WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE GOING VEGAN

[@ggkoz]

I went vegan overnight and have been vegan ever since (3.5 years). It's true, it WAS an impulsive decision but it's one I don't regret. That being said, it isn't the approach I recommend to people when they ask - I do let them know that transitioning slowly is still a great thing!

[@flot9061]

Omg, that’s right around the time I went vegan. I went vegan on St. Patrick’s Day

[@cyberdaria]

Wow I have also been vegan for 3.5 years and it was also an impulsive decision! Best decision I've made in my life 💕

[@deidrejohnson]

I also went vegan overnight and have been vegan for a year. But I thought about it and researched vegan videos on youtube for about a month

[@eithnespain2347]

Also went vegan 3.5ish years ago and, like you, I jumped right in and made the change within a week with food and within a month with household products. No regrets. Would recommend.

[@paulinatracz3002]

Yes, I would definitely not recommend going vegan overnight especially if someone wants to eat plant based & very limited or no processed foods- I did that and I was so bloated for 6 days and if I wasn’t determined enough I would have quit because of the bloating haha I stuck to it tho and now I feel amazing! ☺️

[@saltoftheegg]

I told my family I was reducing the amount of animal products I consume and they all had this guilty look like “yeah... I should do that too” the world is changing!

[@Gmrgrl-mb5np]

Emily Griese amen. My mother was completely against giving up pork and beef and in 5 years, now they are only cooked once or twice a month. We have meatless Monday’s and I will make something with a vegan meat to show them vegan meat is delicious. A staple for my mom is fat free regrows beans and rice with salsa that I call “goop” but it’s delicious. Taco Tuesday is usually meatless as well. My dad thought I was ridiculous for going through my vegan journey. Now when he goes to Taco Bell or subway, he will order stuff meatless for me.

[@nursen2106]

I think (or rather perceive), that most people have no problem accepting to reduce the consumption of meat (except when they or there families come from countries, that traditionally basically eat meat. a meal without any kind of meat seems to be incomplete or a sign of real poverty. they either shake their heads, are irritated or just lough it off. but other than that, I feel, reducing meat is rather 'ok' for many. esp. since there is the link to CO emissions.

[@MrTruthislight]

congrads on guilt-tripping your family!

[@saltoftheegg]

MrTruthislight Lol you’re dumb

[@nursen2106]

@@MrTruthislight what is going on in your head? can't you figure it out first and then make a public comment?

[@FollowingTheRain]

I went vegetarian overnight when I was 14 and then I went vegan overnight when I was 20 (23 now), but I had been mentally planning to become vegan since I was 14. At 20 I just realized one day that I was an adult buying my own groceries and feeding myself and I had nothing holding me back so I just switched.

[@ThePamgauti]

FollowingTheRain lol!! 😂😂😂

[@mariakhan7986]

Omg same except I was veggie for 2months then went pescatarian till 20

[@rjtruth1779]

I went vegan overnight and have been vegan for over a year now. I live in a place that isn't very vegan friendly but for me I found it really easy to make the change. Dealing with non vegans is the part that I've struggled with.

[@killmat1c]

Eventually it becomes more amusing and less of a nuisance. 8 years deep and I think probably 6 of them have been turning my critics faces red with embarrassment in their inability to think past step one.

[@darabethany5309]

Same!

[@therealsandraweise]

I feel like giving grace the way you want it... is a great approach.

[@MrTruthislight]

oh poor u having to deal with those nasty non vegans.

[@readtousauntiecharlene9748]

I have a feeling of shame sometimes. I haven't told some of my family that I've gone vegan. I'm not ready to do the pro-vegan argument. It's been 6 weeks and the experience has been good so far.

[@thevirtualgodmother]

Thanks for doing this video. I am not vegan but I’m addicted to watching vegan videos. Love yours! ❤️ as a result I am eating so many more plant based meals. Eating this way feels great. Thank you for being so inspiring. ❤️

[@jamiecee4960]

Same here. But a lot of days I do eat Plant Based. I eat less meat then I use too.

[@kelbardo]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who isn’t vegan, but also addicted to watching the videos!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

awww thank you so much!!!

[@Emmss_]

This is very inspiring. I'm currently pescatarian, but I want to progress to Vegan in the future. Off topic - With so many vegan youtubers going back to eating meat, it is SO encouraging to see you still holding to your truth of being Vegan. Keep it up Rose! 👏🏽 It's so good to see a long time Vegan on youtube. ❤🌾🌱

[@ElisabettaVS]

That is because Rose is not promoting some weird as **** vegan diet but a normal one that can actually be held up over a long period of time (your life) :D

[@CheapLazyVegan]

awww what a sweet comment, thank you so much! good luck on your journey

[@TragedyClub98]

I went vegan over night. Didn't know anything about veganism but the guilt I felt eating meat was too much for me. Now I have been vegan for 1year & 7 months. Very happy and even my boyfriend went vegan when we started dating now trying to reduce plastic and be more sustainable.

[@zakwan10]

I am a person with a disability (spina bifida) with health issues like the digestive system just not functioning properly and having years eaten meat and diary just accepting that my condition goes with the problems. I switched to more plant based and dropped dairy a few months back and there has definitely been an improvement with the previously mentioned issue, I am not fully vegan and still eating eggs from time to time, the issue being that I am a follower of high protein and low carb diet and learning about how to implement it while being more plant based, really glad I found your channel and your calm and common sense approach to veganism.

