Two weeks vegan...

Today marks two weeks of veganhood. Vegandom? What have I learned, gained, lost?

I've learned:

1. That I have more energy on a dairy-free diet and feel lighter because food moves through me more quickly and fully
2. That being vegan means more intentional eating, which is a good thing
3. While I'm experienced at going to dinner parties as a vegetarian, going to dinner parties as a vegan is tricky. I need to work on that
4. That making vegan soup on Sundays is a good thing--it provides me with lunch through the week
5. That I never really learned to cut a mango
6. That I love my new cookbook, Veganomicon

I've gained:

1. The real taste of foods--the overwhelming sweetness of fruit, for example
2. A realization that I like eating more simply
3. A knowledge that food is fuel, not comfort or solace or replacement
4. A better place for food in my life
5. That this feels like a meditative practice

I've lost:

1. Though I didn't do this as a way to lose weight, I've lost 5 pounds in two weeks without thinking about dieting