Week 1 of our 21 Day Vegan Challenge!

Tomorrow marks 1 week of our 21-Day Vegan Challenge and I feel incredible!!  It's only been a week and I swear my clothes are fitting better, my skin seems clearer and I have had a TON of energy...which is funny because I assumed I would feel sluggish going without the animal based proteins.

 I was definitely apprehensive last Sunday knowing I would be giving up my favorites like cheese and eggs but to be totally honest, I haven't missed those things at all!!  A researcher at heart, I've been doing a lot of reading and have found quite a few alternatives that are quite GOOD!!

I picked up this cheese at Fresh Market and couldn't wait to try it.  I melted a slice, over some brown rice, veggies, kale and navy beans......it was AMAZING!!  They sell several flavors like Mozzarella and pepper jack, both sliced AND shredded!  I am going to purchase a pack of the shredded to top a vegan casserole I have been dreaming up!

An added bonus to going vegan is our grocery bill has been significantly lower!  I was able to purchase all the below items for under $100 and I got everything I need to make meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) for the entire week! 

My husband has been enjoing this "journey" as well!  He's been sharing the same feelings as myself in terms of having more energy and feeling lighter.... He did though, assure me he would be having "cheat days."  HA!