[@ayeshar1148]

These types of videos are my favourite. I love how you’re so open minded, but also critical and non judgmental.

[@MrTruthislight]

yeah.......

[@CheapLazyVegan]

Thank you!!!

[@brittabrand6645]

My Husband and I went vegan overnight after watching “What the Health” and just yesterday we watched H.O.P.E both in KZbin. I do not judge any meat eaters, but after I saw all the footage I just can’t imagine to go ever back to my old eat habits. Not to mention how our health improved.

[@shauniebnaturalista6672]

Transitioning was important for me. I took 3 years to go vegan. By the time I gave up the fish it was literally making me sick to eat it. My body went vegan before I did.

[@jordanrose1349]

this is random but as long as i have firm tofu, i never need to eat meat again 💛

[@CheapLazyVegan]

TOFU IS LIFE

[@itsruby31]

Little Rosey Posey I love tofu! Are you vegan? I am

[@alichalberg3284]

I would say I'm a meat minimalist as I still eat whatever my roomates make but try to have at least 1 plant based meal a day- most days I'm vegetarian and some even vegan! I'm under the stance any minor changes you do have an impact- kudos to those who can go full vegan over night but I'm sure for me it will be a process!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

Yesss exactly!! I seriously applaud those that go vegan overnight but most people have a tougher time and that's okay

[@marycecilia8472]

Are you still going to make a vegan Asian foods recipe book? I would LOVE it. Thanks!

[@MultiCappie]

I think the shift is in full swing here in Edmonton, Canada. In the last three years we've gone from 1 fully vegan restaurant to 14, and "increasing the amount of plant based protein in my diet" was simply not something people ever used to think/discuss, but I hear it in almost every room now.

[@diedev7865]

i went vegan overnight and it'ss almost been 3 years since then and im here to stay

[@dorian2112]

same here 13 years ago.

[@karas_kritters]

I went vegan overnight, but I did a ton of research beforehand. ❤️

[@beckyscleanersock8395]

@Amelia De groot I would look up “vegan staples” for example there is a process where you can make “vegan cheese” (you can look it up) from pea protein milk and lemon juice! Then adding a few staples such as nutritional yeast(has a cheddar flavor) and boom you have some comfort vegan food that will help your cheese cravings. Other advice I’d have is saitan a meat replacement you can make at home it’s whole wheat gluten essentially and a great source of protein, like chicken! There are so many culinary options within veganism you will see a reference to tahini (main ingredient in hummas) and go down an internet rabbit hole of different ways to make various tahini dressings, and other ideas!

[@briana.9921]

I went vegetarian overnight and stayed that way for 6 months. (Mostly vegan) and then became vegan. In two months I’ll be vegan for 2 years. In these mere two years, the accessibility of vegan foods has skyrocketed, which is insane to me. (Veganism has made me lose weight, cured my acne, and allergies) however I still have eczema and have trouble digesting many fruits and vegetables.

[@Desireesnotes]

I was visiting my family for 3 weeks and they were so accommodating. They made meals that were meatless and tried new meat free recipes because I was there. I really appreciated it. We were able to talk about being vegetarian/vegan openly...with some argument, let’s be real, haha! But ask my hubby to eat a meat free meal with me? He will NOT touch it! But I do agree. Get support from those outside of your circle/family. Sometimes those closest to you aren’t ready to understand.

[@Reznic007]

Dose of Mommy I’m in the same boat, my husband literally refuses to eat if it doesn’t have meat it in 😭😩

[@Desireesnotes]

Gabrielle Martin I’m sorry! I know it’s frustrating 😕

[@lizcarr6329]

I was vegetarian for 8 months and now I’ve been vegan for over 3.5 years so it takes steps sometimes!

[@Lena-jg4pi]

Thank you so much for your advice! I'm from Germany and decided to become vegan two days ago. (:

[@happyhighlighter2726]

Das freut mich! 💚

[@sourgummi69]

Viel Erfolg!

[@Bryanhegstrom]

Congratulations and hope you well on your journey.

[@michaelriordan2113]

Dju want a fucking medal

[@sarahmunson1778]

Viel Glück vegane Freundin! ❤ know that there are so many of us out here rooting for you and going through the same things :)

[@SarahSpices]

I went vegan overnight (3 yrs ago) & it was the best decision I made! I was struggling with fatigue, joint pain and digestive issues from my chronic illness and my symptoms have drastically improved. Even as a teenager with food allergies eating vegan is super easy.

[@maddiep6430]

I made an impulsive decision to go vegetarian 5 years ago. I think I want to jump to vegan for health reasons. Edit: I think I might start by being a social vegetarian and eat vegan when I'm home/alone.

[@maddiep6430]

Just because the social part is holding me back

[@screaminlordbyron7767]

Maddie P sounds like a good plan. It is really hard to avoid any animal products (mostly dairy) when you're eating out or at a friends place or whatever. Any reduction in the consumption of animal products is a good thing so .. yeah.. all the best with it:)

[@CheapLazyVegan]

that's a good start !

[@pri.sci.lla.]

SCREAMIN' LORD BYRON please stop spreading lies. Vegan food is super accessible.

