Michael Parrish DuDell answers why vegan? at VEGdaily:

“I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida in a family that, while focused on healthy eating, still consumed their fair share of animal products. As I got older I began to consume the same kind of junk food that many of my peers were eating. Not surprisingly, by the time I was seventeen years old I weighed 255 pounds and was absolutely miserable. [...]

“I decided to give vegetarianism a try – just a try – and see how I felt. Never in a million years did I think I would keep it up, let alone become vegan one day. But as I began to eliminate animal products from my diet, I noticed that something pretty miraculous was starting to happen. The acne I had struggled with throughout adolescence disappeared overnight. My eyes got brighter. My body felt stronger. I started to feel good, really, really good.”

“Almost nine years later and 85 pounds lighter I still feel fantastic. I have what seems like an unlimited amount of energy, and wake up each morning knowing that I’m making the most responsible choice for my planet, my body and my fellow creatures.”

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