My Vegan Story
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- Опубликовано: 3 окт 2024
- Hello my little mangos, this is my vegan story.
For years I battled with an eating disorder and I thought that there would never be a way out. My life consisted of nothing but the anxiety I felt from the negative thoughts in my head and the eating disorder that had complete control over me - the calorie restricting, the binging, purging, excessive exercising and being just over all unhappy with every aspect of myself impacted the people around me, as well as my job and my overall life. I thought to myself countless times that 'this isn't my life and I need to save myself'. Then one day, I dreamt of Freelee the Banana Girl and I found the high carb vegan lifestyle and knew that this would be the answer to my problems. Not only would I be saving the animals, the planet and the people of this earth, but I would be saving myself! I believe humans are physiologically, biologically and spiritually designed to be vegan, and I knew that by doing what was natural to a human being would reverse the unnatural harm I was doing to myself. I've been vegan for 9 months now, I feel the best I've ever felt. I feel passionate about life and about my future. I love the animals around me, the people, the earth, and I love myself even more. I'm still healing from years of mental and metabolic damage, but patience is a virtue, I trust my body and I trust this lifestyle. Go Vegan. Love and light, Mary xoxo
Thanks for watching! :)
Connect with me:
Instagram: @mantrasandmangos
E-mail: mantrasandmangos@hotmail.com
Websites I recommend:
www.notmilk.com/
www.adaptt.org/
www.vegankit.com/
www.worldwatch.org
Books I recommend:
The China Study - By Dr. T. Colin Campbell
The Starch Solution - By Dr. John McDougall
The 80/10/10 Diet - By Dr. Doug Graham
Documentaries I recommend:
101 Reasons to Go Vegan
The Best Speech You Will Ever Hear
Earthlings
Cowspiracy
Vegucated
Forks over Knives
Food inc.
Food matters
goosebumps. youre an incredible earthling.
i love you
This was SERIOUSLY SOOOOO encouraging. I have a very obsessive personality and have struggled with OCD, disordered eating, and depression. I JUST started Raw Till 4 and so many things you addressed, I've experienced. It's hard to stay hopeful but listening to your story really helped. Thank you Mary.
Thankyou for sharing your story Mary!! This just shows how strong you really are as you now have taken back your life and happiness for good. Very inspiring and i know you will go far in life
We did it! And just to think that this is just the surface of what really went on behind closed doors. It's scary. How lucky are we to have found this lifestyle! Vegan for the win. We are both very strong women! Xoxo thanks for your support beautiful
Great video! I love how you touched on the spiritual element. You asked "the universe" and the answer was revealed to you in a dream! Love it!
thank you xx
so happy to see you happy at this moment. I've encounterd the same problems in my teens and felt unhappy and fat for almost 4 years! I'm so happy I've overcome this and at this age I'm very happy to see I was not the only one struggeling. I hope we can be inspiring and helping younger girls
Hey my love!!! First of all, you are an ABSOLUTE STUNNER, and not just physically. Your soul is gorgeous and you radiate health, light, beauty and compassion.
I have been vegan for just short of a year, and a vegetarian for 5 years, all out of a pure love and compassion for the animal friends we share our planet with and to help do my little bit to combat global warming.
I have also suffered from Anorexia for 4 years, being inpatient 3 times. It has been absolute hell. I am at constant war with my body, and I have that same counter constantly going through my head minute after minute, bite after bite. It is so draining! I am petrified too because for the first time in my disordered history, I have begun to purge.. It's been every day for 2 weeks now and I am terrified of developing bulimia and opening another kind of hell.
I have been watching the HCLF, Raw till 4 lifetyle videos for a while, but the exorbitant amount of calories is terrifying to my disordered head... Does it really work...? Is it really worth it? I am exhausted. My body aches constantly, I am lethargic and sleep all the time. I feel like i am broken and on the verge of another relapse. Please, any advice would be greatly appreciated, I am desperate..
