About Me

I'm Cyd, a teenager from East Yorkshire. Currently an A-Level student studying Media, Financial Studies and BTEC Science. I frequently get asked questions about how I do my make-up, veganism and my life in general so I thought, why not create a blog as it's an easy way to communicate with anyone who's interested in me and the things I do.

Friday, June 3, 2016

Vegan Q and A!

I get a whole bunch of questions on veganism and my experience with the life style, and rather than explain the same things over and over I thought it would be easier to answer all my frequently asked questions.

Do you know any other vegans?
Yes, I know a few. There's a couple at my school and I've met a few from social media or in public.

Is anyone in your family vegan?
Nope. However since I've become vegan my parents have been more open to trying vegan food and sometimes opt for vegan options. My mum has also been considering going vegan for a month too which is pretty great.

How has your body changed since being vegan?
When I first went vegan I was strictly high carb low fat and within a month I lost 6lbs. Now I'm not that strict and I probably should be I've put on a few lbs but that easily comes and goes when I change my diet up. However I feel so much lighter, this is because my body can digest the plant foods a lot fast as nothing is sitting, rotting in your colon. Also because of this I go to the toilet about 3 or 4 times a day. Once again when I first went vegan my skin completely cleared up but since going off HCLF I do have a few spots but when I change my diet back they do go away. In general though my hair is glossier, my skin glowier and my nails are really strong.

Has being vegan changed your perspective?
Yes. When I was younger, finding out people in China ate dogs, I was so upset. However, I didn't associate meat to animals. It's not my parents fault as they were brought up in a society where eating dead animals was the norm. They'd been brainwashed into thinking that they had to give me meat and dairy to be healthy. I've never enjoyed dairy and I remember my parents trying to get me to drink milk and eat yoghurts to make my bones get strong when really dairy has the opposite affect. Expanding my first point, if other cultures eating dogs upsets you, but you're still eating cows pigs and chickens. It makes you a hypocrite. How is any life different from another? Just because chickens aren't your usual pet doesn't mean their lives matter any less to that of your pet cat or dog. Also those people claiming to be animal rights advocates who aren't vegans or even vegetarians, what even is that? "Save the whales" yet you still eat chewing gum containing whales. If you were a true animal rights advocate you wouldn't be eating their friends.

Did your mindset change?
Completely! My self esteem and self worth have increased so much due to the fact I feel I have a purpose. My confidence has rocketed. I don't know if it's because I'm filling my body with good food or if it's because I've finally found a positive passion but either way I see a whole new side of life, mostly positive and I've noticed changes in myself.

Are you on supplements?
Not full time. I have a load of supplements for when I need them but day to day I don't take anything. I sometimes take B12 when I feel run down or when I haven't had it in a while but even people who eat meat need extra B12, not just vegans. In winter I sometimes take vitamin D as that comes from sunlight and is vital, but again not only vegans need it!

Who are your vegan inspirations?
I have a few. Stella Rae, Freelee the Banana Girl, Claire Michelle, Lucette Romy, Elle Tayla and Jess Beautician.

Favourite vegan food?
Either mango or bagels, but like my favourite vegan food that could also be non vegan is the Pudology decadent chocolate pudding with coconut milk or the coconut collab yoghurts.

Why do you tell people you're vegan all the time?
To spread awareness and educate them.

What's with the graphic tweets and pictures?
Again to expose people to the truth behind whatever they're eating that's not vegan.

How come you still have/use non - vegan make up?
Because I bought it before I was vegan and it would just be wasteful throwing it out + that industry already has my money so I might as well use their product then not buy anymore.

"If you could turn 2 people vegan every day the whole world would be vegan in 4 years"


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