When Katie told those of us in the Senior Project class that she wanted to complete her project on vegetarianism, all of our interests were piqued. What better way to investigate the effects of a vegetarian diet on non-vegetarians than to experiment with it? Now, a handful of us are embarking on a journey--leaving behind most or all animal products. For agricultural-based Idahoans, this will definitely be a stretch. For most of us, a week's diet includes meat, gobs of dairy products, and a pile of eggs.
Tomorrow the journey begins.
For myself, I have chosen to adopt a vegan lifestyle. After research, I have discovered that a vegan lifestyle means refusing all animal products. That means no meat of any kind, no eggs, no dairy products, no honey. Mind you, this includes foods that contain these items. So cakes, cookies, most breads, etc., are off limits. As I discuss this change with people, the question that is invariably asked is "What will you eat??"
I, however, am looking forward to the opportunity to be more mindful of the food choices that I make. I think that the changes will help me become healthier.
Other predictions that I have for the month of October:
- I expect to feel somewhat deprived and will probably feel quite sorry for myself.
- I expect that going to restaurants will only enhance these feelings as I watch those around me indulge in all the things that I won't be able to have.
- I expect that as my body transitions that I'll feel quite tired for the first week or two.
- I expect that as the adjustment (physically and mentally) becomes more complete that my energy level will rebound and I'll feel healthier all around.
--Elly Loman
So Mrs. Loman I cracked. I need meat or milk or something besides the apple I had for breakfast. Anyways I say more power to you; I would serious die if I had to go vegan.
ReplyDeleteIt was I, Michael, who cracked.
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