No Longer Vegan....
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2023
- I never expected to make this video when I went vegan almost a decade ago (March 2014), but a lot has shifted for me in the last year, and this video opens up about why we no longer will be adhering to a strict vegan lifestyle.
My biggest change is that I started craving animal products after giving birth to our son, Max. I never had this feeling during my pregnancy, but about six months postpartum, my body kept telling me to eat eggs. I thought at first I would be able to adjust my supplements/the food I was eating to fix whatever hole in my diet was creating this craving. I upped my fat and protein intake. I ate tons of chia/flax/hemp seeds for omegas. I supplement with b12, vegan Dha, choline, and vitamin d.... I eat tons of calories. I came at my vegan diet from a place of preparation and a lot of personal education, but no matter what I switched my mind kept going back to eggs, and then I started craving chicken and steak.... it was a really strange experience for me because in the past I always looked at animal products and "non-food" like i never felt restricted because I never even considered eating them.
This physical craving and our experience moving to the woods, getting to know farmers, and setting up our homestead made leaving the vegan lifestyle even more appealing. We realized that we could become self-sufficient much quicker if we got animals on the property in a typical farming/homestead tradition instead of what we had originally planned of having farm animals on the land in an animal sanctuary model.
I know this news can be hard to hear if you are a vegan and have been following us for our vegan content. For those of you who aren't vegan, you might be confused at why this is "such a big deal," but this was a way of thinking, an ideology, a lifestyle that we were part of for a long time. I am grateful for this chapter of our life; it helped me open my mind to so many things in the world. I grew as a critical thinker. I ask more questions about all of the systems in my life that serve me. But at the same time, in the last few years, Lou and I both have felt like we no longer want to live inside any other boxes and want to have space to be free to do what we feel is best for us. I want to raise our son to trust his intuition, so it is time for me to do the same thing.
Thank you for all your love, support, and understanding. We are so grateful for this community and look forward to how things unfold from here.
Okay, I need to preface this with I don’t care what you guys eat, and this isn’t a judgement at all, but Lou saying “I don’t want to be stuck in a box” when you guys live in shipping containers cracked me up.
Hahaha just seeing your comment now, genuinely cracking up here too!! thank you :)
I am one of your ‘I don’t care what you eat fans’ but I know this was an incredibly hard video for you. Always be true to yourself and your family, for the rest is just noise. Looking forward to a fabulous chicken coop and Max loving the baby chicks 🐣🐣
Agreed!!!!
Well said, I agree. ❤
Thanks for saying exactly what I wanted to say. 👍
Thank you so much ❤ I feel really seen by your comment. So happy to have you along with us for the journeys... and hopefully many cute chickens!! ❤ Big hugs
Just eat the eggs not the chicken
A huge sign of maturity is to give yourself the opportunity to evolve. It’s so simple. I imagine that having your lives online you feel a bit of hesitation because maybe you’ll get negative feedback. Honestly though I think it’s great that you allow yourself the opportunity to change your mind. Not only about this but about all things in life. I can’t imagine how my life would be at 59 years old if I stuck to all the decisions I made at 30.
Thank you--it really means a lot. Especially your last sentence was such a great way to put it. Life is about evolving, trying things, adjusting, and trying to do good along the way. Thanks, Robin!! ❤
Oh my... my 30 y.o. self - yikes! I shudder to think! 100% agree!
Evolution? You mean involution?
@@Siegfried5846murder tho
Nice projection cult drone
@@Siegfried5846NPC 😂
I think there is a huge difference between being a regular consumer of massively farmed products as opposed to being self sufficient and living off the land the old way before the huge corporatized slaughter houses came about. You guys do you! You are doing it right
Definitely
There's no difference to the animal when it's being killed... ;-/
@@RaceLever Do you fear death? It sounds like you do. Death is a part of life and the animals we have created have no place in any natural ecosystem. So what would you have us do with them? It's either mass 'murder' to eliminate them, or set them free into environments they do not belong in to become pest species or to suffer horrible deaths due to how dependant some are on humans. I'm talking sheep whose wool will grow so thick their legs will no longer be able to hold them up so they will lie down and starve to death, unable to get back on their feet, or dairy cows who produce far too much milk for one calf to drink, so will get mastitis and die a slow, horrible, painful death. Time to grow up. These are not pets - they require specific equipment and knowledge to care for them properly that most people do not have. More livestock are abused when they are kept as pets than any that live on farms. Honestly, grow up and develop some critical thinking skills.
@@RaceLevercope
Sure, there is also a difference between someone who r-word people every day and thos who do it only on mondays. But they are terrible
It take courage to change directions. I had a hard time being a full time vegan. I just read a running book where a runner goes vegetarian every other day and eats meat the other days. Over the years I found that chicken noodle soup helped when I had the flu. And my 74 year old granny neighbor says cheese is very important to her. I know this was a hard choice but it may make life more easier and feeling healthier. I wish you guys the best in this new nutritional journey!
