the vegetarian closet, that is. Tippy and I have been eating as a Ovo-Lacto-Vegetarians for about 3 weeks now. We’ve had a few seafood products once or twice, which technically makes us a Pesca-Vegetarian, but we try to avoid that. We mostly get our protein from beans, eggs, dairy, and tofu.
I wanted to make a few things clear. From where I come from, most people who say they are vegetarians usually turn their nose up towards meat eaters. Usually it’s a “I’m living life better than you” attitude. However, I want to make my position very clear: I love meat. I love the texture, the way it gnashes between my teeth, and the bits of blood that flow out of each bite. I am becoming a vegetarian just to see how my body would react to such a change in diet. I respect all forms of diet (by diet, I don’t mean programs that focus only on losing weight, but rather, an eating lifestyle). I’m not saying that I’m any better than meat eaters. Nor am I saying all people should be vegetarians. I’m just having some fun.
Tippy initiated it (of course), but now I’m in for the ride. Previously, she was a big meat craver as well, but we both worked through it, and now, it’s suprisingly easy to eat meatless. Although, sometimes when I pass a sizzling piece of barbeque meat, I wonder if I should take a chomp. But then Tippy tugs on my shirt, and points to the falafel instead. Most of the time I just shake my head and think meaty thoughts, but that’s occuring less frequently.
All in all, I like this new diet. Coupled with my new jogging routine, I feel better than ever.