Relapsed on pizza

[Sproutskies]

Partying too much. Knew not to eat a couple slices of cheese pizza. Did it anyways. Just a relapse after going strong for 1.5 years vegan.

 

[Emma JC]

Partying too much. Knew not to eat a couple slices of cheese pizza. Did it anyways. Just a relapse after going strong for 1.5 years vegan.

big hugs for you and know that it is okay and please forgive yourself - it is what you do every day that matters and that was yesterday (or the day before) today and tomorrow are what matters!!



Emma JC
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[Graeme M]

I wonder how many vegans do something like that? I endorse veganism, but view it through a kind of lens of pragmatism. I mostly eat plant-based but we do have eggs sourced from a local farmer we know. I am happy to eat insects - we have some cricket powder and have bought insect snacks. I have no real problem with eating cheese or even some meats when out and if a truly plant-based food option is not available I will eat some kinds of meat based foods. For me, losing sleep over such things is counter-productive. My choices probably don't make much af a difference really but where I can I support veganism and encourage vegan choices.

 

[Second Summer]

The partying and pizza relapse is a classic. Don't worry about it. If it's mostly a one-off thing it doesn't count. Just get back on the ... uh, hobby horse?

The first year when I was vegetarian I got invited to someone's house. I thought they knew I was vegetarian, and maybe they did know, just that they didn't know what 'vegetarian' meant? So they served fish. And I was too polite to make a fuss about it. I wasn't happy with myself afterwards, but I decided to avoid any further such misunderstandings or awkward social situations for the future. And honestly, things have become a lot easier over the years.

 

[Jamie in Chile]

they served fish. And I was too polite to make a fuss about it. I wasn't happy with myself afterwards, but I decided to avoid any further such misunderstandings or awkward social situations for the future. And honestly, things have become a lot easier over the years.

How did you avoid the misunderstandings and awkwardness after that?

 

[Second Summer]

How did you avoid the misunderstandings and awkwardness after that?

A couple of different ways, I think. As time went on, my dietary choices became better known in my social circles. I also became more confident and made this clear in advance whenever I was invited anywhere. Often I would also offer to bring something suitable to share myself. And if all else failed, my improved confidence/resolve allowed me to simply ignore it or sit it out. For example, one time when on a work trip to France we were served a multi-course meal at a restaurant up in the mountains somewhere. Each meal had a special vegan option just for me. But when the cheese meal arrived, they apparently had been unable to or forgotten to make something vegan. After some initial awkwardness and exasperation/complaints on my behalf by my colleagues/hosts, I decided it was probably time for some air and a bathroom break anyway. It was fine and I returned in time for the desserts.

 

[isaacrob181]

Partying too much. Knew not to eat a couple slices of cheese pizza. Did it anyways. Just a relapse after going strong for 1.5 years vegan.

That's okay. Culture is the hardest to break. I realized this during my journey of going vegan.


We're brought up to be carnivores and considering that you've been good for 1.5 years, that's amazing and brave of you.

 

[FlandersOD]

Mean its a valid point, but I feel no atachment to that part of "my" culture.