What I Wish I Knew Before Going Vegan... 🤦🏻‍♀️ & Tips for New Vegans!

[@emi6099]

I went Vegan over night myself I agree with this . I wish I would of taken it slower. The foods I had left that was not Vegan I gave away and donated to families. In the beginning I was a bit harsh and judgement but I have changed this way of thinking and I agree cutting out some meat and cheeses and eggs are better than not doing nothing. People have to go at their own pace. I've stop following what the KZbinrs say and just started doing what works best for me. It had gotten to be really stressful and over whelming because here I was thinking I had to do what every Vegan KZbinr said or I had to purchase this or that product. I also do my part for the animal and environment. I still use oil just not as much. I'm still learning and I don't beat myself up if I make a mistake. Thanks for taking the time to make this video.

[@emmaxstubbs]

I turned vegan cold turkey about 8 months ago and wish I new these things beforehand too. Thanks!

[@Veggiekins]

I'm so glad it resonated with you! Lots of judgment in the vegan world that totally thwarts the spread of a kind message

[@adrienne6535]

I'm not vegan but I'm open to eating and baking healthier. So I've been experimenting with different food approaches in a way that makes sense to me. I can't understand why people would give you hate bc you are by far one of the most welcoming vegans. I know people have strong opinions but to me that all or nothing mentality comes across as judgement. You're passionate about veganism but your not dogmatic about it. I think you do a great job of breaking down the how of vegan eating and lifestyle for anyone who is willing try. Keep it up Remy!

[@darith770]

Go watch “Dairy is Scary” on KZbin. It’s only a few minutes and it’s viral

[@felicity9128]

Thank you for this guide! This is exactly what I needed for me to make the best of Veganuary, and to start transitioning to being vegan, full time!!

[@Veggiekins]

You're so welcome! Happy to help

[@ClarisseDeGuzman]

This video is amazing, Remy! I especially love and appreciate just how well thought out and informative it was in the nicest way possible. You didn’t come off as shoving veganism down our throats, but you didn’t sugar coat either. You were genuinely open and honest and have always been in your videos ♥️ I’m so happy I subscribed 🥰

[@BrennaesBoarding]

Such a good video! I’ve been vegan for a year now and I’ve experienced so many of these pressures but I agree with you so much.

[@meredithhorsley4320]

Ahh I love you so much! Also, Thank you for mentioning medication. I am vegan yet have to take specific supplements and medications that contain gelatin. I always try to be aware, yet this is something I cannot abandon without compromising my health.

[@vi3889]

nobody should think less, even you, of your contribution to a better planet because of medication. Don’t worry 💕

[@bluetinsel7099]

If you would like to see if there is an alternative you may be able to contact and Ayurvedic practitioner or a herbalist who may be able to look at what you take and give an alternative that fits your diet and lifestyle.

[@jane5839]

Thank you so much for this video, talk! My name is Jane from 🇨🇦Canada and I have MS and like you I went Vegan🌱over night! I didn’t feel like I could go Vegan until my Service Dog crossed the Rainbow 🌈Bridge on Feb. 27 2020! On that exact day I emptied my freezer of all his beef and chicken, I gave it to my neighbour!(he my dog Chompski 🐶💔was on a special diet that included cooked chicken and sweet potatoes and beef) He was ill and during his illness I already tried many Vegan🌱milks…..Oat milk is my favourite!! I love what you said in #6!! A lot of my friends thought I went Vegan🌱to lose weight🤷‍♀️ I haven’t lost an ounce in almost 2 years😃💚 My family physician even went a little stupid when I told her I had gone Vegan🌱and she ordered major blood work! Always checking my vitamin storage, protein count ,my liver health,my cholesterol and B/P. And to be honest with you I have had my best bloodwork of my whole life since going Vegan🌱💚😁 I am a retired nurse 😉👍🏼 so I have always checked my health with my blood work! Anyway, sorry about the babbling but I just found you and your website after watching Cheap Lazy Vegan talk about her Vegan🌱 regrets! I have very much enjoyed your soothing voice so I have added you and look very forward to you doing recipes🙏🌱 Thank you again for sharing many of the same values that I have 🙏🌱💚🌱 Best wishes Jane and my rescued feral kitty Chance🐱❣️👍🏼🌱😆

[@emilystebbings1006]

So on the same page with you about these things! Also, where is your sweatshirt from?? So cute!

