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March 1 2017: I decided that I would try to go without meat for a while. For health reasons primarily, and to make some changes in my food choices. Since the religious Lent holiday started on the 1st, I decided 45 days would be perfect. I decided to omit beef, poultry, and pork from my diet. I don't eat other types of meat like lamb, goat, or game. The only meat I would allow is fish, which I don't really consider it to be "meat", but some beg to differ.  Anywhoo...I've been on this quest to try new things, make healthier choices, find some new fats etc...I will say this. The journey has been interesting so far. See I normally, do carb fasts, but since I gave up meat, I allowed myself to indulge in certain grains AND continue my dairy intake. The reason why I did that is in case I prepared something that I did not like, I would have my side of brown rice or wheat pasta on hand. Hey small steps. I joined a secret  vegan challenge group on Facebook that welcomes veg...

March 1 2017: I decided that I would try to go without meat for a while. For health reasons primarily, and to make some changes in my food choices. Since the religious Lent holiday started on the 1st, I decided 45 days would be perfect. I decided to omit beef, poultry, and pork from my diet. I don't eat other types of meat like lamb, goat, or game. The only meat I would allow is fish, which I don't really consider it to be "meat", but some beg to differ.  Anywhoo...I've been on this quest to try new things, make healthier choices, find some new fats etc...I will say this. The journey has been interesting so far. See I normally, do carb fasts, but since I gave up meat, I allowed myself to indulge in certain grains AND continue my dairy intake. The reason why I did that is in case I prepared something that I did not like, I would have my side of brown rice or wheat pasta on hand. Hey small steps. I joined a secret  vegan challenge group on Facebook that ...