Growing up we kind of ate whatever, my mom would buy the basics like, veggies, fruit, grains, starches and dairy. At this time the world wasn't half as conscious about eating habits as it is now. Along with the basics we would always have some sort of "treat" in the house.
I grew up wanting much more of the treats than the veggies of course, which stayed with me all through my teenage years up until I turned 20. I was literally eating solely processed food because that's what tasted better to my uncultured palate. Now I don't blame anyone for this because it was a time where people didn't really know much about the true side effects of a poor diet.
When I hit 20 I went through a bad break up and like a lot of people I tried to keep myself and my mind busy while grieving. Also I thought to myself I'm gonna get jacked! And show her what she missed out on... Yeah I know, typical right?
So what did I do? I went to Chapters and bought a Men's Health Magazine of course! (True androgynous butch lesbian mindset..). I flipped trough the pages and after many pictures of half naked men with sick abs I finally stumbled upon a 7 day "sample" meal plan. This was the answer to everything I thought, I'll just eat exactly like this, join the gym and in no time I'll look like a beast!
I was living on my own at this time so I headed to the grocery store and instead of buying my usual chicken nuggets and pizza I bought, whole wheat bread, Turkey bacon and eggs. In my mind, I was ahead of the game here and soon enough my body would transform like magic. That same day I got a membership at the gym and had no clue what to do or where to start, but no worries I had my trusty Men's Health Magazine to guide me.
I'd say about 3 months after going to the gym every morning for an hour and eating according to the meal plan, I could with full confidence say that absolutely NOTHING had changed. Great! What the hell was I to do now, or even better what was I doing wrong? I didn't have the slightest idea, so I gave up and felt defeated.
Being part of the health food movement for several years, I've realized that most people have or will feel that same feeling of defeat at some point. Just like me, it won't be by choice but by negligence, denial and brainwash from society's desire to keep you in the dark from the truth.
It isn't a coincidence that 1 in 3 people will have cancer in their lifetime and that the majority of westerners are sick in some way and are on some sort medication. It's all part of the largest scam ever, to keep people sick because let's be honest here, there is no money in health compared to the amount of money made from the sick and dying.
How is the junk food, meat, egg and dairy industries supposed to make money if no one is buying their products? They wouldn't which is why all promoters of these products are working for or paid by these industries to make them look good. If this is news to you, well... I don't apologize because everyone needs to know the truth about the pain and sorrow these companies are bringing into the lives of people and families around the world. They are killing innocent humans and animals by the millions for their own selfishness and greed.
Needless to say, something isn't right and don't follow the pack if they're not happy, you won't be either. If you're tired of being on the never ending yo-yo diet and your sick of either having extra unwanted weight or feeling sluggish all the time them try something different, go against the masses.
This is what I did almost 4 years ago when I took matters into my own hands. Instead of listening to other people, I did my own research and experiments. Through these changes I discovered that a vegan lifestyle is the only way to live a healthy, meaningful, ethical, compassionate and vibrantly amazing life.
To most that may sound bias but like a lot of people, I've tried various fad diets like Paleo and more. I can tell you first hand that before going plant based I didn't feel this alive and clear minded. My eyes are now open to the true darkness and light of the world.
I've eaten junk food, I've eaten high amounts protein, I've eaten "low carb" and it was a complete waste of time. Nothing until veganism was able to make me feel as wonderful as I do now and I know with every inch of my being that this is what I need to be doing to not only save myself but save others too.
All of this rambling to say that you can be thin on the outside but this doesn't mean that you're healthy on the inside and the inside is what's important. So instead of being TOFI (thin on the outside and fat on the inside), why not thrive to be healthy all around. I've been thin and healthy looking all my life, even though I was never truly healthy on the inside.
You're the only person who has authority over your life, use this to your advantage and save yourself the trouble of getting sick along the way.
"It is more important to prevent animal suffering, rather than sit to contemplate the evils of the universe praying in the company of priests."
- Buddha
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