I, Reagan Fleming, am a vegan. However, this week has been my "cheat week" because I have had an extremely stressful week. I may or may not be drinking a chocolate milkshake as we speak.

If you, dear reader, are wanting to change your eating habits to be a vegan, here are some things that you will need to understand:

Some people just won't understand why you're vegan. And they will voice their opinion:

And sometimes, people feel the need to be extremely rude when they share their opinion. Some think that being vegan means not getting enough protein or even enough food in a day.

There will be days where you want to consume every dairy/meat product known to man:

...And you won't be able to eat any of it:

Even if it's pizza. Or ice cream. Or a milkshake. (*cough cough* except for when you're having a terrible day and a milkshake sounds delightful. Then it is acceptable, I think).

But, no fear, you'll soon discover that there are ways to make regular food into vegan food:

And remember, not all of us are judgmental of meat eaters:

I am not one of those vegans that judge others when they eat meat or dairy products in front of me (I understand that steak is delicious). However, some vegans are like this. I have chosen this way of eating because I personally feel healthier when I eat this way, and I would recommend it to anyone. But hey, it's my preference.