Ok, it’s time for update #1. As the title of the post reads, I’m on day number three of my 30 day vegetarian lifestyle. What have I learned so far? Check below.

1. More Color. I thought that I did a pretty good job before of getting in lots of different fruits and veggies, but now I’m getting even more it seems. Some folks go vegetarian to lose weight, but often falter because they exchange meats for breads, rice, pasta, etc. The calories are often the same, if not more. But I’m a bit different. I like bread, rice, pasta, etc well enough, but I like other foods more. So I’m getting more fiber, fluid, and nutrients from a wide array of fruits and veggies.

2. I dont miss the meat…. yet. I thought this would be hard. I love chicken and fish, but now I’m eating more beans, tofu, seeds, nuts, quinoa, and am definately going maybe a bit overboard with my Greek yogurt obsession. But I’m getting plenty of  protein and feel great.

3. I suspect I will come out of this leaner. It’s simple math really. Eat more nutrient dense, high fiber, water-filled foods and you fill up faster. You just dont take in as much, but feel great. Hmmm….

4. Vegan would be tough. Cheese is a deal breaker for me.

I’ll check back in at the end of a week or so and let you know what else I’m learning.