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From:	Kristin (63-231-129-223.mpls.qwest.net)
Subject:	Newly vegan.... how to explain choices?
Date:	April 2, 2008 at 11:08 am PST

I've been a vegetarian for about 6 months, but in the last 2 of months or so I've
decided to go vegan. I'm finding it INCREDIBLY hard to justify my lifestyle to my
family and friends. Whenever I hang out with family members act like I'm just
trying to be difficult by requesting that they buy vegan foods for family get
togethers and by ordering a baked potato and mixed veggies at a restaurant.
My friends think I'm going vegan to lose weight and they keep saying things like
"you're already too skinny" and trying to get me to eat non-vegan foods. It's
soooo frustrating! Does anyone have some helpful advice to help me cope with
my unsupportive family and friends???

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