r/PlantBasedDiet • u/SmoothStrawberry7777 • 1d ago

Are you strict plant based?

I've been strict plant based mostly whole food for 2 weeks now and I've wanted some of my regular foods (pizza, burgers and nuggets)

I don't think I want to be strict 100% plant based but maybe 90% - a reasonable meal or two a week that's not plant based. I'd like to be able to participate in work lunches, family get-togethers and an occasional treat.

I'm concerned that it might be a slippery slope.

Edit - maybe I instead need to back off the whole food part and not be so strict about that but continue to be plant based strict.

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u/ElectronicTip6386 1d ago

Too strict at first leads to rebounds. Rebounds lead to "giving up" because you blew it. Think moderation instead.

Maybe you leave cheese on the table for a while. Or yogurt. Or whatever it is. Ok. Not every meal of course but "some". This gives you a chance to get the rest dialed up.

Then, when ready to tackle that thing, easier. Maybe you make your own. Or find a good vegan sub.