I appreciate your honesty but do feel it will be a massive leap as a viewer in the difference from eating eggs from your own chickens to shooting and butchering a deer! Please give us a warning if you're going to show such things as that's when people like myself will have to tap out, I don't want to see that 🙈
I’m not vegan and I’m so many ways am so far removed from your lifestyle (I live in Brooklyn NY, I’m not vegan, I’m definitely an indoor cat) but your videos have meant so much to me in showing me what’s possible as far as alternative lifestyles. Proud of you for doing what’s right for you! Thank you for sharing your story!
Thank you so much, Claire, that is honestly so kind of you to say ❤ Sending big hugs to you in Brooklyn!
They suck and so do you. Psychopathic animal abusers. So disgusting.
Clearly, not been a hasty decision for you, so kudos to you both for being so thoughtful about this, and frankly about all of your decisions; big or small. No matter the circumstance, you always “do you”, which your audience seems acutely attuned to, and hugely respects. Thanks for your openness.
Such big kudos to you for honoring what you want and need. I'm not here for the food. Your lives, the adventure of it, starting a family, building a life, insights, the energy, the tiredness (new parents are chronically tired for awhile lol and I can so relate!) are all reasons I check into your channel. I admire doing exactly what you want to do and I know it was a hard decision. I love that you are allowing yourself to evolve in your life, with your family and doing what feels natural and good rather than sticking to a movement of sorts. It's important that we all be able to live our own lives authentically. My dad used to have a lot of chicken in his back yard and they are hilarious! lol And farm fresh eggs from chickens eating good food are the best tasting! I think Max is going to love the animals!
Love your ability to hear and respect your intuition. Thank you for your courage and honesty. I’ve transitioned between many diets/lifestyles and one of the greatest gifts we can give ourselves is listening to our bodies.
P.S. I’ve read taking digestive enzymes can be helpful when reintroducing meat.
So much love your way Dana! To both Lou and your families too! Here for you, so important to stick to your gut, especially because you still hold your hearts values so close, you haven’t thrown anything out the window you’re just taking a big new step and I hope it feels so right as time goes on!
99% of the time I wanna be against rape and murder - including non-concentual breeding and slaughter - and I feel fine being against that, but then there's that 1% of the time where I don't wanna be stuck in this rigid group of people who are always against rape and murder, so 1% of the time it makes sense to support and commit rape and murder so that I don't have to worry about being in this very restrictive box.
Nice buzzwords hypocrite
@@Assassin99584 If you're triggered by the words and not by the actions there's something wrong with you. How am I being a hypocrite?
@@MatiasHamreSveen buzzwords aren’t arguments
You support animal agriculture
@@MatiasHamreSveen Those words only apply to humans.
You're making things up as usual.
Besides, you use animal products just like everyone else here.
You derive more worth from pretending to be against it than actually being against it.
❤❤❤@@MatiasHamreSveen❤️❤️❤️
I really enjoy your videos and how authentic you both are. Sounds like you've given this change a lot of thought and consideration. I look forward to hearing how your homestead progresses!
This video must have been so hard to film! Thanks again for being so very vulnerable on line and for being so honnest. I've been vegan for almost 8 years now and I understand so well that your convictions or desires even vary in life! Honnestly not happy to hear you talk about hunting or butchering but very happy that you are able to listen to your body and what your gut tells you to do! It's so important nowadays to be able to be true to yourself! And I feel you set a great example of "well things change and that's the beauty of life"!
You make so much sense to me and I relate to all your thoughts/the conclusions you´ve come to. I´ve never been vegan as such although I can go weeks without meat. But even so I´ve taken different dietary directions too. Fx I was inspired by ancestral diets for 2 years and ate a lot of healthy fat in the mornings and eggs and suddently navigated towards NO fat in the morning but fruits and detoxing and no eggs. Life is full of questions and uncertainty. Maybe it´s part of the journey to experience the different pulls we feel towards something and see what it means for us. I love that you articulate around making room for the reactions you´re going to feel with fx hunting. I feel I could never kill an animal or watch those videos so I´m curious to hear about your proces around that. You are the cutest couple. It ´s inspirering how you show support for eachother.
Vegetarian is the best compromise for those who want to live off the land and or get some animal protein. You still get all the health and spiritual benefits of not eating meat. But you can supplement your diet with eggs, milk, honey etc…. Just putting it out there. I always see people choosing between the extremes and I’m over here in the middle with millions of humans throughout history.
Billions of male chicks are being shredded alive in the egg industry and billions of male calfs are murdered in the egg industry, not to mention the torture of adult animals. That is the same as the meat industry and no that is not the best compromise, that is disgusting.
My bestie went through a smiliar transition a few years ago. People's comments have been quite sweet and I am so thankful.
We know that no matter what you eat it will be tasty!! I bet your flavorings and seasonings are on point!!
Love how open you are with your thought process on the change!
Being able to expand your cooking arsenal will lead to some great rexipes too!
Im excited!