[@cacciatore_5320]

@@pri.sci.lla. depends on where you live. stop spreading negativity.

[@jnada101]

i did go vegan overnight (almost 4 years vegan now). I remember a few days in, i was like...ugh i should have had my fav vegan foods one last time...but im too stubborn and competitive with myself and didn't want to break my "streak" haha. I don't regret it at all, and even though this decision was impulsive, im so glad i did it :)

[@jena5634]

This is super helpful! At the moment I'm transitioning but I still have honey and occasionally eggs. I've found it really hard but I'm still learning how to cook and look after myself on a vegan diet, so I've spent longer transitioning than I had planned. This is a real comfort to hear

[@maddiecarl423]

Jen A that’s me little by little

[@Marie-ts8rp]

Having honeybees & harvesting honey I dont.find harmful. Beekeepers are helping us maintain the ability to grow plants.

[@ashleyalter7900]

I have such a hard time with the social support. Non-vegans feel threatened and get angry when you eat vegan, and a lot of people on those vegan online communities are really negative and judgemental in their own way. Too many have the all or nothing mindset you were speaking about earlier in the video. I just want chill people to eat nootch with lol.

[@vietnamd0820]

I wanted to be vegan in 2011 but didn’t get disciplined about it til 2015...thank you for all of your videos ✅

[@samalamsalamander4250]

Yes girl! 💪 I went vegan 3 years ago, for the animals. I was born with a genetic disorder (Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome), which causes my joints to dislocate, my circulation is pants, I'm allergic to lots of stuff, my skin is fragile, and my muscles are hard to maintain. However, after 3 years, my doctors are impressed with how well I'm doing: combined with medication and physiotherapy, I am, for the most part, absolutely thriving on a WFPB diet (mostly WF: homemade seitan is my vice!). Wish I'd found your channel before I went vegan! You look incredible too ❤️

[@darrenettemoore1362]

You make perfect sense and this video is gold. This is my first time watching you and your message is how I respond to others. In addition I can totally relate to experiences you’ve stated. You have gained a new sub. 💕

[@josiepieable]

HOW ARE YOU SO REASONABLE SWEET AND COMPASSIONATE??? I strive to not only be like you in the sense of being vegan but also your compassion. I like to think all people are kind and compassionate but I guess seeing someone else speak with such candid kindness is refreshing.Please keep it up!

[@CheapLazyVegan]

awww thank you so much! : )

[@lexuswright8973]

Day 3 of being vegan ! I love it so much

[@worksofhands]

This is great content. You are very wise. I know that many vegans are passionate and preachy and so I am closeted during this transition period. The biggest criticism I got was from a vegan. He discouraged me by saying I am not vegan enough becoz of this and that. I checked his online presence, and saw that he's been criticizing other transitioning vegans. I wondered whether he also experienced the same when he was transitioning.

[@CheapLazyVegan]

I hope you know that most vegans are NOT like that at all!!! I think most vegans would be on your side and support your transition process. Good luck with your transition - I hope you don't feel discouraged

[@worksofhands]

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, there are some mature and understanding vegan, and there are also those who are like activists and are very emotional. That's why I didn't feel discouraged. He is still young and still don't understand that being aggressive won't help newbies at all. Many want to be vegan but are perhaps too busy with work or studies. Or are still gathering info. All the information can be overwhelming and it can also be difficult sometimes. Also, I bet friends will soon stop wanting to hang out with me.

[@charlie-de4in]

I LOVED this video! Just found meetup, haven't attended anything either but plan to soon. One thing I have done is found local vegan farm sanctuaries. They often hold events with vegan food, another good place to connect with like- minded people! Also, a thank you to Rose and other KZbin vegans. Cheap Lazy Vegan was the first vegan channel I found and you have been a huge help and comfort! Thanks for all of the great videos!!!

[@zaraaqua]

It took me a week to watch earthlings because it was quite hard to watch and then after that week I never looked back . I always said that if it did have a negative effect on my health (lol I know ) I would just change back. And then I never did and the negative was always other ppl which would always be outweighed by the positives on my life and health it had .it's not easy reprogramming your mind from what you were taught growing up and living with meat eaters but food for everyone is personal. Once a year my mother still asks me "when are you going to start eating meat again" haha I class it as a family tradition because we don't really have any others.

[@TragedyClub98]

It's so sad how people try to fight against me cause I am vegan. My friends always say we vegans eat the food away from animals and we harm the world more than meat eaters. Also after 1,7 years my dad asks if I can eat fish as a vegan.... and oh boy those looks every where when they hear I am vegan. Even restaurant employees look at me like I am crazy .

[@davidthescottishvegan]

You are not crazy, it's the non vegans that are crazy being misled by the marketing of the animal products industries and supporting the killing and exploition of animals, those who work in the animal products industries and supporting ruining the planet and ruining their health.

