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p id="d814">I love first-hand reviews about anything. I want to read experiences.</p><figure id="e025"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*krRa8SBvf2F-uzOFcxQHSA.jpeg"><figcaption>White bean meatball soup by <a href="https://thesoberveganyogi.com">Author</a></figcaption></figure><h1 id="d1d2">Here are the incredible changes I noticed after going plant-based.</h1><h2 id="2b72">Reduced inflammation</h2><p id="ca49">You know the feeling when you can’t get a ring off your finger because you are puffy and bloated? It’s the worst, right?</p><p id="51ab">After a few months of being vegan, I noticed my ring just slides around on my finger. Meat and dairy are inflammatory, especially dairy.</p><p id="79d2">It was crucial with my inflammatory diseases that I got this under control. I rarely feel bloated, red, or puffy.</p><h2 id="9667">I don’t need a traditional diet</h2><p id="7410">I eat what I want, just doesn’t include animal products. Many people think you are limited if you are vegan, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.</p><p id="9a98">Because I am not eating animal products, I lower my intake of inflammatory foods, which makes it easy to stay at a stable weight.</p><h2 id="947f">My collagenous colitis is in remission</h2><p id="aa6f">My plant-based diet along with sobriety sent my colitis into remission and I haven’t seen her since! All of the times I was up in the middle of the night have vanished. It sure makes life a lot easier!</p><h2 id="d07a">My skin looks clear and even-toned</h2><p id="10b4">No more red-faced, blotchy skin. My skin is smooth, even, and soft now. Also, with sobriety, I seem to be aging in reverse or at least correct some of the damage I’ve done.</p><p id="cf09">I

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t’s crazy but my wrinkles aren’t as deep anymore. Anything to slow down the aging process, I’m about it!</p><h2 id="45c0">I have more energy</h2><p id="656e">Animal products were weighing me down. Have you ever heard that steak takes a long time to digest? It takes at least two days, so after I would eat a meal with meat, I felt so sluggish. It felt stuck in my stomach, making my energy levels low.</p><p id="b5ad">I digest fruits, veggies, and vegan proteins (beans, tofu, etc.) easily because they are full of fiber. I feel less brain fog, along with the energy, so my mind is raring to go!</p><figure id="ef8f"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*mYox3HKIzilM7BWnh5AbxQ.jpeg"><figcaption>Tofu veggie stir-fry by <a href="https://thesoberveganyogi.com">Author</a></figcaption></figure><h2 id="79ab">Takeaway</h2><p id="1739">I feel amazing without dairy. Come on ya’ll, cow’s milk is for the baby calf, not for us humans. I remember when my mom made me drink milk at the dinner table and I would gag. There’s a reason for that reaction!</p><p id="5809">Again, I am not a medical professional or someone who is trying to shame people for eating meat. These are my opinions and what works for me.</p><p id="ded0">Leave me a comment and let me know what works for you! I’d love to hear it. Or, if you are curious about how to start your plant-based journey, I’m always available for tips on how I started.</p><p id="7888"><b>If you liked my story, become a member and <a href="https://soberveganyogi.medium.com/membership">subscribe to Medium</a> to read all you want each month, including my articles.</b></p><p id="c668"><b><i>Thanks for reading!</i></b></p><p id="1056"><i>Much love, Michele</i></p></article></body>

The Benefits I’ve Experienced as a Result of My Plant-Based Journey

Why I chose to be vegan and how it’s helped me

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Disclaimer: I am in no way a health care professional or nutritionist, just someone who is fascinated with nutrition.

Some people think that going plant-based is the new, hip thing to do. If you live in a metropolitan area, I’m sure you see many vegan restaurants popping up all over town.

My husband, a carnivore, seems to think this is ridiculous, while I get excited every time I see a new plant-based restaurant to try.

For me, eating plant-based isn’t a fad or a trend. My curiosity started after watching the disturbing documentary, “Earthlings”. I barely made it through the movie, it was that disgusting. Animals are treated so terribly and the unsanitary practices of farms are something I will never forget.

I’ve also cut out animal products for health reasons, as it exacerbates my colitis and makes me feel terrible.

I was convinced that my cancer diagnosis in 2011 was caused by my meat and dairy consumption. Although now I think the culprit was alcohol, maybe it was a combination of the two.

Sure, you can google all the benefits and get your list from the scientists, but I love first-hand experiences. When I was diagnosed with cancer and colitis, I did extensive research.

I love first-hand reviews about anything. I want to read experiences.

Here are the incredible changes I noticed after going plant-based.

Reduced inflammation

You know the feeling when you can’t get a ring off your finger because you are puffy and bloated? It’s the worst, right?

After a few months of being vegan, I noticed my ring just slides around on my finger. Meat and dairy are inflammatory, especially dairy.

It was crucial with my inflammatory diseases that I got this under control. I rarely feel bloated, red, or puffy.

I don’t need a traditional diet

I eat what I want, just doesn’t include animal products. Many people think you are limited if you are vegan, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

Because I am not eating animal products, I lower my intake of inflammatory foods, which makes it easy to stay at a stable weight.

My collagenous colitis is in remission

My plant-based diet along with sobriety sent my colitis into remission and I haven’t seen her since! All of the times I was up in the middle of the night have vanished. It sure makes life a lot easier!

My skin looks clear and even-toned

No more red-faced, blotchy skin. My skin is smooth, even, and soft now. Also, with sobriety, I seem to be aging in reverse or at least correct some of the damage I’ve done.

It’s crazy but my wrinkles aren’t as deep anymore. Anything to slow down the aging process, I’m about it!

I have more energy

Animal products were weighing me down. Have you ever heard that steak takes a long time to digest? It takes at least two days, so after I would eat a meal with meat, I felt so sluggish. It felt stuck in my stomach, making my energy levels low.

I digest fruits, veggies, and vegan proteins (beans, tofu, etc.) easily because they are full of fiber. I feel less brain fog, along with the energy, so my mind is raring to go!

Takeaway

I feel amazing without dairy. Come on ya’ll, cow’s milk is for the baby calf, not for us humans. I remember when my mom made me drink milk at the dinner table and I would gag. There’s a reason for that reaction!

Again, I am not a medical professional or someone who is trying to shame people for eating meat. These are my opinions and what works for me.

Leave me a comment and let me know what works for you! I’d love to hear it. Or, if you are curious about how to start your plant-based journey, I’m always available for tips on how I started.

If you liked my story, become a member and subscribe to Medium to read all you want each month, including my articles.

Thanks for reading!

Much love, Michele