Hello
I have thought about going vegan, on and off, for some years. I feel that now, as I try to make positive changes in my life, is a good time to start eating with a way I feel comfortable with (regarding animals).
I'm recovering from anorexia. My BMI is still quite underweight - I need to gain another stone yet before I'm a healthy weight. Mentally I'm still not 'normal' but I have gained weight without much relapse.
I want to go vegan, mainly for ethical reasons, but also the health benefits. I think taking control of my eating in a positive way might help my recovery? I have some concerns, which are that my boyfriend / therapist / family will see this as a negative thing. Another concern is that I still need to gain weight, and at present, most of my gain has come from (unhealthy) milkshakes. Most of the milkshakes I have come in at about 500 calories per glass - can I replicate this in a vegan diet? I also need to prove to everyone that I can be healthy and happy on a vegan diet - I'm worried they won't take me seriously, and see it as me relapsing into my eating disorder.
Sorry if this comes off as offensive or anything like that. Thanks for reading.
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