I started my morning with a nice speed-training run. This is the first time I’ve run since my 15K over a week ago, so I kept it short. But I have to say, this is the most challenging run I’ve done yet. By a lot.
Distance: 1.9 miles
Avg. Pace: 9:22 (!!!)
Pile on the Miles challenge for today? Check!
Pre-run, I had Kashi GoLean Crunch. With vanilla soy milk. And TJ’s almond butter.
Protein? Calcium? Whole grains? All there!
Post-run, I had more of yesterday’s Green Monster. I love that my smoothie maker makes 3 servings at once. Even if it is annoyingly broken.
While I ate lunch, I iced my knees. Cold day + ice on knees = hot lunch required.
The last of the Spicy Corn Chowder
Toasted tomato basil bread
Cantaloupe
You may have noticed that eating last night’s Cincinnati Chili was only the third time I’ve had meat since around September 1. When I thought about making the chili that morning, my stomach turned a bit at the idea of it.
I should have listened to my body.
I felt fine while I was eating the chili, but I do not feel good now. Dan will be eating all of the chili leftovers. Which he appreciates, since last night “reminded him of how much he likes meat.”
I also noticed that I seem to have lost all taste for meat. Dan thought the chili was amazing. I was not impressed, even though I used my usual recipe. Is this possible? Can you lose a taste for meat when you go so long without eating it?
Really, I don’t think I’m going to be eating meat anymore. Just the thought of it makes me feel a little sick. I’m not going to label myself vegetarian, per say. I don’t really need to. I’m just not going to eat meat. And I’m eating fewer eggs. Mostly because while I occasionally crave eggs, I usually feel the same about them as I do about meat.
Not quite sure if I’m ready to try baking without eggs…. tips?
I definitely think it’s ok (dare I say normal?) to lose taste for meat. I certainly did!
And go for the vegan baking! I love it! The easiest egg substitute when baking is combining 1 T ground flax and 3 T water…let it sit a couple minutes (it’ll kind of congeal to get an egg type consistency). Love it!
Thanks for the tip, Lindsey! Do you mix it pretty vigorously before you let it sit? I tried this once, but I don’t think I let it sit for long enough…
I let it sit about 2-5 minutes (depending on my patience level) and I don’t think I usually stir it. You should be able to tell when it’s ready because there will be a noticeable texture difference in the water of the flax. It’ll look thicker.
I know how you feel!! I just read about another recall of red meat with E. Coli from a plant in NY. What’s scary is that the meat was said to even be sold at Trader Joe’s!! Definitely not a place you would expect to get E. Coli laden meat. I gave up meat (besides seafood) about a year ago and have been very happy with my decision. The thought has crossed my mind many times to cut out the seafood as well…
As for baking without eggs, they make an egg replacement product and there’s a flax and water combo that you can use as well. Here’s a good little article on it:
http://www.theppk.com/veganbaking.html
Thanks for the link!
Shoot, I’m going to have to check out the e. coli thing… the meat I used for the chili was from TJ’s. Even though I’m not eating any more of it, Dan is… I’d hate to give him food poisoning!
If you don’t want to eat meat, don’t!
Fortunately nowadays it’s pretty easy to lead a vegetarian life so I say go for it!
I’ve seen (and eaten!) some amazing vegan baked goods… you should definitely try it!
Glo bars are vegan. And amazing. I aspire to bake as well as Ange someday
**throws veggie shaped confetti in the air**
Ha, this coming from the vegetarian who doesn’t like veggies
Also, I nearly laughed aloud at this. I’m in a lecture hall with 300 other people. The only noise is the professor talking. That would have been awkward…. luckily I restrained myself.
I definitely think you can lose your taste for meat and I say listen to your body!
I’m right here with ya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!