Ok, so technically this Sunday would be a full week, but I dont want to blog on the weekend. Honestly there isnt a whole lot to report. When I tell people what I’m doing they usually say something like “why” or “sucks to be you”. And yeah, it’s a bit off I guess, but I’m gonna make 30 days.
I think more than anything, I have been craving my turkey sandwiches at lunch and tilapia at night. The snacking really hasnt changed much. I usually have things like fruit, Greek yogurt, nuts, bell peppers and hummus, cheese and crackers. So that’s been fine. Breakfasts are ok too. I usually whip up a couple of eggs and have either oatmeal or whole wheat toast and fruit of some sort. So lunch and dinner are the biggest hangups.
I had a lunch meeting yesterday and had to check the restaurant’s website before going to see what I could get. The result? 2… I had 2 options. Seriously. 2 options. I hardly eat out, so I didnt realize itd be so difficult. If you were to poll vegetarians on their eating habits, I’m willing to bet that they eat at home or make their own meals much more than omnivores.
I also went to Whole Foods to pick up some new stuff. Amy’s veggie burgers? Terrible. Fake buffalo chicken wings? Actually pretty good. They’re all preservative free if you’re wondering. But they are packaged and processed foods, so I wonder how many vegetarians eat this stuff regularly. If so, maybe their diet isnt so great afterall.
One last thing. I’m getting really tired of tofu.
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I’ve seen a lot of vegetarians who end up gaining weight because they choose the packaged/processed instead of making their own whole food combinations.
I’m not sure about Indianapolis, but here in Winston-Salem (and other cities in NC) there are a lot of local restaurants that offer vegetarian/vegan, local produce options. May want to look for some of those!