[@michaelriordan2113]

@@davidthescottishvegan explain how we're ruining the earth,a lot of vegan practise are totally impractical and unsustainable

[@ninimeggie4771]

I love eating high carbs and limiting fats because it makes me feel so much better and fuller. But I refuse to call it "high-carb/low-fat vegan" because of the Super strict honestly ridiculous mentality around that movement. I also don't limit protein

[@bettysbuecherwelt]

I stopped eating meat about five years ago, shortly after that I went pescetarian and shortly after that I went vegetarian. I'm vegan now since september last year. I wanted to go vegan for a long time and I tried over the summer last year but then I set myself a goal: going vegan in september and I suceeded :D My best friend is vegan since the beginning of 2018 and she pushed me a little bit, I'm glad for that. Feeling better ever since I'm vegan! :)

[@EvolvingChaos]

I'm vegan at home and vegetarian outside. We are in a financial bind so I'm not going to say no to free food from Hubbys family if it comes with eggs and cheese. I also do have some occasional honey from local beekeepers (Nova Scotia) because I don't like how much bat habitats are damaged by the agave industry.

[@NoExitLoveNow]

I went vegan overnight, but I didn't have a hectic lifestyle and I was used to eating a lot of non-animal items. I can see that someone with a more hectic lifestyle might want to eliminate foods over time.

[@ethicalrevolution3294]

I watch full ads for youTubers I like, but I just learned you only need to watch 30 seconds of skipable ads for the KZbinr to get paid. Also click on ads even if you don't sign up or buy anything also lets your fav KZbinrs get paid for the ads. Before I went vegan I wish I knew all about the egg and dairy industry. All of the baby chicks and baby male cows that get killed. The suffering the hens and dairy cows experience for the few years they are exploited before slaughter. When you know the facts, I don't know how anyone can not go vegan.

[@michaelriordan2113]

Ya well fuck off and don't worry about us love

[@vietnamd0820]

michael riordan Why the hostility?

[@ohmymathilda7238]

@@michaelriordan2113 Michael Riordan and his really bad day be out here wasting nothing but his own time😂

[@Melissa.Garrett]

michael riordan Why exactly are you here?

[@flowerchild3883]

I decided to go vegan over night, and I've had no problem cutting out meat but I've been struggling with dairy. I'm a teenager and my mom didnt really agree with it, so she'd make like mac and cheese and buy my favorite mocha iced coffee. And I knew that dairy made me feel terrible(physically and emotionally) but I still ate it because it was there and I couldn't help myself. I've been feeling like crap and getting really mad at myself for not being able to get away from the dairy and your video really helped me morally

[@ima7333]

Yo Rose, loved the talk. Yes, i watch every single video you upload along w/ mary’s test kitchen’s videos.

[@Gmrgrl-mb5np]

I have to say your channel has been my most favorite vegan channel because you have inspired such easy vegan dishes that are cheap and great on nights I don’t feel like cooking

[@MissCL81]

I loved meat too ! And cheese ! :) I'm vegan now. (And luckily I find very good vegan cheeses now in France where I live.) I did transition. But I started saying "I am vegan" only when my transition was almost finished. I agree with you about that subject (everyone cannot become vegan overnight). And, I am not perfect, too. :) I was afraid my family and friends would not support me at the beginning, that's why I did not tell them and used that time to educate myself about veganism, read blogs, join vegan groups on fb etc. It's been five years now (that I told everyone) but a lot of people I know still do not get it, you're so right ! One of my friends still tells me whenever she sees me that her sister-in-law has a farm where the cows are treated well... I'm lucky to live near a big city (Paris, France) because there are lots of vegan meetings, vegan stores, vegan restaurants etc. And finally, I'm not skinny, either. Going vegan did not make me skinny. I'm just "normal" I think. But....I get a little skinnier sometimes when I spend two weeks hiking (what a surprise !).

[@Ebuje1]

You have such great level headed advice hard to find in the vegan community online.

[@Puffycheeks]

You mention not immediately trusting a personalities nutrition advice, could you talk about where you get your advice from and also if/what supplements you take? Great video by the way.

[@nueamara]

Okay but why is listening to you so relaxing ☕️

[@by6011]

I have had a vegetarian diet and lifestyle for four years and ever since, I've tried to make up excuses for not going vegan *just yet*. One thing that that has always encouraged me to do better (besides my own conscience) is your channel and how supportive and multifaceted you are, especially in videos like this one. Thank you for being inclusive to people who are struggling with that transition period and thank you encouraging me and so many others, Rose.

[@sweetlolitaChii]

Trying to transition to veganism and love these kind of videos! It's incredibly hard to do in rural Alabama. ☹️

[@HPB1776]

I "transitioned" as a vegetarian for 32 years 😱. Vegan for 8 months now and love feeling that my lifestyle and values are finally aligned. I can imagine an omni going vegan suddenly being extremely difficult. I absolutely love you and your channel, totally agree with everything you say here. You're inspirational! Great recipe ideas for my family here in the UK, perfect for a busy working Mum. Thank you Rose 😍

[@Gmrgrl-mb5np]

First topic truly speaks to me. I am in transition and have been for 3 years and will shame myself when sometimes I eat a poor animal that went through so much pain to be on my plate. I am actually on a similar journey that you went through. I have dairy or eggs 2% of the time, but seafood is a hard one to give up. I have the knowledge of seafood and especially the Pacific Ocean and Fukushima but my diet was mainly seafood my whole life so it’s the hardest one to give up. KZbin has been such an amazing community for support with veganism.

[@Gmrgrl-mb5np]

Plus the laidback way I’ve taken on my vegan journey has also changed the household menu. We know of meatless Monday’s and taco/burrito Tuesday’s and beans and rice has become an easy go to in our house.

