It's been almost a month, and honestly I don't miss meat at all. When I ate meat, I loved it.. but over the past year my feelings towards it have changed. I love animals, and the more I love animals and help them, the less I want to eat them. It's a pretty simple equation when you think about it actually. And although I no longer have a desire to eat meat, it really doesn't bother me that others eat it. In fact, there is meat in our house because Kevin is still eating it, and I am completely fine with that. He's been nothing but supportive throughout the process, since he's known for awhile how I felt and encouraged me to take the final step and cut it out altogether. He's amazing. I couldn't ask for a better husband.
And don't worry Mom, I'm getting enough protein!
I'm still eating cheese, eggs, and drinking milk.. I'm not vegan. Seafood I'm not opposed to, but since i've never really like it anyways.. I'm not really eating that either.
The best part is that it's 2009 and A LOT of people are vegetarians or vegans.. so there's some really great products that are meat-like, without being meat. I'm loving Trader Joe's soy meatballs, delicious veggie patties, veggie sausages (I love you MorningStar), and tofu! So anytime i'm getting a craving for something I used to eat with meat, I can find an easy substitute and work it out. I made soy meatball sandwiches for dinner last week.. yummy!
Life is good.. and I've never felt so healthy in my life. I've lost a few pounds (and haven't been to the gym in almost 2 months).. and overall I feel good about my decision.
So if you want to keep up with my journey, the good and the bad, stick around :)
what's for dinner this week? maybe some tofu and veggie Yakisoba.. mmm! (thanks to Meghan for teaching me this one!)
