread with cucumbers etc. watch the movie. But to be honest I think you were never Vegan. You sound like a meat industry troller. There is no way on earth you felt better eating dead flesh!! Lie lie lie

[@henkdevos590]

I went from vegetarian to vegan, and I feel great. Best decision I've ever made!

[@annetteslife]

How is the journey for you? I am on day one of my journey.

[@henkdevos590]

@@annetteslife I'm doing great 😁 I have problems with my parents though, they forget to make a vegan dinner for me very often

[@henkdevos590]

@@annetteslife Restaurants are also hell... They rarely have vegan options where I live

[@kadinmills6407]

I’ve been vegetarian for just shy of a year. Apart from about a month where I had no choice but to eat meat, it has been since Dec. 30, 2018. I’m thinking I want to go vegan. How have you done so far?

[@jeremywvarietyofviewpoints3104]

When you say you feel great what do you mean specifically? Does your gut feel better? Do you have more energy? Are you more relaxed? Is your mood better? Do you have improvement in health conditions? Or do you feel better because it feels like you are doing the right thing morally?

[@MsBunhead]

I really didn’t believe I’d ever be “grossed out” by the smell or look of meat... but here we are now 😂 once you make the real connection it’s never the same. Much love from Maui!

[@melodiefrances3898]

I accidentally put meat in my mouth recently and it was a shock how gross and wrong it was. Yuck ...

[@MsBunhead]

Melodie Frances preach, girl! Once you get to this point there’s no going back 💙🙏🏻

[@AndreBenjaminswife]

@@melodiefrances3898 i felt the same way but with chicken. The texture was off and it didn't taste right to me anymore😂

[@juliastevens2486]

I've been completely vegetarian for 6 months! (I was from 2nd to 6th grade and I never enjoyed most meats). I'm trying to eat less and less animal products.

[@NikkiVegan]

That’s awesome! Congrats on 6th months ☺️💚 hope you’re enjoying it!

[@bt7846]

Very well done. Keep it up. :)

[@alexwinemiller4319]

Vegan livin' in Houston! Texas is barbecue/bacon/burger land- you can't turn a corner without passing a meat restaurant. And everyone makes fun of me because of my choices. It's tough being vegan here, but worth it.

[@georgellanos3118]

I’m a Vegan from Houston too. I feel your pain but my friends actually always want to try the lifestyle lol

[@todaysrealhealth8038]

Texas has tons of Vegan options, restaurants and lots of Vegans. Most top surgeons living in Texas are Vegan. Go to happycow.com

[@todaysrealhealth8038]

Also every place I travel too or eat I always ask loudly : What are today's Vegan options? My doctor said I'm for health not allowed to eat any animal products. He / she was so right, I feel so grand. Lol That gets everyone's attention. Plus I look fit and healthy being Vegan for years. Always people come up, even chefs and tell me they are Vegan too.

[@bradleysmith681]

Alex Winemiller Often, when one stands for justice, he stands alone. Never apologize for being vegan or for standing up for the animals. Feel empowered. Those who criticize usually secretly admire your convictions..

[@ezridelafuente1181]

I always offer to make the sides at the barbecues I go to lol, so at least they’re not all covered in mayo, milk, and butter and I can eat something. People are fine with it, as long as you don’t fuck with their meat. From Texas too. Tbh growing up the sides were my favorite anyway.

[@darlenecreswell8073]

The biggest surprise to me going vegan is how I really don’t miss meat, cheese, eggs,etc. It has been much easier than I thought.

[@izzythepotato5367]

I didn't know going vegan would fill me up so much. Like I get full alot faster with the same amount of food of food.

[@NikkiVegan]

Yeah! I love how satisfied I feel after meals now. Glad you can relate ☺️💚

[@honjabee]

I’m the opposite I’m always so so hungry!!!

[@selladoscontorazon9763]

my god! you made up my mind, seriously!. I will become vegan, I will let u know how it goes... Greatings from Spain!

[@bogi9611]

And how did it go? Besos de Polonia! ✌

[@Merc306.]

