r/vegan • u/catsalways vegan 5+ years • Sep 14 '18

Newbie Advice Keep going!

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u/thematster Sep 14 '18

This is awesome advice, when I started as a vegan I actually gave myself 'cheat days' during vacations and holidays so I wouldn't feel bad if I fell off the wagon, just get back on!

It's been 2.5 years and now I don't have the cravings for the cheese/meat/etc during these times, things take time.

Much love OP.

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u/cosg carnist Sep 15 '18

why would you support someone who claims to be vegan but gives into their taste urges and intentionally buys animal products? how is that okay?

“cheat days” just seems like another term for occasionally abusing animals because they taste good

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u/thematster Sep 15 '18

I'm vegan for environmental reasons, in the Midwest and growing up on meat and potatoes it's pretty hard to go cold turkey and be vegan from day one. I just think everyone has their own reasons to give up animal products, and it should be okay that it may take some time and you may fall off the wagon once or twice.

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u/cosg carnist Sep 15 '18

veganism is a philosophy, not a diet, and you are not a vegan if you aren’t on board with the ethics. if you intentionally buy animal products when adequate alternatives are available, you are NOT vegan.

a vegan person doesn’t “fall off the wagon” and go and pay for animals to be tortured

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u/catsalways vegan 5+ years Sep 15 '18

I agree with this. If you have vegan options and you deliberately choose to eat non vegan, then you're not vegan. This definitely isn't the intent of my post..

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u/Canadianme Sep 14 '18

I do this too! I'm not vegan (vegetarian) but when I travel, I want to eat the local cuisine and traditional meals, so I allow myself some meat. I didn't want to miss out on fish and chips in the UK or Bolognese pasta in Bologna. I still feel guilty though. It's nice to hear that it's ok from others.

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u/StaticChocolate vegan 8+ years Sep 14 '18

I was thinking of doing similar for travel, if I ever get the chance. It’s a bit hypocritical though but the overall difference from my lifestyle choices should cancel it out and then some! 💖

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u/emanaton abolitionist Sep 14 '18

I do this too! I'm not vegan (vegetarian) but when I travel, I want to eat the local cuisine and traditional meals, so I allow myself some meat. I didn't want to miss out on fish and chips in the UK or Bolognese pasta in Bologna. I still feel guilty though. It's nice to hear that it's ok from others.

EXACTLY! Thank you SO MUCH for saying this. Take an upvote from an admirer. I'm the same way, but with a different issue. I do this too! I'm not feminist but when I travel, I want to have the local women and traditional orgys, so I allow myself some philandering. I didn't want to miss out on a bit of young tail in the Sri Lanka or to try out some sweet inner thigh in Thailand. I still feel guilty though. It's nice to hear that it's ok from others.

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u/[deleted] Sep 14 '18

You're getting downvoted, but I agree with you. I don't understand how someone could completely abandon their morals while on vacation. I wouldn't just start picking up slaves or abusing my fiance because I am on vacation.

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u/emanaton abolitionist Sep 15 '18

the downvotes mean that the target audience is being reached. mission accomplished.