Week 1

It's been a week! A whole week, and I haven't knifed anyone for ice cream! (I did come pretty close yesterday on Ben and Jerry's Free Cone Day when they didn't have any dairy-free sorbet...)

It has however been a lot easier than I thought it would be, so far.

To be fair, there has only been 3 other people in the flat using the kitchen (there is usually 10, and the kitchen can get a bit gross and not a very pleasant place to be, so the real test will be when everyone comes back after the break!) Also, I have had more time than I usually do to cook, as I haven't had lectures (and partying like a crazy fresher) to contend with.

Other people's responses to it has been pretty chilled as well, even my Mum is ok with it (she even asked me to cook for her over the summer, which I do anyway, but VEGAN COOKING!)

Here's a quick summary of my experience so far!

So much more chopping!
My veggie bowls and salads, as well as cooking everything from scratch has increased my cooking time. It has also shortened the life expectancy of all my fingers, but at the moment I don't mind the extra time commitment because it's a nice break from revision!

Erm....Digestion
I have been a little bit more *bloated* then usual, and have spent a lot more time on the toilet then before.....I'm going to be a doctor, no time for squeamishness, I've been shitting more.

I have read that this is normal, as my body is having to digest a different range of foods (not all the pot noodle and tins of soup I used to eat) and that this should pass in a few weeks..... yeah, not liking that so much

Energy and Focus 
Saying that though, I have noticed a big increase in my energy levels and ability to focus. My runs have been faster than normal and I have been able to sit for longer periods of time to study. However, I am also sleeping at least 7 hours a night, not going out (and therefor not drinking either), and generally not moving for large portions of the day. This might also have an influence on my energy levels, so again, the real test will be when term starts again (we still have another week of lectures before exams!!!)

So that's a week in, lets see how next week goes!

Revision highlight from Monday....don't mess with the cytotoxic lymphocyte!