By Anne Custer<\/p>\n
A few months or maybe years into your journey you may become
\ndiscouraged. You may ask yourself if it\u2019s all worth it because it may
\nseem like you are the only one that cares. Well, you aren\u2019t! If you need
\nan extra push or a reawakening into veganism, here are some great
\nresources that helped me get back on track.<\/p>\n
I found the following helpful because they inspire me to continue on in
\nveganism through the realms of cooking, health, and the environment.
\nSeeing all the healthy food prepared in documentaries inspires me to
\ncreate my own recipes and try new food. Watching people lose weight, get
\noff their medication, and reverse their diseases makes me excited to
\nenter the health field. Reading other people\u2019s experiences and following
\ntheir journey encourages me to continue on in my own. And finally,
\nlearning about the ways the meat industry affects the environment fuels
\nmy passion to live sustainably.<\/p>\n
Documentaries<\/strong>: Books<\/strong>: Blogs<\/strong>: In addition to resources, find a group of local vegans who share your
\nForks Over Knives<\/a>
\nHungry for Change<\/a>
\nCowspiracy<\/a>
\nVegucated<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBecoming Vegan<\/a>
\nWhole<\/a>
\nOmnivore\u2019s Dilemma<\/a><\/p>\n
\nMy Eclectic Kitchen<\/a>
\nOh She Glows<\/a>
\nFork & Beans<\/a>
\nMinimalist Baker<\/a><\/p>\n
\nvalues. Visit www.vegan.meetup.com<\/a> to find a group in your city. Once you plug into a community, you may find it easier to be vegan because
\nyou have people supporting you. You never know who you might meet! Get
\ninvolved in your local vegan or vegetarian society. If your city doesn\u2019t
\nhave one, consider creating your own. Someone else is probably looking
\nfor the same thing. Attend a local vegan or animal rights festival or
\nconference. There you can talk to different organizations, sample
\ndelicious food, and learn more about the movement. I\u2019m positive you will
\nwalk away encouraged just seeing all the people who are as passionate
\nand involved as you are. Also, it may be a good idea to write down why
\nyou became a vegan. That way, you can look back and remind yourself of
\nhow you felt when you first made the switch. Finally, try a new vegan
\nrestaurant. Food never fails to make me happy and being in an all vegan
\nrestaurant makes me excited (and a bit overwhelmed) because I can choose
\nanything on the menu and it\u2019s safe to eat. Here is a list of restaurants
\nacross the United States and Canada that cater to vegan diets:
\nhttp:\/\/www.vrg.org\/restaurant\/index.php<\/a><\/p>\n