Ginger
hey Ginger, thank you so much! that means a lot to me and makes me so
happy :)! I can only imagine the pain you must be in. I was once there
myself. As you saw, I was at my whits end with my eating disorder, I
couldn't go on living like this and being in costant fear, like how you
are feeling now. I decided in my head, for weeks that I was going to do
this lifestyle with my entire heart and soul because I knew it was going
to heal me. I know it's so hard thinking about all the calories, and I
struggled with it too, but then I also decided to educate myself by reading all the books (I recommend in my videos)
and forming an ethical attachment to it that it really made something
just switch inside me. I knew it was going to heal me, I could just feel
it. I've realised now that life really is all about choices. You can
choose to continue being consumed by an eating disorder or you can
become choose to become empowered by the thought of wanting to get better and take the chance on this! I promise, if you try it
for just one week, you will feel incredible. The calories that you consume on this lifestyle are the RIGHT calories, they will nourish, nuture and heal your body, mind and spirit. Our body runs on carbs and sugar and once you start getting all the glucose to your cells, you will shine from the inside out. At first, eating so many calories still affected me and my ED mindset, but I kept pushing and as I was eating I would say positive mantras in my head to keep me on track - "I love myself, this food will heal me, this food is good for me, you will live a healthy and happy life eating this way". Everyday, it became easier and easier. I also kept reading books and watching documentaries about veganism/high carb lifestyle/animal cruelty along the way and I found that helped with my journey, as well as all the amazing people here on youtube in the high carb vegan community. That's one thing I learned too - YOU ARE NEVER ALONE on here. Everyone will help you on this journey. Even start your own youtube channel! I know you can do this, it is worth more than what anything number says on the scales, worth more than any negative thoughts in your mind, worth more than what any one else says! Kepp your head high, CHOOSE to make a change to your life, because in the end, you make the choice! I'm here for you if you need help and guidance... YOU CAN DO THIS!!!! lots of love to you xoxox
Thank you for this video, I´m so glad I found your channel. Eating disorder rulled me for over eight years and still I have days when I don´t feel ok. That´s why I´m now educating myself about nutrition, fitness and wellness and learning how to love my body, finding that vegan diet is now working best for me. I also became nutritionist one year ago and I really love the feeling of helping people. Thank you Mary for the inspiration that you are giving me. :)
I have been suffering from ED for 8 years. I have never been to hospital though.
There is still this voice in my head. I turned vegan more than 1 month ago. I saw so many inspirational storied of other people. I hope that it will help me. I love it so far and I don't want to eat meat anymore :)
by the way I love this video and I think that you are so beautiful!!!
Julia Bernard i just saw this :) thats amazing, keep going on your journey! xox
I love your channel. Thank you so much for sharing, I could relate to everything you said and it was so nice to be reminded the power of this lifestyle and how it can change anyone's life for the better. xx
Brooke Schweers Thanks Brooke, this lifestyle really does empower people!! WOOOOOOO xxx
You are such a positive and nice person! Thank you for sharing your story, I'm so glad you turned your life around
you are simply incredible. thank you so so much for this video!
stories like yours make me optimistic that individually, we're all starting to take back our health from this deranged, superficial aesthetic-centric culture we live in. keep up the good work mango
Hazey Haze i totally agree! thank you so much xx
***** because a fish is an animal and animal fats and protein are bad for humans as they are acidic and cause health ailments. The ocean is also riddled with mercury.. and i get my b12 from injections once a month
Mantras and Mangos there's also nutritional yeast that contains B12, its awesome, you can use it like parmesan, as it has a cheesy kind of flavour
I had a very similar experience, and it is amazing that you can be so open and honest about it. inspirational. i was bulimic for 2 years because of similar reasons. I was vegetarian and at the time and i got out of it when i traveled after i decided to be vegan two months ago and i have never felt better it really has helped with all my bad body image ideas being healthy is really what matters
+Kuu child i'm so happy you found your way out of there and are happier now :) thank you so much x
This Inspires me to keep going..just got off ritalin in october 2015 and a paleo lifestyle with mega supplements and 14 fish oils a day etc...now doing low fat high car, with McDougall and Freelee being a big influence as well as other you tubers
Thank you for being so open and sharing your story. You look wonderful and healthy! I am so happy you are now living this amazing vegan lifestyle!
Thanks for sharing your story, Mary. It seems that lots of people come to this lifestyle for health reasons and are able to get over eating disorders and other ailments as a result. I'm glad you were able to understand the importance of making the ethical and spiritual connections and embrace veganism to its core. My main goals have been to try to express the elated state of mind of being vegan and to explain how the future of our planet depends on us embracing this lifestyle. You've got a great energy and I'm sure you'll inspire many people.
