I wanted to write a quick post on how adopting a gluten free vegan diet (plant based) change my mind, body and spirit.
This isn't done yet and it needs revision.
My interest in a vegan diet began when I started taking a Hinduism class in January 2012. I was advised that this course, if you could fit it into your schedule, was one of the best ones around. This course was taught by Prof. George, in the theology department. The Hindu culture, coming from little that I knew about it, was always intriguing to me because of their interesting lifestyle (music, dance, attire, and intellectual level) and so I decided to learn more. What I learned was that they practice a whole different lifestyle over in India, including diet and how they practice medicine (Ayurvedic) and because of this, they are often healthier.
One of the biggest things in life is remembering this key piece of advice: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER.
The more you know about anything in life actually makes you the wiser person. You know why? When you don't know something, you are unaware of all the intricacies about that specific thing. Being ignorant is not bliss. People get diseases because they do not know that things are harmful to them, such as inflammatory causing reagents (which can include but not be limited to: food, drugs, hormonal imbalances, and mineral/vitamin deficiencies).
I briefly will state what has helped me change my life from being ~147 pounds to a slim, but not YET sculpted, 132 pounds in ~1.75 months. That is 15lbs in 50 days. The best part is, I am just beginning to have time to work out like I want. Imagine when I have the summer to train fully, every day, and not slip up because of stressful moments. Anyways, I was talking on a rant to myself...motivation!
The things that helped me lose 15lb in 50 days:
Going Vegan.
Going Gluten Free.
I also started moving: dancing, singing, crawling on the floor, picking up sticks in the yard, doing laundry....etc. Something little every day. The summer is approaching and what a better way to enjoy the nice weather than with a little bit out sunshine and activity.
Don't laugh, but when I took Alexzander in his first bike ride on the back of mine, I had him wearing a pink helmet because that was all they had. I am returning it but he is a darn cutie not matter what color he wears!!!
Do it all, especially incorporating you FAMILY....Even babies. They love the food, love the activity
These are my tips, next moment that I take a break from studying or when I actually have time, I will post pics of my before pants and after pants, and you will be like shazam?!
**This next part is a revision**
I am now 8 months into my lifestyle change, and I can honestly say, I haven't been perfect, but I have made PROGRESS.
In the news I have heard of SO many celebrities switching to a plant based lifestyle, and I do not know if it is because more fitness/nutrition trainers are reading more about them, and passing along the info to their clients, or if the celebs are just reading more about it on their own, but either way, I am HAPPY for them!!! Way to go!! Some new Vegan's in the spotlight include: Arian Foster, Pink, Natalie Portman,...etc. It's awesome to see that they are adopting this lifestyle, and feeling miraculous because of it!!
Courtesy of PETA
