Why I Went Vegan

[@rachaelxss]

if i’m not mistaken, i believe you made a video about 9 years ago on why you went vegan and that was my first time even hearing about veganism & i immediately made the decision that i wanted to be vegan. i have been vegan for 8yrs now, thank you ❤

[@ToniMitchell]

Congratulations! Glad to know you’ve stuck with it this long. 💚 When I first went vegan I made a video on a channel that I share with my sisters. Never on my individual channel have I.

[@kuyt3400]

Thats awesome!

[@keshnadonia]

@@ToniMitchell The fact that you mention the channel with your sisters…. Are y’all okay? You don’t have to answer, and I hope I’m not being too intrusive. just has been a long time since any of you updated the page hope you are all well.

[@JessyBaby07]

​@keshnadonia my sentiments exactly!!

[@JonnaAlexandria]

@@keshnadoniaI miss the sisters

[@MsSassyMT]

It took me decades to change my diet. I gave up red meat and pork when I was 23 and slowly phased out other items. I've been vegetarian and pescatarian and didn't make the full transition until 3 years ago in my early 50s after trying a few times and failing. I feel amazing and wish I made the switch in my 20s. Thanks for sharing.

[@TreasureChest0806]

“Supersize Me” “What The Health” & Now “You Are What You Eat” - all good shows that really helped me.

[@cruzden6140]

Forks Over Knives is aso great!! My HS bio teacher showed it in class and it honestly changed my life. I was so intrigued and shocked at the food industry, i’ve never looked back

[@deewaltonrealtor]

Over this past holiday season I watched 4 documentaries on Netflix about our meat industry in this country and immediately switched to a planted based diet and I am super excited about the changes I hope to see in my health and diet. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

[@DaniAdams]

What were the documentaries? I'm interested!

[@deewaltonrealtor]

@@DaniAdamswhat the health, poisoned, you are what you eat, the game changer

[@DaniAdams]

@@deewaltonrealtor Thanks so much!

[@lauriebell637]

Thank you for posting this! Spirit has been weighing heavy on me lately in regards to making the switch to a vegan lifestyle. This video serves as confirmation that it's time. Thanks Sis! 🧘🏾‍♀️🌱🫶🏾

[@verniciasmith6372]

I would love 2 know how it changed your body like your menstrual cycles, bowel movements, your skin & hair & your energy 😊

[@healingjordite2879]

hey! when i went vegan, it had more frequent and easy bowel movements (most of the time they didn’t smell), my menstrual cycle was light and short, i didn’t have PMS, and it was on time every month. my hair was growing and my skin was clear. also, my energy was high, i was doing yoga everyday and working out maybe 4-5 days a week. my sleep was better. i was battling ovarian cysts and fibroids from childbearing and when i wasn’t vegan/plant based. now that I’m not vegan, all of these statements are no longer true for me. i’m slowly working my way towards veganism/plantbased. i find that my mind, body and spirit benefits from being vegan/plantbased.

[@princessshenaniganspresent5538]

​@@healingjordite2879tfs that was helpful

[@robl5008]

Its really working for you. You look so healthy and your skin is perfect 👍🏿

[@keisha9504]

Can you do a video on your fav body and skin care items? Thank you!

[@kshawthegreat]

I just went vegetarian and it has been good so far. I do it for health. I’ve always been a healthy eater and the first thing I let go was Pork after that it got easier. I just started juicing as well, and I absolutely love it. I am a very active individual in the gym and I have a bachelor’s degree in nutrition. Being vegetarian is something I want to make a lifestyle. Thanks for sharing your story with us♥️

[@Brandie-Nicole]

I’m glad you shared your story and appreciate your commentary on the differences between vegan and plant-based. I did a video on vegan vs. plant-based on my channel and it helped a lot of people!

[@fullmooninbloom]

Love how much research you've done. I've been plant based consistently since 2019 but started the journey in 2014. Hope that you're taking care of yourself physically and emotionally

[@kaylaEA_]

I’ve been thinking about this switch as well. It would be helpful if you posted cooking prep videos.

[@jorgecastro4309]

Happy New Year Miss Toni!!! ❤

[@benaiahb9708]

Happy New Year and much success to all you do,very uplifting and insightful,as usual always enjoy your content and the creativity it brings 💪🙏❤️😎

[@fitnesswithyou]

You are such a beautiful individual, thanks for sharing, 11 years in 6 months.

