Days 22 and 23
I have made it past the three week mark for going meatless. In that time I have consumed no beef, pork, poultry, fish, seafood or eggs (not counting eggs baked into things and such).
212 lbs was my weight starting out the month and now I am down to 206 lbs! That’s six pounds lost in three weeks!
My energy levels seem to be good as well. I never seem to have too much or too little energy.
Digestion is good too. :)
By the way, the site counter for this blog passed the 500 mark today for site visits. Not bad I guess for a blog that's only been up a little over three weeks.
Talk to you soon.
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
I Dream of Meat
Day 14
For me, there are a few signs that a new diet is working.
Weight loss – I was 212 lbs. when I started going meatless on November 2nd.
For me, there are a few signs that a new diet is working.
Weight loss – I was 212 lbs. when I started going meatless on November 2nd.
Now I am down to 207 lbs.
Another sign is that I have a steadier stream of energy. I continue to feel great with the exceptions of a few blips on the radar here and there. Otherwise, I feel much better than when I was eating meat.
Better digestion. That one speaks for itself.
The last sign of a new diet working may only apply to me. It’s a strange one:
I dream of the foods I’m avoiding.
You heard that right. Meats are invading my dreams! They have been kicked off of my meal plate so they are trying to sneak into my psyche!
Last night I dreamt I had to eat at McDonald's so I ordered a salad. On top of the salad greens were strips of bacon! Under the salad was a fine layer of chilled, pre-cooked ground beef. It was firmly coating the bottom of my wooden salad bowl (since when does McDonald’s have true dinnerware?!) and was an unavoidable presence.
Waking before I could put any beef or pork in my mouth, I was relieved that it was only a nightmare.
The same thing happened to me when I first did the Atkins Diet years ago. Around that time I dreamt I robbed a donut stand at an airport! Yeah, I know, weird and random.
And yes, I have done the Atkins Diet in the past. It does take off pounds quickly but they come right back if you go off of the diet plan. Not worth it for that and a few other reasons.
Talk to you soon.
Another sign is that I have a steadier stream of energy. I continue to feel great with the exceptions of a few blips on the radar here and there. Otherwise, I feel much better than when I was eating meat.
Better digestion. That one speaks for itself.
The last sign of a new diet working may only apply to me. It’s a strange one:
I dream of the foods I’m avoiding.
You heard that right. Meats are invading my dreams! They have been kicked off of my meal plate so they are trying to sneak into my psyche!
Last night I dreamt I had to eat at McDonald's so I ordered a salad. On top of the salad greens were strips of bacon! Under the salad was a fine layer of chilled, pre-cooked ground beef. It was firmly coating the bottom of my wooden salad bowl (since when does McDonald’s have true dinnerware?!) and was an unavoidable presence.
Waking before I could put any beef or pork in my mouth, I was relieved that it was only a nightmare.
The same thing happened to me when I first did the Atkins Diet years ago. Around that time I dreamt I robbed a donut stand at an airport! Yeah, I know, weird and random.
And yes, I have done the Atkins Diet in the past. It does take off pounds quickly but they come right back if you go off of the diet plan. Not worth it for that and a few other reasons.
Talk to you soon.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Made it though my first fully meatless week!
Days 7 and 8
It has been a full week since I have started going meatless.
How do I feel?
I have more energy throughout the day even when I go to bed at night.
Sometimes I am so busy I only get 6 hours of sleep and I still feel rested. (I do try to get 7-8 hours when possible.)
I do not feel starved or ravenous between meals.
When I do eat meals I feel satisfied but never stuffed.
My digestion is better. I’m more regular too.
I even lost 2 pounds!
Yeah, this feels great.
Years of feeling tired and all it took was cutting out meat, cutting down profusely on desserts and junk food and just eating balanced meals that include vegetables.
Also, I want to thank the readers who have been following throughout the first week for their support and feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
Keep checking out this space for more updates on my progress and tell your friends to stop on by—especially if they are considering trying to eat healthier.
One week down, fifty-one to go.
Talk to you soon.
It has been a full week since I have started going meatless.
How do I feel?
I have more energy throughout the day even when I go to bed at night.
Sometimes I am so busy I only get 6 hours of sleep and I still feel rested. (I do try to get 7-8 hours when possible.)
I do not feel starved or ravenous between meals.
When I do eat meals I feel satisfied but never stuffed.
My digestion is better. I’m more regular too.
I even lost 2 pounds!
Yeah, this feels great.
Years of feeling tired and all it took was cutting out meat, cutting down profusely on desserts and junk food and just eating balanced meals that include vegetables.
Also, I want to thank the readers who have been following throughout the first week for their support and feedback. It is greatly appreciated.
Keep checking out this space for more updates on my progress and tell your friends to stop on by—especially if they are considering trying to eat healthier.
One week down, fifty-one to go.
Talk to you soon.
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