Mr. January

Well it’s a New year and for January we are introducing a new breed of Vegan.  I would like to introduce you all to Mr. January.  Like so many of us vegans he was not raised as a vegan but now that he is you can see his big heart and his commitment to helping others (humans and animals alike)  To quote Mr. January “I had no clue what was going on.  I was living a rockstar lifestyle, sex, money, drugs, partying and it all came to a crash and I was morally, physically, emotionally, financially bankrupt.  Fat, depressed, and homeless.  Slowly I started stopping the poison.  Cigs, sodas, fast food, snicker, funoions, reeses, starbursts, etc and the road led me to veganism”  I know personally there are some people out there that could learn so much from his story… so please make sure to read more about Mr. January – Vinny  

 


vinnyveganName:
 Vinny Vegan aka Gangster Vegan.

 

Where do you live and where are you from?  Los Angeles CA, to Norristown PA (Greater Philadelphia area

Age?  34

What do you do for a living/profession?  Currently opening an organic juice bar in Philadelphia PA

What do you like to do for fun?  Love to eat, cook, and inspire others to live a better quality of life.  Hike, yoga, meditate

 

How long have you been vegan?  3.5 yrs

Why did you become vegan?  God woke me up one day as I hit rock bottom.


IMG_5296How was your transition?  
I had no clue what was going on.  I was living a rockstar lifestyle, sex, money, drugs, partying and it all came to a crash and I was morally, physically, emotionally, financially bankrupt.  Fat, depressed, and homeless.  Slowly I started stopping the poison.  Cigs, sodas, fast food, snicker, funoions, reeses, starbursts, etc and the road led me to veganism

What is the funniest misconception(s) that you have heard about vegans?   That they are all tree hugging hippie fruity weirdos.
What is your Favorite thing(s) about being a vegan?   Inspiring others
What do you think makes a Sexy Bad Ass Vegan?  Love, light, beauty on the inside and out.  Someone who leads with compassion and inspires through action and food.

What is the best vegan dish that you make in your kitchen?

My kale (slap your self silly) salad

 

De-stemmed Kale

Diced carrots

Diced red onions

Diced celery

Chopped walnuts

Sunflower seeds

Vinny Vinaigrette –Vegenaise. Apple cider vinegar, Olive Oil, amino acid, Himalayan pink salt

What is the best Vegan Restaurant you have ever had the pleasure of eating at?  

AuLac in Anaheim CA

What advice do you have for those that are thinking of transitioning to a vegan lifestyle? 

Start to slowly  remove the bad food one by one, and start to replace it with goodness.

Do you have a website to share with the BAV nation?

 

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