The Vegan Thread

Considering taking the plunge into the unknown today. Have been watching a few documentaries about the topic, read a few articles also. My girlfriend currently works at a health food store, and studied bio-medical science and we have both been openly talking about the ideas of cutting back and cutting meat out completely of our diets. Reasons behind it are the cruelty to the animals and also the health benefits of restricting or cutting out animal products in one's diet.

A friend sent me this video this morning, and it has made me really consider the idea even more : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_K36Zu0pA4U

However, I am worried, well scared of the unknown to be honest.

my concerns are:

1. I exercise regularly and go to the gym often. Im also trying to 'bulk'. I am worried if I cut out all animal proteins I will loose a lot of weight.
   
2. I am allergic to nuts, thus I will miss out on a massive non animal protein source here.
   
3. I am worried that the meals will get boring and repetitive
   
4. I am twenty years old, and I have been eating animals and their products for as long as I can remember.
   
5. Its nearly christmas and I am going to miss turkey dinner tremendously.
   
   

Sorry to be boring, thought I'd just ask peoples experiences, we all ride, do some of you guys gym also? What foods do you use for energy fat/ protein sources?

-Protein I have: Peas, Avocado, pulses, beans
-Fats/ energy: Fruits, vegies, pasta, vegan bread,

Sorry for spam.

Cheers

Mattie