So much has been happening, I never updated how the end of the eating experiment went. The chicken week went by without a problem. Everything’s a breeze after vegan. I actually didn’t have any great urge to eat more chicken. I still felt like eating fish. I only ate chicken three times that week. Then when beef week cam round again, I again didn’t feel like eating beef. But I had planned for many weeks to celebrate that which I thought would be a glorious day at Rudy’s BBQ here in Austin. They are my favorite BBQ place, the ribs, the moist brisket, oooohh soo good. But once again, when the day finally came, the consuming of beef was more of a formality or a choir then a priviledge. Not to say I didn’t enjoy my 2 pork ribs, half pound of brisket and half pound of sausage, but i didn’t crave it either. In fact, that night, I felt kind of woozy from so much heavy, fatty meat. That’s not surprising seeing as my body had not encountered such food for 2 months.

Bottom line, the experiment was a success.  I opened myself up to new, healthier eating opportunities, found great recipes like curry soy protein and other meatless meals, cooked at home more often, and now have a lower craving for beef and get more satisfaction when eating healthier options like salads.  Now all that’s left is to find a good meatless protein substitute and incorporate it into my routine… as soon as I find a routine.

Second day into the Vege week and I haven’t eaten red meat in two weeks.  It’s actually not as bad as I thought it would be.  I’m in Albuquerqeu, NM for work this week and the diet has forced me to do something I’ve always meant to do, but never took the time for: I went grocery shopping for the week.  I found this nice little organic market and got some pita bread, pea soup, hummus, rice, tamale, and other vege stuff.  Here at the hotel, they serve food in the evening, usually consisting of meat, but I’ve been able to combine the sald with tomatoes and cheese and beans to make some really good stuff.  Plus, I know the meat at these hotels has gotta to be pretty crap, so I know it’s better for me not to eat it.

So far, goin strong.  Vegan week next week.  (screams inside)