So the wife and I turned vegetarian......

[mitt]

My wife has been a vegetarian since age 18, not really due to ethics, but just taste.  I still eat meat almost daily, but less than I would 'normally'.  I think a balanced diet - a little bit of everything - is key to a healthy lifestyle.  It rubs off on your kids too - our 2 year old daughter has never been to a McDonalds, and can name every fresh fruit and vegetable at the grocery store.

Good luck cyrus!


mitt

[AZMonsterMan]

  to everyone making changes in order to live a healthier lifestyle.

Everyone who wants to eat more fruits and vegetables doing the vegan/vegetarian thing or not should look into produce co-ops in your area. My wife and I do one here in the Phoenix area and for $15 we get one laundry basket full of fruit and one full of vegetables which we figured is at least $30+ worth of produce a pop. You get some of the common produce items every week but you also get some more exotic items for you to try so you can add more flavors to your new healthy diet.

[somegirl]

Also, it's much more expensive to eat healthy!

It doesn't have to be.

[mitt]

It doesn't have to be.

I think most studies show that healthy foods are more expensive.  It mainly comes from the fact that fresh food is more expensive than processed boxed / canned food.

mitt

[somegirl]

I think most studies show that healthy foods are more expensive.  It mainly comes from the fact that fresh food is more expensive than processed boxed / canned food.

Rice and beans are cheap and nutritious.  Buy produce that is on special or from a farmers market / produce stand.

You don't have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy.

Now, if you want healthy convenience foods, that will be much more expensive than regular convenience foods.

[cyrus buelton]

It doesn't have to be.

I was going to say the same thing.


Our grocery bill is actually less since we quit buying meat.

[ZLTFUL]

Our Graphics Manager is a full on Vegan. And I have never met ANYONE who complains more about stomach problems in my life.  

That being said, what I have learned over the course of the last week is a major diet change ot only helps you feel better but also boosts your creativity. I was VERY bored with egg whites by the second day of my diet. But now, I have 5 different ways of making them and each one is tasty and delicious.

I cut most red meat out of my diet but I am still allowed up to 9 ounces a day if I choose over 2 meals. But I have limited that to a couple of 5 ounce tenderloins this past week and plan on doing the same. This coming from eating the vast majority of my diet as red meat and heavy startchy vegetables.

And this week I feel great. No coffee in the mornings (caffeine constricting the blood vessels and all that), no pop throughout the day, and no afternoon candy binges.

ANd I have found that when you start practicing portion control, your initial purchase f food stuffs is a bit higher but it lasts longer...

[cyrus buelton]

My wife recently started weight-watcers and it has been beneficial to both of us. It is hard to cook for one, so I usually eat the same thing she does. We still eat meat, it's just less. Also, it's much more expensive to eat healthy!

I have noticed that weight watchers is a make the beast with two backsing sham.


There are plenty of cookbooks out there to make meals from that follow the same concept.


Go buy this one.......


Diabetic Meals in 30 minutes or less.

It is like 12$ at Barnes and Noble.

[NAKID]

My wife has poor self motivation. We did eat too large of portions before and we knew that. This helps her in that way and also when she goes to meetings because she doesn't want to disappoint the people at the meeting...

[Statler]

I have noticed that weight watchers is a make the beast with two backsing sham.

for people who aren't quite perfect it helps with portion control.   For some perhaps the money trade off for that help and convenience is worth it.   

having a more controlled environment about food helps people from making bad choices.   

Hell, look at the difference between your posts here versus other places.  Sometimes outside pressure/assistance/help is a good thing.     

[Grampa]

we'll be back

[cyrus buelton]

for people who aren't quite perfect it helps with portion control.   For some perhaps the money trade off for that help and convenience is worth it.   

having a more controlled environment about food helps people from making bad choices.   

Hell, look at the difference between your posts here versus other places.  Sometimes outside pressure/assistance/help is a good thing.     

I understand the support aspect of portion control, but when you start looking into what is in their food........it isn't great.

The meals they sell are chalked full of sugar and sodium, but everyone needs something different to motivate towards a healthier lifestyle, so to each their own.



hey now...........I have lost my hostility and anger management issues about a year ago.

[Sinister]

I love the taste of meat. I grew up eating some of the best and freshest cuts in the world. I am just about the most carnivorous person you will ever meet.

Meat is the proof that god exists and want us to be happy.

Btw, I eat my meat rare-medium rare. Yum.

+1. 

What I noticed about Cyrus's diet is a lack of balance (before he went all wack-o vegetarian); this will pose problems for anyone.  I eat a lot of meat (locally-grown, natural, very lean), but I balance my diet, as well. 

[Popeye the Sailor]

I was going to say the same thing.


Our grocery bill is actually less since we quit buying meat.

Should def be doable to spend less like that. My steaks/roasts are not cheap.

[somegirl]

Should def be doable to spend less like that. My steaks/roasts are not cheap.

I can make about 6 meals worth of lentils from a $1.25 bag.