One inevitable outcome of eliminating whole categories of foods from your diet is it gives you a very precise idea of what your worst food temptations are. Within 24 hours of going vegan, what i wanted more than anything was a big hunk of ripe swiss cheese. In the subsequent couple of days, I was tempted by cheese pizza, rotel dip, deep fried mozzarella, cream cheese on a bagel, and slices of sharp cheddar (which i wanted to eat right out of the fridge). Interestingly, few of my fantasies revolved around meat. there was the one day that I regretted passing up some beef chili, but by and large, I wanted cheese more than anything, and I came very close to chucking it all.
In truth, I did cave in once, for a mexican con queso dip. I knew that if I gave in just a little, I would cave completely; that's how I operate. That's why I have given up a hundred exercise regimens. One day off the wagon and I figure there's no point in going back, so I abandon it entirely. That is a surprisingly difficult thing to understand for being such a simple concept: once off the wagon does not sabotage a routine. Just get right back on it the next day.
I'm now getting that veganism can be a way for me to learn moderation, and to not let a little deviation mess with the overall plan. It's a bit easier for me to judge the course when there is a simple guideline to follow. I think my success will be much greater than using my usual technique, winging it.
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