Living and Maintaining Your Plant Based Life

The Journey Continues Navigating Your Day-To-Day Plant Based Life

Congratulations on making it to the maintenance part of the lifestyle, the most enjoyable part of a plant based life. You’ve PLANNED your goals for the journey and created useful printables, you’ve taken steps to ORGANIZE your recipes and your kitchen, you’ve found great tasting EASY FOODS to eat, and now you are pulling it all together to make it seamlessly work every day.

The last step of this journey is to explore some of the everyday pieces of the puzzle to make your life work better. We cover USEFUL GADGETS to PLANT BASED SHOPPING TIPS, as well as more life tips to help your be successful every day.

Streamlining Your Plant Based Life with Must-Have Gadgets and Shopping Tips

USEFUL GADGETS

Useful gadgets reduce time in the kitchen, make meal prep a snap, and allow you to cook foods in better ways.

SHOPPING TIPS

These plant based shopping tips explain different shopping strategies and some of the best finds at each store.

Everyday Tips for Flourishing in Your Plant Based Life

TRY TO STICK TO YOUR PLAN

Try to stick to your plan as much as you can, especially in the beginning, but realize that life happens!

It might help to start with a bit more structure initially, making the early days easier. While adapting to this new lifestyle, getting back on track might be a bit challenging after a detour. Staying disciplined in the beginning can contribute to long-term success. Nevertheless, there will be moments beyond your control or times when taking a break feels right. And that’s perfectly fine! Life is about enjoyment, so if going off your plan brings happiness, go ahead.

The trickiest part of your journey is figuring out what to do and smoothly making it a part of your daily life.

As your habits strengthen, you’ll become more adept at making choices that align with your lifestyle. Consider committing to a self-imposed timeframe; this commitment provides a structured approach, allowing you to gauge progress and adapt as needed. Additionally, try to stay on top of tasks like MEAL PLANNING and promptly completing GROCERY LISTS, especially in the beginning, to solidify these habits.

COMMIT TO A GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME

CHECK OUT THE MENU BEFORE DINING OUT

Before heading out to dine, take a moment to review the menu online.

This proactive step can help you identify plant based options, ensuring a smoother and more enjoyable dining experience. Look for dishes marked as vegan or vegetarian that you can veganize, and consider reaching out to the restaurant staff if you have specific dietary preferences or restrictions. By familiarizing yourself with the menu in advance, you not only save time at the restaurant but also have the opportunity to make informed choices. This simple practice empowers you to savor delicious meals without compromising your dietary goals.

If you have an opportunity to bring a dish – do it!

You don’t have to make a big deal that the dish will be plant based…just create something everyone can eat and more importantly you can eat to stick to your plan, like this ZESTY VEGGIE PASTA SALAD and others like it in our EASY PLANT BASED RECIPES section. If you have even more flexibility for something like a BBQ party, offer to bring your own plant based meat alternative, like a Boca or Impossible Burger. Remember that a little pre-planning will keep you on your journey without feeling left out of the party.

ALWAYS BRING A DISH TO SHARE

REMEMBER THAT THIS IS YOUR JOURNEY

You are in control of what you want to achieve. There is no perfect model – just let you be you.

It is just important to have a clear idea of what you want to accomplish and a realization that whatever life throws at you, you will adjust. Whenever you feel lost, go back to the PLANNING: DEFINE YOUR PATH section and the PRINTABLE MEAL GUIDES to refocus and readjust.

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