Deficient Vegans Our Vegan Journey
Jan 5, 2026
They trace personal journeys from vegetarian to vegan and the moments that prompted change. They unpack shifting motivations from health to ethics and rethink what activism looks like. Practical tips on protein sources, dining out, and realistic habit-building get covered. Community resources, giveaways, and creative projects round out the conversation.
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From Early Vegetarian To Overnight Vegan
- Protein-Deficient Vegan went vegetarian at 12 after a teacher's Peace Corps story and later read Eating Animals which triggered an overnight switch to vegan.
- They quietly transitioned at first, then became more vocal after dating Muscle-Deficient Vegan and discovering high-protein vegan cooking.
Convinced By Health Docs And Shared Meals
- Muscle-Deficient Vegan shifted from curiosity about vegetarianism to veganism after seeing Forks Over Knives and Game Changers.
- Moving in together and eating well-made vegan food made the transition easy and mostly without cravings.
Cheese Fear Is Temporary; Boundaries Change
- Protein-Deficient Vegan realized cheese addiction was mainly cultural and short-lived after trying many vegan cheeses.
- They also changed from avoiding inconvenience to insisting on vegan options at events and work functions.
