Why, oh why?

Despite the fact that I like torturing myself, why am I doing this? Why am I struggling to become vegan and an 'athlete'. Let me tell you. I'm pissed off. I'm SICK AND TIRED. No. You don't understand. I'm almost to the point of being livid about it. I want to end all of my dis-ease. This is the year that I'm ending all of my health problems. Obesity, fatigue, lethargy, etc. will all be gone by 2010.

I don't know if people realize this, but big girls have dreams to. I always (day)dream about being a dancer, martial arts fighter, runner, etc., but never do it! So, my latest wish/dream is to compete in a triathlete before I die. I want to run a marathon when I'm 20. I want it so bad. I think about being 50 still being in the state I'm in now and it makes me sick. Literally, my stomach starts to turn a little. I want to be fit. I want to be healthy.

I'm really Really REALLY tired of this struggle with my weight. I don't know if you can relate, but being obese is all I know. I don't know what it is like to run and not be tired. I don't know what it is like to shop in a section other than the plus sizes. I don't know what it is like to have a semi-flat stomach. I don't know what it is like to be healthy. All of these things are foreign to me.

THIS YEAR WILL BE THE END.....

I guarantee you.

Love,

Leira Violet

Going Raw and or Vegan in College Tip 1

TAKE IT EASY!!!!!!!!

Believe me I tried the whole, " I'm strong!!! I'm going to do this cold turkey!!!!" Honey. No. Most likely you will make it for awhile, but then you will eventually regress to eating chunky monkey ice cream at 11 pm at night.

Don't get me wrong. There are those who can go cold turkey and never look back. I give those people a standing ovation. I will even bow to them for all the strength and will power ( my next tip is going to be how I believe they were able to make the jump). 

However, for those who need more of a gradual approach, change your diet in steps. Every two weeks to month dedicate that time to ONE change. Then after that, make another change and keep going until you reach your goal. This will make long lasting change as oppose to the quick and short change. Think more turtle and less hare.

Love,

Leira Violet