I never comment on videos, but I'd just like to say that I love the respectful way you talk about this. I wanted to be vegan for a while but I have realised that for me personally I tend to get stuck with restrictions. It triggers stuff inside me. So I never restrict anything in my life. But I often cook vegan. So I get that you don't want to get stuck inside this box of doing it only one way.
Listen to your body and do what is best for you, that is always the best. Nobody is in your position and makes your decisions except you. And raising chickens is so much fun I think :D
Do you restrict yourself from punching innocent people?
Hi! I have been following your channel since the pandemic, starting with your KonMari video. I then watched your van build series and Penelope’s “Odyssey” after that. I think that evolutions like these are an integral part of you finding your way. This is like your decision with Penelope-a tough one to make publicly after presenting a particular lifestyle, but hey-change is part of life. Do what is right for you, have confidence it is right for you, and know that your community in your lives and online will support you and come round even if this decision is difficult to hear, for some, at first. Thanks for all your wonderful videos! 💖
No pressure - make the right choice(s) for you and your family. I feel that you're putting more pressure on yourself than anyone else will. Love your videos and the opportunity to see a different lifestyle - everything from van life to boat life to where you are now. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings so honestly and openly.
Thank you so much ❤ "I feel that you're putting more pressure on yourself than anyone else will" these are such true words and a VERY welcome reminder!! We really appreciate your kindness and are so happy you have been along with us for the ride :) Sending big hugs from all of us!!
Why. Everyone is stopping being vegan...just sad
@@wildsaij5678 it's a personal choice and their choice will fit in with their current lifestyle. It doesn't mean they won't eat vegan, they will be able to be more self sufficient.
@@Dawn.of.the-day Its not a persona choice when victims are involved. Why does this have to be explained to you? Do you really not understand right from wrong?
@@DiahRhiaJones it is a personal choice. get over your self
The two of you are amazing. The world needs more conscientious young people like you, who reflect and deliberate on their life decisions. You are incredibly generous to share this process with your audience, and I hope people are kind in their responses. You need to do what is best for you and the wellbeing of your family. Wishing you the best as you move forward.
Thank you so much, Temperance ❤ Your words are so kind and I cant express how nice it is to read them. Sometimes (or... always haha) being intentional and authentic to how we change is scary to share, so it really means a lot to read your encouraging words!! Warmest wishes to you as well, big hugs from us ❤
I did the same thing 31 years ago when I had my daughter (she and Max have the same bday!)--I began eating animal products again and couldn't believe how much better I felt. Many years later, I still eat a ton of veggies, fruits, and grains, sourcing my animal products ethically and locally when possible. Go with your heart and you will be fine! @@WildWeRoam
yeah do whatever is best for you, ethics be damned. Makes sense. How conscientious. Seriously, how do you people even tie your own shoes?
Well said ❤
My grandpa mentored a woman in MN who wrote a book you might enjoy: "The Compassionate Carnivore" by Catherine Friend. I think your reasons are sound, also you can always go back to being vegan if that feels right for you, it's not a one way switch! I appreciate you sharing the difficulties in this decision. Hunting and living off the land is hard work and amazing and I love following your stories. Where you get your animal products from I think is the most important aspect of eating animal products.
The where doesn’t soften the death of an animal. An animal doesn’t know any other life. Suddenly you have taken liberties with the existence it has. You commodify a separate being either way. If I kill a happy baby, no matter the species, who cares if it did not witness its own death. Liberty is not reserved for the two legged only
Very happy for you guys. Good decision. Tough to change paradigms like that but you have to do what’s right for your and your son’s health. Props.
Love your honesty and openness ❤ easy to see the struggle you’ve had with this decision, sending love as you try as new way
I hear and understand your wish to not be stuck in a Box. For me personally its ok to eat eggs from a happy Chicken, like there is little harm in that, but ending a Life of an animal… no matter how ´sacred´ you treat the death…you just end a Life.
I seldom comment, but I just want to say I appreciate your thoughfulness and agree that rigid ideologies can be harmful when they are adhered to without intention or consideration for the larger picture. Very few things in this world are all or nothing, black or white.
We all have different goals and different bodies, and we need to honor each other's path. As long as this feels in alignment for you, its the right step, and its super OK to not let a label prevent you from taking steps to create the life you dream of. Sending love and light in your learning!
The difference between a Sentient Being that wants to live being alive as opposed to being dead on her plate is one of those things that is absolutely black and white... Being alive or being dead is about as black and white as things get here in Reality... ;-)
@@RaceLever Plants are also sentient. They decide how well they will pay fungal mycelium in sugar. This affects the information they are given, passed along by the mycelium from other plants. Deciduous trees decide when they will drop their leaves. They don't do it all at the same time. Some gamble on good weather lasting so hang on longer. Some play it safe and drop their leaves at the first hint of autumn.
Jellyfish, like plants, are without a brain or centralised nervous system. Yet science has proven they do learn, just as experiments on plants have proven they too learn. You are very misguided to assume only (cute) animals have feelings. And you seem to overlook the millions of animals annually poisoned or shot from a distance to suffer horrible deaths all to protect plant crops. And don't give me BS about grain crops grown for livestock because it happens in any orchard or vegetables growers.