[@catmellor5930]

I did the same thing but a lot slower. Pescatarian for a year and vegetarian for 6 months. It took me 18 months all up. In the middle of this I had a baby, so I was extremely careful. I read about mistakes people make when transitioning their diet and lifestyle. I wanted it to be permanent so I took the time to inform myself properly about health and ethics. I replaced foods one by one and made sure they were at least nutritionally equivalent to animal based foods. It was amazing to discover that plant foods are highly nutritious and some even have nutrients that animal based foods do not. I also adopted new habits gradually. I committed myself to self education. Facebook groups and youtube were very helpful in my journey. In saying this I understand that one size doesn't fit all. Thanks for reading. :)

[@CheapLazyVegan]

aww thanks for sharing! my journey actually took longer - I was pescatarian (but not eating eggs/dairy) for like 3 years or so before going vegan! haha

[@SaccharinSweet123]

Your first point about transitioning not being shameful is great, and I love that you make a point to say you can still do the most you can even while consuming animal products. I genuinely don't understand why vegans can't make this point more of a focal point when promoting their message. I have my reasons for wanting to consume fewer animal products, but I have no interest in becoming a full time vegan. The ethical argument for veganism equates 'respect for life' with 'avoidance of death', which is absurd. It is really telling about the developed world's emotional avoidance of the inevitability of mortality. Death isn't cruelty--it's reality and it's unavoidable. Forcing a living thing to suffer while alive is cruelty. Vegans shoving their values down other people's throats is the equivalent of a door to door Jesus salesmen telling me I'm going to hell for not signing up for their cult. I feel like Rose has grown up a lot in that regards, and doesn't push a guilt agenda as much which is why she is my go-to vegan KZbinr. I support vegans, and respect that they can't stomach the idea of consuming animals. As for me, I'm doing my best to be an ethical omnivore--only consuming animal products that I know were ethically sourced without the animal suffering unnecessarily.These animal products are more expensive and hard to come by, so I'm always looking for plant based food options to reduce cost and increase convenience. To me, that's good enough. It doesn't HAVE to be as black and white as people make it. Just convincing a few people to reduce their animal product consumption can make a huge difference. Let's work together instead of fighting each other, y'all.

[@marissas8664]

About two years ago, I switched overnight because I'm the type of person that if I keep procrastinating or still have stuff around, I'll keep putting it off and making excuses to not do it, so while it perhaps was impulsive, I'm glad I did it, even though I wound up going back to animal products after a little over six months. However, after I started eating animal products again, it was different. I thought more about what I was eating, recognized that certain foods set heavier after eating them and I didn't digest it as well. I also just started feeling guiltier about it after I had gone plant-based for so long. The constant thinking and still following vegan pages on Facebook and things like that caused me to re-evaluate. I decided to give it another go, but this time, I transitioned. I eliminated red meat first, then pork, and chicken was the last meat to go. Cheese and sour cream were my biggest pitfalls, so cheese was the last dairy product to go. But transitioning helped so much this time. I've craved less of the animal products, but still craved cheese. I caved last week and had some of the cheese ravioli I used to love and when I had it, I was just like, "You know? This doesn't taste the way it used to. I don't like the way my stomach feels after and I just don't need it." I've also been trying to find simpler recipes to use this time around and your videos have been so helpful with that. I love your approach and how you use your platform to talk about veganism. I wish more had this mindset.

[@abigailrose9939]

I also started out as a pescatarian and totally relate to your vegan story! thanks for talking about this :)

[@brookelouise4347]

I am a almost vegan I'm still eating eggs as I am finding those hard to give up but I try to limit my intake and make sure they are free range eggs and not caged when I have them it's getting easier though not eating them all the time

[@PheonxD]

I love these kinds of videos. They make me realize that I'm not the only one that sometimes struggles with these issues. Much love from Poland

[@mark_osborne]

You are wise beyond your years - awesome chat !

[@MelanieSuzanneWilson]

Hello from Australia! Loved this insight. And all your other videos. I have been vegan for just a few months. Your channel (and a few others) taught me to cook vegan food at home :)

[@Raaaycat]

Labels really do have power, my brother is currently transitioning (slowly but surely), he started out as semi-vegetarian (cut out red meat + he never liked fish so that wasn't a problem) but his classmates didn't get the semi part so they assumed he didn't eat meat at all, so there's now this gossip around my bro that he's vegetarian/vegan XD which is convenient bc whenever food comes up as a topic for a school trip or event they try to prepare something for him or look for veggie options! :D Also, these gossips kinda pushed him to eat less and less meat bc people were always so shocked whenever he ate something that had poultry in it. Then I got him addicted to tofu which he now PREFERS to chicken lol. So now he only eats chicken when there's no tofu at home and our mom cooks and nags him to eat it, this happens less and less often bc he is always trying to find an excuse not to eat meat. He now identifies as a vegetarian and thankfully he didn't replace meat with eggs or dairy. He actually reduced his egg consumption a lot: he no longer eats stuff like scrambled eggs, boiled eggs, etc so foods that are just eggs or mainly eggs, but he doesn't refrain from eating cookies that contain eggs for example. Most of the animal products he consumes are dairy (but also less than before). "Fortunately" my family never could afford to buy cheese very often so even though he likes cheese he can't eat much of it XD But his favourite cheesy pizza is actually one at a local vegan restaurant (if you ever come to Debrecen Hungary, check out Kis Padlizsán! @kis_padlizsan on Instagram), he just told me today that it is the best pizza he's ever eaten - counting the non-vegan ones! :3 I sometimes take him to vegan events, like last time we went to Pride with a vegan group and he proudly held a 'vegans for equality' sign with me qwq My vegan friends didn't even question whether he was vegan bc he even made activist-y jokes XD I guess he learns a lot from the memes I spam him with lol

