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!)
Yay! I love it!! 1 month already?!! Good for you! The cows are smiling. Keep it up!
ReplyDeleteMorning star is delicious! Have you had TJ's Soy Chorizo? Great for tacos, chili, etc. :)
ReplyDeleteMy wife isn't vegetarian and I don't try to convert her, but she always makes vegetarian food here.
ReplyDeleteYou might know this since you knew me since elementary school, but I was raised vegetarian and my father was vegetarian since he was 12 or so.. my mother remained a vegetarian even when she was pregnant with me and my sister, so don't let anyone tell you you have to eat meat while pregnant (but do let your doctor know, they'll give you slightly different vitamins).
I think vegetarianism is especially good for pregnant women.. it's so much safer! good advice Thomas.. although that's still at least a few years away! haha.
ReplyDeleteand I will have to get the soy chorizo.. it did spark my interest last week while i was there.. haha.
Our target has a grocery section now, and they have TONS of vegetarian stuff.. it's awesome and so much cheaper than the regular store.