Change

Yesterday was a day full of change and the anticipation of change.

I was given some health news, news that I have taken very seriously. 

Without the boring details...no dairy and no sugar and as little mean as possible...aka vegan!

What fun. Might as well have told me, "you will no longer enjoy life" ( which to me is food)

I love food, I love the foods I can no longer eat. The beautiful taste of a good cheese...awww cheese or one of mom's desserts is now only a memory.

As I write, I'm forcing my tall drink into my mouth and the initial introduction of the no sugar and soy milk to my taste buds is horrible. The aftertaste is also something  to mention and can be described only as interesting...lingers and tastes like sour milk...that can't be right. Sour milk, I suppose I will get used to it. Can't wait for that day.

It's not so bad is it? I mean all this is to make me feel better, and the hope of that is what keeps this going.

I have books, websites to join and the support of my husband and family. But like anything that is drastic and sudden, how long will my wave last? This needs to be permanent if it will work.

Doctor's order was specific. Make the change and you will feel better. So why is the obvious so difficult to comprehend?

I've been told I am stubborn so why not apply that same stubbornness that doesn't give in to not giving up and exchanging cheese delicacies for green goodies.

I'm going to do it and share how.

Today was day one of the new me...no sugar or dairy yet. It's mid morning and so far I've had oats with a spoon, no milk just the oats, I consider it a loose granola bar. Quite yummy, and the soy coffee mentioned above. That not so good but good enough, my next challenge will be to try just black coffee....now that's huge. I will confirm if and when that is attempted.

My next meal will be green bean salad and tofu with romaine lettuce and olive oil dressing...apples and water from glass bottles. 

Dinner will be tricky as I am going out with cousin and we planned for wings on Monday ( the day before the change) I don't want to disappoint so we are still going to the wing place where I will have a salad. 

So to keep today simple  I am looking forward to my new meals. 

My perspective is this:

Why not? Eating better is better. Sure, all the really good stuff is so good but there is a reason that this is all happening.

I have to believe that or I might as well give up now.