For the sake of transparency this is my definition of what being a vegan is: One who doesn’t consume any animal product / group 90-98% of the time rather than 100%. I don’t believe being 100% is humanely possible for me. However, I still consider the 90-98% being a vegan.

For context, I used to be pescatarian for 4/5 years. It was an easy transition because I rarely consumed meat but, still needed a lean source of protein. After some time (of healing my deficiencies and learning how to cook lol), I feel as if I’m confident with letting seafood go. So I became a vegetarian a month ago.

I made this decision after reading on the suffering of shrimp. It took some time but, this decision made the most sense in relation to my ethical concerns. And as of now….. I started reading Nick Cooney’s book on vegan economics titled “veganomics”. He makes many compelling arguments on why being vegan is the most effective dietary choice of reducing animal harm. So I’m intrigued 😅

As of now, the only animal-based products I consume are yogurt and eggs on a biweekly basis. Why? Because they’re the cheapest sources of high-protein (in my area) that are also easy and fast to prepare. I’m quite confident about yogurt being replaced but eggs? It’s really hard to say… but maybe (hopefully)!

This is usually what I consume in a perfect day:

Breakfast

Yogurt or eggs or avocados on toast

Lunch:

Vegetable-related dish with carbs on the side

Dinner:

Sandwich or the same as lunch

I will update if this changes or my consumption of eggs and yogurt increases.

UPDATE: 18/09/2025

I finished my last tub of yogurt and I don’t think I’m repurchasing again… the price of coconut yogurt is the same prize if not cheaper! (I used to consume siggis Yogurt).

Also I made seitan for the first time this week. It’s extremely delicious and cheap to have in wraps or any meal, for that matter.

I think this changes A LOT for me. And I’m feeling slightly more confident about switching to a vegan diet.