Changing plates
New Year’s Resolutions. Who started that silly practice? As far
back as I can remember my resolutions lasted about a week, and
left me with a feeling of failure when I couldn’t live up to whatever
challenge I set for myself. Last year I tried working the system and
just said that my resolution was not to make one. That was stupid.
So..my resolution starts on Dec. 30th. I thought I would wait until
my last holiday celebration was over and get a jump on things. This
year my goal is to go totally vegan. I have done this in the past, and
it was the best thing I ever did for myself. I lost weight, had tons of
energy, and felt better about how my choices affected others. I am
not a big fan of meat so it is not extremely difficult for me; the biggest
hurdle is getting past all the comments and judgments from people
who think I am crazy. I’m willing to be crazy if it helps me feel better.
My extra motivation this time is to be an example to those who
“poo-poo” my idea that the way we were taught to eat is wrong
and hurtful to our bodies. This is the last thing I am going to say on
the matter unless someone begins the conversation. I have found that
people are extremely resistant to discuss this subject without emotions
boiling over. It is actually quite strange to me. I mean, what does one
have to lose by trying a diet change? Well, besides unwanted pounds
and a myriad of symptoms that we associate with growing older. It is
time to rethink what I am willing to accept in my “older” years, and a
slew of medicines to counteract other medicines is not my idea of fun.
Pass the veggies please.
