It's a new dawn, It's a new day, It's a new life, For me...And I'm feeling good!!

Hi there!

I started last week on 2/2/2011 and I am down 8.4lbs just from making different food choices. I have found some food alternatives to my "fatty" or "unhealthy" ones and they seem to agree with my body more. Already in just 5 days, I feel more motivated and energetic.

I have adopted a vegan diet and while everyone asks me "what the heck are you doing" and "aren't you just going to be eating salad all the time." I say no. There are so many other alternative items that are out in grocery stores now that actually taste good and are good for you.

Today 2/7/2011
Breakfast: Cheerios, Banana, and Westsoy milk
- It was great! I love this breakfast! I'm not missing anything from before and the Westsoy Organic Unsweetened Soy Milk tastes great in cereal.

That is an example of the great things that I can still have. My body really seems to be reacting to it and it's great! I feel good, my attitude is good, I don't feel like I'm missing anything or deprived of anything.

When I tell people I am doing vegan, they ask "why" or "how long is this going to last" and to them I say STOP! I don't ask why you eat what YOU eat. Let it be what it is. I am doing this because I choose to.

So I put together a spreadsheet so I can keep track of my weight and measurements as well as what specifically labeled Vegan food I like and don't like. It's a great tool first to let me know how I'm doing and secondly to let me know what I can use for other recipes so I don't get burned out on eating the same "safe" food. I really like cooking and coming up with fun things to make.

I'm off to work today and I literally can't wait for the salad bar. I've been looking forward to it since last Thursday when I had it last. It's awesome!