@@RaceLevercope harder cult drone
@@Assassin99584 ... Get a new line weak false mind... ;-)
@@RaceLever continue showing theres no arguments in favour of the vegan cult
I’m happy for y’all and this makes sense with your new lifestyle! I’m struggling with being a little undernourished and have considered incorporating eggs and cheese again but I don’t want to 😭 I just simply don’t want to eat them but know I probably should.
It's commendable how Raw, Open ,and Honest you are being with everyone to which you owe no explanation. Much love to you and your family on this next chapter. ❤️ It's a personal choice and everyone should except that .
Its called copium. Looking for calidation from people like you, so you can tell them its ok to murder animals
It's so interesting that you said you've been craving meat! It didn't happen after my first baby but after my second (she's almost 2 now) I had this extremely like deep in my gut craving for fish and eggs. I eat eggs now very regularly and fish once a week or so. Breastfeeding is no joke!!
As someone who has also recently been going through the journey to self freedom, great work. I know what it’s like to judge yourself when a change happens. But it’s super important to give ourselves and others grace. Good luck and eat whatever makes you happy and healthy. It’s courageous to share your life with the world!
I've seen you since you started out on your earlier van travels and have seen how your life has evolved. Quite beautiful I'd say...and you should feel so very proud of yourselves for embarking on a new journey in life. Plenty of cool homesteading ahead for you guys. Diet-wise, I'm mostly a carnivore eater (like your pup! haha). I do this because it keeps inflammation down from my Lyme disease. I honestly am so thankful that nature gives us in FULL what it does...as life DOES change and our needs can also change. Happiness always to you two!
There is middle ground, it doesn't have to be "I crave eggs" or "vegan shoes die fast" to "I'm going to hunt". Just saying.
The thing we love about you guys in this community is your honesty, openness and sincerity. Whatever path you guys go we’ll look on with a lot of love. It’s clearly a hard decision since, like you said, it’s been part of who you are for so long. But so has acting in your family’s best interest and if popping strict veganism to the side for now is what will allow you to continue to do that take what matters most. I think any diet can be full of abundance and respect if done right and it sounds like, whatever way you guys interact with these animals, it will be done so consciously, respectfully and with full understanding of the impact and abundance it can give you. I hope the transition is smooth for you 😊
Thank you for your honesty and your vulnerability. It’s obvious you’ve thought about this decision a lot and done a lot of research and feel this is right for your family. That is the most important thing - finding what is right for your family and being willing to be open to change. Hugs to you all and this new chapter.
Love you guys. It's a difficult journey to be on. I haven't had meat for almost 10 years. Very occasionally, I'll have eggs, usually from a neighbor's backyard chickens. I get it. The honey, the leather, sustainability, importance of pollinators etc. I've thought about hunting too. No judgment. Big hugs 🫂 💗
I really can‘t wrap my head around you guys wanting to hunt deer and kill fish. To me this feels so extremely far from veganism, it‘s a huge change I honestly don‘t get ethically.
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There is nothing ethical about hunting and killing.
All this time we have been cleverly conned by a couple who have made a fortune out of people like us by clearly pretending to be something they are not.
They are just as selfish and self-centred as the vast majority.
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@@tibetanterrier5463You hardcore vegans always say we shouldn't eat meat because we don't go hunting it with a bow and arrow, and now that this family goes hunting it's not okay anyway? cognitive dissonance 😂😂
@@paolarosichetti899 I have never in my life said
"We shouldn't eat meat because we don't go hunting it with a bow and arrow".
I am opposed to all forms of hunting.
I suggest you take your comment to people who say that, because I'm not one of them.
@@tibetanterrier5463 But you were able to calculate how much they earned.
Do it with other vegans who push this harmful diet, who then eat eggs when the cameras are off.
At least this family had the courage to tell the truth, knowing what they were up against. You are a cult, you don't care if people are in poor health, or if children have growth problems.
You are slowly decreasing, but not because eating vegetables is wrong, but because of your unspeakable behavior when someone quits, despite having done and tried everything. Shame on you
The best thing about maturing and growing is the realization that you’re allowed to change and change your mind. Do what is best for you and your family.
@@Siegfried5846that’s how the world works, living beings eat other living beings. Learn to live with it
How about we change our minds about you having basic rights?
@@DiahRhiaJonescope
@@Siegfried5846murder tho
@@Siegfried5846 MURDER!! SECREEEETIONS!!!
Huge fan of your channel! Very supportive of your life changes. Nothing remains the same. You guys are working hard and doing great.
In life the most important thing is to be mindful of the world around you and I believe you are doing that. I am not vegan but I do know others that are and have been. It is not easy and in the end you have to do what is best for you and your family. Much success on your new journey. Love watching you guys. I look forward to every Sunday.
