I haven't had red meat in 20 years. Went pescatarian in 2012 & then stopped eating dairy & eggs in 2017 then after a few months went vegan. Couldn't imagine ever going back I find those things disgusting now. I love vegan food. Thanks for sharing your journey I love hearing vegan stories.
that's great ! I was an egg eating vegetarian and I went Vegan 2 years ago. I find dairy products and eggs repulsive now. I absolutely love being vegan and don't regret it. I wish you the best ! :)
I love your gentle and compassionate approach towards veganism. This is the kind of activism that gets omnivores to make the switch. I love your channel, keep on doing what you're doing!
You posted this at the perfect time Stef! If you go vegan, you'll always be vegan. If people think it's something you can abandon at some point, they should use the term plant-based instead. The word choice is so important but people get easily confused...
Loved this video :) I am 6 years vegan and you have always been one of the most relatable, consistent vegan RUclipsrs (I too remember the RT4 days lol) so thank you
This video comes just at the right time, I just went completely vegan at the beginning of this week after only eating dairy for like a year:) I couldn’t really push myself to give that up but now that I finally did, I feel great! Thanks for being such a ray of sunshine 🌞 and an inspiration in many ways🥰
Thanks for this - interesting to hear, and massive kudos to you for switching way back in 2013 (I was 2016). I understand that you want to keep your channel positive - and that's a good form of advocacy in itself - but 'negative' vegans have their place too. In 2016, I needed to be jolted out of my complacency, and I doubt I'd have switched without being told some home truths about carnism. So not only can it be effective, but also they see it as speaking on behalf of the animals - much like being a BAME/feminist/trans/straight ally, they try to channel the voice of the oppressed. If it were you crammed into a cage, you'd want people to speak firmly and directly to those who not only turn a blind eye, but actively fund such conditions... I just wanted to explain that point of view.
I'm 2 years vegan next month. I think with where we r at now with all the vegan alternatives theres really no longer any need to eat animals. As u say though live and let live......xxx
Great video Stefanie! 💛 I totally know what you mean when you don't see animals as food anymore, I'm the exact same! It's such an interesting mindset shift that I've never experienced as a vegetarian before. I definitely became a lot more conscious as a vegan. I've not eaten meat for over 15 years, and have been vegan for soon to be 7 of those years! woohoo! 😊💛
Oh, Stef... I had almost forgotten that we have been vegan almost the exact same time -- I am in April. And I was totally around in the RT4 days. And eggs, BLEH!
I went vegan overnight 3 years ago, as someone who could never imagine before how this would work 😅 My reason was animal cruelty, but now even next to that, I just love it so much I cannot imagine going back to any animal product. The food is just the best ! And it represents absolutely ZERO problems. I got my blood work done this year as well and everything was on point. Even though as an omnivore i actually struggled with iron deficiency quite a bit over the years. I think deficiencies are just a bad excuse, unless you actually have a genetic issue.
Firstly, I really like this video and I think it’s interesting listening to why people choose certain lifestyles and particularly veganism! I did vegan January this year and I won’t lie I did struggle, I absolutely love fish and eggs and found it so hard to replace them with alternatives. I find my body really has energy and my skin looks great when I eat fish and eggs and so I ended up going back to them. The reason I did vegan January was to explore it because I think it’s so important for us all to reduce our meat and dairy consumption for the environment and it’s great that there’s people like you who aren’t pushy or negative towards people who don’t go fully vegan! P.S if anyone can relate about the fish and eggs and overcame it then let me know
Sophie Davies I can totally relate to the eggs...Ive been veggie since 3 (I’m 31 now) then went vegan but then went back to eggs for about a month...then something just clicked in my brain and the whole taste and concept of what they are upset me and grossed me out tbh (sorry 🙈) now I can never imagine ever going back...now scrambled tofu is life and that for me totally replaces eggs...and this is coming from someone who Loved eggs!! Eggs with everything 😂 you can do it just in your own time 💗 x ps your probably getting skin advantages from the oil in fish...,try flax seed oil or powder instead 😊
I missed eggs for quite a while! I used to have omelette about once a week. I watched a video of a close up of a chicken laying an egg and that was enough to put me off...it still turns my stomach thinking of it. I'd say it took around 6 months before I just stopped considering eggs as an option, I literally don't think about them anymore.
