I've been eating a vegan diet for weeks now and really loving it. Thanks for all the support by the way.
So, today I'm in Whole foods market to buy some flax seeds and as I'm walking up the first isle there is one of those little sample thingys set up with toothpicks and a big pile of greasy sausage chunks. It was like almost involuntary I saw my hand reaching out....
I did come to my senses before I touched the greasy chucks and made a hasty retreat to the bulk nuts and seeds for my flax fix.
It occurred to me that what I experienced was much the same as when I quit drinking. In fact it was exactly the same. The sights, sounds and smells triggered an urge to eat something I know is not good for me. I had to get away from the trigger and talk myself out of caving in to the urge.
I am glad I did not fall off the wagon, so to speak. I was wondering if anyone else has felt like they were breaking an addiction when first stopping eating meat.
I have really struggled with quitting drinking. It's gotten easier over time. Thankfully quitting animal products has not seemed anywhere near as hard. The tools I learned from SMART recovery have really come in handy today.
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