That's unfortunate.. you should strive for a balanced diet of both meat and vegetables

[@bogi9611]

@@Merc306. a well-balanced diet does not need to contain meat. Actually, just the opposite...

[@Merc306.]

@@bogi9611 absolutely it does.. hence "balance"

[@bogi9611]

@@Merc306. well-balanced diet means you get enough carbs, protein, fats, vitamins, etc. Vegan diet provides all these. Additionally, it doesn't cause pain, fear, suffering or death of any beings...

[@Kovukingsrod]

Thank you so much! I’ve been vegetarian since October 2014 (a bit on and off the first year, but I suppose nobody’s perfect) and recently I’ve been looking into veganism a lot and I’m trying to get educated :)

[@NikkiVegan]

That’s awesome!!! I was veg before I was vegan and did it slowly. Every little bit counts so take it day by day 💙 let me know if you have questions or need any recipes, I’m more than help!

[@pannaszilagyi3770]

Kovu i watch your vids!!

[@TheNaturalhumandiet]

Kovu-Dude, carnivore you will feel waaay better.

[@TheNaturalhumandiet]

No no no no no!!!! Don't do it man!!! Its malnourishment

[@tornadofreakasmr9177]

Carnivore Life No, it’s not malnutrition. It’s helping nature. Ducks, cows, pigs, etc, are tortured and killed every day to give us food. And don’t even give me the whole food chain talk. I get the food chain, but we don’t need to torture and kill them so rudely. If we do eat meat, us vegans insist that the animal was dead by nature, not killed for the meat. That they died naturally, like they should, and not killed early. Not fattened and then stripped of meat. Force fed by a metal tube, to fill their liver so we can eat more. It’s horrifying. Also, the milk from the goats and cows are supposed to go to babies to make them strong and healthy. I’m not trying to force by vegan beliefs on you, but you are trying to force eating meat on us, so please, consider going vegan or vegetarian.

[@elenamartinez9800]

Yes! My bloating lasted a good week when I first started. I was confused because I thought I was gaining weight but I continued and boom, bloating gone. I'm still learning which vegan foods cause more bloating vs others for me but I literally have no missed meat at all!

[@gigitijarain]

Same

[@mactorresmo]

Loved the tips, thanks! I went through some of the experiences you mentioned. I've been vegan/plant based consumer (still consume honey) only in the past 6 months. I was vegetarian on the past 22 years and couldn't make the move to vegan because I'm also celiac and it was very hard to adapt to both diet. As a celiac my gut reacted to too many foods. Maybe you could make a video about celiacs becoming vegan and their diets. In the end I think plant based diet is very helpfull to celiacs because it is full of anti-oxidants that fights inflammations on the gut/intestinal tract. I feel great after this transition.

[@theChariteTV]

That gas & bloating is SERIOUS! I was like am I okay?? 😂😂

[@NikkiVegan]

Haha😂☺️

[@Adidas_der_schwanger_war]

you are obviously not ok.. bloating and farts are not good a good diet prevents it completely

[@palecorpse]

I wonder if this is person specific. Both meat and wheat cause this issue for me.

[@wholefoodiebeauty5912]

#3 ❤️😢 gets me every time. If I see a photo of an animal in a cage, especially pigs I will literally just start crying. It breaks my heart 💔

[@NikkiVegan]

I was crying before filming this...wasn’t even supposed to make this video. I was filming the intro for something else and just felt like I wanted to sit down and say these things too because I couldn’t stop thinking about it. Glad you can relate 💜✨

[@tesssmith1054]

Whole Foodie Beauty yeah me to. It haunts me. These beautiful animals deserve so much better.💓

[@ammalyrical5646]

Then be glad you never heard the cries irl. It's the most saddening and horrifying thing I ever heard, and it was just one or two of the many pigs in the truc 😢

[@wapperjaw8282]

1). I went plant-based had one to two days of being uncomfortable ... but I was already sick to death from eating animal products taking all sorts of drugs for my many digestion issues (you name I got it). 2). Cooking is so much easier and faster clean up. 3) I totally agree so much kinder. 4). In a short period of time, I've totally turned around 15 years of being sick and overweight due to the digestion issues. In 3 weeks I lost 20lbs ... in 30 days I lost another 10lbs and off all my drugs. I have more energy and now back to exercising. I can hardly believe it 15 years of treatment by a number of doctors that said nothing about removing the animal product from my diet. My digestion issues kept me home most of the time and going plant-based gave me back my life! TU on the video ....

