First off, Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! I'm so grateful for all he did to end some real awful crap going on in our country.
On a more vegan note, the week wasn't very difficult for me. Not anymore difficult than it normally is to meal plan, anyway. But I can see how long-term there can be some tough situations. I felt hungrier more often. I ate a ton of fruit. Overall I felt good, not noticeably fantastic or anything. Turning down cookies sucked. I might have lost some weight; Agid says I look skinnier. He made it to day 6. Meat, cheese, and milk are his favorite things to eat, so I was impressed he made it that long.
As long as what we eat keeps us healthy and happy, I don't think it matters much. I'm not sure that adhering to a strict vegan lifestyle is for me, but I will try to continue to be mindful about my food choices. It's important to consider the effect food has on your body and how it arrived to your plate, if you have that luxury. This was a mostly fun challenge but I'm glad it's coming to an end.
I believe that love and kindness matter most.
Here's an only slightly related MLK quote:
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
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