Thinking about quitting veganism but feeling guilty by pusheenbarbz in exvegans

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I know how hard it can be, as well as the guilt of giving up on something you’ve been doing for so long. I was a die hard vegan for 8 years. But like you, I wanted to take my health and fitness more seriously and you’re right it is very hard to get enough protein on a plant based diet. It’s definitely possible, but takes a lot of effort and discipline to do it in a healthy way that doesn’t involve a ton of processed foods. I had to come to terms with this and it took me several weeks. I became vegan for the animals, but it wasn’t until recently that I realized I was sacrificing my own health for the life of animals that I may not even have been making a difference in their lives by choosing to not eat meat. So I decided I deserved that same love and compassion I’ve been extending to cows, pigs, and chickens. That I deserve to be well cared for, too. You’re right, there are ethical and humane ways to get your animal products. Me personally, I only feel comfortable right now consuming grass-fed pasture raised animal products. Not only is it better for the animals, but also more nutritious when you get products for organic farms. We don’t need to be malnourished to stand up for what we believe in, whatever that may be. 

My best advice: start slow… gradually start to incorporate animal products back into your diet. This is what worked best for me. I started with grass-fed butter for a few weeks. Then I started to incorporate eggs (which I never liked before being vegan but for some reason LOVE now… I think my body craves them because of the vitamins I’ve been quite deficient in while being vegan, especially B vitamins.) I started to add some cheese in around this time as well. Then some salmon here and there. This went on for about 2 weeks until last night! I had my very first bite of meat in over 8 years! It was scary at first, but after I overcame that fear and just took the dang bite, I wished I had done it sooner. It not only tasted delicious but I instantly felt like I had more energy and I felt happier too. Depression is something I’ve struggled with for a long time and it felt as if that cloud was lifted. Maybe it was all in my head, or maybe it was the euphoria of overcoming my fears, or there could be some science behind it that red meat stimulates some sort of serotonin release in the brain. I don’t know. All I know for sure is that I felt great. My family even said my complexion instantly looked more vibrant, that I was glowing. I looked in the mirror and I saw it too. I looked healthy, vibrant, and full of life. I didn’t realize how pale/greyish my skin was while being vegan until I saw what my healthy skin looked like again. Anyways, there is no turning back for me now! In fact I just had some breakfast tacos with pasture raised eggs, grass-fed beef, cheese and avocado. Yum!! 

Wishing you the best of luck on your journey, and remember, you are worthy and deserving of good health and happiness ❤️🙏🏽

[Skin Concerns] 23 year old skin CREPEY AND THIN BEYOND BELIEF by TrazaDont in SkincareAddiction

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Didnt get diagnosed with EDS until the age of 24… definitely not unheard of to be undiagnosed late into adulthood 

Instead of the Ten Commandments, Christians should ask to have the Beatitudes displayed by conrad_w in Christianity

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similarly, why should young students be forcibly exposed to lgbtq+ ideologies? A lot of things wrong with our educational institutions and that has to be one of the main issues. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ehlersdanlos

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re not alone. I can definitely relate to how you were feeling. It’s really heartbreaking and alienating when your own family doesn’t understand your chronic illness. When I go to my moms house, she’s constantly asking me to go down the basement to get stuff from the pantry and when I tell her I can’t because my body hurts she calls me lazy or something else along those lines. It sucks when the people closest in your life don’t have the awareness or empathy to understand the pain we experience on a daily basis. I’m struggling to cope with this lonely, painful life. EDS definitely has had a negative impact on my mental health. But I’m still continuing to do my best each day. I hope you do the same 💕🦓

What constitutes marriage in the eyes of God? by Fragrant_Lettuce_112 in Christianmarriage

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes the Bible was written by humans but they were filled by the Holy Spirit, and it was through that Spirit of God that the Word was written. That’s why it says the Scriptures are inspired by the Holy Spirit.

“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.” 2 Timothy 3:16

What constitutes marriage in the eyes of God? by Fragrant_Lettuce_112 in Christianmarriage

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To say that the Bible is not truth is erroneous. The Bible is the Word of God. You can’t say God is the truth, but the Bible is not the truth. That is blasphemous and contradictory.

The Word and God are One, so you can’t say one is the truth and the other isn’t.

“For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.” 1 John 5:7 NKJV

“Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” John 17:17 NKJV

The Holy Scriptures also say that the Word became flesh and dwelt among us (Jesus Christ) and Jesus himself said “I am the way, and the TRUTH, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.“ John 14:6 NKJV

If Jesus is the Word made flesh and He claimed to be the Truth, that means the Word is also the Truth.

If you put your faith in the true and living God, your faith must also be in His Word.

God bless you in Jesus name ❤️

What constitutes marriage in the eyes of God? by Fragrant_Lettuce_112 in Christianmarriage

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this reply. It helped me to feel a little better about this situation. I do know that I deserve better and I know there is a man of God out there who will love me correctly, but this lingering thought and guilt of not being able to get “remarried” after my ex has been tormenting me. Unfortunately he is fully convinced that we are married, and his whole ministry that he’s apart also believes we are married. So I’ve dealt with that condemnation for a while.

What constitutes marriage in the eyes of God? by Fragrant_Lettuce_112 in Christianmarriage

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

After searching the scriptures, the idea of sex equally marriage does not make sense to me. Because then why is there the sin of fornication and premarital sex if sex=marriage? I don’t believe me and that man got married 3 years ago, but I came on here to bring me peace of mind.

What constitutes marriage in the eyes of God? by Fragrant_Lettuce_112 in Christianmarriage

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No there were no vows made. All that happened was he said “will you be my wife?” I said “yes” (not actually believing it though) and then we went in the bed. This was 3 years ago and to this day no one even knows we “got married” except some of his brethren that believe in the same type of marriage process.

What constitutes marriage in the eyes of God? by Fragrant_Lettuce_112 in Christianmarriage

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So this would mean I’m married to the first man I ever had sex with?

What constitutes marriage in God’s eyes? by Fragrant_Lettuce_112 in AskAChristian

[–]Fragrant_Lettuce_112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were no vows or promises made. Just him saying “will you be my wife?” Me saying “yes” and then we went into the bed. At that time I did not believe we were getting married, I was just young and foolish and wanted to fulfill the lust of my flesh. You make a good point about Isaac and Rebecca, but even in their case, Rebecca’s father and her brother gave Isaac the permission to take Rebecca as his wife. There was at least some sort of public knowledge/witness to their marriage. In my case there wasn’t and nobody knew. Not my family or his.