[@Veggiekins]

It’s from Stella McCartney🥰

[@tiffanyx8577]

Do less harm. Enjoy more plants. Eat more seasonally. Eat locally when possible. 💚

[@Shane-zl9ry]

I tell people they don't have to be 100% vegan. Reducing consumption helps the animals, environment, and personal health.

[@Veggiekins]

I totally agree!

[@jaggerowen4148]

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[@jaxcairo4121]

@Jagger Owen instablaster :)

[@jaggerowen4148]

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[@jaggerowen4148]

@Jax Cairo it worked and I now got access to my account again. Im so happy! Thanks so much you really help me out :D

[@pradagorl]

Literally the first time I’m hearing that it’s a privilege! Thank you so much! I want to incorporate little changes, that’s such a good suggestion. But I think I have to wait til I can afford it and once I can I’m looking forward to it. Gatekeeping is real and It’s intimidating to start but with the perspective and tips you’re putting out, this feels so encouraging and warm ✨ really appreciate it! 🤎🤎

[@leahmcanulty9342]

I've just recently started watching your channel and I have to say: it's so uplifting and educational. While I'm still not 100% ready to go completely vegan, you've definitely inspired me to be more conscious of what I'm eating and to try to have vegan inspired days if not weeks. Thank you so much! ❤️

[@dianaciorba8759]

I was watching your old videos and this popped up just in time!! (i literally binge watched your videos over the past 2 days hahhah) New vegan here so this is extremely helpful

[@vi3889]

Thank you for not being judgmental!!! Seriously, judgmental attitudes are such a toxic thing for the community. I’ll never be vegan, but beegan, yes. 🥳

[@Veggiekins]

Don't thank me! It's the bare minimum. No one person in this world has any right to judge another (in my opinion). Love & light!

[@kplg6]

Remy this video was great! I love your message and your lessons learned for people who are starting their journey. We need to do less gatekeeping and be more supportive of people who are taking steps toward the right direction, no matter the cause. Progress over perfection! Thanks for your videos 💚

[@anahiimeza]

Love the honesty in your videos and how you express yourself with such grace but to the point. And not everyone is going to agree with you 100% of the time. But I agree that we do have quite the privilege to be able to have so many sources of food to create the lifestyle we want 💛 Or to even implement ONE vegan/plant based meal in our day/week is a win xx

[@Veggiekins]

Thank you!! I honestly was not a great communicator but KZbin has really helped me practice. And absolutely--can't please 'em all!

[@taniaallan5702]

Excellent video!! Thank you! 100% agree

[@nora672]

Finally a real and truthful video for new vegans. Budgets, allergies, time constraints are very real challenges for most vegans. This is why I follow @Veggiekins

[@federicatorrente9121]

thank you for this, I agree with everything, and I feel lucky and happy everyday to be part of a community that is so open, shares the same love for the planet, and the list goes on. been vegan for a year, never looking back.

[@Slimcognito858]

This video was so good and informative! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@halle4418]

Thank you so much for everything you share, I’m vegan and gf and I’m so happy I found you!😍✨ (Also honestly I agree with all of this :)

[@Veggiekins]

Yay! Thank you! Appreciate you so much!

[@Katieisslay]

Thank you so much! I’ve been vegan for almost 3 months now, and these really helped!

[@doublesutz]

Thank you so much. I think your channel is awesome. Hope you have a great year

[@Veggiekins]

Thank you soo much! You too!

[@MixitUpJan]

No hate here, I still have a battle with that, so I don’t say I’m vegan. I do, similar to what you said, when I don’t know what to eat, I wind up eating bad. I just take it one day at a time with my eating choices. As for lifestyle, you’re so right, when I found out about the lip balm, I was like what 😱. It’s a lot to converting to a vegan lifestyle and when one does convert you really have to assess it as a whole. Plus, not to mention, it can be very expensive when resources are limited and you have use what you have available and honestly at times, that’s what makes some people fail in making right food choices. Just my opinion 😊. Great video 👍👏

[@missdarcy3616]

had a bagel but spread with honey by the bakery this morning hehe!

