Dry January? Veganuary? How’s it going?

As I said, I'm doing dry January (going o.k.) but I'm not a vegetarian (don't eat a lot of meat though) and certainly not vegan. I believe it can be quite dangerous to health to give up all dairy (unless you are allergic of course). We (especially women) need calcium and many other nutriants in milk etc. If you give dairy up you have to be extra careful about your diet to make sure you get what you need. Anyway I love cheese!

Why do people always have to tell vegans that their diet is rubbish, when really all you need to say is your last sentence?

www.vivahealth.org.uk/bones/calcium-fact-sheet

We get enough calcium, thankyou.

So those that give up dairy because of allergy are ok, but those that avoid dairy for other reasons are risking their health?
Plenty of calcium in plant milk, brazil nuts, tofu, green veg etc.

Must be true, suzied. Meat eaters tell us so!

We’re nearly at the end of the month. Have you been a proper vegan all through and will you continue when January ends?
I’ve been totally vegetarian but ate non vegan when taken out for meals (birthday) and when given comfort chocolate (bereavement)
I shan’t carry on as too many pulses have given me gut-ache for weeks.

I admit to be looking forward now to a pot of redbush tomorrow morning and maybe a decaf capuccino later on. Another small café happily supplied free warm water today, so just the one that saw fit to charge and several that cheerfully serve it free.
The tai chi class had a collection and it's good to hear of yet more people who already support water charities.
In February I'm walking 100,000 steps for the local hospice. No, it's not a lot and I should exceed my aim but as some days I don't get out it will encourage me to be more active.
Congratulations to everyone else who has achieved a Dry or Vegan January! ?

My dry January will extend till Friday as I’m babysitting tomorrow night plus I want to stick to a “weekends only” alcohol policy. I will carryon with avoiding dairy products which is easier at home, will be a bit more flexible if I’m at someones house or out.

I haven’t done either dry January or veganuary, but I think these campaigns are great to get people talking and thinking about their diet. I eat fish (no meat) which I could do without although it’s handy for a quick meal, but I would really miss cheese. I find the cheese substitutes rather sad and dispiriting!