Jons Conscious Life thank you! I truly believe that veganism is healing, because for our whole lives we are living unnaturally, and once we come in touch with doing what's natural to a human physiologically, biologically and spiritually then we heal and I totally agree, being vegan definitely contributes to the ability to. Express an elated state of mind. I've experienced some strange things especially when I'm on my yoga mat. It was incredible. Thanks for your comment
***** you're very welcome :)
you are so amazing. your spirit and your overall well being shine bright, you are such an inspiration. I too struggled with an eating disorder for over 2 years, it tore me and my family apart and it made me almost take my own life. finding veganism and realizing that this is what I needed all along has saved me. I'm still so new to it and I really find myself becoming one with the earth, the animals, and the people. I spiritually am the happiest I have ever been in my whole entire life! thank you for sharing your story I love your videos so much you have such a great personality and your beautiful
My sister has a very similar story to yours. She suffered from anorexia for 2 years and had to go to hospital twice, she almost died. It wasn't until she became vegan that she truly started getting better both mentally and physically and now she's at a healthy weight and is almost completely recovered.
Omg it was like I heard myself speaking while watching your video. You are an incredible person and I'm so so happy for you, me and all the other girls out there that we have discovered this lifestyle and can live and love our lives again. ♡
Doamazing yes, go us!! this lifestyle and our positive mindsets set us free.. i'm happy that you found this lifestyle too x
Wow this video was amazing! Im not vegan but love the idea of that lifestyle and have for a while, i love making vegan dishes and treats, its so amazing all the substitute products you can get to replace animal products these days! You seem like such an amazing, genuine person, and this is the only video I've watched of yours so far! Thank you for sharing your story xx
Eden Greenwood Thank you for taking the time to watch it... Ohh you should totally try going vegan, even if you give yourself a challenge, you will never wanna stop! xx
Heart warming story . Thank you for sharing:)
I've been vegan several years now and the benefits never stop.
You are beautiful and brave for sharing.
Love and light from Montreal
Donna Giamprini you're welcome, and thank you for watching. I wake up every day with more reasons to love this lifestyle :) lots of love to you x
Thank you for sharing this!
My story is pretty much the exact same as yours, (not the EXACT same that's a bit of an exaggeration I know haha), and I was welling up slightly listening to your story because of how much I felt a connection with you! Just found you thanks to the friendly activist :) Subscribed! xo
thank you for sharing your story, it can't have been easy to do, and congrats on finding healing and happiness!
You are so inspiring. I love watching all of your videos. You make me so happy! I literally use all of your recipes all the time.
Tara Spring haha that's so awesome! yay! thank you xx
so true. Only you can save yourself. glad you came out of that rut.
thanks for becoming vegan and shining your light :)
You're a great story teller by the way
Thanks passion! Means a lot to me! Vegan for the win wooooo x
Feel like I know you more now Mary... Keep smiling, and never lose your joyful nature... :)
+Darren Gaudry Ⓥ aww thanks for watching this!! xxx
+Mantras and Mangos do u have a twitter
Amazing video as always, Mary little mango
Helena, what an amazing story! It just goes to show though, how strong you really are that you kept fighting! There will always be the ego and nagtive thinking trying to overtake us, but we just have to stay positive and continue loving ourselves.. So much love to you beautiful xoxo
Lovely video! Just curious, how long have you been vegan for?
Such a beautiful and inspiring story! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Nice...I'm 40 and I'm just getting over a life long similar road to yours...but it started at 6 and sort of ended around "here" Bless YouAnd keep up the authentic videos!
+Nadia Gregoire
You are a beautiful soul
Just found your channel from Fruitarianelle. I thought I was already subscribed to everyone but it seems I am not even slightly there yet! Subscribed and liked! :D
Peach Mango Moon yay! well, i'm glad you found me! thank yo, and WELCOME!! woo lets connect x
Carbsforthewin! I have to say this again and again! I was anorexic a long time and I bet I wouldn't be here when freelee and harley were not on youtube =) They gave me a new life and I'm so happy now on a healthy weight with all the power and energy. Amazing video, Mary
thank you! and yes, i know, they are GOD SENT! xx
Thank you so much for sharing your story! Mine is pretty similar! I used to count every single calorie and it used to drive me crazy!!
