I made it!! I can’t believe I’ve gone 2 weeks eating 100% plants based vegan. So… how do I feel?

Honestly, this week has been a challenge. During the first week or so, I felt like I was on ‘cloud 9!’ I felt energized, motivated, and excited to tackle this new lifestyle. I was eager to change up my typical dinners (which included meat) and get creative with my grocery shopping. My mum says I was in the “honeymoon phase!” Haha!

…but come Day 11, that enthusiastic motivation began to wane. I noticed that I felt tired all the time. I found myself canceling my evening plans in favor of staying home and just resting. My energy levels were low and I noticed that I felt ‘lighter’ but not necessarily in a good way. I was a little concerned. 

The thing I’ve noticed about eating a COMPLETELY plants based diet is that I just don’t feel as ‘satisfied’ after a meal or at the end of the day. I’ve had a bit of difficulty sleeping and it’s been hard for me to get enough protein and calories. It’s probably because I have a very sensitive stomach and I really can’t eat as much food as a healthy plants based diet requires.

While I’m not one to give up when the going gets tough, I do know that it’s incredibly important to listen your body. So, I’ve listened to my body and I’ve decided to keep eating completely plants based until day 20, and then continue the challenge, but switch to “mostly” plants based and include a small amount of animal products once in a while… like 99% plants, 1% salmon!

So that’s my plan. Here’s what I have been eating lately: