Yes, I said the word vegetarian. I’ve not been eating meat for the past 2-3 months. Now, I’m going to be completely honest with you all. It’s the second time. The only difference is this time I’m doing it for the right reasons.
My Round One
So why did it not stick the first time? Well, because I did it for someone other than myself. Yup, for a guy. So cliché. I know what you’re thinking, “of course, you didn’t go through with it.” Want to know what happened as soon as that relationship ended?
I rushed to the first BBQ restaurant I could find and shoved a tri-tip (steak) sandwich into my mouth. Looking back, I know that I wasn’t ready to commit to becoming a vegetarian.
My Now
About 3 months ago, I decided to truly and wholeheartedly become a vegetarian. And this time, I did it for me. Honestly, it wasn’t that difficult to give up meat. Now let’s get this straight, I still eat dairy and eggs. So, I’m not fully plant-based.
I think the most challenging part about being vegetarian is making sure that I’m getting my protein and proper vitamins. And, I make sure that my vitamins (which are of the gummies variety) are vegan. Oh, and tofu. I’m still on the fence with tofu.
My Reasons
The reason that I choose this lifestyle is mostly for health purposes. For me, I want to see if all of the health benefits (more energy and fewer issues) work best for my body. Another reason for this choice is that I’m a bit more conscious of animal consuming animal products.
Closing Statement
Needless to say, I’m excited to find out where this new journey leads. Eventually, I think I would like to try going plant-based. I’m exploring vegan cheeses and other options, but for now, I’ll start small.
Photos by Anthea Marette Photography
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