breaking_free87's Journal

Feeling good
Nov 12 2009 08:40

When I wrote that title, I instantly thought of the song, "Feelin' Good."  The cover by Michael Buble is the only one I know, but it's worth checking out.  :o)

Anyway, that aside . . . It's been about 48 hours since the last time I ate meat and I'm feeling great.  I visited my parents house last night and snuggled with my dogs for a bit -- it completely secured me in my decision to do this.  Hunter was extra "special" in his antics - we were cracking up.  Playing with them, seeing those big, brown eyes looking back at me . . . I feel like I'm doing the right thing.  I love animals and I feel like a hypocrite eating them.

Do I feel like this is the right decision for everyone?  Not quite.  I understand that there are a number of reasons why people wouldn't want to give up meat.  I would hope that others might see all of the benefits to a vegetarian diet, but I know this will not happen on the dynamic level that I'd love it to. 

I ate vegetarian chili last night - a really big bowl - that was just under 200 calories.  Two hundred calories for my entire dinner?!?  Sweet!  :o)  I know there are other ways to make that happen, but even a salad will hit over that mark with olive oil and vinegar for dressing.  It was so tasty and filling - and spicy too, which I loved.

I feel like the hardest part of this process will be the research, because once I know, 'oh, that's not me-friendly' I'll know what I can and can't eat.  Plus, I'm excited to get to spend loads of time in the produce section.  :o)