Vegout OBX Initial Survey Question Title * 1. What days/times work best for you for monthly meetings? Saturday afternoons Sunday afternoons Sunday evenings Weekday afternoons Weekday evenings Question Title * 2. Where are you in your journey to become (more) Vegan/Whole Food Plant Based? Already there! I eat mostly whole plant foods and whole grains and no animal products. Getting there but not perfect! I eat mostly whole foods but do have some animal products and/or processed/junk foods on occasion. About 50/50 but trying! Not really there at all but want to learn more and try to implement some changes. Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Why are you looking to make changes or why do you follow a plant based way of eating? It's all about the animals! I cannot stand the thought of hurting animals for our consumption. It's all about being as healthy as possible and I really believe plant based eating is the healthiest for us and our planet! I have some health problems and find that eating plant based makes me feel the best or I would like to see how it can help me feel better. I'd like to lose weight and get healthier to feel my best! I'm curious how switching to plant based will make me feel. I've heard it's good for us and our planet so would like to explore but have no idea where to start. My friend/sister/brother/aunt/uncle had great results making changes so I'd like to explore it further. Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What are you looking for from this group? Friendship/Support from others who are making changes or eating this way. Recipe sharing/tips on preparing delicious plant based meals. Education on the benefits of plant based eating. Inspirational speakers. Viewing related movies as a group. Book club with related reading. Community outreach/service. Dining out or other activities. Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. What do you feel are the biggest challenges that you face in making changes to a plant-based lifestyle? No idea what to cook/eat Too expensive or too time consuming Others in my family/circle are not supportive I don't really think I can give up animal products and especially cheese and eggs I'm overwhelmed at the thought of trying to be vegan I'm worried that I will find it hard to eat out/socialize with others if I'm vegan Other (please specify) Done