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For a few years now I have struggled with my weight, I used to be a size 2 and growing up I was always very healthy. I also grew up with an anxiety disorder and when I got into high school I started medicine prescribed by a real quack. I gained 50 to 60 pounds over winter and when I shed my winter coats I discovered that I was way too big. For a few years I struggled looking like that and feeling horrible health wise.
Two or three years ago I lost 30 pounds and I was feeling good. I managed to maintain that weight for the most part until about a year ago.
I love my boyfriend more than anything but when I started dating him he took me out for nice meals and great desserts.. over time I lost the will power I had trained myself to have. Now I find myself starting all over again except this time it’s not so easy. This time I’m trying something different.
So after much thought and deliberation I have decided I’m going to become a pescetarian. A pescetarian is basically a vegetarian who also eats fish and seafood, no other meats. It seems like a match for me for though I was once a huge meat eater I feel like I no longer want red meat and I can live without chicken or pork so I have begun weaning my body off of meat and so far it’s going good.. I’ve even lost a little weight already.
That is not to say that there are things that I won’t miss. I will most certainly miss bacon, I will also miss those boneless wing appetizers that they serve at Applebees. Aside from that I’m almost certain that I will feel awkward at the holidays when my parents find out they won’t be serving me turkey and ham (I won’t miss those). But all in all I know this is a good step for me and knowing that I’m getting my life together even in some small way makes me feel so much better about where my life is going.
I think this will be something that is really good for me and by the way.. no this has nothing to do with animal cruelty, in fact I support the beef and poultry industry, I know many people who’s income relies on it. I myself grew up in the dairy industry (which I won’t be giving up, I love my milk). This has everything to do with my health and getting back to a healthy weight, feeling good in my body and having more energy.
So wish me luck on my new lifestyle and weight loss goals, I plan to be much healthier soon.