Guest guest Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hi Joanie, What an eloquent explanation of why you became vegan! Wish I could meet someone like you in real life. I too am fifty-something and most veggie people are thirty years younger! --- On Sun, 12/28/08, jojo46580 <jojo46580 wrote: jojo46580 <jojo46580 New to Group / My Introduction Sunday, December 28, 2008, 12:36 PM Hello to All ~ I just recently joined this group, and since I am eager to get started as an active member, I thought that I had better post " my story. " :-) I am brand new to being Vegan, and am still " transitioning over " from the S.A.D. I have totally given up eating meat in any form, and I am " working on " letting go of dairy products. Also, I will not be buying any more clothing and/or shoes that are made by using animals. I will use what I have until I need to replace, then I will replace with only Vegan. I am a 52-year old happily-married mother of 2 and a grandma to 4. As countless others, I was raised on the S.A.D. - and even so - I had always been intrigued with Vegetarians, and when I learned about being Vegan, I thought, " Wow, I wonder if I could adopt that lifestyle as well? " I don't think that there is anything about being Vegan that I do not agree with. There are 3 main reasons why I feel inclined to adopt a Vegan lifestyle: 1. My Health. For all of the obvious and known reasons why not consuming animal products is much easier on, and healthier for, the human body. 2. The Animals. For the seemingly hopeless, tragic plight of all of the animals that are bred and raised for human food. The senseless abuse and neglect (sheer horror) that these animals are forced to endure is something that I am choosing to no longer be a part of. And this feels good and right to me. 3. The Planet. Anyone who has read up on the subject knows that factory farming and all that it stands for is ecologically unsound and irresponsible for a myriad of reasons.So, by becoming Vegan, I feel that I am doing my part-no matter how small of a part. The thing is, we have to start somewhere; thus I begin my journey into Veganism, and all that it stands for. So - Health and Ethics - I reckon these are my reasons for turning away from the S.A.D. - enough is enough! By joining this group, I am hoping to learn more and more, and meet up with others whom I can relate to and connect with. There is so very much that I need to learn, especially WHAT and HOW to prepare tasty Vegan meals - meals that even my S.A.D. hubby will eat. :-) I have no real support for my Vegan choice in my offline world, and so I turn to the internet for alot of my learning and to find peers. And hopefully one day I will know enough to be able to help and support others as well. Thanks for having me. :-) Best Regards from Joanie in Northern Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 And some are almost 80! ________________________________ Ellen <ellenled Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:56:39 AM Re: New to Group / My Introduction Hi Joanie, What an eloquent explanation of why you became vegan! Wish I could meet someone like you in real life. I too am fifty-something and most veggie people are thirty years younger! --- On Sun, 12/28/08, jojo46580 <jojo46580 > wrote: jojo46580 <jojo46580 > New to Group / My Introduction Sunday, December 28, 2008, 12:36 PM Hello to All ~ I just recently joined this group, and since I am eager to get started as an active member, I thought that I had better post " my story. " :-) I am brand new to being Vegan, and am still " transitioning over " from the S.A.D. I have totally given up eating meat in any form, and I am " working on " letting go of dairy products. Also, I will not be buying any more clothing and/or shoes that are made by using animals. I will use what I have until I need to replace, then I will replace with only Vegan. I am a 52-year old happily-married mother of 2 and a grandma to 4. As countless others, I was raised on the S.A.D. - and even so - I had always been intrigued with Vegetarians, and when I learned about being Vegan, I thought, " Wow, I wonder if I could adopt that lifestyle as well? " I don't think that there is anything about being Vegan that I do not agree with. There are 3 main reasons why I feel inclined to adopt a Vegan lifestyle: 1. My Health. For all of the obvious and known reasons why not consuming animal products is much easier on, and healthier for, the human body. 2. The Animals. For the seemingly hopeless, tragic plight of all of the animals that are bred and raised for human food. The senseless abuse and neglect (sheer horror) that these animals are forced to endure is something that I am choosing to no longer be a part of. And this feels good and right to me. 3. The Planet. Anyone who has read up on the subject knows that factory farming and all that it stands for is ecologically unsound and irresponsible for a myriad of reasons.So, by becoming Vegan, I feel that I am doing my part-no matter how small of a part. The thing is, we have to start somewhere; thus I begin my journey into Veganism, and all that it stands for. So - Health and Ethics - I reckon these are my reasons for turning away from the S.A.D. - enough is enough! By joining this group, I am hoping to learn more and more, and meet up with others whom I can relate to and connect with. There is so very much that I need to learn, especially WHAT and HOW to prepare tasty Vegan meals - meals that even my S.A.D. hubby will eat. :-) I have no real support for my Vegan choice in my offline world, and so I turn to the internet for alot of my learning and to find peers. And hopefully one day I will know enough to be able to help and support others as well. Thanks for having me. :-) Best Regards from Joanie in Northern Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 Hello to All ~ I just recently joined this group, and since I am eager to get started as an active member, I thought that I had better post " my story. " :-) I am brand new to being Vegan, and am still " transitioning over " from