[@lyrablack8621]

Thank you so much! I'm trying my best but I'm still in the transition period lol. Right now, my priority is reduction and making sure I'm still being healthy; I think it'll come with time

[@CatherineKlein94]

Thank you for being a realistic and reasonable vegan 🙌🏼 No need to denounce your vegan status if someone offers you a mint that has gelatin in it and you take it. Lol Have you read “Free Will” by Sam Harris? He dissects the idea of free will and how we don’t really have any control (we have the illusion of control, but we did not choose our genetics or our environment). It’s a short read and very interesting!

[@emmanarotzky6565]

I just want to say that “you can’t change everyone” is really “you can’t change anyone instantly”. It’s important to help people encounter information they wouldn’t have otherwise encountered! I spent decades thinking that nothing was wrong with dairy just because cows don’t die when you milk them, somehow not realizing what happened to the babies or to the moms when they got “too old”, etc. And nobody corrected me or showed me the information. The first time I saw any information about dairy being bad it blew my mind when I actually thought about it, but that incubated in my brain for like two years before I really sought out more information and made an actual effort to stop buying dairy. What was that first bit of info I saw? It was literally just a Facebook meme making fun of vegetarians! But it did get me thinking, just really slowly lol. Over a year later I watched Earthlings but even then it had to incubate in my brain for a while before I broke the dairy habit. So if you think you didn’t change someone because you weren’t able to change them in a day or a week or even a year, don’t worry, sometimes people are SERIOUSLY SLOW AF but that doesn’t mean they won’t change or that they won’t keep thinking about what you told/showed them.

[@candidawojcik6356]

I am planning on working towards a vegan/plant based diet. I am going to admit for me its not so much the ethical side of it but more for the health benefits of it. I love your videos. They are fun and I love the energy you give. I have tried some of your recipes they are very good.

[@athenaenergyshine7616]

I went vegan overnight by impulse and then I did not know what to eat. I went to the the health good shop who guided me. But I made a lot of mistakes over the 2 years. There were language barrier in China town. Then there’s people at restaurants who think that as long as there no meat on the plate is vegan and think pork broth is vegan or lactose is not vegan but Caesin is. But I kept going and the mistakes becomes less and less. I dabled on junk food vegan and healthy vegan. must admit it would have been easier to transition and research before hand. Instead of researching along the way. I can see now that it was risky as I could have given up

[@R4V1OL1]

you're making perfect sense my dear! :3

[@CheapLazyVegan]

Thank you!

[@jessiethebibliophile5759]

Great video! I've been "transitioning" to a plant based diet for about two weeks now and this was really informative! I'm glad someone is taking about these things, because a lot of times "vegan" channels tend to make you feel like you're doing it wrong if you're not doing it like them... I've decided to transition for health reasons and I must say I've definitely felt a difference! Right now I'm eating at least one vegan and one vegetarian meal a day but I can tell when I've eaten too many animal foods. I'm starting to crave plant based foods and my body feels a whole lot better, it's kind of awesome! Learned how to make yummy tofu from you as well :) unfortunately I haven't been able to find a many different types here yet, just regular firm and smoked... Anyways, just wanted to let you know that you're very inspiring and keep up the great content!! 😘 Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 🤗

[@shinytomoon]

I'd been vegetarian from age 16 because I truly didn't really love meat and never enjoyed seafood. I had the herd mentality because it was cooked and around and you're a kid and eat what your parents give you because it's instinctual to trust them but growing up you become your own individual with thoughts and ideals that don't always align with your family. It was an easy, breezy 12 years of not eating meat but as I've grown more in my 20s I saw the implications of still using animal products even if I wasn't eating the animals themselves. Only went full vegan (or as you say, as vegan as I can be) recently but as it was from vegetarianism, it was nearly an overnight process for me and quite smooth. I see it as a way I can enjoy more foods that we have in abundance on this planet and always enjoy trying new things!

[@IsmelinaCafuir]

Great video! I also feel the same way with a lot of the things you pointed out, like homosexuality and shifting perception towards them. It's really nice that people are opening up and that even Veganism is indeed experiencing a shift too. People think that it's hard to go vegan overnight. It is for some, but if people feel compelled to try, I encourage them but tell them to forgive themselves if they make errors and step back if it's making them mentally tired. There are many ways to transition. What's important is that we don't get stuck. I personally went vegan almost within a month and people were saying that it is almost overnight considering I love meat. I just did what I felt and to do my best. Been vegan a year and seven months already...and it's not perfect, but I am proud of what I achieved. Also, non-vegans will always tell us that we're high carb even if we really not personally. I'm not high carb but my non-vegan friends can't get over at how much potatoes or rice I eat compared to when I wasn't vegan. 😅

[@davidmilne8876]

I guess a few people who went vegan overnight had trouble, but I did it no sweat. Going on 2 years now and I wish I did it sooner❤️

[@crystalh1402]

I call myself a “whimpy vegan” because i eat mostly plant based but a few meals a week I eat meat and eggs. It’s not perfect but it’s what works for me and the biggest thing about a plant based lifestyle is encouraging people to try it. And I feel good about sharing my experience BECAUSE it’s not perfect!

