I have been a vegetarian for over 7 years but made the decision to go vegan in May 2019 and I haven't turned back.
As a 23 year old I weighed 180 lbs and felt very bad about my appearance and health. Like any overweight person, I tried to lose weight any way I could. I was against animal cruelty, but once I realized the benefits it had on my health, there was no turning back.
When I went from vegetarian to vegan, I lost 56 pounds in 3 months and gained incredible energy that I have never experienced in my entire life. All of this without ever feeling hungry! Not only did I feel better physically, but my confidence got a huge boost.