[@akc1739]

Yes on clearing up your skin. At 55, two dark-ish age spots on my cheeks literally disappeared. Didn’t expect that to happen, but not complaining. Good on you for adopting this so early in life!

[@yourallgnnadie]

The bloating can be controlled. Look up food combining. Certain foods really Do Not pair well together. For example protein and starch should never be eating together. Protein requires an initial acid digestive process where starches require a base (alkaline) digestive process. The two together neutralize each others digestive process. Certain fruits shouldn't be eaten together. Acid and sweet fruits should never be eat together. Raw foods should never be eat with cooked. The biggest thing you can do to avoid bloating is to eat your raw foods before any sort of heavy meal. Fruits and vegetables digest fast and when you eat a heavy meal before fruit it will cause a backup and this is where fermentation starts. When you understand food combining your bloating and fermentation issues dissappear.

[@NikkiVegan]

Yup food combining makes a big difference for sure! I follow it loosely especially not mixing fruit with things like beans or tofu ☺️

[@squishiette]

Never heard of this but definitely need it! Thanks for sharing.

[@jills911]

I was thinking the same thing. I learned about food combining a little while back.

[@MoonBeamLight]

Aleah That is way too much to try and remember. That makes trying to eat super stressful and frustrating.

[@naturalbeautyfoods512]

Glad you brought this up. Vegetarians need to learn about food combining!

[@vbacic]

After going vegan, I actually didn't expect to become truly healthy. Actually, everyone convinced me that I'll get sick and maybe die, lol. But I took the chance (yeeears ago) and here I am ;)))

[@NikkiVegan]

I think it's so interesting that people think that a diet consisting of the healthiest foods on the planet - fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, and legumes - could be anything but incredibly healthy! It boggles my mind how many people become concerned when they find out I'm vegan. I'm like hello, how many veggies did you eat today? lol It's a misconception that I hope will fade with time and education. So glad you're enjoying being vegan so far! Thanks for your comment

[@babyvanderwoodsen]

Qwerty uhhh all the vegan males i know look pretty masculine to me, some are even bodybuilders/personal trainers. not sure where you get your information but it is drastically inaccurate

[@asianangel5400]

I've been vegetarian for 16 years. Within the last 3 weeks I went whole food plant base eating. I am wanting to be more healthy and going plant base was the best choice. I'm enjoying the transition. I can totally make anything vegetarian, now my new goal is to be able to make everything plant base. Although I'm mot a vegan completely in philosophy I'm definitely about being healthy and caring for my body in the best way that God would want me to. I think a plant base lifestyle done well and healthy will put out good results in the long run. You are given 1 Temple, so it's best to care for it by eating healthy. I love your channel and I enjoy the tips and advice you share.

[@leebit9984]

thinking of going vegan. my friend became a vegan about 3 months ago and she educated herself so much on the topic. shes gonna give me tips :)

[@Wwetitanfan27]

I know I'm late but that's awesome! Hopefully quarantine isn't making it too hard

[@alwaysneed2learn806]

I commented on that Vegan View episode with gratitude.. This is a great follow-up. I like it when people talk about the true health changes rather than painting veganism as the miracle cure for everything. No doubt, I love plant-based eating and MOST of its effects but every BODY is unique so every reaction is also individual.

[@NikkiVegan]

Glad you liked both videos! I really try to show that health is an on-going process and our bodies are always changing and adapting, hence the apple example. I hope that came across :)

[@lutheranninja1819]

Please forgive the people who have not seen the light about animals yet. I was that person a year ago. Kindness and empathy will bring us out of this era of animal cruelty

[@NikkiVegan]

Oh I totally know what you mean do! I remember how I used to think about animals as food before going vegan and I always try to remember that

[@lutheranninja1819]

NikkiVegan It all started when I saw Unnatural Vegan’s videos about sentience being the metric for value. She was so calm and rational. She made me realize that avoiding consuming animals is simply logical; we didn’t need to be the screaming protests of PETA to help animals either. Anyways, great video, and also, your makeup is AMAZING! (Just switched to cruelty free myself and loving it!)