[@aishaliane]

My endometriosis was killing me and I feel so much better since I’ve stopped eating red meat and consuming dairy.

[@darrellcavil5420]

I'm exploring becoming Vegan. This video as well as the other content you said to checkout is helpful in my researching and prepping to make the change. Thank you for channel as well as sharing your experiences.

[@fhajovan]

I stumbled across this mrs toni and i have been shot multiple times from my neck down to my legs and was trying to get off meds after being paralyzed,i felt i needed to change my diet and have been trying to go vegen and mad at myself cause i was thinking i could do it right away, i appreciate your video and you sharing about your family mam have a great day and im sorry about your lost mam thanks again for your video l.

[@Kyndal-Kyn]

Thank you for sharing this information. So enlightening. Especially having a plant based diet aiding in combating world hunger 🙏🏾 Never thought about that

[@jf1837]

This is why you are my favorite fitness influencer! You are such an inspiration!❤

[@asthyselfie]

Honestly, your perspective is awe-inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@TreasureChest0806]

Im a flexetarian. I go back n forth - long stretches of veganism. But if I have a craving, I eat the craving. Also - I love & still use honey.

[@Realprincetae]

Same I’m a flexitarian

[@kwameankrah8191]

I see that Toni made a distinction between being Vegan vs plant based... Love it! ✨👊🏾

[@DayzsaJ]

Toni , Can We Get A Skin Care/Body Care Routine? Your Skin Is BEAUTIFUL !!!!

[@Angela_Clark]

My. Thoughts. Exactly. I made the transition after recognizing what was on my plate with the way that I feel about animals. Every benefit is incredible.

[@indiacheeksandrews4850]

I really loved your video! I've be thinking about going vegan or vegetarian and your video really gave me I better understanding of being vegan. Thank you so much😊

[@rosac8168]

I’m trying so hard to go vegan. I eat fairly well no salt, sugar, processed foods.. we eat mostly fish and chicken and lots of fruits and veggies working on removing dairy due to indigestion. Hope to get there hopefully

[@JohannaEarthlyRamos]

Beautifully stated. I am 11 years into my vegan lifestyle and it has made living more beautiful 🥰. Thank you for sharing 💖.

[@MelSpeaksMD]

Veganism is not an easy road (especially in the beginning) but it’s definitely worth it if you can maintain the lifestyle 💯 I did it for 3 months but I missed fish and cheese so I decjded it wasn’t worth it for me 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@butchbrown7]

Thanks for sharing your journey to know better is to do better foods especially the eating habits in America are detrimental if you don't read the labels. Many companies show bioengineered products

[@Lakepod]

Happy New Year Toni ❤

[@ChelcDrew]

This was so awesome and really helpful, thanks for sharing! I'm working each day to change and better my relationship with the food I eat! So this was really amazing to watch.

[@wyeshawren]

I have sickle cell disease so I need iron enough red meat for health but I eat many veggies that you would think I was a vegetarian. I really wish I could be vegetarian but you got to put what your body needs first.

[@jameelahedwards8550]

Would you be able to swap it for beans or take a supplement?

[@elcydesir8296]

Same here I read the China study and that was it! My health is much better ❤

[@cjonnette]

Happy New Year! Thanks for sharing!

[@WildWildWomen]

We appreciate your openness and Vegan content! We have a Vegan Vlog channel and have both been vegan for many years 🌱! It's exciting to share and here people's experience 💕

[@carlinemompremier6943]

I’m a baby in this but I’m vegan for a month so far. I feel great and already lost 32 pounds. I actually wish I started this sooner

[@sls4170]

Wow 32lbs in one month? I need to try. Do you have any loose skin?

[@sls4170]

Wow 32 pounds in a month? I need to figure out what I’m going to do. Do you have excess skin and did you workout? I’m wording it a certain way so my comment stays visible.

[@rvflex1934]

Love your channel. Exactly tue reasons I went vegan since 2016.

[@L.J.H.-sg6eb]

Thank you for sharing your personal story. It hit me near and dear to my own story. I hear you and it solidifies my decision to become a vegan. Breaking bad habits and making good ones.

[@enishasmith]

Thank you for this video! I am pescatarian and have been for 8 years. I am considering going vegetarian or vegan.