the S.A.D. I have totally given up eating meat in any form, and I am " working on " letting go of dairy products. Also, I will not be buying any more clothing and/or shoes that are made by using animals. I will use what I have until I need to replace, then I will replace with only Vegan. I am a 52-year old happily-married mother of 2 and a grandma to 4. As countless others, I was raised on the S.A.D. - and even so - I had always been intrigued with Vegetarians, and when I learned about being Vegan, I thought, " Wow, I wonder if I could adopt that lifestyle as well? " I don't think that there is anything about being Vegan that I do not agree with. There are 3 main reasons why I feel inclined to adopt a Vegan lifestyle: 1. My Health. For all of the obvious and known reasons why not consuming animal products is much easier on, and healthier for, the human body. 2. The Animals. For the seemingly hopeless, tragic plight of all of the animals that are bred and raised for human food. The senseless abuse and neglect (sheer horror) that these animals are forced to endure is something that I am choosing to no longer be a part of. And this feels good and right to me. 3. The Planet. Anyone who has read up on the subject knows that factory farming and all that it stands for is ecologically unsound and irresponsible for a myriad of reasons.So, by becoming Vegan, I feel that I am doing my part-no matter how small of a part. The thing is, we have to start somewhere; thus I begin my journey into Veganism, and all that it stands for. So - Health and Ethics - I reckon these are my reasons for turning away from the S.A.D. - enough is enough! By joining this group, I am hoping to learn more and more, and meet up with others whom I can relate to and connect with. There is so very much that I need to learn, especially WHAT and HOW to prepare tasty Vegan meals - meals that even my S.A.D. hubby will eat. :-) I have no real support for my Vegan choice in my offline world, and so I turn to the internet for alot of my learning and to find peers. And hopefully one day I will know enough to be able to help and support others as well. Thanks for having me. :-) Best Regards from Joanie in Northern Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 28, 2008 Report Share Posted December 28, 2008 vegan-network , " jojo46580 " <jojo46580 wrote: > > Hello to All ~ Good for you--and the animals!--for all the reasons you specify for making this big transition! I've been vegan for about 15 years, now, so if you ever need some one-on-one support, don't hesitate to e-mail me at idea. Happy New Year and LIFE, Joanie!! --Eliz in Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 2, 2009 Report Share Posted January 2, 2009 Hello Ellen and Great to have you on the board! I'm a vegan myself, so any questions you may have I'll be happy to try my best to answer. Welcome aboard and CONGRATS on your decision to go vegan. --- On Sun, 12/28/08, echolike <echolike wrote: echolike <echolike Re: New to Group / My Introduction Sunday, December 28, 2008, 3:31 PM And some are almost 80! ____________ _________ _________ __ Ellen <ellenled > Sunday, December 28, 2008 11:56:39 AM Re: New to Group / My Introduction Hi Joanie, What an eloquent explanation of why you became vegan! Wish I could meet someone like you in real life. I too am fifty-something and most veggie people are thirty years younger! --- On Sun, 12/28/08, jojo46580 <jojo46580 > wrote: jojo46580 <jojo46580 > New to Group / My Introduction Sunday, December 28, 2008, 12:36 PM Hello to All ~ I just recently joined this group, and since I am eager to get started as an active member, I thought that I had better post " my story. " :-) I am brand new to being Vegan, and am still " transitioning over " from the S.A.D. I have totally given up eating meat in any form, and I am " working on " letting go of dairy products. Also, I will not be buying any more clothing and/or shoes that are made by using animals. I will use what I have until I need to replace, then I will replace with only Vegan. I am a 52-year old happily-married mother of 2 and a grandma to 4. As countless others, I was raised on the S.A.D. - and even so - I had always been intrigued with Vegetarians, and when I learned about being Vegan, I thought, " Wow, I wonder if I could adopt that lifestyle as well? " I don't think that there is anything about being Vegan that I do not agree with. There are 3 main reasons why I feel inclined to adopt a Vegan lifestyle: 1. My Health. For all of the obvious and known reasons why not consuming animal products is much easier on, and healthier for, the human body. 2. The Animals. For the seemingly hopeless, tragic plight of all of the animals that are bred and raised for human food. The senseless abuse and neglect (sheer horror) that these animals are forced to endure is something that I am choosing to no longer be a part of. And this feels good and right to me. 3. The Planet. Anyone who has read up on the subject knows that factory farming and all that it stands for is ecologically unsound and irresponsible for a myriad of reasons.So, by becoming Vegan, I feel that I am doing my part-no matter how small of a part. The thing is, we have to start somewhere; thus I begin my journey into Veganism, and all that it stands for. So - Health and Ethics - I reckon these are my reasons for turning away from the S.A.D. - enough is enough! By joining this group, I am hoping to learn more and more, and meet up with others whom I can relate to and connect with. There is so very much that I need to learn, especially WHAT and HOW to prepare tasty Vegan meals - meals that even my S.A.D. hubby will eat. :-) I have no real support for my Vegan choice in my offline world, and so I turn to the internet for alot of my learning and to find peers. And hopefully one day I will know enough to be able to help and support others as well. Thanks for having me. :-) Best Regards from Joanie in Northern Indiana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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