First things first. If you’re beginning the plant-based lifestyle journey in full force be sure to communicate with your healthcare provider. It’s important to partner with your provider in order to receive guidance when weight and cholesterol levels begin to change. Often during transition, medications that you take may need adjustments. It’s possible that some (if not all) may be eliminated by your physician. This is a critical reason to undergo this lifestyle change with your health care provider on board.
“Ditch and Switch”
Typically change takes time to become “the new normal” in people’s lives. Ditching your current diet and switching to the whole food, Plant-based way of eating can seem daunting. No matter if you ease into the lifestyle (yes, it’s a lifestyle rather than a diet) or if you go “all out” and abandon the standard American or Western diet, it takes desire to change and a commitment to do so. It also is helpful when support is available.
Support can come in the form of education i.e. books, videos etc. and it can also come in the form of partnering with other like minded individuals. It’s helpful if all of the members of a household commits to changing their way of eating but it isn’t “a deal breaker” if not everyone does so. It might seem more complicated because of meal prep, but with some flexible menus (dishes where meat and/or dairy can be added for those who are interested) it certainly is “doable” to “peacefully coexist”.
5 Day Plant-Based Starter Plan
You know you want to ditch your current diet and switch to the plant-based lifestyle, but com’on-where do you start?!
I’m dedicated to your success, so start by downloading the FREE 5 Day Plant-Based Starter Plan
Check out what’s included in the FREE 5 Day Plant-Based Starter Plan
- Menu plan and recipes for each day
- Healthy Habits Tracker tool
- Suggestions for support
Click HERE to get started on the road to better health. By spending the next five days getting started with whole foods that are plant-based you’ll jump start into a healthier way of living. Your body will thank you for it!
Congratulations to you no matter where you are in your journey. The fact that you are seeking information and looking to make improvements in your health is worthy of praise and encouragement.
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