[@yinnachillon3366]

Thanks for this video!! I was vegan for a week and stopped because I felt like I ran out of things to eat or more so got bored of what I ate. And felt really bad afterwards. I'm really happy I tried it and I'm willing to give it a try again but slowly transition

[@EliBrecher]

Love these tips and thank you for being so non-judgemental 🥰🥰

[@Veggiekins]

♥️

[@micapabia8167]

Thank you for this video and sharing all your insights 🖤✨ I’m going vegan this year!

[@Veggiekins]

Ayeee! Best of luck Mica! You should be so proud

[@AwesomenessWL]

I love your attitude and your tips are super helpful and encouraging to help people transform their food and lifestyle choices. Your positivity really shine through keep up the amazing content!

[@Veggiekins]

Thank you so much!! This is so sweet and really appreciated!

[@lilshudo]

Well said!

[@SammyBulka]

i love that you don’t use the words “fake meat” and “real food” when talking about vegan versus non vegan food options!! i think it turns a lot of people away from veganism to use the terms “fake” or “not real” when talking about vegan alternatives and options compared to using “real” when talking about the non vegan versions/animal versions of those foods!!

[@MissAhidaHang]

Thank you so much! This was great ❤️

[@Veggiekins]

So glad you liked it Ahida!

[@Anna-xh9gc]

I found you through tik Tok and I am so glad! you're the cutest ever

[@Veggiekins]

Aw omg, thank you 😭

[@bibimi2032]

I totally agree that we should absolutely be supportive and encouraging to those who are making an effort! One thing I miss like crazy every Winter is oden soup--but I have no idea how to veganize it! I'm really craving it especially now that its chilly here in NY. I feel like the soup-base is easy to veganize, but not the "fishcake" part. Any ideas? :) I would love to see more Japanese recipes with grandma!

[@Veggiekins]

Omg. Need to think about that one, I know exactly what you mean! I use a vegan dashi right now that has a great flavour for broth, but I'm wondering if you can make a fried tofu or pressed tofu and wrap it in nori to give it more fishy flavour... or maybe even mushrooms. HMM!

[@geriivanova8541]

Thanks for this video Remy!

[@Veggiekins]

My pleasure!

[@megangarcia2126]

Fantastic video thank you! I have a nut allergy and always have trouble with substitutes. Do you mind linking some of the nut friendly bloggers you know about?! That would be so helpful... thank you 😊

[@Veggiekins]

I don't know many besides Jane because I love and eat nuts frequently but just do a quick search like vegan + nut free, or even #nutfreevegan on instagram and you'll find plenty!

[@brandneweyes7933]

I have a nut allergy too! Have you been looking for nut replacements?

[@jaxxbrat2634]

I started baking bread with chick peas and some herbs + sasame seeds..very good.. When i was young Vegan meant eating raw veggies only as opposed to vegetarian..When the harvest came in living on a farm those raw veggies were fabulous... Why the "transition" ? You might get an erge..

[@saracouto1131]

this was so good!!

[@emsjane69]

Thank you for this video. I do the best I can and that’s ok 😊

[@최혜미-y5v]

Thank you so much for making this video! I feel like so much of the stigma around veganism is because of the restrictive and severe rules that many people push. Transitions and any sort of change is hard so being 100% cold tofu ;P is hard and trying is so much better than doing nothing. I personally believe that if everyone on the planet was trying to eat more plant based when they feel it is right, that would make so much more of an impact that the small percentage of extreme vegans that feel the need to make it a negative thing.

[@ReisenRoots]

You’re adorable and this is the best! Thank you!

[@Veggiekins]

Aw thanks so much Elle!

