Hey, I am going to start a routine and try to get in much better shape. I eat quite a bit of junk food and now I am throwing that habit away and am thinking of just going vegan. I dont like vegetables that much but I will learn to like them. I just wanted to know if going vegan is unhealthy or anything, I dont want to be totally unbalanced and end up with terrible health. I am also going to get much more exercise, which is why I am buying a basketball system tomorrow. Anyways I also wanted to know if vegan is the same thing as vegeterian. When I say vegan, I mean eating only vegetables and maybe fruits, and drinking only milk, water, or maybe juice. I would appreciate any replie...thanks.

Milk is not vegan. Vegan means no animal products in your diet (and typically in your life) such as no eggs, butter, milk, yogurt or cheese, and no leather, gelatin or animal derived supplements. Vegetarian is someone that eats no animal meat, but usually dairy and eggs are still on the menu.
I would advise you against your plan unless you have a little better education about how to balance your diet and get all the nutrients you need. Being a vegan is not at all unhealthy (I am a vegan and am perfectly healthy), but you really have to know how to eat the right foods to keep a healthy balance. Salad and fruit will not cut it. I am all for a healthier, cruelty free diet, but it's very important to start out right.
What exactly are your reasons for this massive dietary change? Is it to lose weight? Get healthier? Just want to get away from meat?
There's nothing patently wrong with meat, and lean proteins are certainly not 'junk'. Just lose the processed foods and eat whole, lean foods.

Youre going to become a vegetarian cause you want to stop eating junk food...? Why not just stop eating junk food. Chicken breast, lean beef, eggs, fish...nothing wrong with that?

I think I get your reasoning -- you view a vegan diet as the most strict and clean type of diet. You think, man, I need to give up junk and detox a little. But as you said, you're not really into vegetables so I doubt you know how to prepare full meals with different vegetables, grains, new foods.

I'm skeptical that you would follow a vegan diet for long going about it this way. You really should think about your goals and evaluate what your problems really are. If it's the high calorie processed foods, you can eliminate those foods without necessarily becoming vegan. On the other hand, if you think you eat too much meat and dairy, why not do as the other posters said and try eating lean meats and lowfat dairy? Try vegetarianism first (eliminate high calorie meat dishes, fish dishes, etc) and see how you feel. Chances are if you do that you'll feel better and have a better handle on what vegetarians and vegans actually eat.

I'm not trying to tell you not to become vegan. I have been a vegetarian for over 8 years and was vegan in the past for almost 5 years. My husband is vegan, and we encourage others to adapt to this lifestyle. But, at the end of the day, it is a lifestyle, not just a diet. You also won't necessarily lose weight just b/c you're vegan -- chips, dips, fried tofu, etc aren't low calorie and are perfectly vegan. If I were you I would truly read up more on what the diet entails, what the lifestyle entails, and I would re-evaluate my own eating habits to truly see where the weaknesses (and strengths) lie.

Youre going to become a vegetarian cause you want to stop eating junk food...? Why not just stop eating junk food. Chicken breast, lean beef, eggs, fish...nothing wrong with that?

My thoughts exactly. You're going from one extreme to the other. Just replace junk food with fruits and vegetables and sodas with water.