30 day “eat more” challenge

Don’t roll your eyes please. For the past five years….okay I’ll just say, since I married Ronald, I’ve had to learn how to cook/bake mostly using vegan ingredients. I’ve learned a lot and I’m not bad at it. However when everybody else is looking the other way, I’m making a fried egg for breakfast. I also indulge in the ocasional feta cheese on my salad. While these things are not bad, I’ve decided to go on a 30 day break from all cheese, all milk products, and all eggs. Yes, I’m going to be completely vegan for a whole month. I haven’t decided when I will start, but probably as soon as I can use up everything in my fridge. I will also be eating more of the good stuff, because I refuse to go hungry. No this is not a diet so don’t worry about me. I totally believe a person can eat tons of the good stuff and never be hungry.

After listening to my favorite chef, Mark Anthony this week I was inspired. He said that if you don’t eat meat but still eat milk and eggs, its like smoking 50 packs of cigaretts a day instead of 60. That doesn’t sound good to me. Also, I want to know for myself that having a completely plant-based diet WILL make me feel better. I want to have more energy so I’ll start here.

I am going to make a salad bar in my refrigerator which will encourage me to eat a salad everyday. Also I have a special kale smoothie that I love. I will attempt to make it once a day or once every other day. I’ll get back to you at the end of my 30 days to let you know if I feel better.

Anyone want to join me?

BTW if you would like more information about Mark Anthony you can visit his website: http://www.chefmarkanthony.com/

4 responses to “30 day “eat more” challenge”

Julie C.

September 15, 2012 at 4:10 pm

I’ve been telling people that I’m “becoming vegan” or “trying to be vegan” for a really long time. I realized the other day that I wasn’t trying very hard. Hmm..I’ll have to check out Mark Anthony’s website.

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Dalia

September 15, 2012 at 4:43 pm

I’m vegan but I find it hard and expensive to come up with good meals. I hate to admit it but lately we’ve been eating a lot of hot dogs which is just as bad as not being vegan because it’s a lot of processed veggie meat.

So I’m joining you in your eat more challenge. 🙂

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Kate

September 15, 2012 at 10:58 pm

I’m in! I’m pretty good at it at home, but when I’m out its a bit harder. We’ve talking about doing the daily salad thing too, so out would be good motivation of someone else is doing it too.

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Mai

September 18, 2012 at 12:22 pm

Looking forward to hearing how it goes! Now that Lizzy, our resident strict vegan, is moving, it’s going to be harder to really be vegan, but I really should make more of an effort!

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