[@woodworkinggirl5525]

Im a 50 yr old woman with elevated lipoprotein little a☹️ Heart doctor told me I could eat just lettuce everyday and it wouldn’t change it. He said it’s genetics. Heart disease and strokes run in my family ☹️ Ive been on blood pressure medicine for 24 yrs and now cholesterol meds. Im having some muscle tightness and nerve issues. Its scary. Im trying to eat more just plant base now reading all the facts. Ive been told Im loosing muscle mass in menopause now😳( of course why not more) I want to make sure I’m eating enough protein and getting enough vitamins being on plant base. I may have to keep taking the cholesterol meds, not sure. Im trying to find a simple way to get proper amounts of vitamins and minerals and not have to eat so much. Is that crazy🤔🤪 Love all your information. ❤Christy from Va

[@classyyoungman35]

Miss Toni Happy New Year

[@raya7]

Additional documentaries I would suggest are “Gamechangers” and “The Invisible Vegan”

[@TanyaScorpio]

I've been wanting to add more plant based as far as entree but struggle with what to make.

[@matleansmart2805]

Can you do a what I eat in a day video?

[@imjustpeachy1]

I’m a processed vegan want and need to go raw vegan. I have had some of the same issues plus more starting from a child. I had to get an emergency hysterectomy from the cyst fibroids hypothyroidism I call the fat disease that developed after I had my only child. Not sure why the hospital didn’t take care of it but 22 years later I almost died from bleeding every day after childbirth and that’s when I was told no more red meat which was easy didn’t really ate meat but fish. Thanks for sharing your story ❤❤❤.

[@Brinaweenahwoo]

Almost lifelong vegetarian, now vegan, woman over here. I exercise regularly and strength train. Honestly, I feel like a teenager! I tell my hubby he hit the lottery with me. 😂😂😂 PS. ❤ Your videos! 😊🏃🏾‍♀️💪🏾🏋🏾‍♀️🦵🏾🥦

[@emills767]

Happy New Year! In February, I'll be vegan 19 years! And I love you WIEIAD videos!!!

[@a.p.4599]

Thank you. I'm trying really hard to become healthier and eat better.

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

The book "We are the Weather" is one I can't get out of my head. But so do all the sources you listed.

[@tjack552]

Toni, Happy New Year to you as well. Is there a way to get in contact with you to discuss more about your journey? I have a family member that I am trying to help. Be well.

[@Kensworld28]

Great work as always, Toni ❤

[@Raddiebaddie]

Thank u for sharing!!! 💚💚💚

[@audreyjones8409]

Great story toni keep up the good work ❤

[@scottwitte5957]

Well-constructed argument on the benefits of Veganism. You clearly are a thoughtful, kind person. I love meat but can start working more plants into my diet. Be well, Toni. Happy New Year!

[@SeekingTheKingdom]

It's okay to love meat, but just know that you may not live as long as you were created to. Meat eating people live 10 to 20 years shorter lives than vegetarians and vegans. They are also more likely to be overweight, unhappy, and sick in the last years of their life. If you eat meat regularly. Replacing all your meat and dairy for just one week with nuts, dates, salads, lentils, plant-based meats, and healthy bread/toast will increase your life span. After about two weeks, you will start realizing that you don't need it. You will spend less money on food and you will start looking at everything differently.

[@followthestormtv]

yea red meat was our first cut out also.

[@kelsd9321]

Thank you really appreciate the video!

[@wolfganglisborg3970]

Look at the clarity of my goodness. Let's gooooooo. And you got shoulders now. OK ok, you doing for real or here.

[@GoldnGreenEyez]

I'm not 100% vegan yet, but almost there. The more I learn, the closer I get. The book "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer was a big help on the why of transitioning...

[@makeitcount555]

Thank you for this ❤

[@cassandras.6791]

Toni, I am 52 and I have played with the idea for years. Went cold turkey for 3+ years and went back. Now I am pre diabetic and showing increased risk for heart issues based on my blood work. I have been spending quite a bit of money the last three month with a nutritionist but, my body is telling me I need to go vegan 100%. This video popped up this morning and I know it is a sign.

[@ssfamily5422]

Did your energy level change when you went plant based ?

[@mothernature2476]

Love your videos and this was so inspirational!

[@MicaelaWilson-ok4ih]

thank you for inspiring me 😍

[@adnaloy9025]

Thank you for sharing! I appreciate you! Wishing you all the best in 2024! ✌🏾💜

[@shunwilliams6180]

Thank you so much for sharing I am vegan as of 2024 before I was vegetarian but vegan was a better choice for me ❤️❤️❤️

[@kel6357]

Omg. We have grown w you. You’re like an internet cousin!

