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Did anyone else ever feel like Neo after he took whichever colored pill he took in the movie " The Matrix" once you became vegan?

I ask this because its really amazing the subtle and huge differences I feel in terms of the peace, and overall state of my well being.

I am a few days in , after having been pescatarian/ vegetarian for over 10 years now, and the difference is amazing. I woke up the other morning and was amazed at how clear I could see, colors were more vivid, my eyes felt and looked better. I want to kind of throw a party and shout "Hooray" but I don't know any other vegans around here that well.The point is, it just feels good.

My whole life , I have basically been allergic to dairy. My mom had to give me milk substitutes( soy,etc) when I was a baby. But I ate cheese , drank milk here and there. Then at the age of 13 I became vegetarian and decided to eat fish for protein. There was no consideration of animals needs or well being here, at play. I just felt better and on a whim decided to stick with it. It wasnt until this year on thanksgiving day. For about two months prior I hadn't eaten any fish really. I noticed how light my body felt but also that I was able to take in more of the grains , nutrients I was eating and somehow - believe it or not - had more energy? This coming from a marathon and long distance runner who thought Protein (with a capital P ) was her savior from poor little fishies. However on Thanksgiving Day, I ate no fish but had lots of dairy. Lots as in enough for me to notice :" Hey , you feel like CRAP Everytime you do this to yourself. So why?" I came home and thought about it for a little while. I thought about how I didn't have to torture myself by eating foods that just don't fit me. I went a Barnes and Nobles and remembered reading a little bit of Alicia's book , thinking to myself " .. someday ". I quickly found the book again and re-read the facts on how animals are tortured and suffer so much just for humans to eat things they actually don't need. I did research. I occasionally would wonder what my mother, family, etc would say but I spiritually vowed to put myself first. Then I saw the documentary " Earthlings" which nailed it into play. I was vegan.

I have noticed the HUGE release and LACK of stress , which I firmly feel comes from eating this food which is not holding the stress of a murdered and tortured animal. I sound like a hippie or a whatever, but I'm me. And I feel great. And lastly : MY GOD the FOOD IS Delicious! Flavors and all . Live love and be well , readers. Thanks for this forum. xxxxxo

Wow thank you so much Britt! You're awesome and your words of encouragement are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Yay :D Let me know how you like it , your thoughts and views , when you get a chance. In fact, I think you have just inspired me to watch one of the three movies today. Blessings to you and your boyfriend and thanks for the comment.

I agree, Diana. It doesn't take very long for me to feel completely awake when I get up in the morning and I stay full of energy all day. I haven't cut out sugar completely, but I do notice that the more I stay away from it; the less I crave it.
Thanks Lero! I'll message you when I watch it!

Just wanted to say thanks... I had a rough day at work and don't feel much like cooking tonight and was tempted to run out and get fast food... I haven't eaten meat in a few weeks (I've been trying for sometime to commit) and I'm so tired I almost blew it... So I got on for a little inspiration.... veggie dog (though not all that healthy) here I come!