Let's Try This Again

So, somehow I've managed to gain some of my lost weight back. Boo to weight gain!

So, for the last few months (maybe even a year) I've been wanting to try being vegetarian. It's not because I don't like the taste of meat, or even because I'm against people eating meat. I've read a lot of different articles and everything seems to point towards veganism and vegetarianism being a much healthier lifestyle. People who don't eat meat (and animal products) have much better hearts and are much less likely to end up with cancer. If there were a pill someone could take that would guarantee those things then I'm sure people would take it, but it's a little harder to change your diet.

Anyways, I've been wanting to do this for a while, and I've even purchased a couple of great cookbooks. So here's my goal... starting today (Oct. 4) until Nov. 4 I am going to do a no meat or animal products diet and see how I like it. In the past when I've thought about making the transition I end up not doing it because it's a permanent thing, but since I'm just doing a trial period I think it will be easier. And in the end.... if I don't want to do it anymore there's no shame.

The hardest thing for me will be making sure that I include enough protein in my diet, so I definitely have to make a special effort to include plenty of beans and nuts. I'm not necessarily doing this for weight loss, but I wouldn't be disappointed if it helped me along the way. Also, started the gym back up yesterday... so that will help to. My goal for the gym is 3 times/ week. It's not much, but I don't want to set myself up for failure... so it's definitely a start.

For breakfast this morning I made a Banana Cocoa Smoothie for breakfast. It is pretty good, but has too much cocoa for me.... so I think I'll cut that back a bit next time.

Banana Cocoa Smoothie

1/2 c. Silken Tofu (found this in the refrigerated section of the produce area)

1/2 c. Light Soymilk

1 Banana (sliced and then frozen and hour before blending)

2 Tbs. Cocoa Powder - unsweetened (I think I will try 1 Tbs next time)

1 Tbs. Honey

Mix it all together in your blender and breakfast is served. :) 285 Calories.