Sunday, September 09, 2007

NINE MONTHS OF VEGGING


Nine months ago tomorrow--on January 10, 2007-- I swore off the eating of meat and the consumption of most dairy products. I haven't had a taste of meat (including fish or chicken) or a glass of milk in nine months...And I feel great! I have been doing it long enough now that it no longer feels strange to declare it: I am a vegetarian.

Within a few months after adopting a plant-based diet, I saw my weight drop 25 pounds. I have continued to keep that weight off, while my strength and stamina in the weight room have increased. Only time will reveal the long-term effects, if any, of my conversion to vegetarianism. I realize that I may die tomorrow. Even if that should happen, though, I am absolutely convinced that my conversion has been a good thing. I have no doubt that adopting a plant-based lifestyle is a healthy choice both for my body and for our planet's environment. I only regret that I didn't consider it sooner.

Here's to your health, my friends.

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Blogger G Coyle said...

OUr bodies are evolutionarialy honed for meat consumption, hence my "conscious" meat eating. I respect your vegie goal though but I would suggest you're feeling better from staying off the diary. If you go back to meat, try to find pasture raised organic meats. Whole Foods in L-ville sometimes has it. I've seen lots at the farmers mkt in Bloomington...even bison and elk.

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