By Marlena Riddell
It’s been about six weeks since I’ve been on the no-meat express and although it’s been a little taxing, I feel it’s going along quite well. I’m not going to say that I don’t miss meat, I totally do. I just had a dream I was inhaling a massive steak while Bradley Cooper gazed upon me from across a table (This for real happened. Although, I did watch Silver Linings Playbook before going to bed).
Not ingesting meat has been a bit rough, yes, but the health benefits have been uncanny. It’s hard for me to explain but my body just has been working better. I don’t want to gross you out but my BM’s have been impressive. I give myself a gentle pat on the back when I give the ‘ol glance-and-flush. I also feel lighter if that makes any sense. You know, not as logy. Health benefits are a bonus but there has been one obstacle that’s been a bit irritating.
Cravings aside, one of the biggest challenges I’ve encountered so far is the reaction I get from peers and friends when I tell them I’m currently not eating meat.

I don’t think that’s the goal of most vegetarians but unfortunately that’s how it comes across to some. I know all meat isn’t terrible and I’m aware that bacon is heavenly. I get it. I also get that this is my life and I’m just trying a new route for awhile. Stop judging me!
I could understand if I was one of those dicks who has a shame finger out when a friend orders a steak at dinner, but I’m not. Steak is delicious! Go nuts, I don’t really care what your diet consists of, just let me keep doing what I’m doing. Oh, and would you wipe that befuddled look off your face when I describe my diet to you? I’m not from Mars, for cryin’ out loud.
I’d be a fool if I didn’t think this wasn’t going to be tough. One day at a time, I guess.
Do any other vegetarians get similar reactions? Please let me know that I’m not the only one!
Some people, when finding out I don't eat meat, feel like it's there mission to get me to eat some meat! Not sure why, since I'm not trying to get them not to eat meat.
ReplyDeleteI know! Obnoxious for sure :)
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