I love this community of "Wild We Roam-ers". Everyone's comments are so supportive and I am also proud of you both for sharing your thought process on this new life change. I have been vegan for a number of years and have recently started adding eggs, fish, and cheese. Like Lou, I am still 90% vegan and feel good about my choices. Also, we so want to see chickens and goats on the homestead!!!
We couldnt agree more ❤ so overwhelmed with all the kind and understanding words. Of course, we also understand that for some people this means they more no longer want to follow our adventures, and that is totally fair as well. Just very grateful all round :) Haha so excited that you want to see chickens and goats!! We are so excited too :) Wishing you a beautiful week ahead, Sharpebeaton ❤
I can't wait to see the homestead that you have dreamed of blossom and flourish. I will be supporting Wild We Roam always ❤
@@WildWeRoam Im glad you are making a great healing change!!!
for keto see: Dr Berg, Dr Eckberg, Dr Mindy pelz, nutrition with judy (she was a vegan for 12 years but was sick and switched to carnviore & healed),
Carnivore diet: Shawn Baker md podcast (lost of interviews of people that switeched from vegan to carnviore), Steak and butter gal (she was a sick vegan and swiched to carnviore & healed), Homestead how, Nutrition with Judy, Dr mindy Pelz, Dr Ken berry
Get tested for B12, Ferritin iron test (look up both with the "deficiency stories"
Best of luck to you on your new health journey. Take care
I just got back in watching you guys and I really feel that it is indeed high time for you to change! If the body craves it you do need it!
I know it's a difficult decision but I applaud that you wish to go the route where you decide to raise Max to have all the food options! I know it's not bad to raise a kid Vegan but I love your take on it too. ❤
I rarely comment on videos... But all I can say is... You do you boo. You be who you naturally are. We all go down certain roads but that isn't always our forever path.
Much love and blessings to you, Lou and Max. 💞🤗
As someone who was vegan for years and is now about to pop out a baby any day now, I am so happy that you are considering your health and everything post baby. I am still mostly vegetarian just as preference but animal products have saved me during this pregnancy as far as nutrition and energy. Please continue to care for yourself and family and good luck on this journey :)
you know nothing about nutrition or how the body works
I've loved watching you for quite a while now, I'm not vegan so it had nothing to do with that! I am really glad you've made this decision, it's best for your health, and it's a totally natural and sustainable way to live. It will be great for your little boy too! Good luck! x
I hope your family is well. As someone also close to farmers and in a rural community, I understand that knowing how an animal is butcher is so important to eating animals. We are so far off from our food chain and I admire your strength in making this decision. If you guys start hunting, find someone who can teach you. Hunting can get dangerous and learning to hunt properly benefits you and the animals. I would recommend starting by buying locally raised beef/goat/pigs. My family buys almost all out meet from local farmers/ranchers to give peace of mind as to where the animal comes from. Good luck!
Thank you for sharing your thought process on this. What a tough decision for you! I started with you guys only about four years ago or so (have your cookbook and van stickers!) but I have watched your old videos when you were Plant Based Traveler and found them so interesting. Not a vegan, not even a vegetarian but I like your recipes and really enjoy your videos. I follow a lot of people who have chickens (both layers and meat birds) and I love it! I learn so much! Love you guys bunches and look forward to the next phase of your journey!
Dana I will follow you because I love your spirit and your personality. Not for what you eat! I was not eating meat but now I am and I feel better. It’s ok to switch it up. Enjoy your life! Love you for you! ❤
I love watching you all grow and make changes when you feel it’s needed to better yourself and family, wish you all the best on this beautiful journey
I just hope you keep us updated on what you experiment with! I’d like to see your journey and how you feel along the way. I’m no vegan so no judgment here lol. Wish I was but for me it doesn’t seem like it’d be sustainable personally as much as I’m exposed to animal products and am uneducated about nutrition. I can understand it would be a big commitment, and it comes with having to weigh pros and cons and eat with more intention, which can of course be mentally exhausting to a point.
Quit veganism about 5 years ago and my family instantly said I looked better. I look back at pictures when I was towards the end of veganism and while I was a healthy weight my face looked so skinny. Building muscle was tough, I didn't use workout supplements then and I don't know and now it's much easier to gain muscle. I perform better at upper body exercises, roughly 40% better. Buying leather again is a huge bonus. When you're a vegan, just buying a real good pair of winter gloves and solid or stylish footwear is problematic.
I am very proud of both of you. You are growing and changing as a couple and family. Always continue growing and learning. Enjoy your journey in life. We each walk our own path❤
stopped 10 years of vegetarian once pregnant with my second son.. living off grid northern Canada
As someone who has lived vegetarian for quite some time and vegan for parts of it I have made a similar decision a while back (I eat regional wild game and mostly regional fish every once in a while). I mostly still cook vegan or vegetarian. I have made the experience that quite a few people don’t know how to deal with the fact that I don’t fit into a certain kind of box. But by now I honestly don’t care much anymore. I think it would help the world/climate crisis /animals a lot if there were more people eating less meat/animal products instead of a small group of really strict vegans. I totally get where your coming from!