[@Gerald-f8o]

I went plant-based for my dermatitis which lead to my hair loss & digestive problems

[@cassandras.6791]

OMG-ness you gave such solid reasons to have a vegan lifestyle. Great and valid reasons.

[@phillanderbryant9050]

Hey Toningtoni, great story about how and why you became Vegan, you look great, you're looking beautiful and very fit, so 👍 & ❤ Darling!

[@ismaildjafri8617]

He is so beautiful. You have a stunning appearance. You deserve all the true love

[@brandonrichardson2214]

I did it for a month a I still see results.

[@eatitra]

Listen I clicked on this video antennas up because I’m always curious about people who post videos about why they went Vegan one of the biggest reason is because as you mentioned just because You Eat Plant Based that doesn’t Make You Vegan. It’s not at all to discredit people who say they eat a plant based diet but reality is being Vegan and making that decision to live in a compassionate manner is more intentional because its not just about Health. N so it’s interesting you bring that up because I feel people don’t understand the two. One is a diet the other a lifestyle. People who take that seriously seem to stay away from meat and dairy their whole lives. While others post videos on why They’re Not Vegam anymore and usually the under lying issue’s in a majority of those videos is that they not only lacked Discipline cause like you said it can be hard but they also lacked INTENTION therefore they could not withstand the trials of that new journey. Of course we all may not eat the same but I don’t like to hear that people try to make it seem like they won’t survive without eggs and steak. I also loved how you challenged yourself and you kept so the research and you took your time to fully transition when you were ready. Sometimes I wish I didn’t jump in cold turkey but it has truly been the best decision I ever made not just for my physical health but my mental and spiritual health as well. Love your story and it’s inspiring because you’re being honest. The journey isn’t black and white but as long as you take the steps you’ll eventually find your way ❤

[@keepinglifesimple271]

Love it all...❤

[@Isaiah11823]

Toni ❤️❤️

[@PascalH70]

Eat what you want be eat it in moderation!

[@ChrisCavalier-x2s]

💪🏿 Absolutely ❤

[@kezn739]

I want to be vegan but its a hard decision to make i crave meat how do u stop meat cravings?

[@tynktynk9151]

Please do a collab with Dr. Bobbie Price😊

[@sabrinacarr9082]

Yes that would be perfect!!

[@Reppintimefitness]

Hey Toni 2024 is about to be Epic

[@scampion2397]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 yes girl!!

[@ChrisBookTV]

You're so pretty 😍

[@TheFriendlyPsychopath]

Why I went vegan is thanks to the bikers who shot me 5 times, after reconstructing my digestive system the only thing I can eat till this day is beans,potatoes and rice.

[@Jean-MarieLETON]

Superbe femme.bonne continuation. ❤

[@leskwiatkowski6238]

💚

[@jamestatum7190]

I feel like vegan is a like a diet of version of healthy meal that became and turn into a healthy new name that's a good idea in my own head however I believe it really has it's own natural qualities just like an individual would be and do to a healthier life style. wow you siting in a yoga position show vegan is more clean and healthy that any one would start it as they new diet more like a style to just eat better. okay love ya help and instruction go Toni Mitchell you Rock! and happy valentine to you and a healthy New year season. You have different personality that stand out more as if you are of a couture of inheritance good black people couture, anyway you are a bless from above amen May you continue too pure of your wisdom for your own good and for others and need of your gift amen.

[@reecerichmond538]

Hi gorgeous just glowing

[@neesegentry5950]

Your very. Informative knowledgeable keep at it

[@Peaceful_Vegan_Warrior]

Salute 👸🏾

[@chelseashurmantine8153]

I really like your perspective. I’m absolutely vegetarian for the climate. I am mostly vegan. But as an omnivore I do have meat or non-vegan foods every year. Usually when I’m traveling or going to new places. But when I’m at home 99% of the time, I’m vegan AF

[@jameszivai1481]

A lot of contradictions in this comment. A vegetarian nor vegan never consciously chooses to buy and consume animals products if it isn’t necessary. I think you mean to say that you’re a plant based dieter, not a vegetarian/vegan.

