by Ayesha Reynolds
I have been the cousin to a vegan diet for over 12 years. A proud passionate vegetarian. I even dabbled in veganism for a nearly a year when I was first starting out. So when I heard about the 90 day vegan challenge hosted by health advocate Lasse Larsen I was immediately sold.
I sent over a video and a short email and a few weeks later I got the great news that I was accepted into the challenge. I would be alongside three other newbies all of which were COMPLETELY new to a plant based diet.
We would spend the next three months setting goals for ourselves, meditating daily, adhering to a new menu plan, and when the road got a little bumpy Lasse would be right there to coach us.
Since I was the only one who had somewhat of a background in plant based living I thought the journey would be straight forward and I would just sail right through. I was not prepared for how much of an emotional journey this would be.
How I view and used food immediately came into question. As well as how not be that jerk at a party who is always looking at labels or proclaiming how healthy they are. I also had to dig deep and let go of some past things.
After I traversed that rocky terrain for over a month I woke up one day and realized how many amazing changes had already taken place. I had someone shed over 12 pounds and I was looking and feeling amazing. My continual sinus problems had cleared sufficiently, my sugar cravings were under control, and my mind was more clear. I was a new woman and had the story and the proof to share.
My goal in the challenge was to feel more vital and deal with some minor candida issues. I had no idea how much better I would feel in such a short amount of time. I can truly say that the vegan lifestyle is the right one for me. I will continue my journey as a plant passionate vegan even after the 90 days are over.
I will be forever grateful to my coach Lasse for his patience, expertise, and mission to help the world… One vegan at a time!
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Ayesha Reynolds is a life long spark seeker. She has created a radical life for herself based on her empowering beliefs about life, love, creativity, adventure, and spirit. She enjoys yoga,traveling, vegan dutch apple pie, and helping people to see that we all have a super power that can make our lives extraordinary.