You do you and that's why I watch. Your spirit and closeness to nature is what keeps me coming back. If you keep on that path and eat animal based, I won't care. I was a vegetarian for a few years and became anemic. I could have done better. But the recovery of downing horse sized iron pills throughout the day for almost a year; lead me to I would rather eat some meat than supplements. So I totally feel you about being drained and needing to make some changes for the better.
Didn't even know you were vegan....was here for your travel n still here for your project videos. Whatever you eat should your personal choice don't let anyone put you down for eating an omelette 😊
Growing a baby and feeding a baby with your body takes sooo much. Thinking of you as you adapt!
Even if you just have chickens for eggs. My mom has 10 hens for eggs and each year she moves the coop and thats where her garden is that summer. Her veggies thrive where all the chicken poop has been. They also rough up/aerate your grass and keep certain bugs at bay. And they are so friendly!
Good for you! I see why you feel the need to explain, but it seems the most practical way to go, in terms of both self-sufficiency and economics. I can’t wait to see how your lives and channel are enriched by the addition of animals to your land.
Love you guys! I’m in the same boat actually, I’ve been vegan for 5 years and am now starting to reintegrate animal products/ have had some cravings lately… Also totally agree about not being held in a box. I don’t want to keep myself in a box because I think it’s the healthier, when is it really? There are many times, while traveling, when others are cooking that it would be nice to be able to partake instead of eating lettuce and tomatoes, or nothing. I’d personally rather be able to share in the experience of food with people. That experience is so deeply human and bonding, to share home cooked food together. I have many good memories connected with traditional family recipes like chicken matzah ball soup, spaghetti, spanish recipes from when I studied in Sevilla, etc. I’ll probably stay mostly plant based, especially because it’s easy for me at home. It’s been interesting because having eggs or animal products here or there has been overall great for me. I think it’s natural having animal products, you can feel more connected to the land/animals especially when done on local farm. That connection with your food is incredibly nourishing and at the end of the day I hope we all eat what’s best for us as individuals. Great video. Thanks!!♥️🩵🥬🥚🥖🧀
I’m celebrating you so much for this decision! I was vegetarian for 20 years and vegan for a few of those. Since incorporating meat and fish back into my diet I feel so much healthier and more well nourished. Even without raising your own hens and hunting your own meat, it’s still possible to source your food in ways that align with your values, for example through farmers markets and food co-ops. And we live in a deeply flawed system that means the perfect choice isn’t always possible and we can be forgiving of ourselves for the choices we all make. We’re all just trying our best. And Dana I cannot WAIT to watch you nourish yourself and your family with healthy bioavailable animal fats and proteins - you are going to do such a good job! And Lou I would love to watch your journey with hunting. For anyone interested in this topic of homesteading and where our food comes from I highly recommend the books The Omnivore’s Dilemma and Animal, Vegetable, Miracle. Cannot wait for this next chapter of Wild We Roam!!!
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I totally agree, I was vegetarian also for 10 years and feeling also depleted. Started to eat animal proteins again and feeling so much better. Wish I could raise and hunt for it my own. Al the best to you on this great journey!
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@@Siegfried5846murder tho body parts tho
Nice buzzwords
Been thinking about the courage it took to make this video in such a public space a lot. Hoping you have been treated well and feel supported. You know your bodies best and are more educated on where food comes from and it’s importance to our planted than most people in our culture today. This was clearly not an easy choice but it sounds like the right one for your family. From a couple of veggie lovers, you have our support always 🙂
Ive been right here..alongside you since Plant Based Travellers....and will continue to be right here....up on the north coast of Scotland...on a croft...doing EXACTLY what youre doing right there.. keeping it real..🌲🌲🌲🌿💚🌊🤝🏽❤
Don't worry about what other people think eat what you want. Your body craves what it needs and your body must need protein that your not getting from Vegan foods. Enjoy your life and eat the foods that satisfy you.. I've seen many medical studies that say people who eat more proteins like eggs, meat and cheese live a lot longer than vegetarians and vegans.. Don't deprive your self of being healthy for your husband and your cute son..
if you didn't become vegan due to ethics, then this probably is a decision you can come to terms with. I am vegan because I want to eliminate all suffering as much as is possible within my means. I try not to judge, especially people who aren't aware of practices in animal agriculture and the suffering caused by that. Whenever I consider eating animal products, all I can visualise is an animal suffering and I just can't do it. This is my personal choice and everyone must make the choice for themselves, but I believe that choice should be an informed one.
No such thing as humane killing
@@bonbelinakilling for a valid reason in a way that minimises pain is by definition humane
@@bonbelina You use animal products needlessly for entertainment.
Practice what you preach. lol
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I can’t wait to see how you all improve. It is a visible change along with all the internal ones.
