I think its been almost 3 weeks since I last ate meat! I feel great about myself and proud that I have kept it up. I actually haven't craved any meat or been tempted by my husbands steak dinners and hamburgers!
What I have noticed so far.
1. I feel better about myself as a person. I started going vegetarian because of where most of our meat comes from and because of how the animals are treated in these places. It is also kind of disgusting to me how much meat we eat in the US and I just wanted to do my part in helping these animals and get myself into a more healthy and whole diet.
I know most people don’t want to know what goes on in the slaughterhouses and chicken farms, but I don’t really understand why? Because they know its bad? Because they feel bad? If you’re curious please watch this. Even if you’re not curious you should just watch it to be informed about where your meat actually comes from.
2. When I eat a vegetarian meal I feel satisfied, but I don’t feel as full, if that makes sense. When I was eating meat I always felt soooo full after a meal, but now I can eat a meal and feel full, but feel better about it. It’s like I got enough food in me and that food was much better for me, but my stomach isn’t bursting. I attribute this to my increased fiber intake.
3. Vegetarian dishes are amazingly delicious. I’ve had a few at restaurants, but have also played with some at home (sorry I don’t have pics, I’ve been really busy).
Last week I made a mushroom burger. I took the caps of two portabella mushrooms, grilled them up and then put a little pepper jack cheese in between them and then ate it on a bun with all of the normal hamburger fixings. It was so delicious, and didn’t taste much different from a hamburger except it was a little messier and the texture was obviously different. Actually, I thought it was better than a hamburger, and when I was done eating it I felt so good. Again, not too full but satisfied.
4. I’ve been losing weight. Not a whole lot yet, as I’m still transitioning to a point and haven’t had time to keep up with exercising, but the new diet keeps me fuller longer and keeps me from snacking. Plus, when I feel good about my eating decisions I want to keep doing it because of these feelings, so I have some motivation.
5. My husband loves it and is totally supporting me. He still eats meat, but told me that he really likes what I’m doing and it just helps so much to have his love and support. He offered to try Tofu with me and everything and has liked a lot of the things I’ve made so far. A lot of times we will make something, like the hamburgers for example, and I will just use a vegetable instead of the protein he is using.
He also has been making better decisions, like switching to whole wheat bread! I love him and love that he is taking my diet shift so well.
So, even though I will have to pass on a lot of things I’ve loved in the past like Wisconsin brats I am more happy with this diet. I feel better about myself from a moral perspective and feel better physically. I can’t wait to continue this and see where it takes me.
I have tried a few recipes so far, but am still taking any suggestions for vegetarian dishes. I can never have too many!
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