So I love meat. I love a good steak, a juicy burger or a tasty carne asada burrito. I’ve never considered being a vegetarian because of this reason. However, lately with my schedule I haven’t been able to work out or do much physical exercise. So eating has become more of a chore than an enjoyment. I have felt more tired and “heavy” after a meal than usual. So in my plight to get more energy I’ve decided to become a vegetarian for the month of August.
This isn’t because I think killing animals for food is wrong (sorry those of you who do, I don’t mean to offend you), it’s more because I want to see how much meat intake affects my body daily. I know it’s not good to consume too many meats and poultry dishes but I don’t know that I eat enough of it daily for it to make a difference. But this is what I’m looking to find out.
My friend is a vegetarian and when we go out it seems it’s harder for her to choose foods or restaurants because of it. This is the part I’m not looking forward to. I don’t want to be the girl who has to order a salad while everyone else orders burgers. But my body is crying out for a change and I’m listening. Starting Aug 1, I’m saying no to meat…and whatever else being a vegetarian entails.
Here’s to the month of August and trying something new. Who knows, maybe it’ll stick and I’ll be craving Boca burgers and Soy sausages for the rest of my life…
We’ll see.
