My vegan story It was the night the first Animals Australia Live Export investigation aired on the ABC. We rarely watch TV but I just happened to be in the right place at the right time to witness something so horrific that I knew I would never be the same again. In tears I stated to Stuart that I could never again participate in any part of animal agriculture, never could I turn my back on these helpless living beings after what I had just witnessed. The images of the trembling fear, cruelty and death of innocent animals prompted me to find out more of what I had so naively been blind to my whole life. I chose to educate myself as much as I could because I knew the animals desperately needed us all to see the truth, so I went to the Animals Australia website, where I found a lot more information. For the love of animals I summoned up the courage to watch Earthlings and then Peaceable Kingdom: The Journey Home. In both cases I experienced a profound awakening that left me deeply moved and speechless. Eventually the only words that I could utter to myself came in the form of a promise - I know it will never be enough, but I promise you that for the remainder of my life I will do whatever it takes to help you. Deep down I remembered that I didnt even want to eat meat but conditioning, as well as my doctor, had always told me that I needed to eat meat for iron and drink milk for calcium. Ironically, I was iron deficient and anemic as a meat eater and now I am not. I had constant digestive issues, mucous, colds and sore throats on dairy and now I do not, nor am I calcium deficient! In fact, as a high raw vegan I am the healthiest and happiest I have ever been in my life, which is confirmed in the healing of my body and in my blood results, time and again. I have a very balanced and exciting diet of an amazing array of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, lentils, legumes and the most delicious plant based cheeses and desserts in the world! Apart from knowing I am making a difference and the love and connection I now feel to everything, one of the greatest blessings that arises from this lifestyle change is optimum health, particularly if you are conscious about your foods choices. I truly believe that our strength to do the very best we can for the animals and our planet begins with the love and care we give to ourselves, which naturally grows and grows, overflows and extends out... inspiring others. This New Years Eve, if you have ever felt inspired in anyway towards helping animals please consider signing up for the 30 day Vegan Easy Challenge and get all the support you need. I will be more than happy to help you by answering any questions you may have along the way and by providing recipes and inspiration to you. Thank you for taking a moment out of your day to read my story. Always trust and follow your own heart beyond all else. #MyVeganStory #NewYearsResolution #VeganEasyChallenge
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 10:54:40 +0000
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