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Can you still eat eggs and fish?
Over the last couple of years I have become good friends with a family that my son plays baseball on.
The dad is the head coach, I'm an assistant coach. My wife and I get along well with both he and his wife (no swinging jokes)
Our kids get along with their kids. Their younger son already stated that my younger son is his best friend.
My older son gets along with their older sons since they spend so much time together with baseball practices and hanging out (good kid who is a good influence since he encourages my son to not spend as much time on phone/tv screens)
The parents at one point ate meat, but became vegetarians in reconnecting with their Hindu faith. They've never been preachy about it or try to get any of our family members to try to convert.
I had been thinking for some time that I was going to cut back on meat for both health and ethical reasons, and some part due to being inspired by this family.
Anyhow we were at New Years party and the topic of resolutions came up, moreso for our kids to set goals etc.
I decided that once a week, I'm going to eat no meat. It's been each Friday so far, today is my 5th vegetarian day of 2024.
I love meat, enjoy the flavour and texture. However I do feel pretty good overall and once a week is not that big of a deal.
Meat is necessary but in much smaller doses than the typical western diet. Cutting meat one day per week is most likely healthy.Meat is super healthy for you and sacrificing your protein to Gaia once a week will not appease her.
In thr vietnamese culture it was considered a treat, so I had it a few times as a kid growing up. Then when I visited Vietnam back in 2006 family wanted to take me out and we had it for a meal.You mentioned in a WR thread that you ate dog and found it to be delicious.
Why did you do such a thing?
Well, I appreciate your candor and your willingness to answer such a sensitive question.In thr vietnamese culture it was considered a treat, so I had it a few times as a kid growing up. Then when I visited Vietnam back in 2006 family wanted to take me out and we had it for a meal.
So basically 20 years ago was the last time I ate it. I remember it tasting delicious. I haven't had it since.
Vegetarian =/= vegan
I eat eggs and cheese
YesDo you consider fish to be meat?
Where do you live?I don't eat greens as much I used too, eat more fruit... & primary fuel is Red Meat/Chicken/Pork/Fish & healthy fat.
A Modified Paleo style, but heavier on protein.
I feel becoming a vegan or vegetarian would not be ideal for me training & recovery wise. I don't think I'd feel good without a steak in my belly regularly.
Helper/maid has planted a relatively new garden with Papaya trees, cucumber, okra, tomatoes, chili peppers & a couple other veggies that escape me atm.
She makes a great hot chinese/thai style chili sauce, that I use heavily on chicken wings/breasts, tender/nuggets, grilled pork belly/chops & meat balls.
Also nice to have a fresh Wafu or mediterranean style side salad at dinner a couple times a week.