Becoming Vegetarian

The decision was made.  Let this be my New Year resolution...a healthier me - body, mind and spirit!

The decision of switching to a vegetarian diet.  This will be accomplish in a period of 1 year...365 days of getting reacquainted with vegetables.  Lacto-ovo or full vegan, the decision is yet to be made, no rush, no pressure, just following instinct.

I have been researching the internet about anything vegan.  My greatest challenge will be replacing this bad diet I have been in for the past 41 years.  Switching to vegetarian does not have to be a terrible  experience.

When I first joined culinary school, we watched all these videos that show cruelty to the animals used to feed us omnivorous.  I was grossed out and for 3 months straight kept away from eating meats.  I didn't make the decision then, but it was something I considered.  Then last July I took a Nutrition class that opened my eyes on the importance of what goes into our bodies.  This effected my decision because I was experiencing changes in my body that matched what I was putting in my body.  With an open mind, a will to change and the creativity in the kitchen I know this can be done.  I am not sure yet how to approach this.  Little steps or full vegan... As of January 2013, my journey begins.

Thank you for joining me!

Maddy