[@MrBilld75]

No it won't cause many of us will NEVER buy into this nonsense Vegan propaganda. We know it's a bullshit lie and we hate Vegans for a reason. It's cause they lie a lot and are pretentious as fuck. It's only cruel in your "opinion", which is highly subjective anyway.

[@MrBombastix1]

Bill Does Stuff You, my man are a the smartest guy here. Finally someone fucking smart in this pile of shtty vegan propaganda comments

[@TheNaturalhumandiet]

Stop virtue signaling, its gross.

[@sgracek1239]

This is the first time I leave a comment on a KZbin video. Your message is so powerful and convinced me to be a vegan naturally. The part you talked about pigs and how we treat animals differently opened my eyes. I don’t think I want to eat meat anymore.. and I love your compassionate energy in the video. Thank you!

[@NikkiVegan]

Wow thank you Grace! Thanks for commenting and letting me know. I know how you feel, I was crying before (and while) filming this video. It just breaks my heart. So glad this resonated with you! Here to help with whatever questions you may have on your vegan journey ☺️💚

[@townsendstephen]

This was very good. I went plant based to get more energy but like you have learned a lot about the food industry, meat production in particular which disturbs me. Thank you.

[@AnaSanchez-rm8vd]

I had a lot of bloating and gases in the first 3 months of going vegan but after that I never really had bloating again

[@NikkiVegan]

that's awesome :) yeah, you're body adjusts. glad you're enjoying being vegan

[@hereb4theend]

you should eat raw meat

[@zoeharrup]

This comment makes me hopeful 😂 my bloating is still sooo bad I actually look like I’m entering my second trimester at the end of every day.

[@hereb4theend]

@Dave Strider Countries with the highest rates of heart attacks are mostly in SouthEaat Asia where their diet are primarily starches and cooking oils. France on the other hand that eat anything with a pulse have the least cases of hearth disease. Meat is good for you

[@Anniemae1970]

@@zoeharrup I had the same thing... It only stopped when I changed my diet. I opted for low carb and fruit with the issue disappearing overnight. Plus I reduced the inflammation and increased my energy. I remember saying to other vegans that extreme bloating and farting isn't normal and suggests a gut issue. I'm glad I sorted mine out because it was just too painful and embarrassing lol

[@antamanta9584]

You're so eloquent and intelligent. It's an honor to listen to you. I'm vegetarian but I want to go vegan. Hope, that I will manage it.

[@kathleenswenning9915]

Great job! You go guuurl! When you were talking about animals I almost lost it......so painful. Thank you for sharing your way of life.

[@kvlog3290]

Your point about how people view the values of animals differently based on their cuteness or if they're categorized as a "food" or not is SO true and needs to be talked about more!! Thank you for bringing it up and making that point!

[@tlchallinor]

The way you described your feelings about animal cruelty are exactly how I feel but haven’t been able to put into words. Thank you for sharing!

[@fpcoleman57]

What amazes me since going vegan is how disgusted I am by meat. The thought of how an animal had to suffer to . . . . .

[@specialbean7447]

Same. You start to smell all the death of the corpse underneath the searing fat and seasonings smells. It is not food. It is a sickness. Pointing this out to people in a way that does not kick them into psycho hater "BACON" yellers is my biggest challenge. Peace.

[@fpcoleman57]

This usually shuts them up: Would they eat their cat or dog? What's the difference? Or that cuddly baby zoo animal? There was a news item the other day about a rescued lamb on a television at work during lunchtime. I yelled out " FOOD. " No one liked that and one of the people who was cooing over the baby sheep was eating a f...ing lamb kebab. How about that for an example of a total disconnect ( mind with action? )

[@fpcoleman57]

See above. I put my response in the wrong place, I think.

