Angelene

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.

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