I used to love tuna & craved it for a while after going vegan. It abated after a while (helped by watching a few videos about the fishing industry). You can get an algae based omega 3 supplement if you decide to stop eating fish. Ooh & I'm not sure if it was limited edition but Sainsbury's did a banging vegan smoked salmon & cream cheese sandwich! Also, battered banana blossom mimics chip shop style fish pretty well in terms of flavour & texture. Had some lovely jackfruit 'fish' cakes in Glasgow too.... Pretty sure there'll be recipes online. I think the key is to season whatever your main ingredient is with traditional fish pairing flavours & accompaniments. Ie lemon, dill, capers, white wine etc. Second the protein scramble & there's also vegan quiche recipes & great egg free mayos out there. Hope this helps! 🖤
Absolutely agree. The ex vegans, for the most part, will make excuses for not being plant based anymore, probably because they like the taste of eating animals. Then of course you have people like Stephanie, Simnett Nutrition, Brian Turner, Vegan Zombie, Happy Healthy Vegan, who are very healthy eating a plant based diet. The weird thing is that when these "ex-vegans" are asked, what nutrient were you missing that the omnivore diet allows....they are speechless. I stopped eating animals completely on 18/12/2017 and the boost I got in fitness from making that change was VERY significant. Do I miss meat/dairy or wish to go back....not a chance. The thought just doesn't even come into my head. So I don't understand why these "ex vegans" crave animal products.
@@abupasha9967 All these ex "vegans" clearly were never vegan. Jon created a channel based on vegan bodybuilding when there was a niche market for it, now RUclips and social media is saturated with vegan bodybuilders. Jon is obsolete and relies solely now clickbaits to get views and attention. His channel will shrink significantly over the next year or two as there is nothing unique about him.
Hahah, accidentally had the captions on and when you said "I've been on the vegan diet for 7 years" the caption read "I have been freaking out for seven years.
I know you’ve probably never gotten a request like this, but would you film a video or IGTV about what it’s like living in Scotland? I’m an American that has been watching your videos for years! I know the weather is brutal (It’s cold af in Chicago where I’m from too) but other than that how was your experience living there? Love you!!! ❤️❤️
I'm with you. The smell and even thought of eggs grosses me out now and I used to eat so many of them before going vegan 5 years ago. The body does change a lot!
I’ve been pescatarian for 5 years 😁😊 I only eat fish like 1-2 times a week so rest of the time it’s vegetarian and when we would go out for dinner I’d always order the vegan options cause they flavours are always better 😍
Hey I really enjoyed this video and thought there were some good tips, also happy to hear that your actually vegan for ethical reasons. I am just wondering about one thing, you said that you don't post about the ethical side of veganism because your channel and social media are fitness based however you made posts about racism on your instagram which has nothing to do with fitness?
Thank you so so much for sharing! I follow you since a long long time (start following you in Rawtill4 times). I switched to a vegan lifestyle and searched for some inspiration. Luckly I found you one and only vegan women how lift weights and don't freaked out about protein and co. You never jumped on this 'protein hype' and this was SO so helpful for me (and still is). I'm vegan for a bit mroe than 6 years, best decision ever! Maybe you could make a video like this about your story lifting weights, gaining muscles and weight. Your stories, tips and pictures? Or maybe you could make a video with marco. How is it for him since his vegan, what does it changed (body, training, lifestyle) this would be cool.
Hey Steph. Great video and you look absolutely lovely. I'm coming up on my 7th vegan anniversary well. Just wanna throw this out there. Not sure if the McDonald's in the UK is different, but here in america, McDonald's fries are coated with beef fat. I'm just like why ? So unnecessary to ruin a perfectly good fry. Lol
Any got any advice? I'm allergic to soy and an athlete so find it very difficult to hit protein goals when plant based as most protein heavy vegan sources are based on soy like tofu, meat replacements, tempeg etc. Obviously beans, lentils etc. are ok but no soy or quorn (microprotein) is so difficult.