[@pderitis]

Frank Coleman Me too. 😭

[@fpcoleman57]

Pamela D. When I walk down the " meat " aisle in the supermarket I get upset, but before I became vegan that didn't happen. Amazing how our attitudes change when we change our behaviour. This didn't happen immediately. All I see now are bits of dead animals. 💕🐖🐥🐡🐂

[@keyaramarkee0818]

I know this is an older video of yours but I have been seriously considering going vegan for a while and I searched things to know before going vegan and clicked into a bunch of videos including this one and you just gave me such a perspective and new light on it and my mind is definitely made up! I just subscribed to your channel and I’m excited to learn more through your videos!

[@TehilaS100memet]

I love how you talked about about the animals. This is so important.

[@QueenNamaste]

OMG! I am soooo happy that I found your page!! I am doing a 22 day vegan challenge and have learned so much so far! I loved how you ended with : if you are not vegan I don't judge you!" thank you for saying that! it is kinda crazy how i have been just sharing info like you on the industry and people think it is me shaming or judging them. ANNOYING! anyways.. loved what you had to say and I am so happy to become vegan. bloating and gas is SO REAL.. i hope it goes down soon! cant wait to watch more of your channel! NAMASTE XO

[@Phitzee]

Much love to this and keep going!!! :D

[@mks33621996]

Nikki I have chills watching this. You are so well spoken and you bring such a wonderful reminder to why we do what we do. Thank you for this and all your wonderful videos. You’re amazing!

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks Megan! That means a lot to me ❤️❤️❤️

[@foureyedfit]

Went vegan a week ago Sunday from the tradition American diet. My boyfriend and I have been having a great time food shopping and trying out different meals to make. The only temptation we had was over the weekend when going out to dinner with friends and finding appropriate options for us (we ultimately did haha). We are completely plant based, organic, no preservatives. This week I'm started to feel a little blah, where as last week I was on cloud nine. I am in no way giving up, some words of advice to get over this hump would be great

[@BA-yo3vz]

I'm in my late 50's and new to the vegan world. My choice is for ethical and health choices. Finding channels like yours has helped me so much on how to navigate this journey. I can't tell you how much you are helping us. This was well said without the tribalism that sometimes accompany those on this path. Hugs from Toronto.

[@cynicalidealist11]

I also went vegan for health, but the more research I've done the more it's become about the animals.

[@NikkiVegan]

Same! :)

[@slowbrewsunday]

Your skin looks really glowy and lovely in this video, I'm just wondering what vegan makeup you use? Would you be able to do a video about it?

[@NikkiVegan]

Aw thanks hun! I lot of that is a good camera, quite a bit of makeup, and decent lighting but I have been trying to take better care of my skin and put a little more effort into my makeup so I appreciate it! Just have to keep it real and tell you there's a lot of things going on here lol I use so many kinds of makeup, I love a lot of stuff by NYX, Kat Von D, and Tarte :)

[@lizaslaughter2323]

Hi. I'm also a vegan. I am currently 15 years old, I would just like to comment on the way you say it as 'diet'. Veganism isn't a diet. Being vegan is a lifestyle. You don't have to literally eat animal products, but you may not be aware of the things you wear, or use in your house. You should also incorporate the same idealogy of veganism in your lifestyle and not only your 'diet'. Don't forget to check if the clothes you wear are vegan (leather, fur...) or if the beauty products you use are vegan (is it tested on animals...) Being vegan is probably the best choice that I have made! I am happy and I know I'm making a difference😄🌿

[@kenishakelley2646]

Thank you for this video. I am current two weeks into my vegan journey and I have to say so far so good. It was over a year ago I decided to live a more healthier life. All my life I ate meat as you said thinking it was ok to do so. But over the last few years with all the recalls on meats and watching documentaries and other videos it really just turned me completely off to meat. I went cold turkey off all red meats and now a year later no meat at all only fish and lots of plant based foods. I hope I can one day get to complete Vegan. So far I’m doing good.

