#screwlabels

After watching Food Inc. and Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead I guess it’s easy to say I’m converted for life. But it’s so, so easy to say that and then revert to eating mass-produced blubber all over again.

You see, I’d love to think that converting to vegetarianism/veganism happens overnight, and that its easy and fun and tasty. Hell, I’ve tried my hand at veganism quite a few time and let me tell you it comes with pain - but that doesn’t mean i’m going to stop trying. It’s what I want. It’s what I know stands true to my moral beliefs. 

Growing up in a household where fried foods were somewhat a staple, fat and meat-rich diets (delicious as they are, ma), made turning the green route such a massive challenge. I guess it’s safe to say that I’m a vegetarian, but this whole notion of putting labels on my dietary and lifestyle choices tends to negatively impact my motivation. Why should I have to label my actions and choices? Yes, you’ll slip up. Yes, it is difficult. Yes, people are going to give you so. much. shit for it. But if it’s what you believe in, if it’s what you think is right, and best for your health, mind, body and morals. Then keep going. 

Screw labels and keep doing what you do to your best ability. Slipping up doesn’t mean you’ve failed. It means you’ve recognised a weakness, and that in itself is the first step towards getting to where you’d like to be.

I guess it’s important to remember you can’t expect to see and feel change in such a short space of time. Lasting lifestyle change never happens overnight. Think about it - how can you remedy all the years of all you’ve ever known and all your body has ever known? Just give yourself time.