Going vegan is not a small task. It is a total diet change and involves removing all animal products from your kitchen, and, if you are choosing to live a vegan lifestyle, you entire home.

Of course you do not need to do this overnight. It is a progressive journey that takes some years, some months, and others just a few days to convert to a vegan diet. The choice it truly a personal one, but I can say it is a good choice.

There are not bonafide steps towards a vegan diet; but, if you are on the fence about whether or not you and/or your family will go vegan, here area some steps to help you with your decisions.

1. Take your time in making this decision and don’t let people pressure you one way or the other.

2. If you want to convert your entire family, I suggest you have a family pow wow and talk about the benefits, changes, and reasons why you think going vegan is a good idea.

3. Read vegan magazines, books, and cook books to being to familiarize yourself with the vegan diet and lifestyle.

4. Try a 2/5 meal split. That means simply eat vegan two days out of the week and see how you like it. Locate simple recipes, like the ones in the Vegan Family Living archives and try them out. You may decided to keep it like that, add more days, or go back to your normal diet.

5. Step outside of the box and dare to be different. Don’t be afraid to try some cactus tacos or sloppy joes made with TVP. Explore foods you have never had before and find a recipe for them. If you are thinking of going vegan then you will have to have the right mindset to do so.

6. If you fall off the wagon a few times, don’t beat yourself up. No two vegans are alike. I read about a man who is vegan 364 days out of the year and on Thanksgiving he dabbles in a bit of the turkey. I know I may get an email or two but I myself will have some of my momma’s fish on occasion when I am in Oklahoma. The author Alice Walker considers herself a vegan who eats fish and eggs. The bottom line is that you don’t be so rough on yourself.

7. Transforms meals you already make. For example make your spaghetti with Boca Crumbles instead of ground beef. Or make beef stroganoff with portabello mushrooms. For an easy macaroni and cheese try this great recipe (kids love it) or for a tasty cheesecake try this one.

8. Eat at a vegetarian or vegan restaurant. Google your city for restaurants in your area.

9. Make sure the meals are balanced. I know from experience that a high carb vegan diet will keep or make you fat.

These are just a few steps towards a vegan diet. The decision to make the switch may not be an easy one to make but with the right tools, resources, and support it can be done.

If you feel like you are ready to make that plunge or you want to know more about transitioning to a vegan diet, I would like to suggest that you try my low cost resource, Transitioning Your Family With Ease. You might even think about Transition Coaching for a more intimate approach to moving towards a vegan diet.

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