[@Masbydenise]

Beautifully said ♥️

[@colinsteam]

Us old timers hear a lot about millennials and the snowflake generation but watching this gives me hope that this new generation can pull away from the greed and self interest that has brought the world to the sorry state that it is in at the moment. If young people all over the world can unite through platforms like KZbin we have a chance for a better world where ignorance is overwhelmed with knowledge and armed with knowledge change will come.

[@NikkiVegan]

KZbin is such an awesome way to connect to like minded people and also learn about whole new worlds and ways of thinking. I think that social media has made learning and connecting easier and enticing than ever before :)

[@suprxmestorm7090]

Colin Pendlebury Eating meat is ignorance?

[@FirstnameLastname-es1ko]

Suprxme Storm no, but not acknowledging the suffering the animals go through is. It is still a personal choice whether you wish to act on this knowledge or not, but refusing to admit it exists or simply not realizing would be considered ignorance. Thank you for not going on a rant and instead just questioning the commenter, we need more people like you who don’t jump straight to arguing, so props to you! Hope this helped!

[@suprxmestorm7090]

Bel Sheahan You can eat animals without making them suffer. I don’t support animal cruelty.

[@FirstnameLastname-es1ko]

Suprxme Storm this is true in a sense, and I’m sorry if it came across as if I was saying you support animal cruelty, I understand this is not the case and did not mean to imply otherwise. I do stand with my previous arguments however, that the death of a living being, quick, short and painless or not, is still killing the animal and taking away its life. I realize my opinion is not shared by everyone but I merely do not agree with the killing of an animal, no matter how painless.

[@patriciagoncalves3903]

I have been vegan for six years, since I was 10 years old. Watching this video made me so happy!! You are totally right!! Sometimes, when talking to my friends, I feel so frustrated with answers such as "I need meat", "I like bacon". I belive it´s sad that something so horrofying can be so social accepted and protected...

[@baillievickers6452]

I’ve usually don’t listen to someone chat on KZbin for 13 mins straight but girl your points are amazing and so true! I went vegan and it wasn’t a sacrifice in the slightest! But it is super frustrating that people do not listen. You just put it so eloquently ♥️

[@raymondkilgore8938]

My wife says, I enjoyed your video. I just went vegan in January and you have given me inspiration to continue.

[@NikkiVegan]

That’s SO nice to hear! Thank you 💚 how’s being vegan going for you?

[@voicesinthewoods]

So, when I went Vegan one thing that happened was that I became more sensitive to violence. Physical violence, but also violence with speech. I felt more in touch with everything and felt the sacredness of life in all beings. Every choice I made with food, and with clothing was made from the place of love and non violence. I became more energetically sensitive. My energy skyrocketed! I was vegetarian for 16 years, but once I cut out dairy, I no longer felt tired in the mornings, where as before I was sluggish til about noon or two pm. Only side effect I wasn't thrilled about was that my boobs shrank a little. WTF?!! AHHHHHHHHH!!!!That part blows, but everything else Is fantastic!

[@NikkiVegan]

Haha maybe they’ll go back when your body adjusts? Lol bodies are so funny like that 😂💚 and I know you mean about feeling more in touch, I can relate entirely. So crazy that what’s on your plate can effect your life in such a profound way ✨

[@TheNaturalhumandiet]

Voices- Over sensitivity is because your nervous system is ravaged from malnourishment from a vegan diet

[@silverford2005f150]

Snowflakes

[@ElinWinblad]

voicesinthewoods plenty of great (not nice but as in powerful) leaders in history- who have held slaves or held captives in war have all said similar things to this paraphrase: don’t let your slaves eat meat . They knew this would give strength etc and was not given to anyone they wanted to control physically or mentally. I think it says a lot about how special meat might actually be. I’m not religious but I have seen in bible it says the animals IS life not HAS life. Big difference in words and interesting to ponder.