Raw Sport and Vivolife both do protein powders that are soy free. Raw Sport even have the option to purchase samples so you can try before committing to a full bag. Both companies also check for heavy metal contamination in their products too. Also have a look at thegamechangers.com for recipe ideas.
There are a couple of widely available plant-based meats that are soy free as well (I think Beyond Meat makes all their stuff soy free). They tend to be pretty proud of being soy-free so you cannot miss them. Peas, broccoli, and dark leafy greens are also great places in addition to the soy-free mock meats. Also, traditionally tempeh is made with soy beans, but you can make it with any bean! I have been making tempeh with chickpeas, and I am legit ADDICTED. It is so flipping easy too and cheaper too.
Caitlin Try Sunflower seed mince. It’s really good. Low in fat and high in protein. Www.wholeozo.com sunflower mince. Makes an amazing bolognaise etc. Xx
To answer your first question... if you have been a vegan for many year and spent years denying that the veganism is causing the harm (I mean, which vegan doesn't, I was one of them as well), eating animal products is not something you take lightly. If you realize that it is a matter of your own life or death, you will make the decision to eat animal products (and yes, sometimes the harm can get that bad even if you track your vitamins and minerals daily). I have never cried as much as the first time I ate my first egg, and at the same time, I had never experienced what a healthy body and mind was until I left veganism.
Have you found that the vegan flavours at Myprotein have got worse? I've tried the dark chocolate one and the banana one and they're both gross! I wish they'd bring the old flavours back.
As a vegan, you still need a balanced diet. These people think you can forget that and then, of course, any illness they get afterwards is blamed on veganism, rather than just an unbalanced diet generally. Heart disease, strokes, brain tumours, arthritis...all these are diseases of non-vegan diets but people don't say "I gave up being non-vegan because I got sick". Every major scientific study into this area in the last few years has concluded that plant-based diets can be healthier than the alternative - but, if you're eating chips and drinking Coke all day, of course there's no guarantee you won't get ill.
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If you do it for the animals, you can never go back ❤️
true !
Can we just take a moment to appreciate how absolutely BEAUTIFUL Stef is?!
Both inside and out definitely angelic
Both inside and out definitely angelic
thank you so much!
I haven't had red meat in 20 years. Went pescatarian in 2012 & then stopped eating dairy & eggs in 2017 then after a few months went vegan. Couldn't imagine ever going back I find those things disgusting now. I love vegan food. Thanks for sharing your journey I love hearing vegan stories.
that's great ! I was an egg eating vegetarian and I went Vegan 2 years ago. I find dairy products and eggs repulsive now. I absolutely love being vegan and don't regret it. I wish you the best ! :)
@@ramyaaaa thank you. I wish u the best as well :)
🎉 🌱 Iv been vegan for 4 1/2 years. Your videos really helped me transition. Iv just given birth to my first vegan baby.x🏴
Right! Couldn’t imagine putting meat/eggs or anything back into my mouth after 5 years. Grossed me out 😅
I’ve been vegan for 2.5 years now and honestly can’t imagine ever stopping!! Ps I’d love to see a 10k challenge too 😛
10k challenge needs to happen haha
I love your gentle and compassionate approach towards veganism. This is the kind of activism that gets omnivores to make the switch. I love your channel, keep on doing what you're doing!
thank you
Exactly!! Couldn't agree more
You posted this at the perfect time Stef! If you go vegan, you'll always be vegan. If people think it's something you can abandon at some point, they should use the term plant-based instead. The word choice is so important but people get easily confused...
Loved this video :) I am 6 years vegan and you have always been one of the most relatable, consistent vegan RUclipsrs (I too remember the RT4 days lol) so thank you
Thank you so much!
This video comes just at the right time, I just went completely vegan at the beginning of this week after only eating dairy for like a year:) I couldn’t really push myself to give that up but now that I finally did, I feel great! Thanks for being such a ray of sunshine 🌞 and an inspiration in many ways🥰
Congrats Emma! So pleased you're feeling good! Long may it continue! 🖤🖤🖤
Thanks for this - interesting to hear, and massive kudos to you for switching way back in 2013 (I was 2016). I understand that you want to keep your channel positive - and that's a good form of advocacy in itself - but 'negative' vegans have their place too. In 2016, I needed to be jolted out of my complacency, and I doubt I'd have switched without being told some home truths about carnism. So not only can it be effective, but also they see it as speaking on behalf of the animals - much like being a BAME/feminist/trans/straight ally, they try to channel the voice of the oppressed. If it were you crammed into a cage, you'd want people to speak firmly and directly to those who not only turn a blind eye, but actively fund such conditions...
