So I'm just about to hit the 2 week mark officially. It's weird because although it becomes easier in that you grow more accustomed to what you can eat and what to buy when shopping, it also gets harder at the same time as temptations seems stronger. Apparently you need to do something new for 30 days in order to make it something you're likely to stick at. I suggest watching this Ted Talk video which is about setting goals and achieving change - all through doing something new for 30 days. I think I need to assess things at the end of the month and see how I am doing.
I've also been logging my food, and averaging around 1300 calories per day - all vegetarian. I haven't lost any weight and I don't feel that different, although I have noticed I don't feel as uncomfortable after eating a big meal. I'm hoping that in time it will have a positive effect on my skin as well, as I've been cutting back on sugar and treats (my new treat is an apple with cashew butter) although I know I'm not drinking near enough as much water as I should be - it's usually just tea. I read somewhere that dairy can have an adverse effect on your skin so perhaps I will see a change. I know that when my boyfriend drinks milk before bed, he ends up really congested and snores much worse than usual, here's hoping that soy milk will stop the snoring!
I'm getting bit sick of soy at the moment, so I need to look into more substantial meat substitutes. I want to find better ways to cook with tofu, as this has a better consistency. I read on a vege website that by freezing tofu and then defrosting it changes its texture - from "bouncy" to "chewy" which gives it a bit more "bite. So this is what I have done and tonight I will be attempting Stir Fried Veg with sesame crusted tofu. Hopefully it will come out good!
I requested a load of free leaflets from the vegetarian society - which included recipe cards, food planning and information on benefits of going vege on the environment, health and animals.
I think when I've moved into my new house with its new kitchen, it will be easier as I'll have a working oven and a big fridge so will hopefully be able to bulk cook and freeze/chill things, as well as attempt things like pies, bakes and pastry based dishes. Things are definately getting a bit dull at the moment!
Last night I went to a restaurant/bar in Birminghams JQ with some friends. There were 2 vege options on the menu - one of which I was likely to be allergic to. I really had to make conscious effort not to fixate on the steak dishes and the other burgers - but I managed to avoid temptation and I had a vege burger which was "grilled portobello mushroom with peppers and boursin, served with salad and fries". It. Was. Amazing. I will definately go back and order this again! My boyfriend ordered a "spinach and nutmeg croquette with pasta and grilled artichoke". That also looked amazing, and even he was pleasantly surprised with it.
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