[@ElinWinblad]

voicesinthewoods also always weird how movies have Always increased human violence to crazy levels but never animals (even cgi) probably to desensitize is to killing each other instead of animals. Ppl in power will always eat meat while the rest of us go vegan

[@kalliopistefani4182]

I've been vegan for 6 months now and feeling better than ever. I had been reducing my animal products consumption for a year before finally going 100% vegan, so the biggest change was in my heart- I didn't feel guilty and with contradicting values. Peace of mind at last. I made the change quite gradually so I had no problem with excessive bloating etc. One thing I didn't expect was the way people get defensive when they see my lifestyle choices. They even get angry- without me even opening my damn mouth. They get angry because I choose to eat that way. Damn. But the most shocking thing for me was that even my friends choose to ignore what's happening. They see me thriving, always eating delicious food (cooking or delivery, sweet or salty, vegan food is everywhere nowadays) and YET they don't even CONSIDER reducing their meat consumption. At least, my boyfriend (we live together so he can really see that it's damn easy) has made significant progress and even defends me when our friends say stupid things.

[@karinadiaz828]

So I'm here because yesterday my husband came home from work and asked me to watch something on Netflix with him that his coworker told him about. So I did. It was about the strongest athletes on a plant base diet. I lift weights 5-6x a week I been told to take protein shakes and eat lots of eggs,meat, and so I have! I came to KZbin to learn more about this lifestyle. Your video is the first I watched and My gah! You gave me more than 1 reason why this is something I should try and hopefully make it a lifestyle. I feel like crap because I been a carnivore and it's so true about animal cruelty. Like I've heard this before and know my meat comes from a chiken, cow or pig. But the way you say it it's an eye opener! Comes to my mind when I had a hard time breastfeeding and it was so painful! Poor cows 😭

[@marygabriellee]

This video was super relatable! Going vegan has changed my perspective of life not only through the food I eat, but my actions with other people.

[@TheRoarWithin]

4 years on, I'm still bloated all the time. LOL.

[@NikkiVegan]

Haha me too sometimes but usually that’s just me being full and it goes away after a little while ☺️

[@whatsonmymind4848]

consider a gluten free diet :) it helped me a lot!!!:) maybe you are a little sensitive to gluten :)

[@punkybrewstar83]

Maybe you should actually go to a registered and qualified dietician who is vegan friendly or vegan themselves. I do have unfortunate health, but when I first went vegan, because I knew that, I went and saw a dietician. Few would trust some girl on KZbin to perform their heart surgery, just because she had been through one. However, for some reason many people refuse to go to a professional about diet, but they are happy to listen to anybody else. Four years of being bloated is annoying, but it could also be an indication of a serious issue. I work with animals and I am not qualified to know, but I do know that it is pretty reasonable to go and talk to a person qualified to do so. For the record an RD has to undergo a lot of education and practice in order to qualify. This web page talks about what is required in the USA, www.nutritioned.org/registered-dietitian.html I think that veganism is breaking through this, but we still have a reputation as a bunch of pseudoscience, fake allegation, militant, illogical, cult members. The widespread insistance on ignoring facts, science or reason, and the lack of respect shown for science, education and research in general, makes veganism seem stupid. But it is a legitimate, reasonable and good idea. There is so much peer reviewed research that actually supports veganism, that the lies damage a solid cause. Anyway, I feel like the cult of bananatards and veganstains is being over-ridden slowly. Your body, your choice, but I encourage to see a professional.

[@Petal224]

Try a food intolerance test your probably sensitive to something your consuming

[@zakosist]

Could be gluten, or lack of a vitamin, which you should check with the doctor. But if it's not, then most likely your body actually isn't fit for a vegan diet and it would be better for you to be an omnivore. I would never put up with that even nearly as long myself. But its still your choice.

[@theself5738]

thanks for talking about the bloating! I've been doing this for about 10 days and I never knew this bloating would happen. How long does it take to get over the bloating phase?

[@marcfeetham5277]

You know what. I enjoyed your video. You said a lot of things that made sense. I'm not vegan, nor am I thinking of becoming vegan. That doesn't mean i don't agree with some of what you said. Especially about how animals are treated. That also doesn't mean we don't buy meat at the grocery store, but we do limit how much and what we buy. I also am a hunter and try to provide the majority of my red meat in that way. We do buy pork products but not massive amounts. It's a small distinction I know but it is the one we make. Like I said. I liked what you had to say and the way you said it. Well done.