No meat for 30 days?
by newtonc987
In my continued, albeit drawn out, research about vegetarianism, I’ve been considering what the best way to transition to no meat is. Cold turkey? Gradually? I’ve also had to consider how my boyfriend and family will feel about this since it will affect them too, since I tend to enjoy sharing meals with them. I found this video that suggests setting a goal of no meat for 30 days and then seeing if you even miss it after that time.
So this seems like it might be the way to go. What do you think? Is 30 days long enough to not really crave the taste of meat anymore or is it just too long to start out with?
Also I’m in the market for a great cookbook for Vegan Baking. If anyone has one that they love, I’d enjoy hearing your recommendation!
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I think 30 days is a great start!
I understand your concern about how your dietary decisions impact those around you. I’ve been vegetarian/vegan on and off my whole life but have always lived with a family of meat-eaters and dated non-vegetarians. While my diet does mean that those folks sometimes eat less meat, it also means that I sometimes load up on sides. In my experience all relationships involve compromise and choosing a diet that’s different from your loved ones will probably involve some compromise on everyone’s part. That said, it’s likely to be a great learning experience for you and for them!
Good luck with the vegetarian adventure. While I sometimes lapse in my vegetarianism, I always end up coming back…
Thanks! It good to know that this is a good way of going about it! My family that I’ve talked to about it has been really open to it, so we will see how it goes with the big turkey eating holiday coming up! Lucky for me I love the sides more than the turkey on Thanksgiving! Thanks for the encouragement!
Look for vegan cookbooks by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. I’m a terrible baker, but everything I’ve tried in Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World has been no-fail for me.
I eat vegetarian about 95% of the time, and the biggest reason I haven’t been able to stay 100% is because I enjoy eating with those around me. I know there’s always ways around it, and certainly those better than I manage perfectly, but I’m just not that motivated I guess. Even if it’s not perfect I still feel that I’m getting many benefits from the diet. Best of luck to you, and hit me up if you ever want some recipes (or if you find something delicious and want to share)!
Thanks for the cookbook suggestions Cherise, I appreciate it! I also happen to love cupcakes so it’s perfect!