I watch your shows to inspire me to live a better live, so like many others what you eat does not impact my desire to be part of the community. Proud of you for listening to your body and thoughtfully acting on what it told you that you need. Sending lots of love to all of you
It's okay to grow and change your mind. Different seasons require different dietary input. Proud of your bravery to be honest about your change. You and your family are so loved ❤Don't fear.. just do. ❤
I understand this so much! Never been vegan, but mostly been vegetarian. Never craved any meat products until I became pregnant and ever since have been actually craving meat and yoghurt and cheese (still nursing at the moment as well). I think it is also just your body telling you what you need. Nursing takes its toll on the body!
There ya go addicts you heard it here first... Do your drug or bad habits of choice because evidently craving magically now means need and 2 + 2 now identifies as 74 so everythings a go... ;-)
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@@Assassin99584 👈👉 Projecting... ;-)
@@RaceLever it's called biology
@@sparklemotion86 ... What you on about???... You aren't a lion or some other creature that biological needs to harm animals to devour them or that is designed to thrive doing so???...
You should stop speaking on subjects like biology until you are actually able to grasp them properly since biology avoids being on your side of this... ;-)
It’s such a coincidence and maybe it means something or maybe it doesn’t but today I’ve finally reached my breaking point too (I don’t know how else to describe it) but I’ve been wanting to broaden the range of things I eat for Ed recovery lately and I too have been craving animal products or bi products too for months. I’ve been struggling with a lot of guilt and for that reason I haven’t bought or eaten anything non vegan. I struggle to have that first meal of it. The first purchase, the first bite. I’d be really interested in watching you (or anyone on UA-cam) deciding that and eating on camera their first non-vegan meal.
What a fantastic adventure you're starting. I can't wait to see all the videos.
I’m so pleased to hear your message. I hope you begin to feel better soon. It’s very brave for you to stand up for what’s right for you and your family in this specific court of public opinion. But look at how many supporters you have! ♥️
Vegan or not vegan, I always admire your authenticity ❤.The wonderful thing about being human is getting to explore new ways to live, adapting to our new environments and creating a life we love!
I see that it is empowering to tune into what is right for you "... for whom and when..." (from ayurveda)
So, good for you! You guys are an amazing powerhouse team... keep on keeping on your journey... I see you guys open to its organic unfolding.
I also really appreciate two other channels you might already know about.. Free Range Homesteading (used to be free range sailing) and Simple Alaska.
Wishng you all well with the new adventure! Here's to listening to our bodies and the wisdom within 🤗 your love affair with veg and fruits will continue along with the addition of animal food sources... a continuation of being in connection with where you live with gratitude for all it has to offer you... nutrition wise and life experience!
I appreciate you sharing some about your life's walk with such honesty, integrity and beauty. Thank you!
I support you too! I am someone who is about 90 percent plant based and have worked on many amazing organic farms, raised my own chickens, ect, ect, ect. One thing I think someone who is vegan may have a hard time wrapping their head around is the love and respect homesteaders and hunters can have for the animals they eat/eat from. I was a milkmaid for goats for six years and some of my most beautiful experiences were with those girls. It was such a strong energetic communication I could write a book on it because it was just so in depth. I made cheese from their milk, was there for all their births and felt like they and their kids were my literal family. So much love, so much respect. I know that can be hard for someone to wrap their head around but it really raises your food to the highest vibration when you know it so intimately. I haven’t been able to eat animals/animal products that I don’t know where they come from yet, but I am also not so rigid to not do that if I felt I needed to. Now I am a beekeeper and my love for my bees is next level. I am actually studying to start a pollinator sanctuary and provide a platform for teaching holistic beekeeping practices. I can’t believe I get to interact with them, it’s a dream come true. There is a lot of beauty to letting in the light in the dark of things. If you are craving chicken, I would recommend dressing and cooking a whole bird in the oven, probably how your mom did when you were little. It feels so nourishing and amazing. Or cooking a whole trout, head on. When you put love into cooking meat like that, it’s special. Wish you the best navigating this new chapter.
Just want to show you some love and support!! Good on you for listening to your body! I’m no longer vegan as well and have seen dramatic positive changes to my mental and physical health❤️❤️❤️
Happy for you! It’s a blessing to have land and the opportunity to be self-sufficient, living off the land. That’s the dream.
Let us know how it was to have your first animal food.😋
Firstly, I love the fact you are adapted to what you need at the time. It’s always important to listen to your body. I love your vegan recipes and bought your cookbook because I do also really enjoy vegan. However, I also enjoy good food in general and that doesn’t always need to mean vegan. If this means more Dana recipe books with meat too I’m super excited! 😂😋 You are both still an inspiration to me ☺️
You should do you and have no regrets. As you add different products be very wary of dairy products. They contain casein which can trigger inflammation (lou's arthritis). You guys are still the best!
Listen to your body, especially post partum.
I was never vegan but i did implement many vegan meals into our diet. Balance is everything.
Edit: It's sad that you feel like you need to get a ''go ahead'' from other people and strangers on youtube. Listen to your body pls.
