Finding Veganuary Tough? 9 Vegans Are Here To Tell You Why It’s Totally Worth It

Amber Badger, who’s been vegan since June 2017, agrees and says once you get the hang of it, your diet can feel more interesting and nutritious than it’s ever been. 

“I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything at all,” she says. “There are so many brilliant blogs and cookbooks and my favourite thing is just looking in a fridge full of all fresh veg and thinking what I can throw together – it’s pretty much always delightful.”

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Meanwhile Carrie Eddins, who’s been vegan for three years, encourages you not to give up if you don’t feel 100% on top form right away. 

“When I went vegan I felt very lethargic for a few months,” she says. “I got some B12 patches and put one behind each ear, which helped me enormously. And I drank a lot more water than normal. Whatever you do, however you approach it, go gentle, be kind to yourself and your body.” 

Still not convinced? We also spoke to vegans on Twitter for their motivational nuggets of wisdom and they replied with oodles of enthusiasm: