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So I have a few friends that are vegetarians. I've tried the raw food thing, not my thing. I watch what I eat, despite my legendary food run posts.
I had a co-worker who went vegan and got off of three asthma medications and improved her health. I've read about Phil Mickelson and Bill Clinton changing their diets and citing some health improvements.
My usual snack is some bananas and the 3 lb bag of almonds from CostCo
Any other foods to watch out for? Foods that work well?
I eat cereal with Soy Milk, but it can't be that easy right?
I'm aware that I have to stay away from animal byproducts, even gelatin capsules in my supplements. No dairy, meats e.t.c...
Any help would be appreciated. I made a bet that I could do this. Put up my Vegas winnings from Nadal winning the Open against a meal at Kumas Korner here in Chicago
. Total contradiction I know.
***UPDATE***
Thanks to all the tips in the thread. Reminded me that I do eat a lot of food that is Vegan friendly so it hasn't been that bad.
I start my day with Oatmeal with soy milk and a little Agave sprinkled in. Haven't really eaten any big meals. A lot of blue corn chips, salsa and guac. Thanks for the recipes guys. I mostly use a mix from frontera grill, add juice from a whole lemon and some garlic that I roast myself.
The hardest part will be tonight, watching the Beloved Bears play. Have to find some new snacks. Almonds have been great, but it is getting old quick.
Went to Olive Garden after reading on some message boards about how the minestrone no longer uses a beef broth and the bread is ok so long as you ask them to not brush it with butter.
Two more days, I don't see myself carrying this on much longer. I know it's still been only 5 days, but I have yet to notice anything really great about the way I feel. Although, I am thinking it's time to go all fish and some dairy as others have pointed out. I've given up meat the last two years for lent...Now I'm wondering about the next challenge. Two more days, two more days...
UPDATE II:
Lot's of good info being shared in this thread. So the day came and gone and you want to hear something strange? I walked into a burger joint saw all these people with medium rare burgers...and walked out.
No joke. Check my posts in the burger thread. I just didn't have a taste for it, I must have gotten past that craving now. I wanted to eventually become a pescatarian and so far I feel I'm on my way. Since wed (when the bet ended) I had chicken breast at a wedding reception and some twice baked potatoes.
I ran a 5k on Sunday and ran a pretty good time despite not training for it like I have in the past. I feel a little bit more energy and started eating natural fruit cups from a local farm/grocery store near my work. The one thing I have noticed is that I do not recover from an intense workout or physical activity as quickly now. I'm sure there are ways to tweak my diet to allow this to happen.
I have allowed myself to use Smart Balance which is a butter substitute. I'm pretty sure it is not vegan since it contains small amounts of whey. I'll have to do more research on this.
I had a co-worker who went vegan and got off of three asthma medications and improved her health. I've read about Phil Mickelson and Bill Clinton changing their diets and citing some health improvements.
My usual snack is some bananas and the 3 lb bag of almonds from CostCo
Any other foods to watch out for? Foods that work well?
I eat cereal with Soy Milk, but it can't be that easy right?
I'm aware that I have to stay away from animal byproducts, even gelatin capsules in my supplements. No dairy, meats e.t.c...
Any help would be appreciated. I made a bet that I could do this. Put up my Vegas winnings from Nadal winning the Open against a meal at Kumas Korner here in Chicago
***UPDATE***
Thanks to all the tips in the thread. Reminded me that I do eat a lot of food that is Vegan friendly so it hasn't been that bad.
I start my day with Oatmeal with soy milk and a little Agave sprinkled in. Haven't really eaten any big meals. A lot of blue corn chips, salsa and guac. Thanks for the recipes guys. I mostly use a mix from frontera grill, add juice from a whole lemon and some garlic that I roast myself.
The hardest part will be tonight, watching the Beloved Bears play. Have to find some new snacks. Almonds have been great, but it is getting old quick.
Went to Olive Garden after reading on some message boards about how the minestrone no longer uses a beef broth and the bread is ok so long as you ask them to not brush it with butter.
Two more days, I don't see myself carrying this on much longer. I know it's still been only 5 days, but I have yet to notice anything really great about the way I feel. Although, I am thinking it's time to go all fish and some dairy as others have pointed out. I've given up meat the last two years for lent...Now I'm wondering about the next challenge. Two more days, two more days...
UPDATE II:
Lot's of good info being shared in this thread. So the day came and gone and you want to hear something strange? I walked into a burger joint saw all these people with medium rare burgers...and walked out.
No joke. Check my posts in the burger thread. I just didn't have a taste for it, I must have gotten past that craving now. I wanted to eventually become a pescatarian and so far I feel I'm on my way. Since wed (when the bet ended) I had chicken breast at a wedding reception and some twice baked potatoes.
I ran a 5k on Sunday and ran a pretty good time despite not training for it like I have in the past. I feel a little bit more energy and started eating natural fruit cups from a local farm/grocery store near my work. The one thing I have noticed is that I do not recover from an intense workout or physical activity as quickly now. I'm sure there are ways to tweak my diet to allow this to happen.
I have allowed myself to use Smart Balance which is a butter substitute. I'm pretty sure it is not vegan since it contains small amounts of whey. I'll have to do more research on this.