I did something on Monday morning that I thought I would never do again.
the blue ones are my fav
I ate an egg.
But wait, let me explain.
I became vegan on August 11 of last year. Since then, I have developed my food philosophy into what it is now and I feel really good about where I am in terms of making ethical decisions regarding my diet. I have also strived to listen to my body and give it what I feel it needs.
With this being said, I’m going to stick to my philosophy, no exceptions. So how do I justify eating eggs? My parents’ neighbors have chickens, so my parents get eggs from them, from the chickens that are happy and have plenty of room to move and wander wherever they please. I’ve even met the chickens, so I feel comfortable knowing exactly how they’re living and being treated. And since the eggs are not fertilized, there is nothing to be killed. Therefore, I see no ethical problem with eating these eggs.
I spent awhile talking to my dad about it and decided that the extra protein would be a good addition to my diet since I don’t eat very many high protein foods right now. I know it’s totally possible to get adequate protein easily on a completely vegan diet, but I don’t put the effort in sometimes and eggs are really quick and easy.
I’ll still be vegan for the other 9 months of the year when I don’t have access to those eggs, but I’m going to enjoy them until that time comes!
Honestly the hardest part about this decision was giving up my excess pride, but I think it was really good for me to do that. I don’t need the label anymore since I have my philosophy figured out and I’m going to stick to it. I’m also still figuring out what makes my body feel the best, which is more important than being vegan as long as I’m still adhering to my morals.
So anyway, this breakfast was SO GOOD. And I felt perfectly fine and happy after eating it. 
Breakfast was sauteed kale, zucchini, and summer squash seasoned with salt, pepper, and chili powder; six-grain sourdough bread from a bakery that’s super close to my apartment (almost all of their bread is vegan!) with guacamole; and an egg fried in a little olive oil (that I promptly put on top of the toast after this pic was taken).
I also had a mug of the teeccino chocolate coffee tea I got from Chelsey’s giveaway! I thought it was great; It’s not as strong as coffee is, but I liked the flavor better and I had no adverse effects after drinking it like I always do after drinking coffee.
Now that I’m done with the labels, I don’t know what to call this blog! Any suggestions?
xoxo.
Nice job girl. Listening to your body is what is best. Eggs are delish, what can I say. I’m making REAL French toast next!
It took me a while to figure out what to call my blog so I don’t really have any suggestions.. sorry good luck:P
P.S Drippy yoked eggs are the BOMB.
Yay for backyard chickenz! Way to support local foods!
I love this! I am the exact same way about eggs..I only eat them if they have come from a friends farm or somewhere local. I think it’s great you are listening to your body and still respecting your morals. It’s a win win!
I don´t think you need to rename your blog if you don´t feel like you have to. You can be vegan if you feel like vegan. Eating an egg doesn´t make you another person! Doing what you enjoy, what works for you and what makes your body and mind feel good is more important than any label out there!
dont worry girl!! megan did the same! i 100% understand and i think u shud listen to ur bod!
I hear ya, chica. If it’s local, fresh and right next door why not eat it? I eat eggs, but I now only buy from a local Amish farm. I also consume dairy, but I try to buy organic as much as possible. Cheese is usually imported, or from a local farm. Eat what makes you feel good. Living with a label is not fun. At. All. I used to be strict vegan and I just wasn’t happy trying to confine myself to the name. One day I was wanting cottage cheese, so I ate it. And, I don’t feel ashamed. Our bodies tell us what they need. And, we should listen, in a humane and smart way, of course.
I totally think you should eat those eggs!! More protein and a healthy addition to your diet
No judgment from me, girl!!