At the end of the week I like to post changes I've observed, just to keep track and give feedback more accurately.
Week 1:
Eating habits:
I've always liked food, but in the past I've never come home looking forward to what I'd have to eat. I like to cook, but after a long day at school I'm usually too lazy or just won't have the energy to do so. Even just a few days after going vegan, I think about what deliciousness I'll have for lunch or dinner that day. I look forward to making meals and eating them. I do eat more frequently, since I eat when I feel hungry and I eat until I no longer hungry not till I'm full. This way, I usually eat about five times a day rather than three meals and lots of snacking. I used to snack sometimes just because there was snack food around, sometimes because I was bored. Now, I don't feel the need to snack in between meals, and I feel no temptation for snacks or candy because I'd rather have my home-made food.
Sleeping habits:
I also find myself waking up more easily and refreshed. I used to wake up very tired in the morning, not willing to get out of bed and not feeling very rested. Now, even though I'll still choose my bed over getting up for a few minutes, I don't fall back asleep as soon as I close my eyes and no longer need my afternoon naps after I come home from class.
Exercise habits:
Before, I didn't really have the drive to exercise more than biking to the grocery store. Although the goal of this lifestyle change was not to loose weight or get fit, I find a quick 15 minute workout at some point in the day a habit I could get used to. I only do five yoga sun-salutations, about 20 (girl-) pushups, 20 sit-ups and a couple of leg exercises for now, since I am embarrassingly out of shape compared to high school. But with my new found energy and drive I would like to start doing more as time and fitness level allows.
Week 1:
Eating habits:
I've always liked food, but in the past I've never come home looking forward to what I'd have to eat. I like to cook, but after a long day at school I'm usually too lazy or just won't have the energy to do so. Even just a few days after going vegan, I think about what deliciousness I'll have for lunch or dinner that day. I look forward to making meals and eating them. I do eat more frequently, since I eat when I feel hungry and I eat until I no longer hungry not till I'm full. This way, I usually eat about five times a day rather than three meals and lots of snacking. I used to snack sometimes just because there was snack food around, sometimes because I was bored. Now, I don't feel the need to snack in between meals, and I feel no temptation for snacks or candy because I'd rather have my home-made food.
Sleeping habits:
I also find myself waking up more easily and refreshed. I used to wake up very tired in the morning, not willing to get out of bed and not feeling very rested. Now, even though I'll still choose my bed over getting up for a few minutes, I don't fall back asleep as soon as I close my eyes and no longer need my afternoon naps after I come home from class.
Exercise habits:
Before, I didn't really have the drive to exercise more than biking to the grocery store. Although the goal of this lifestyle change was not to loose weight or get fit, I find a quick 15 minute workout at some point in the day a habit I could get used to. I only do five yoga sun-salutations, about 20 (girl-) pushups, 20 sit-ups and a couple of leg exercises for now, since I am embarrassingly out of shape compared to high school. But with my new found energy and drive I would like to start doing more as time and fitness level allows.
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