[@phanfamily3017]

Completely agree with you on everyone’s challenges! I’ve been trying to get my family to transition to a vegan diet for a year already. It’s tough for my 5 year old having a peanut and tree nut allergy, dairy sensitivity (which benefits us going vegan), gluten sensitivities, picky eater syndrome lol my 2 year old fortunately only has the picky eater syndrome. We are at least down to only eating animal products 2-3 times a week.. I’m continuously learning to navigate around my kids.

[@Veggiekins]

Love that!! Absolutely understand that with a sister who's allergic to literally everything (even some fruits). Unfortunately it's just not easy for everyone but that sounds like a huge win!

[@Lucinlrs]

Totally on the same page with you!

[@Veggiekins]

So glad!! Thanks Mila!

[@nidaspace1863]

have been 1 year vegan n still here, yeah for people just do about the eating first, for lifestyle i even just starting to change the vegan n cruelty free after about 9 month being vegan, n it's even step by step, from this to this to that, not immediately change everything . for something that i already buy before i tend to finish it until it's empty or expired then when i buy the new one i buy the vegan n cruelty free . also about eating vegan is really about the efforts, i mean someone that considering changing their diet or lifestyle to veganism is someone that probably have a reason, either it's health, environment or animal, and every reason need an effort even when you are not vegan, so being vegan is not easy but don't beat yourself that veganism is sooo hard either ❤️🌱

[@laurennichole161]

I remember when I began ensuring my makeup and beauty routine was cruelty free and vegan I was doing a lot of ingredient research and finding that squalene (which was in so many of my old products) is harvested from shark liver I was shocked! Not only did it make me want to continue to educate myself but my friends as well because you’re right, most people just don’t know what things are. I think if they did they would be more conscious consumers ❤️

[@Veggiekins]

100% It's so tricky ingredient wise. Also, side note but Biossance has plant based squalane (I think a few other brands too)

[@laurennichole161]

@@Veggiekins They do :) I appreciate their transparency unlike some others where I feel like I’m hunting information down 😅

[@Veggiekins]

@@laurennichole161 haha totally 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ron-dilacey6527]

I love this!! The main thing keeping me from going vegan is my budget and I feel so bad sometimes...but I know it will happen in the future

[@Veggiekins]

Don’t feel bad, just do your best! The fact that you’re even remotely interested in veganism, or aware of some of the positive benefits is huge as is! ❣️

[@ron-dilacey6527]

@@Veggiekins thank you😊

[@Laura-rm4yx]

Awesome video!

[@Veggiekins]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@ananglamm9256]

I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!! For me personally time and budgets the HUGE factors, being a college student it's not really easy to access a lot of vegan alternatives as they are much more expensive than the non vegan counterpart's. I consider myself vegan as in I have a vegan lifestyle, but I don't strictly stick to a vegan diet. I have a vegetarian diet (as a lot of people in India)

[@Veggiekins]

Totally understand that--always best to do your best and that looks different for every single person!

[@priscillamariekleven]

So necessary to say, and so well said. I’ve been told I’m the “nicest vegan” just because I don’t judge and I acknowledge to people that it’s HARD to make any part of this transition. Why would I beat anybody over the head who hasn’t done this? That certainly wouldn’t be effective. And, I’m married to a non-vegan, why would I want to mess that up?

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[@jenh5484]

Such a loving, genuine video. Thank you 😊 Genuine question: I appreciate comments about how veganism can be better for the environment, but I don't understand where that comes from in regards to things like not using wool. Wool is naturally made and doesn't hurt the sheep to be removed; but swapping it for something non-animal based usually involves plastic or something less sustainable. Microplastics from polyester etc breaking down is so harmful to our planet. Also I've read ingredient lists for vegan "meats" and there are so many additives that it really doesn't seem that healthy for our bodies rather than less-processed food. Interested to know your thoughts on this stuff. Thank you :)

[@allthehui]

The last point 👏 👏 👏

[@Veggiekins]

♡ Y E S

[@michelejarrett7990]

Loved your vegan video! FABULOUS 💖

[@Veggiekins]

Thanks so much 😊

[@missmegs37]

i really appreciate this video

[@Veggiekins]

That’s a great one! I also experienced that when first going vegan, not realizing sometimes the density of my food was much lower once plant based 😂

[@madimac6384]

PRAISE REMY!! YESSSS

[@Veggiekins]

Ayeee thanks girly!!

