Natalie, don't worry about not making the Vegan connection in the past. I was a vegetarian for 6 years and to be honest I thought it was for the animals. Now I know how animals are treated for dairy as an example, anyone supporting that using the word Vegetarian is basically confused. I think we would have all been Vegan if we'd have known. So it's not out faults, society is cruel, and it's not nature, it's greed. I'm absolutely 100% certain that once you get back on track that your life will change dramatically! Keep in mind for your cleanse, that your body shall open up the detox flood gates and want to flush as much poison out of you as possible. I got a fever and even had to go to the ER, but that was because I didn't even know what detoxing was. Stick with it and within 4 days you'll feel the new you. I can't describe how amazing I've personally felt for the last 4 years since going vegan. I wake up happy and I go to sleep happy. I got married to Silvia my wife this year and we turned Vegan the same day within the first week of meeting each other and we've never even had an argument. We both believe our diets have a lot to do with it. So my advice would definitely do it for yourself first and then make the connection with the animals. Watch all the films, like knives over forks, cowspiracy, earthlings, etc etc. And always remember, by changing your life, you're also saving lives and the environment and planet I, my wife and my child lives on. So I would like to personally thank you for that, as it means a lot to me as you can tell. Lastly, if you're in need of recipe ideas, then take a look at my blog as I shall be posting now daily. You can do it and believe me, it's so much more fun on this side. Most of us are normal, there are your odd veganmillitants but in reality they just want to help others and save the world a little faster. I'm here if you have any questions. Good luck!