So you have a plant-based diet plan, and you are determined to move full speed ahead, with no distractions. Or, at least that is the plan. The reality is, some of us can get easily sidetracked, and pulled back into our old ways of eating. When this happens, we may need a little advice or guidance on how to stick with our plant-based diet plan. Sticking to your plan will be well worth the health benefits.

The Basics of Sticking with a Plant-Based Diet Plan

It can seem a bit overwhelming when trying to determine how you are going to be able to stick with your plant-based diet plan, but with a little thought, organization, change in habits, and good planning, you will make it! It’s best to start with some simple steps first, so you feel you can handle it.

Start with These Simple Helpful Steps

Don’t Keep It a Secret: Inform the people you are closest to. Tell your friends, family, and co-workers. This will help tremendously because it gives you the support needed to stay on track with your plant-based diet plan. If they don’t know, they may still invite you to the places that have those hard to resist menu items.

Grocery Shopping: First things first, don’t go shopping on an empty stomach. Even those of us with a strong willpower can slip-up when we are hungry and presented with the many choices a grocery store offers. Second, make a list so you are focused on what you went there for in the first place. And lastly, try to spend the majority of your time in the produce section.

Food Journal: A food journal is a great way to help you transition to your new diet, and stay on track. In this journal, you could record information on what you are eating, the amount, and how it was prepared. In addition to this, it’s very helpful to jot down how you are feeling physically after each meal, as well as how you feel overall at the end of the day. To make your journal more complete, keep track of how you are feeling emotionally each day, and how you are sleeping. All this information will allow you to see patterns, and most importantly, it will allow you to see how the food you are eating is making you feel physically and emotionally.

Step-Up Your Game

To reach your goal of keeping with your plant-based diet plan, you may need to get serious about safeguarding your plan by adding additional techniques. You will need to do some work on your part, but you are worth it! This could mean that you do more research on the benefits of a plant-based diet, or you take the time to write out a meal schedule. There are a lot of big and little things you can do to make this happen.

Safeguard Your Goal By Also Adding These Techniques

Educate Yourself: Do some research on the benefits of a plant-based diet. Fortunately, the benefits of a plant-based diet have been the focus of many studies. This gives you plenty to read up on. Make note of how this type of diet can improve your life, as well as lower the risk of disease.

Prepare For The Week: It can be very helpful to know ahead of time what you are planning on
eating for the week. Map your meals out, and get in the habit of bringing food to work. This is important so you don’t grab something unhealthy to eat because you have nothing prepared.

Eating Out: We all go out to eat, it’s fun and a good time to socialize with friends. Knowing this, have a list of nearby restaurants ready. Some restaurants that focus on vegetables include Asian and Indian restaurants, as well as vegetarian cafes.

If you read this article, it probably means you are looking for ways to stick with your plant-based diet plan. You are off to a great start!

Do Even More To Stick with Your Plant-Based Diet Plan

Want to take things a step further by learning more about how to eat a well rounded raw plant-based diet? Check out our Living Raw Food Made Easy program. It gives you a menu, shopping lists, food prep ideas and much more, delivered online in 25 lessons. It’s a great start for someone new to the raw food lifestyle or for inspiration!

Want to take an even more serious approach to your plant-based diet plan? If so, read about our Raw Vegan Culinary Course.