Saturday, December 17, 2011

No, I'm Not on a Diet!

The other night while at a Christmas party (at a BBQ restaraunt), a party goer looked at my plate and saw that I had a piece of bread and a brownie on my plate.  Of course, the next question he asked was, "Why aren't you eating?  Are you on a diet?"  Thankfully, my quick-witted sister-in-law stepped in and said, "No, she is in a lifestyle."  So, thanks for that, Kristen, I have the feeling I will be using that line a lot!

I love that line because it is so very true.  I am living a lifestyle, not a "diet" or fad that will come and go.  I am choosing to live the most healthy and compassionate way I know how.  So, as out of place as I may feel at times, I will continue to live (and eat) the way I do. 

Finally, I am at a place in my "lifestyle" where I look forward to these opportunities when I can teach others why I eat and live this way.  I used to let these sort of questions bother me and make me feel isolated but, not anymore, though.  Now that I am speaking out through this blog, I am finding that I am not the only Vegan in this state.  I have also discovered that many people, though not "sold" on this lifestyle, are very intrigued and eager to learn about it. 

So, with that, I would once again like to say, "Thanks, Kristen for being understanding and supportive of my lifestyle!"   





1 comment:

Laloofah said...

Major bonus points for Kristen! (Santa, take note!) :-) That is a great response to that question. May I borrow it if needed?

I'm glad you no longer feel isolated, and find such questions a wonderful opportunity to plant seeds.

Happy Holidays, Tami!