Consuming a vegan diet comes with some great health benefits, but transitioning to a meat-free meal plan is challenging. You’re accustomed to enjoying thick steaks, juicy chicken and tender lamb, but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy the vegan lifestyle. Use these three tips to eliminate the meat while enjoying every meal.

1. Identify restaurants with a vegan-friendly menu.

You won’t stick with the vegan lifestyle for long if you have to give up happy hour with friends, romantic nights on the town and casual dinners with your favorite people. Before you make the transition, solve this problem by identifying restaurants, bars and other establishments that have vegan options on the menu.

You can explore menus for many restaurants online, but you may already have a good idea of what your preferred establishments offer. If one of your favorite restaurants doesn’t have vegan-friendly options on the menu, ask if they’re willing to create vegan options upon request. Many restaurants will accommodate your dietary needs.

2. Figure out where to buy veggie burgers and other vegan convenience foods.

You probably don’t want to eat out for every meal, so it’s important to know  where to buy veggie burgers and other flavorful vegan foods at an affordable price. Keep in mind that prepackaged vegetarian foods aren’t always vegan, so read labels carefully. Shopping online makes this easy because you can look at labels without blocking the aisles of a grocery store.

3. Find creative ways to veganize your favorite dishes.

Make a list of your favorite meals, and then rewrite the recipes with vegan ingredients. This is often as easy as finding vegan substitutions, such as veggie-based cheese and tofu. Make sure to adjust the cooking times and processes, which may take some trial and error.

These tips shouldn’t take up much of your time, but they will make it easier to transition to a vegan lifestyle. Once you get the diet down, you can find ways to veganize all areas of your life from your cleaning supplies to your shoes.