For sure it really is a Light bulb moment. We are brought up not to hurt animals but to eat meat, it is an immediate contradiction in our moral compass and one that can take some time for us to see. My family is myself my Wife and my 3 kids, 17, 10 and 8. My folks have cut down quite a bit on their consumption and my sister only eats fish, she wont use any animal testing brands etc... My other brother will probably die with a cow steak or a pig sausage in his mouth. I'll never give up hope for him though, after all I was a BIG meat eater. Now, only monching on plants I am stronger, faster, I sleep better and generally have a much better outlook on life. Plus at nearly 40 years of age I have more energy than I had 10 years ago!

Don't sweat the crazy person tag, I have that in my larger family too! We are the only vegans in our friend group. Again, I am leading by example. I plan on being in the best shape of my life for my 40th and by doing this I can show everyone that not only is being Vegan the most compassionate lifestyle but the best way to be ripped as you age!

People just don't believe that you can feel this way only eating plants. It is hard to explain thoroughly to people but hey, they will get it when they get it.

Keep it up man.