[@sariatown]

I agree with everything you said. veganism is about doing the best we can and when people gatekeep it, it makes veganism are hard to approach for non vegans.

[@Greyforrest753]

@@jhowardsupporter more than 70% of soy is fed to animals so that is not a vegan lead issue!

[@Veggiekins]

So toxic. It's one thing to have a differing opinion and be able to deliver it with tact and respectful communication and another to just be an asshole lol.

[@erev9593]

majorly agreed

[@Veggiekins]

Hehe I'm so glad! ♡

[@erev9593]

YESS go remyyyy

[@Veggiekins]

♡♡♡

[@malisabrown7597]

What if I buy leather second hand / thrifted? Does that negate my vegan lifestyle?

[@dianaciorba8759]

I have the same question! I definitely buy more second hand pieces than from stores as new

[@gosirocks]

In my opinion, buying a thrifted non vegan product doesnt contribute to animal cruelty or exploitation. Besides it is environment friendly option to reuse such products. But it all depends on how you feel about this like if you do not want to promote wearing animal driven products or you are okay with it considering it as environment friendly. Only you have the answer to your question. Give yourself time.

[@priscillamariekleven]

Gittemary and Shelbizlee have some great blogs and videos on this! As well as The Fairly Local Family / The Fairly Local Life. I take their approaches, and I think it’s the most realistic and actually environmentally friendly.

[@krizs9]

Honey?

[@Terry-hw1ws]

So is it okay for me to buy a non vegan ukulele or guitar? I haven’t found a nice one yet that’s concert and vegan. Actually haven’t found one at all.

[@tiffanyx8577]

Also remember that if you owned something, you can still own it, even if it was sadly made with animal products. I bought my car (with leather interior) before I began my journey and I still own that car. I won’t be purchasing a leather car in the future but I’m still using what I already own

[@ZE308AC]

You can dehydrate and eat raw plant base diet.

[@bluetinsel7099]

If you do that just be sure that you are drinking plenty of water so that you don’t dehydrate from the dehydrated food taking your liquids, also the dehydrated food can be used to make foods later like soups etc.

[@setitheredcap2677]

Nobody told me how bland the food is. I've heard it all. Whole foods, lots of fresh fruit, veg and herbs, trying a wide variety of cuisines. I follow most vegan channels. My soul is being sucked out. Every recipe is so "average at best" I struggle to convince myself to eat. I can't even eat my favourite recipes, because the vegan versions suck. I am glad to be helping animals, but it really does suck. People always deny this. We clearly have different taste buds.

[@kittyoppliger5309]

I think allowing for "imperfect" veganism opens the way for SOOO many more people. Often, people who start this transition end up going fully vegan eventually.

[@Veggiekins]

So so agree! ♥️

[@sirdooda4758]

Your respectful not like that Vegan teacher who does not represent vegans properly

[@Veggiekins]

I definitely disagree with a lot of her approach but I’m so over everyone bringing her up constantly. It only gives her more exposure and it’s especially incessant on tiktok! 😂 my two cents

[@ZE308AC]

Some breads are not vegan

[@Veggiekins]

Yup, I covered this in my grocery guide but most bread is vegan friendly.

[@booairmow]

I learned the hard way 😭

[@ZE308AC]

There is plant base diet and them their vegans

[@Veggiekins]

Unfortunately nowadays people use the term plant based to describe a diet with "a lot of plants" lol, so I don't use that to describe people anymore. I swear a few years ago plant based meant vegan, just not lifestyle 🤔

[@maleform7072]

What I wish I knew before going vegan, I can't eat meat..

[@savedbeliever]

Vegans don't all need to believe in yoga, but it seems many do. Yoga is against my beliefs, because it involves ways if thinking I don't agree with.,,

[@Veggiekins]

To each their own! A yogic principle encourages vegetarianism (non violence/ahimsa) which is why there is a lot of relationship there.