I just wanted to explain that point of view.
Wow congrats I've been vegan for 4 years now and I love it
I'm 2 years vegan next month. I think with where we r at now with all the vegan alternatives theres really no longer any need to eat animals. As u say though live and let live......xxx
Great video Stefanie! 💛 I totally know what you mean when you don't see animals as food anymore, I'm the exact same! It's such an interesting mindset shift that I've never experienced as a vegetarian before. I definitely became a lot more conscious as a vegan. I've not eaten meat for over 15 years, and have been vegan for soon to be 7 of those years! woohoo! 😊💛
Stefanie I have just found you and you're one of my favorite fitness youtubers now. Thanks for being so transparent and inspirational!
I've been here since your Rawtill4 days too :-) Love the positivity as always
Keep it light, Stef. Just like Derek Simnett. People love it.
“An animals an animal to me” 🙌 absolutely.
Oh, Stef... I had almost forgotten that we have been vegan almost the exact same time -- I am in April. And I was totally around in the RT4 days. And eggs, BLEH!
I had my 4 year veganniversary in Feb! 😊 Really interesting video!
Omgoooddnnessss raw til 4!!!!!! You reminded me of those DAYSSSSS
I love how positive your message is❤️
thank you
I went vegan overnight 3 years ago, as someone who could never imagine before how this would work 😅
My reason was animal cruelty, but now even next to that, I just love it so much I cannot imagine going back to any animal product. The food is just the best ! And it represents absolutely ZERO problems. I got my blood work done this year as well and everything was on point. Even though as an omnivore i actually struggled with iron deficiency quite a bit over the years. I think deficiencies are just a bad excuse, unless you actually have a genetic issue.
Girl Ive been a follower since your Raw till 4 days!! X
OMG NO WAY! Thank you!
Firstly, I really like this video and I think it’s interesting listening to why people choose certain lifestyles and particularly veganism! I did vegan January this year and I won’t lie I did struggle, I absolutely love fish and eggs and found it so hard to replace them with alternatives. I find my body really has energy and my skin looks great when I eat fish and eggs and so I ended up going back to them. The reason I did vegan January was to explore it because I think it’s so important for us all to reduce our meat and dairy consumption for the environment and it’s great that there’s people like you who aren’t pushy or negative towards people who don’t go fully vegan! P.S if anyone can relate about the fish and eggs and overcame it then let me know
Sophie Davies I can totally relate to the eggs...Ive been veggie since 3 (I’m 31 now) then went vegan but then went back to eggs for about a month...then something just clicked in my brain and the whole taste and concept of what they are upset me and grossed me out tbh (sorry 🙈) now I can never imagine ever going back...now scrambled tofu is life and that for me totally replaces eggs...and this is coming from someone who Loved eggs!! Eggs with everything 😂 you can do it just in your own time 💗 x ps your probably getting skin advantages from the oil in fish...,try flax seed oil or powder instead 😊
I missed eggs for quite a while! I used to have omelette about once a week. I watched a video of a close up of a chicken laying an egg and that was enough to put me off...it still turns my stomach thinking of it. I'd say it took around 6 months before I just stopped considering eggs as an option, I literally don't think about them anymore.
I used to love tuna & craved it for a while after going vegan. It abated after a while (helped by watching a few videos about the fishing industry). You can get an algae based omega 3 supplement if you decide to stop eating fish. Ooh & I'm not sure if it was limited edition but Sainsbury's did a banging vegan smoked salmon & cream cheese sandwich! Also, battered banana blossom mimics chip shop style fish pretty well in terms of flavour & texture. Had some lovely jackfruit 'fish' cakes in Glasgow too.... Pretty sure there'll be recipes online. I think the key is to season whatever your main ingredient is with traditional fish pairing flavours & accompaniments. Ie lemon, dill, capers, white wine etc.
