First Day of Being Vegan

I went to my primary care physician the other day to get a yearly physical and got my lab results back for my liver enzymes. One of the enzymes returned slightly elevated in my liver function test: specifically the alanine aminotransferase (ALT). For those of you who don't know, an increased presence of ALT in the blood signifies liver inflammation. In order for ALT to be present in the blood, hepatocytes (liver cells) must be damaged due to some sort of etiology. Concerned, I asked my doctor for an abdominal ultrasound. The results returned showing that I have some fat in my liver, which really isn't a big problem at all... there aren't any big issues that can arise from a fatty liver, but all that it really means is that I have been eating very badly lately. In fact, research shows that a vast majority of Americans who are "overweight" or have a non-ideal body mass index (BMI) have increased ALT enzymes and a fatty liver. The condition really is benign and doesn't warrant any medical intervention. I just think it's time for me to change my eating habits.


I mean, I eat like the worst foods known to man; therefore, I've decided to give the vegan diet a try to see if I could improve my health and feel better while I'm at it! Today is my first day, and I can say that it is very difficult. I don't think my gastrointestinal tract is acquainted to this and I'm already feeling fatigued and lethargic. I'll keep you guys updated on how this goes... if it even goes at all.