So for a while now I've been passively attempting to go vegetarian. Passively is more to the fact that I could do it so easy: just don't eat meat. I didn't think it would be a difficult thing to do but so far, it's been rough.
I have all but cut out red meats and pork over the past 4 years, other than bacon that was actually pretty simple. Since last December I've been trying to cut dairy to get my body a little more balanced. But right now my issue is everything else.
Some days I'm strict with myself and manage to stay away from everything dairy: it feels so much better. Other days, like the past week I've been falling off the wagon. Little slips here and there are turning into all out cheese-eating-fest. I miss cheese the most...
Dairy aside, the lifestyle adjustment has been pretty difficult. My boyfriend is a huge carnivore: if it doesn't have bacon it's not good enough. He loves my cooking but he always wants to add meat to whatever I make.
Things I'm finding it hard to live without:
-seafood
-soft cheeses
-modified milk ingredients (they're seriously in everything)
-food court food at work
Things I'm scared to try because I'm pretty sure I'd hate them:
-eggplant
-lentils
Things I've discovered that I really do hate:
-raw tomatoes
-peppers (love the taste, hate the texture)
Hardest part: avoiding the tempting foods my boyfriend leaves in the fridge....
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