Second the protein scramble & there's also vegan quiche recipes & great egg free mayos out there. Hope this helps! 🖤
Congratulations! I look forward to the next seven years of vegan content 😏😂🧡
Live and let live is a great philosophy that should include animals, wildlife and the whole world.
I think it's right for vegans to call out ex "vegans" for not being plant based anymore especially if they are making up nonsense excuses.
Absolutely agree.
The ex vegans, for the most part, will make excuses for not being plant based anymore, probably because they like the taste of eating animals.
Then of course you have people like Stephanie, Simnett Nutrition, Brian Turner, Vegan Zombie, Happy Healthy Vegan, who are very healthy eating a plant based diet.
The weird thing is that when these "ex-vegans" are asked, what nutrient were you missing that the omnivore diet allows....they are speechless.
I stopped eating animals completely on 18/12/2017 and the boost I got in fitness from making that change was VERY significant. Do I miss meat/dairy or wish to go back....not a chance. The thought just doesn't even come into my head. So I don't understand why these "ex vegans" crave animal products.
@@abupasha9967 All these ex "vegans" clearly were never vegan. Jon created a channel based on vegan bodybuilding when there was a niche market for it, now RUclips and social media is saturated with vegan bodybuilders. Jon is obsolete and relies solely now clickbaits to get views and attention. His channel will shrink significantly over the next year or two as there is nothing unique about him.
Hahah, accidentally had the captions on and when you said "I've been on the vegan diet for 7 years" the caption read "I have been freaking out for seven years.
😂😂😂😂
lovely positive messages. plus nails look fab. I've been vegan 10 years and son now vegan and daughter vegan at home veggie out
I know you’ve probably never gotten a request like this, but would you film a video or IGTV about what it’s like living in Scotland? I’m an American that has been watching your videos for years! I know the weather is brutal (It’s cold af in Chicago where I’m from too) but other than that how was your experience living there? Love you!!! ❤️❤️
Congratulations on your journey! 🌹
New subscriber here Stef and i gotta say i love your videos!! i am also from glasgow and create videos too :D
I'm with you. The smell and even thought of eggs grosses me out now and I used to eat so many of them before going vegan 5 years ago. The body does change a lot!
I’ve been pescatarian for 5 years 😁😊 I only eat fish like 1-2 times a week so rest of the time it’s vegetarian and when we would go out for dinner I’d always order the vegan options cause they flavours are always better 😍
I really like the tips and the pics of food 🍀
Thank you for sharing this. ❤️
😂 I'm definitely on the 6 belly rolls side post quarantine!
Hey I really enjoyed this video and thought there were some good tips, also happy to hear that your actually vegan for ethical reasons. I am just wondering about one thing, you said that you don't post about the ethical side of veganism because your channel and social media are fitness based however you made posts about racism on your instagram which has nothing to do with fitness?
This is so helpful.
You are hilarious. Subscribed!
Thank you so so much for sharing! I follow you since a long long time (start following you in Rawtill4 times). I switched to a vegan lifestyle and searched for some inspiration. Luckly I found you one and only vegan women how lift weights and don't freaked out about protein and co. You never jumped on this 'protein hype' and this was SO so helpful for me (and still is). I'm vegan for a bit mroe than 6 years, best decision ever!
Maybe you could make a video like this about your story lifting weights, gaining muscles and weight. Your stories, tips and pictures?
Or maybe you could make a video with marco. How is it for him since his vegan, what does it changed (body, training, lifestyle) this would be cool.
thanks for the long term support!
Hey Steph. Great video and you look absolutely lovely. I'm coming up on my 7th vegan anniversary well. Just wanna throw this out there. Not sure if the McDonald's in the UK is different, but here in america, McDonald's fries are coated with beef fat. I'm just like why ? So unnecessary to ruin a perfectly good fry. Lol
"You can have a six pack or six belly rolls" hahaha omg, I love that statement 😂
How about live ant let the animals live though?? It's not live and let live when you're killing sentient beings for selfish consumption?!
That kind of mindset won’t encourage someone to stop eating meat though, if anything it will push them further away.