[@mariahhill3492]

I’m so lucky that my parents have always been accepting of my dietary decisions, I was vegetarian for 3 years when I was in elementary/middle school and my parents were extremely supportive but I basically got bullied into not being vegetarian when I was in 7th grade by other kids and I just wanted to be accepted so I went back to animal products. I’ve been vegetarian now for a really long time and am transitioning into veganism as much as I can and my dad has been so great bc he’s listened to dr McDougal’s radio interviews and even bought me supplements to make sure I get my b and d vitamins in :’) I know it’s not always possible to sway people, like rose said, but it’s good to try! And never get discouraged bc some people just don’t understand why or how they would even go about changing their diet but always keep going!

[@jamiecee4960]

I'm not Vegan. But I have been eating less meats then I use too. I don't know if I could ever fully be Vegan. I am more Plant Based. But I do love your video's.

[@cashewbutterbananasforever8646]

I was one of those people who went Vegan overnight. My main reason was because I was furious with the information I learned through the documentaries on Netflix and Earthlings. I’ve struggled with health problems, hospitalizations, drugs that made me gain weight, endless doctor’s appointments, and surgeries. So, it was very easy for me to switch overnight because I was fed up with being in pain. Within 4 days I felt like a normal human being and I will never go back. Never. My husband is also Vegan. He went Vegan with me, but he did have a few nonvegan foods, like donuts and things like that. Which is fine, because he doesn’t do that anymore. Lol.

[@pipersisk3966]

I was an over night vegan and I’m going on 3 years now. But yea the beginning was really hard and there were some fuck ups as I was gradually re-learning what I can eat.

[@RachelSiter]

I guess I technically went vegan overnight? The idea was in my mind, & then I read some books. I stocked up on what I would need, had a "last meal" and jumped in. I chose the date 1 month before my birthday the year I graduated college, so I would remember my anniversary my whole life. 8 years later & no regrets.

[@maryellenthompson8261]

I was vegan about two years ago and abandoned it when my family no longer wanted to be vegan with me. During that two years as a non vegan, I envied those who were vegan. I felt like I was betraying my true self so I went vegan again, yes, overnight. However, I did all my research the first time around. This time I’m not going to advertise the issue. I will just quietly eat my veggies and not judge those who don’t.

[@lilmama7040]

I'm not a skinny vegan either 😄.

[@cfmh8188]

I’ve been vegetarian for a few months and I’m working on cutting out animal products entirely, my family has trouble understanding my choices with the exception of my sister (she is vegetarian), my dad doesn’t know what to think and my mom constantly questions me. I found this diet to work for me because I’m fairly picky when it comes to animal products and processed foods, but I’ll eat almost any fruit, vegetable, or seed.

[@FloridaSalon]

You have a wonderful attitude. I stopped watching more than one channel because they rant about people asking them questions. The jist being their viewers should watch every video they ever posted before bothering them. I also tune out fat shaming, carnivore shaming, basically any one spewing hate. If you want to get a message across you have to meet people where they're at. People don't listen when they're being beat over the head with the message. I appreciate you encouraging compassion. That can change the world.

[@Pinupred21]

I can relate to your story so much. I go on and off with tuna and shrimp. Definitely the most difficult to let go of for me !

[@melissadelgado3599]

This is my first time watching your channel and I love this video. I’ve been in my head wanting to go vegan. This gives me the push and motivation. I’m so hard on myself but this video give me the push to start with baby step FOR MYSELF

[@lulucifer26]

My parents, when I told them about the fact that I wanted to be vegan, told me that I would be allowed to do that when I'll live on my own. I did it for a year in Germany and they noticed that I felt really good so they allowed me to continue it. Now it's been a year and half since I'm vegan. I really think that wherever people come from, they can change. I grew up in the north east of France where the main dish is potatoes, cancoillotte (a cheese) and sausage. My genitor is a hunter and he used to raise animals to eat them. I was 13 years old when I started to do my researches about veganism. I also have a friend who said that I helped her to be vegan whereas she just asked me a few questions about it and it was before I moved to Germany. In my opinion everyone can change as long as they take the time to do some researches about it and to try new things.

[@clarinetpride55]

After years of vegetarian, I made the transition and went vegan at the beginning of the year. Now my parents have even been reducing their meat consumption. Encouragement and creativity are the key.

[@Livealohahawaii]

I was shockingly surprised over the reactions from people about ME going vegan. OMG, it was horrible. Eight years later, people aren’t quite as vocal or negative. I think they are more familiar with it than they were 8 years ago. Rather than give people a long explanation, when asked why I am a vegan, I simply say, “because I love animals and clean veins”. Lol. That usually stops the conversation but I notice that all eyes are on every bite of food I put into my mouth. God forbid if a piece of butter happens to be on my roll plate and bumps the bread.

