Beginning a Plant-based Diet – Why Start Out 100% Strong?

When beginning a plant-based diet, many people prefer to make changes slowly, one step at a time. This is because making big changes to a deeply ingrained lifestyle habit isn’t easy. So trying to make changes too quickly can make a person feel overwhelmed. It can even cause them to give up trying to reach their goals. So for some people it may be best to make the changes at a slower pace, one step at a time. However, there are some really good reasons to go 100% from the start.

Some really good reasons to go 100% from the start…

Overcome cravings faster

When we eat foods that are highly processed, sugar laden, overly salted, and drenched in free oils, we can become addicted to these foods. This can affect us both psychologically and physically. If we want to break an addiction to any substance we have to make a choice. We can choose to let go of the substance little by little. Or we can make the big break all at once and go cold turkey. When it comes to choosing to eat healthier foods which option do you prefer?

One of the best things about going cold turkey is that your body will begin to get rid of the toxic substances faster. So you will be able to overcome these addictions faster. This is because cravings often come when the body isn’t getting the nutrition it needs. A craving may be the body’s way of crying out, “I need more nourishment!”. There just weren’t enough nutrients in the processed food you just ate.

So replace those unhealthy foods with nutrient rich, fibre dense whole foods. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and beans in your meals. When you eat this way the body will be getting what it needs to flourish. It won’t need to be crying out all day for nourishment. And your appetite will be satisfied.

Lessen the food struggle

When you choose not to have any of the bad stuff, you don’t have to fight the temptation to only eat a small portion of the unhealthy food. That takes away half of the food battle. The other half is to fill up on nutritious rich plant-based food to your hearts content. This is good wholesome food the body recognizes and can use to its full benefit. So, no continuous calorie counting!

Faster improvements to health

The greatest benefit to going 100% is that you will see improvements to your health much faster. I saw improvements to my fibroid issues within just a few days. And there is just a feeling of general wellness that often comes within a couple days. That in itself adds motivation to continue to eat a whole food plant-based diet. So take up the challenge. Commit to eating this way for a month. If you are not happy with the results you can always go back to the old ways. At least you can say you gave it a good chance.

I know in my case I was happy I did.