Why some vegans stop being vegan

The choice to become a vegan is just as personal, if not more so, than the experience of being a vegan. Therefore, for some, the experience of being vegan is not always a positive one. For them, being vegan just doesn’t feel right. As such, despite its many benefits, veganism brings with it many challenges and if one is not up for the challenge, the experience will be, to say the least, overwhelming.

Some can’t stand the critical attitudes of those who don’t understand what veganism is all about. Some can’t resist food cravings because of all the foods they missed out on over the course of the transition. Others simply have doubts about whether the initial choice was the right one for them and consequently give in to their own misgivings and insecurities.

However, regardless of the reasons, returning to a meat-based diet is just as personal and honorable as the decision to transition to a plant-based diet was. Doing so shows humility. That being said, it’s not a decision one should feel guilty about or feel ashamed of. In the end, each of us has to do what is right for us as individuals and what is right for us is what makes us feel good. So if a meat-based diet feels right for you, then go for it. Good feelings show up in good health, so instead of focusing on guilt and insecurities, focus on the good feelings. The body adheres to the mind’s will and intentions, so if you feel good about your choice, your overall experience will be more or less the same.

There is no one-size-fits-all diet and even vegans can admit it. What makes humanity such a beautiful species is the wide variety of talents, preferences, and opinions. The life experience would be so boring if we were all the same and no one had anything different to show or teach the other. So if you are one of the repeat vegans, take it easy. You just made things a lot more interesting.