[@teresagould6987]

I agree. I’m finding it so difficult to stop eating bits of fish now and again. I feel sooooo guilty. You have made me feel a bit better Rose 🌹 thank you honey. Xxx 💖

[@amongcedartrees]

This is a great video! This is an awesome starting point for my friends who reach out saying they're interested in going vegan. I went vegetarian in Feb 2014. I think I still ate fish for maybe another weeek, but I don't remember. I went vegan in the summer of 2015. I still ate honey a few weeks following. Now I eat entirely vegan after learning about all the sneaky things like confectioner's glaze haha. Plenty of people would like to tell me I'm not vegan for driving the car I do or feeding my cats a meat-based diet. Regardless, I've been a proud vegan for 4 years now. It's all about the animals, but the environmental benefits are wonderful, and the disease prevention is a plus! Being vegan is about doing what you can "as far as possible and practicable" to avoid harm against another being.

[@persephone213]

I really appreciate your balanced approach.

[@jodiethuy4122]

I agreed! I went raw vegan 5 years ago! It’s fantastic for detox because my aches and pains went away after a few weeks, I slept like a baby! But then I can’t keep my weight up and I have to eat so much food so I introduce cook food back into my diet. I still check my lab work every 6 months to a year! On another video you said that when you followed a vegan diet don’t expect your health perfect because it’s not! I totally agree because when I don’t feel my health at best, I beat myself up because “I do everything right, I suppose to be healthy ALL THE TIME “ LOL! In modern life we have a job, kids, spouse, pets, a garden in my case, friends and family, we can’t just focus on eating the best food on the planet 100% at the time!

[@tessalauren4807]

Nothing makes me happier than sharing food I am excited about. Find someone who you can be excited about vegan food with!

[@olivia1910]

The world is definitely changing in the right way I think ! (at least in terms of perception, not necessarily action). If you think being vegan is hard now imagine what it was like 10 years ago haha. Sadly I'm still a vegetarian (even though I eat mostly vegan at home) because I don't live in a particularly vegan friendly town or even country (Switzerland yay cheese) and socially it is hard ! but man if I lived in a big city like Berlin or London I wouldn't think twice about it ! Even in Portugal I've seen such a huge difference in just a few years, I go to Lisbon often and most of the restaurants have a small vegetarian or vegan menu ! That was not the case like 3 or 4 years ago when I started going there I had to eat omelettes all the time lol

[@iamalexandra.]

I went vegan overnight and don't recommend it, not because there's a risk you'll fail, but because your gut won't be very happy. 😂 Also, I hate the low-fat craze - it's very bad, especially for us females, since we need lots of healthy fats to make progesterone.

[@itsruby31]

alexandra eating animals is not healthy and right! Go vegan

[@iamalexandra.]

@@itsruby31 What about "I went vegan overnight" don't you get? I've been vegan for over 3.5 years, so save your lectures for non-vegans, please and thank you x)

[@DH-uw3us]

I agree with all of these. There is no such thing perfection. We are all on a journey. Being vegan is a constant learning process. I like the idea of people who are starting out to say that they are transitioning into veganism because it is a lot to take in and a lot to learn in the beginning. We do not live in a vegan world which makes things incredibly hard, but as long as we are doing the best we can with what we know, that is all we can do.

[@violetc.9478]

Rose i loved this video!!!!! Omgoodness I wish I would've seen this years ago. You are so on point girrrrrrlll!! I feel so much better. You made things so clear. I feel so much better. Thank you!! Xoxo

[@alyssasmith4320]

Some vegans shame people for eating animal products. Personally I think that no one should shame anyone if they’re vegan or not. The vegan diet isn’t for everyone honestly and people should respect that. I’m not vegan but I am thinking about transitioning into it and try it out bc I’m open to trying alternatives and vegan/ vegetarian recipes and options.

[@CrystalDino]

You said it so well, I am not entirely vegan mostly vegetarian. However, I do use products that are vegan and for medical reasons I can't consume a lot of animal foods so I am in between. I also went vegetarian/vegan overnight because I felt guilt consuming meat and sea food. I don't think I could ever go back. I recently discovered a vegan Asian restaurant in my city and it's just as good as non vegan Asian foods. Thank you for your channel I love watching your videos and delicious food.

[@suzannegreig3777]

One of my best friends recently went vegan (I’m not) and I can’t imagine being anything other than supportive of her. What the hell’s it got to do with me?! We’ve discovered some great vegan cafes/restaurants since and I’m more than happy go with. Why should veganism be any different to any other choice someone in your life makes for themselves? But yes, negativity seems to be the majority response :(

[@katarzynakaczmarczyk67]

I looove watching your videos and listening to you, you're soo open-minded and when I listen to you I also become a better human being 😊🌟 Thank you soo much!💕

[@carolynrodriguez467]

I essentially went vegan overnight almost three months ago and haven't looked back (with my own research watching doc, google, etc). One thing I tell myself is that I can "cheat" if I need to but have yet to do that. I feel so much better that it hasn't tempted me. My family tries to get into arguments with me on why we need to eat meat, and I just shut them down. LOL

[@elysecaster5270]

I went vegan overnight and completely backslid well I'm back now after mentally prepared for this lifestyle