By Jacque Reid, Editor In Chief
I’ve made a big decision. I’m giving up meat and dairy, and I’m only eating plant based food for the next 22 days. It’s called the 22 Day Vegan Challenge. Yep, the one made famous by Beyonce and Jay Z. The program is based on the belief that it takes 21 days to create a new habit or break an old one (like stalking your ex on Facebook). They basically throw in that extra day for kicks. You can either sign up and get their starter kit… which includes a vegan based protein shake, a pretty specific mean plan with recipes, and some snack bars; or you can sign up for meal delivery.
I opted to utilize the starter kit and figure out the meals on my own by either cooking or going out to restaurants and making the most out of the menu. Yesterday was my first day and I kicked things off with dinner at New York City’s Pure Food and Wine, which is a raw food restaurant. It’s a pretty popular spot, despite the fact that there don’t use any meat or dairy, and nothing is cooked. But they do have amazing wine and cocktails! I must say, the food we ordered was surprising delicious and satisfying. Not sure I could do the raw thing everyday, but not bad every once in a while.
Why am I giving the vegan challenge a try? I have been dealing with so much stress and grief lately that I feel the need for a positive distraction. I also needed something to help make sure that my body and my mind are as healthy as possible right now. It’s easy to neglect yourself during troubling times and fall into some bad habits. I have been doing that, but yesterday was a new day. I can’t wait to see how I feel at the end of 22 days.
10 Comments
This sounds awesome Jackie, but I would be so nervouse because there are so many dishes that have dairy that you might be unaware of. This is definitely a super conscious diet!
Carolyn, I a six days in and I’m doing pretty well. Mostly because I have a buddy that’s doing it with me. I’m feeling confident I can make it the 22 days. Thanks for commenting!
Check out sepsenahki on Facebook for more menu items and Dr. Sebi. Great decision.
Hey Michael, thanks for the tip! Heading there right now.
I think its is great, I have already began my journey
Lois, how is it going? Any advice, tips?
Hi Jacque, I am a vegetarian, which means I consume limited amounts of dairy. I too have to decided to take my diet a step further and try the 21 day plan. The food looks awesome and I am certain the outcome will be great. Good luck to all who will take the challenge!
Hi Jacque, Congrats on your vegan challenge. My diet is mostly vegan except for fish now and then. I take the full vegan challenge periodically for a positive change and energy boost. I am starting a vegan and mostly raw snack food business, raw luv bar. I have cocoa chia-seed bar which is vegan and gluten free. You can check it out at http://www.rawluvbar.com
Congrats again on your challenge.
Hi! This is great. I have been 100% vegan for 3 years. I now own Houston’s first vegan beauty boutique where a we do makeup and sell bath and body products. Plant based is the way to go.
Hi! This is great. I have been 100% vegan for 3 years. I now own Houston’s first vegan beauty boutique where a we do makeup and sell bath and body products. Plant based is the way to go. oshunraveganbeauty.com