I hope those days are over for you too!!! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank You for sharing your story! Mary you truly are a beautiful person and you will have an amazing life. Love ya chica :)
Love you too, gorgeous hehe x
Absolutely amazing video!!! Honestly so inspiring, we have very similar stories and I felt like I could relate so much. I'm very proud of you :)
Totally relate to your video. I have gone vegan and my energy has soared. I don't feel constantly hounded to eat. I eat, I am nourished and I am happy. You ROCK... great vid.
YaYaJuke that's great. Your body is so happy! You rock too! :) :) :)
Hello there thank-you for sharing your journey to a vegan diet. I agree with all of your points. I absolutely love all animals too, and Mary you became so happy and full of joy and light when you spoke about all the wonderful pets you had as a child including a turtle. I think all people loved animals as little toddlers, but somehow lose touch with this as adults.
Yes a vegan diet is so much healthier, I have read the China Study too. And it is healthier spiritually as there is no trauma energy in the food, and plant based food is full of high vibration energy. I have been eating about 70% raw food vegan which has really boosted my energy and above a full cooked vegan diet.
All the best, love and joy to you and all creatures great and small on this beautiful magnificent planet we all share together all species as one.
Thank you so much for sharing such a personal story, you are very inspiring and I wish you the absolute best in whatever you do with your life.
Dusty Connelly thank you so much for watching Dusty! xx
I can relate to your vegan story, it's pretty similar to my own, I had eating disorders during and after my first relationship when I was in high school. I did some videos about that but I need to improve the quality of my videos with a better camera my old one is broken. thank you Mary you're amazing!
I will have to check them out! I hope you have overcome that pain, too. Thanks so much for watching, beautiful xx
Thanks for sharing, very inspiring! Can't get enough of these stories! I just shared my vegan story aswell :)
thank you so much so sharing, you are a huge inspiration to me :)
Laura Booth this makes me happy xx
This video is so awesome!
thanks Joe!! :)
This relates to me 110%!!!
What a fantastic video! Honest and sweet. You look amazing radiant and healthy no other diet will do this to us but this no- diet lifestyle! Vegan for the win
Alexi B thank you! yes!!! vegan for the win always xx
WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR SHIRT
Ur energy...my God!!! Loved this video...I've already watched food matters twice and today cowpiracy...
+Natalie Andrade That's amazing! Best documentaries to watch too! I recommend forks over knives! Another good one x
Thx for the tips!You're adorable!Have been watching all your videos since the 1st one :D love love love! I'm thinking about changing my food habits because it is so sad what we, human beings, do... :/ anyway, I'm from Brazil and already a fan :D
love this video! love u! so inspirational =)
I seriously love you! Such a beautiful speach, you even made me cry. never stop inspire people
***** aww I love you too! Thank you so much xx
Great to see you do your story also :)
Plant Based Guerilla thank you :)
Love this video, thank you for sharing :) You are a beautiful earthling
holistic pharmacist thank you so much gorgeous xx
Loveeee💜
Thanks for sharing you story! Love your channel ! :) veganhugs :)
VeganStories Thank you
love ya
great video, Mary :)
Thanks you :)
Hell yeah, way to go 👍. Great message
jared bass thank you :)
Where is your shirty from??
Yessenia Castro here's a link: store.veganessentials.com/vegan-compassion-organic-cotton-t-shirt-by-nonviolenceunitedorg---black-p2073.aspx
Veganessentials.com :)
Love you so much!
I love you more my beautiful best friend xxx
Hey I'm 51kg and I'm 174cm and I wanna lose more do you think if I eat ealthy I will lose more .. well i dont think so because I'm underweight what should I do!! Sorry dor bad english
Heba Mash You don't need to lose any more weight at all!!!!!
Was interesting seeing your story I'm so happy for you that you're through the worst of it now :) I've started a channel and posted #MyVeganStory feel free to check it out and let me know what you think
Thanks for watching! I will check it out soon :)
@Mantras and Mangos Hey Mary! You have such a beautiful mind and spirit. I have a pretty similar story and think its awesome how we can all team up and help other people who struggle! Check out my channel if you like :)
youre beautiful :)