Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Week 10- Followup to vegetarian movement


Follow-up to vegetarianism.
It’s been several weeks now.  I haven’t had too many issues with the change in diet.  Although I will admit, that realizing that I couldn’t live off shrimp was a major disappointment.  I started this experiment with the understanding that it would not be easy, and ensuring proper nutrition would require more thought than simply subbing a portabello burger in place of meat.  However, I am finding it to be a larger lifestyle change than I had anticipated.  Limitations at restaurants are rampant, and the necessity to actually cook meals has been a transition.  I suppose that’s what has affected my lifestyle the most.  I don’t like to cook.  I prefer to do “semi home made.”  This would generally consist of a store bought rotisserie chicken which I would de-done and assemble into a taco by way of tortilla.  But of course, this change is a good thing- for my pocketbook and our health. 
A few random facts:
The grilled cheese (burger no meat) at In n Out is adequately satisfying.
The veggie wrap at CSULB’s Beach Walk Café could not be any grosser, although their grain bowl is very good.
I’ve developed a new love for baja fish tacos- not sure how if eating deep fried fish doused in mayonnaise based sauce is a winner though.
Mushroom tacos are a god send.
I had the most amazing boca burger at Mountain High last week!!  I may start snowboarding that resort just for the excellent grill.  Loved it.
My kids love tofu!!!! I can’t seem to buy enough of the stuff to satisfy them.  This is probably the best part of this experiment. 
Moving onto cookbooks and getting down with the veggies.   Fun!!

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