So...my New Year's resolution is to go the entire year without eating meat. Basically, if I can't kill it, I can't eat it. I can kill a fish, so fish is still on the menu. I've decided to do this for a couple of reasons. First, your typical resolution goal, weight loss. I've struggled with weight issues my entire life. I don't feel like talking about it in detail today, but I have to change my eating habits in a way that I can sustain. I'm not sure if I can sustain this or not, but it's worth a shot. I am also going to try to cut down on wheat and dairy products. I went gluten/dairy free for two weeks once, and I felt great.
The second reason I want to do this is that I want to be more in touch with my food in terms of preservatives, natural ingredients, local sourcing, etc. I've been going to the farmer's market a lot more recently and I want to feel more connected to my food. I could still eat local meat...but I wouldn't be connecting with my food. If I actually connected to the pig before I ate the bacon...I would cry. Does anyone remember the Thanksgiving dinner scene in "Giant?" Pedro!! I could never kill "Babe" or "Elsie" or...are there any cute cartoon chickens? Cow and chicken? Foghorn Leghorn?? Anyway...you know what I mean. Even Tony Bourdain sheds a tear or two before his hosts slit an animal's throat and cook up something yummy. It would never stop him from eating it, but he seems genuinely upset sometimes.
So, starting on January 2nd (sorry, I ate ham on New Year's Day) I have had lots of fresh vegetables and fish. So far, I don't miss anything. I even watched an "Iron Chef" yesterday with suckling pig as the secret ingredient. It all looked good, but I honestly didn't want any of it. I'm sure as time passes, that will change. In the meantime, I am excited about this challenge and hopeful that it result in a healthier and me.
I will try to check in once a week with my progress...successes, failures, recipes, frustrations, etc. Every once in a while, I will report on any weight loss as well.
Wish me luck!!
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Well, as you know, I've joined your cause. Within the next couple days there won't be any meat left in my fridge, freezer, or pantry... only fish, veggies, dairy, etc. If I'm not planning on giving up dairy or wheat, since I don't seem to have as much problem digesting them as you seem to. Otherwise, I'll be right there with you!
ReplyDeleteLater, sis.
"If I'm not planning" should be without the "if".
ReplyDeleteOh, and I'll mention any major weight loss here, too, if it happens....
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