[@nadiapatriciaandrade1990]

nao da pra mim nao. por que nao entendo ingles kkk

[@doogieRN1]

Toni, girl! I love this! This just helps solidify my belief in creation. We were initially created as the Creator Himself had written Genesis 1:27-30 And God went on to create the man in his image, in God’s image he created him; male and female he created them. Further, God blessed them, and God said to them: “Be fruitful and become many, fill the earth and subdue it, and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the heavens and every living creature that is moving on the earth.” Then God said: “Here I have given to you every seed-bearing plant that is on the entire earth and every tree with seed-bearing fruit. Let them serve as food for you. And to every wild animal of the earth and to every flying creature of the heavens and to everything moving on the earth in which there is life, I have given all green vegetation for food.” And it was so" And the Creator being who He is knew everything you stated in regard to we need the earth, and we ought to take care of it. We were created to do so, and it takes care of us. As a nurse I have come to appreciate the vegetation of the earth and realizing the lack of what the vegetation does provide cause us to have certain diseases and illnesses. Yes, He also gave us permission to eat the animals at Genesis 9:3, 4. However om Hos wisdom, He created everything we needed into the vegetation of the earth. I also have started to become more plant based in my nutritional choices and am learning the beginnings of even seeing that there is protein even in some vegetation. It is amazing! Also living with Sickle Cell Anemia and learning my blood type, I was told by one of my practitioners based on my blood type I would do better with the majority of my nutritional intake to be plant based. I also have come to appreciate since we have endured a pandemic that the vegetation is better and at times more affordable when eaten according to its season it is so much better. I eat less chain restaurant foods and opt to eat at home. I have yet to steer away from the processed foods and learn more about getting a better amount of protein into my daily nutrition and incorporate weekly exercise and movement and hydration to keep my body at its best. Thank you so much, I miss My Natural SIstas but I see that each of you have come into your own in such profound ways. I still go back to those older videos for my hair, but I am happy to have come to watch you, India and Carmen these many years and becoming such instrumental influences and well-rounded women. 😊

[@mschari1484]

Would you ever trying a zero waste life style

[@badazandy]

Would you date someone who was not a vegan?

[@howardwilliams5145]

Beautiful

[@spagetti001]

I love watching these while eating steak

[@HolisticHealthandWealth-oy5ft]

I'm Pescatarian however I fast a lot and remove fish from my diet as my sacrifice for God. I LOVE LOVE LOVE seafood but now I desire it less and less because Im so used to going with out it. I always knew I would some day become a Vegan. So I love that you shared your journey sounds very familiar to my path

[@hiyori2846]

I wanna go vegan but I see so many ppl saying the diet is not healthy, and bad for you, but I still wanna try.

[@jaminwaite3867]

Check out Mic the Vegan & Simnett Nutrition’s videos. Nutrition Facts is also a good evidence-based resource

[@jawaunaewing2627]

Amazing n so beautiful

[@jessealmanzar617]

There's a lot of misinformation in this video though I don't think it's intentional. If you simply don't like meat or have a certain believe system, that's fine. But you probably weren't eating red meat by itself. So let's not blame meat (red meat specifically) for what those other foods caused! Cholesterol also gets blamed for things like heart disease which is just not true and is actually essential for hormonal function. For anyone considering going vegan, look at videos of ex vegans telling why they had to quit veganism and it's negative effects. Many women have lost their periods after practicing veganism and get it back after quitting veganism.

[@OmegaPointZen]

Looking at videos of Ex Vegans on KZbin, and their anecdotal evidence is one of the worst ways to understand a subject. Look at the scientific evidence, preferably a Meta Analysis.

[@jessealmanzar617]

@@OmegaPointZen unfortunately "science" can't be fully trusted, as crazy as that sounds. My point is that those who are on the fence about starting a vegan diet would be better off learning from those who have gone through it long term rather than those who most likely are only experiencing the short term benefits of trying anything other than the Standard American Diet.

[@OmegaPointZen]

@@jessealmanzar617 That's why you use Meta Analysis. Also, why do you trust the people who "have gone through it"

[@jessealmanzar617]

@@OmegaPointZen most studies are biased; funded by food companies that will obviously not share results that make their products look bad. You tell me, is it good science that eating pizza is considered eating meat because it has meat as a topping? These studies simply aren't reliable. I have more faith in exvegan's anecdotes. Also hard to ignore the results carnivores are getting despite how muchmeat is demonized ..curing chronic conditions..getting off meds.