it really isn’t that hard at all, supplements exist for everything these days and a vegan diet is a lot cheaper than a carnist one with the rise of meat costs.
I wouldn’t say it’s hard but it is highly inconvenient and annoying. I still remember the relief of not having to nit pick over my food.
I also remember the social weight lifting of not having to announce to everyone my food choices without expecting them to be accommodating, or making them feel inadequate regardless when they couldn’t do so. I also don’t miss the side eye and the eye rolling and having to constantly explain why I was doing that while getting blank stares or superficial smiles.
It comes with a lot of baggage that supplements alone can’t fix.
I just don’t mention I’m vegan ever for these exact reasons. If I think it’ll cause a huge problem or make other people think veganism is dumb ill just eat what the person prepared, and usually just tell them I’m not a big fan of chicken/steak/whatever.
With a multivitamin which doctors recommend everyone takes anyway you don’t really have to care much about supplements.
If you feel like you’re nit picking over food just get what you think looks good and avoid the meat aisle, and you’re doing better than 90% of people already. Anyone trying to gatekeep that you’re not being perfect guaranteed is also not being perfect.
Literally nothing you said contradicts what I said. It’s easy to buy a microwave hamburger for sure and others have carnist diets and don’t usually cater for vegans, that’s true. Thanks.
I’m not trying to contradict what you said. I’m elaborating on other points that you wave off. I know that buying supplements is the go-to solution for you, but I’m also not willing to do that for many reasons. My point is: yes, your solution works, but it’s annoying, inconvenient, and embarrassing to keep it up.
It’s easy to buy a microwave hamburger for sure
Why are you under the impression that we buy frozen meals? I don’t understand your point. I’m not an American who does that.
I don’t think supplements are the go-to solution, but they are a solution that exists for those that are unable to formulate a nutritious diet beyond eating steak.
it really isn’t that hard at all, supplements exist for everything these days and a vegan diet is a lot cheaper than a carnist one with the rise of meat costs.
I wouldn’t say it’s hard but it is highly inconvenient and annoying. I still remember the relief of not having to nit pick over my food.
I also remember the social weight lifting of not having to announce to everyone my food choices without expecting them to be accommodating, or making them feel inadequate regardless when they couldn’t do so. I also don’t miss the side eye and the eye rolling and having to constantly explain why I was doing that while getting blank stares or superficial smiles.
It comes with a lot of baggage that supplements alone can’t fix.
I just don’t mention I’m vegan ever for these exact reasons. If I think it’ll cause a huge problem or make other people think veganism is dumb ill just eat what the person prepared, and usually just tell them I’m not a big fan of chicken/steak/whatever.
With a multivitamin which doctors recommend everyone takes anyway you don’t really have to care much about supplements. If you feel like you’re nit picking over food just get what you think looks good and avoid the meat aisle, and you’re doing better than 90% of people already. Anyone trying to gatekeep that you’re not being perfect guaranteed is also not being perfect.
Literally nothing you said contradicts what I said. It’s easy to buy a microwave hamburger for sure and others have carnist diets and don’t usually cater for vegans, that’s true. Thanks.
I’m not trying to contradict what you said. I’m elaborating on other points that you wave off. I know that buying supplements is the go-to solution for you, but I’m also not willing to do that for many reasons. My point is: yes, your solution works, but it’s annoying, inconvenient, and embarrassing to keep it up.
Why are you under the impression that we buy frozen meals? I don’t understand your point. I’m not an American who does that.
I don’t think supplements are the go-to solution, but they are a solution that exists for those that are unable to formulate a nutritious diet beyond eating steak.