Thanks for your support, Kropka ❤ We finally came to terms with this shift in the last weeks, but felt it was important to share our truth and be upfront about it with all the people who have been following us all these years. It was a hard decision and we are grateful we have a community that we feel we can share it with :) Love your reminder about balance, it is so important! Thanks again and hope you are having a wonderful day
You too! Don't be too hard on yourself
I was vegan for four years and then life got chaotic and I noticed I wasn’t able to personally continue to be vegan and still be healthy. Instead I slowly opened up my diet but still try to make sustainable choices. It’s such a personal decision and it’s such a hard choice but I’m content with mine at least for this point in my life.
Huge respect to you. It truly saddens me that there is clearly a "feel bad" aspect.
(and so it is clear for those who think it matters or makes a difference - I favour vegetarian options, for both ethical and taste reasons, but do also eat some eggs, dairy and meat for other reasons that are my own)
I've never been vegan, but in a strange way listening to you talk about your shift in perspective and needs makes me want to eat less meat, and eat what I do in a more ethically sourced way. As you do with everything, you have a very loving approach toward this change in your life. If you felt trapped in or committed to one lifestyle for the rest of your life for the wrong reasons and for the wrong people, it would take a toll. You've got this.
This is why we live, to experiment and learn. Be easy on yourself, have an egg, listen to your body please ❤
Hunting, fishing and raising chickens is and excellent way to provide for your family and still care for the environment and keep antibiotics out of your diet. Animals eat animal and we still love them, please love yourself ❤
Lots of love from a non dairy pescitarian.
I think you are so brave for this video. People can be judgmental so it takes a lot to come to this conclusion and then share it. Postpartum is complicated and it is important to take care of your body. Also I believe you two will be SO conscious about how you work your land...you wont waste anything and you'll be connected to what you eat and appreciate everything your land give you.
I came into the picture a long time ago. (So to speak) When you were just doing de cluttering video's. Which I loved! But, its nice to be vegan. But to have other things to eat. It doesn't matter to me. I like your channel for learning how you do things. Besides I love the family. You guys are so cute! So eat and be merry. Have a great day guys!
Glad you felt comfortable sharing, I’ll be watching regardless of how y’all eat ❤
You guys know what is BEST FOR YOUR FAMILY, no one else. You do what feels right & no one should say different. You are the ones living YOUR lives, we are just here to enjoy your hard work and watching you explore & grow. NO judgement needed❤
This is disappointing news. I'm sorry that you have had health challenges and hope that you get better soon.
It's a shame to see a beautiful vegan family return to conventional, cruelty based living but people can't be expected to do anything but their best.
I also wanted to add......as a gardener.....I really believe in the regenerative agriculture. You just cannot keep growing plants over and over and over in the same soil..........and expect any kind of nutrients to be in your food. You have to have that host of micro-organisms in the soil. Running animals on the land, having plant compost incorporated back into the soil, all of that adds to the soil so you can grow healthy nutrient dense plants.
adored your van life videos for sure, thanks so much for all the work you have done showing all these amazing alternatives to modern living. take care of yourself however you can, this is a critical time. if it works for you just do it. thanks for sharing your journey!
Reiterate I don’t care what you eat but also recognise that this was important to you! I don’t agree with anyone that preaches one way or another so please do what’s best for Your family including Max!!
Do what’s best for you not what’s best for the channel 💕
This video is such a transparent attempt to get views with no respect to the facts . Well done.
😊do what is right for you and your family. No one should judge you for any reason. Thanks for your content and your candidness.
Oh, maybe you guys could take care of bees and use the honey?! That could be so cool! I am so curious about bee keeping and also planting things that are good for bees too!
Beautiful that you're continuing with authenticity.
Good for you, listening to your body and making changes ! It’ll be wonderful! I really don’t like that you feel depleted, but breastfeeding does that to us!
Now, about this chicken thing….. be aware that living out in the country the way we do, animals eat other animals. We have foxes and coyotes and bears as well as the deer , rabbits, etc. Lou will have to build the BEST coop ever !
And hunting is a wonderful idea! We have butchered our deer and filled our freezer every year , and love having venison. It is very versatile and delicious. There is a lot to learn about hunting , and has been a healthy lifestyle choice for us.
So GOOD FOR YOU!
This was hard for me to admit for years...going back to meat saved my life. I was vegan for many many years & ended up in the hospital with numerous doctors asking me if I used to be non-vegan & if I started getting sick when I stopped eating meat. I was shocked that these doctors (at Harvard) figured this out without me telling them anything. As soon as I started eating meat, all the various painful and horrible sicknesses I had just went away. I didn't fully understand, but one doctor told me that genetically, some people may be healthier by eating meat products, and some people can eat vegan and be fine. Going back to meat saved my life.
Haha that was a good story, make up another one for me!
Omg what a tough decision! I think it won't take long to know if this is right for y'all. And I don't care what you eat or don't eat lol. I don't eat a ton of meat but it is an easy way to get ample protein. I'm looking forward to seeing how y'all incorporate it into your lives.
Thank you for open up to us 🙏 Don't worry everything gonna be fine 😊
I truly admire your honesty and openness.