Vegetarian Challenge

It has been 10 days since I started the vegetarian challenge, one third of the way there. Not that I'm counting, I'm finding this to be incredibly easy in fact. There of course is the occasional craving for meat, but it usually subsides quite quickly. It doesn’t hurt that the only food I have to eat is the stuff I bring up to camp, I couldn’t break the challenge even if I wanted to.

Meal preparation has become quicker and easier, not as many salads as one might think. Mostly stir fry dishes with several kinds of vegetables and grains such as rice. Beans and mushrooms have been the main substitute for meat and that’s no problem because I ate both a lot of the time anyway. If all else fails I just throw a bunch of fruits and veggies into a blender and I have an instant meal in the form of a smoothie. No matter the format, an abundant amount of leafy greens and full coloured fruit and vegetables is the key.

To be honest, I haven’t noticed too many positive effects in terms of mindfulness yet. Many of the choices regarding my food stem from the paleo style diet that I stick to. I have been more mindful in my meal planning to ensure proper balanced meals, this is a start I guess. These are early days though, I’m sure it will become more apparent eventually.

I’m glad everyone enjoyed the form seminar. That is certainly one of my favorite days of the year, to learn so much in so little time and then present it in front of a panel of black belts is both nerve wracking and thrilling all at once. Certainly a benefit to anyone's progression and confidence.

Take care everyone!