Hi Kilik,
I am now at about 1 month since going Vegan, and I used the eating program recommended in the book, "Eat to Live", by Dr. Joel Fuhrman. This
is a "diet book", and my motivation was to improve my health after reading "The China Study". While a plant-based diet is recommended and provided, there are also omni variations in the book as well (separated so they can be ignored).
FWIW, I skipped the ovo-lacto-veg stage and went straight to Vegan, and since I have nothing to compare it to in my personal experience, I can't say if it would be easier or harder that way. I do know that it took me about 7 - 10 days to get to the point that I stopped missing that meaty feeling of fullness. Afterward, the only way I could describe it was feeling "light & fluffy". It is wonderful. The energy increase I feel is remarkable. I never want to go back.
I realize that this is more than you asked, but not knowing your motivation or circumstances, I hope this is helpful - if not to you, to someone else. After reading the books mentioned above, I then read "The Food Revolution" by John Robbins. I'm now more convinced than ever that this is critically important information.
For online resources, I like the
veganforum. I also like
VRG - the Vegetarian Resource Group, which links to much more great info. Now I'm spending a lot more time chopping and shopping than reading!
Best of success to you!
Joy