Awesome video..
I'm Scottish & I struggle to keep up with the speed of ur talking 🗣😂
haha my bad!
Love tofu mousse! Filling, nutritious and tasty
Thankful that it is not another ‘i am not vegan any more’ video lol
hahaaha NEVER
Any got any advice? I'm allergic to soy and an athlete so find it very difficult to hit protein goals when plant based as most protein heavy vegan sources are based on soy like tofu, meat replacements, tempeg etc. Obviously beans, lentils etc. are ok but no soy or quorn (microprotein) is so difficult.
Pumpkin seeds, seitan, nutritional yeast are also packed with protein....
Pulsin' Pea Protein Powder - you can get it on Amazon. I add it to gravy, sauces or smoothies.
Raw Sport and Vivolife both do protein powders that are soy free. Raw Sport even have the option to purchase samples so you can try before committing to a full bag. Both companies also check for heavy metal contamination in their products too. Also have a look at thegamechangers.com for recipe ideas.
There are a couple of widely available plant-based meats that are soy free as well (I think Beyond Meat makes all their stuff soy free). They tend to be pretty proud of being soy-free so you cannot miss them. Peas, broccoli, and dark leafy greens are also great places in addition to the soy-free mock meats. Also, traditionally tempeh is made with soy beans, but you can make it with any bean! I have been making tempeh with chickpeas, and I am legit ADDICTED. It is so flipping easy too and cheaper too.
Caitlin Try Sunflower seed mince. It’s really good. Low in fat and high in protein. Www.wholeozo.com sunflower mince. Makes an amazing bolognaise etc. Xx
Very interesting video.
VEGAN 4 life
To answer your first question... if you have been a vegan for many year and spent years denying that the veganism is causing the harm (I mean, which vegan doesn't, I was one of them as well), eating animal products is not something you take lightly. If you realize that it is a matter of your own life or death, you will make the decision to eat animal products (and yes, sometimes the harm can get that bad even if you track your vitamins and minerals daily). I have never cried as much as the first time I ate my first egg, and at the same time, I had never experienced what a healthy body and mind was until I left veganism.
What vitamins/minerals could you not get from a plant based diet? I thought B12 was the only one lacking?
😍 that’s all 💕
Have you found that the vegan flavours at Myprotein have got worse? I've tried the dark chocolate one and the banana one and they're both gross! I wish they'd bring the old flavours back.
I use the chocolate smooth and strawberry!
B12 just from fortified food?
Do they not coat McDonalds “chips” in animal fat in Scotland? In America their fries aren’t vegetarian or vegan.
No not in the UK🤗
Vegan since June 2013.
People gave me two weeks…
All reasons are good reason to go Vegan, but being Vegan is just about ANIMAL liberation.
In France it's practically impossible to find something vegan, even vegetarian foods are hard to found
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My dad used to tell me that there was once a perfect person but he lived a very very lonley life.
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2:05 i think the same but with no tongue : )) x x
Stefanie: How can you go from eating only plant-based foods to putting an egg on your mouth? -the entire vegan community stares at Jon Venus-
What lashes are you wearing?
I use ardell lashes!
Do they make McDonalds fries (chips) vegan in the UK?? Jealous. They're not at all in the US, they fry them in animal fat :/
missknisely Yeah I work there, they’re cooked in vegetable oil so they’re vegan
So jealous hearing about your restaurant options - Canada is nowhere near that many places with vegan options other than salad and fries.
100% need to do the 10,000kcal challenge though!!!
I KNOW HAHA I MUST!
Wow very beautiful lady!
Why is there so many story’s of people quitting veganism because they get sick?
As a vegan, you still need a balanced diet. These people think you can forget that and then, of course, any illness they get afterwards is blamed on veganism, rather than just an unbalanced diet generally. Heart disease, strokes, brain tumours, arthritis...all these are diseases of non-vegan diets but people don't say "I gave up being non-vegan because I got sick". Every major scientific study into this area in the last few years has concluded that plant-based diets can be healthier than the alternative - but, if you're eating chips and drinking Coke all day, of course there's no guarantee you won't get ill.
@@bayleyboy27 Well said Tom!!!!
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