Vegetarian/Vegan Diet

Ok I will have to say that at first the thought of me giving up meat was somewhat traumatic. Then I read the book Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman changed my life! This book was the wake up call and slap in the face that I needed about all the crap I put into my body. After reading this book, if you can eat meat any time in the immediate future you need some kind of help.


So what does it mean to be a Vegetarian? Simply put being a vegetarian means that you do not eat meat or meat by products. This can be a little hard to get used to if you have been a carnivore your entire life. Let me tell you from my personal experience though, that the health benefits far out way the meat cravings.

And by the way people, yes fish is eating meat. I’ve had so many people ask me if I can still eat fish! Obviously someone missed some health classes.

What is the difference in Vegetarian and Vegan?

Vegans do not eat any type of product that comes from an animal. This includes eggs, cheese, milk, etc. A vegan will not eat anything that includes any part of meat. Surprisingly this includes Jello. I never knew that cow hooves were used to make gelatin.
My Personal Experience with the Vegan Diet

I was 27 years old and on blood pressure medicine, and getting ready to be put on cholesterol medicine. I was average weight, and I worked out like I thought I should. I could not figure out why I had to still be on medication. After reading this book I decided to give being Vegan a fair shot. With in two months my blood pressure was under control and my cholesterol.

Yes, it was very hard to stick to this diet. I am like a lot of other working moms who has to fix meals quick, and going through a drive through is a normal part of my life. It took time to learn to prepare my meals, and have healthy snacks ready at all times. There are also great meat substitutes that can get you through those meat cravings.

The Skinny Bitch Diet

Ok I will have to say that at first the thought of me giving up meat was somewhat traumatic. Then I read the book Skinny Bitch by Rory Freedman changed my life! This book was the wake up call and slap in the face that I needed about all the crap I put into my body. After reading this book, if you can eat meat any time in the immediate future you need some kind of help.


So what does it mean to be a Vegetarian?

Simply put being a vegetarian means that you do not eat meat or meat by products. This can be a little hard to get used to if you have been a carnivore your entire life. Let me tell you from my personal experience though, that the health benefits far out way the meat cravings.

And by the way people, yes fish is eating meat. I’ve had so many people ask me if I can still eat fish! Obviously someone missed some health classes.

What is the difference in Vegetarian and Vegan?

Vegans do not eat any type of product that comes from an animal. This includes eggs, cheese, milk, etc. A vegan will not eat anything that includes any part of meat. Surprisingly this includes Jello. I never knew that cow hooves were used to make gelatin.

My Personal Experience with the Vegan Diet

I was 27 years old and on blood pressure medicine, and getting ready to be put on cholesterol medicine. I was average weight, and I worked out like I thought I should. I could not figure out why I had to still be on medication. After reading this book I decided to give being Vegan a fair shot. With in two months my blood pressure was under control and my cholesterol.

Yes, it was very hard to stick to this diet. I am like a lot of other working moms who has to fix meals quick, and going through a drive through is a normal part of my life. It took time to learn to prepare my meals, and have healthy snacks ready at all times. There are also great meat substitutes that can get you through those meat cravings.

Oh and I lost 20 lbs in a month when I transitioned!  That says it all for me.