Katherine: Still failing at veganism....

I suppose I have not actually failed at veganism, as I have remained loyal to avoiding animal products, but it hasn't been pretty.  My vegan blogging will be honest and not nearly as perky as Laura and Shannon.  I am a cheese lover of MASSIVE proportion, so I cant say that I've stopped craving my mound of cottage cheese every day.  I miss chocolate/PB combos. I miss goat cheese.  I also miss the wonderfully prepared meat/cheese options that my chef at work prepares.  But I do LOVE how light and healthy I feel at all times.  Even after an enormous meal, I don't ever get to the "sick" full that I used to after eating meat and dairy. 

Unfortunately, my debut post on this blog will be short and sweet.  Starting this vegan shenanigans during a very stressful time in my work life has led to some very interesting situations.  Between frequent trips to the bathroom, blood sugar spikes, and simply not having enough energy....it has been hard to endure.  Coconut water, V8, mango chips, and almonds are basically the only snacks at work I can have, so if I didn't remember to pack something, morning hunger can get a bit unbearable.  My manager told me that she hates managing vegans for their frequent moodiness.  It may be coincidence, but there were a few days this week that I think I fit that description as I fought to not pass out from hunger.

Also, being a vegan requires a significant amount of time and money spent cooking or at least in planning in order to achieve a sufficient amount of nourishment.  Not having the time or energy to put into this this last week and  half has caused me to get a bit frustrated with my options.  My fault completely. 

So after tomorrow, it is my intent to print recipes, buy groceries, and be a REAL, happy, well-fed vegan.