Ginnifer Goodwin As A Vegan: “I Eat More But I’ve Stayed The Same Size.”

Ginnifer Goodwin, star of Big Love and He’s Just Not That Into You, recalls the day that she became vegan in an interview with W magazine.  Ginnifer says that the change happened one year ago during a period of intense yoga practice.

“I was having my morning coffee, and I was pouring milk into it, and all I can say is that I suddenly realized what it was that I was pouring into my coffee. I was so disgusted, because I had never actually stopped to think about what milk is. And dairy had always been my favorite food group! I thought, ‘Surely this feeling will pass,’ but at lunchtime I was still disgusted. Over the next few days, I started really thinking about what I was eating,” Ginnifer told W.

The actress says that a vegan diet has given her the ability to eat more and stay the same size.

“I don’t have to worry about the fact that I’m having spaghetti for lunch! I enjoy food more. I’ve cut out so many calories [by not eating] animal products, but I’m certainly making them up in other areas. So my cholesterol is better and I’ve stayed the exact same size but I’m eating more in quantity, which is my natural inclination. I’m a big eater.”

And though Ginnifer loves her vegan lifestyle, she is quick to acknowledge that it doesn’t suit everyone.

“So many people say to me, ‘I tried, and it was too hard,’ or ‘I had to cheat,’ and I always think, ‘Then it’s not right for you.’ You shouldn’t have to try.”

Ginnifer looks healthy and happy in her vegan lifestyle, so we applaud her!

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