Let's call it what it is: I eat fish. It's pescatarian.
I'm still here, and I still haven't eaten meat. Although, for some reason, my roommate's Sloppy Joe looked ridiculously tempting the other night. I think I was just hungry.
Here's a thought to ponder: My bagged lettuce mix that I neglected to open & consume stayed fresher than my pedicure. No Joke. I bought the lettuce mix the same weekend I got a Pedi with a girl friend who was in town. A week later I touched it up. Another one or two weeks later, I declared it a lost cause. That same weekend I discovered my un-opened lettuce in the Veggie Drawer and decided to risk it. It was still in decent condition!!!
Should this scare me? I think a little bit so....
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
i want chicken(s)
I want chickens. Of my own. In my yard. Back yard.
In recent months, I've come across people stating they want their own chickens. I've thought to myself: now, isn't that endearing and quirky?
Now I get it.
Today after reflecting upon the amount of egg whites consumed today, not to mention in this past week I realized how many eggs I should be buying. Then I tried to think about the source of these eggs.
But, that's just the problem. I don't know the source.
And for this reason, I want chickens.
I have a fenced in yard. Not to mention a back field that already has horses in it. They'd fit right in. (ooooooh, but as I type this I also hear the coyotes. would that be a problem??) I'm about ready to go out there with a hammer and nails and build a coop of my very own.
Almost.
In recent months, I've come across people stating they want their own chickens. I've thought to myself: now, isn't that endearing and quirky?
Now I get it.
Today after reflecting upon the amount of egg whites consumed today, not to mention in this past week I realized how many eggs I should be buying. Then I tried to think about the source of these eggs.
But, that's just the problem. I don't know the source.
And for this reason, I want chickens.
I have a fenced in yard. Not to mention a back field that already has horses in it. They'd fit right in. (ooooooh, but as I type this I also hear the coyotes. would that be a problem??) I'm about ready to go out there with a hammer and nails and build a coop of my very own.
Almost.
lurking animal products
Today, when organizing my pantry/cupboard, I found cans of chicken based soups lurking in the corner. Chicken gumbo (for my favorite kind of sloppy joe's that i obviously no longer eat.....) (why didn't I have a last supper????), and two cans of Healthy Select Cream of Chicken soup - that make up a killer Chicken Tetrazinni.
They have been surrendered -no: transferred, relocated, displaced to my cousin/roommate's food cupboard. Along with (earlier in the game) my emergency in-case-of-illness Chicken Noodle soup's.
I guess I now need emergency Veggie broth...
They have been surrendered -no: transferred, relocated, displaced to my cousin/roommate's food cupboard. Along with (earlier in the game) my emergency in-case-of-illness Chicken Noodle soup's.
I guess I now need emergency Veggie broth...
Monday, August 24, 2009
Struggles
Last week was a challenge.
A new routine brought with it a change in lifestyle. Previous week & weekend of excitement left no time for food preperation. And overall feeling of blah left me... well, blah.
New time schedule of reporting to the high school meant that I skipped out on my normal breakfast of egg whites and opted for Bran Flakes. Whole grains, full of fiber, but lacking in the protein department. Two dinners were split between a large batch of Zuchunni Parmesean (fancy for breaded & baked Zuchinni w/ Marinara). Again, no protein. Exhaustion lent to stupid snacking vs. healthy nurishment.
So, this week is Mission Protein. I've whipped up a large batch of scrambled Egg Whites & Veggies to warm up each morning and eat in a tortilla (sorry folks, this girl doesn't cook at 5:30am). More eggs are hard boiled. Cheese & Yogurt stocked in fridge. And Morningstar Farm products are Buy One Get One currently at Publix. Woo! (This smart Publix shopper save over $23 yesterday...)
I've also decided to start monitoring my eating a little more closely via the WW Points system. I'm pretty anti-dietplan, but I have some old materials that I dig out every now and then when I need to get back to reality in terms of my eating habits. My goal is to lose 10 lbs for a specific event in November that I'd love to have a killer dress for.
Kids, I've consumed all but 5 points so far today. (I'm not going to tell you about my undocumented fat free coffee creamer). Dinner will be Green beans I steamed last night (oooh, those are protein, yes?), Spicy Black bean burger, & Perhaps a hard boiled egg to fill me up for a night full of grad school. Will there be enough points left for a final piece of Dove chocolate???? And let's pray that no one brings a treat in tonight for first week of classes....
Accountability requested.
A new routine brought with it a change in lifestyle. Previous week & weekend of excitement left no time for food preperation. And overall feeling of blah left me... well, blah.
New time schedule of reporting to the high school meant that I skipped out on my normal breakfast of egg whites and opted for Bran Flakes. Whole grains, full of fiber, but lacking in the protein department. Two dinners were split between a large batch of Zuchunni Parmesean (fancy for breaded & baked Zuchinni w/ Marinara). Again, no protein. Exhaustion lent to stupid snacking vs. healthy nurishment.
So, this week is Mission Protein. I've whipped up a large batch of scrambled Egg Whites & Veggies to warm up each morning and eat in a tortilla (sorry folks, this girl doesn't cook at 5:30am). More eggs are hard boiled. Cheese & Yogurt stocked in fridge. And Morningstar Farm products are Buy One Get One currently at Publix. Woo! (This smart Publix shopper save over $23 yesterday...)
I've also decided to start monitoring my eating a little more closely via the WW Points system. I'm pretty anti-dietplan, but I have some old materials that I dig out every now and then when I need to get back to reality in terms of my eating habits. My goal is to lose 10 lbs for a specific event in November that I'd love to have a killer dress for.
Kids, I've consumed all but 5 points so far today. (I'm not going to tell you about my undocumented fat free coffee creamer). Dinner will be Green beans I steamed last night (oooh, those are protein, yes?), Spicy Black bean burger, & Perhaps a hard boiled egg to fill me up for a night full of grad school. Will there be enough points left for a final piece of Dove chocolate???? And let's pray that no one brings a treat in tonight for first week of classes....
Accountability requested.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Still Goin' Strong!!
It's been a while. Markedly due to travels to MI and further excitement in the land of Lakeland.
Highlights from the past several weeks:
*Homemade Salmon Burgers: Canned Salmon, Green Peppers, Onion, Bread Crumbs, & seasonings. Enjoyable, but very crumbly. They need more to hold them together. However, I question the quality of fish that comes out of a can in chunks. Is it worth this cheap form of protein?
*My mom was eager to buy me Veg products. I coached her on what to look for - so I could have faux meat patties while the family continues to consume saturated fats in the form of animal products. I pointed out that my least fave brand of burgers is Boca. She made a point to buy a box of Boca Vegan burgers. Ooops!
*My mom thought I still ate CHICKEN. Ummm No, no extra horomones for me, please.
*Mom did score on the MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean burgers, Yum Yum!!! And Morningstar Farms Chick Patties. Double Yumm again!!!!!!
*Fancy Family Style Dinner event at Amish Restaurant: I had the fore-thought to ask the server to bring me an extra salad with the meats. Then my dad passed the the mashed potatoes, looked me in the eye and asked: Can you eat these???
Yes Dad, Yes I can. Meeeeeeeeeat. It's meat I'm off.
*During said dinner, my parents, especially my father continuously looked at me asking: Are you Ok? Is this Ok? Hello plate filled to the brim with vegetables, potatoes, & noodles!!
*After this dinner, I believe I was among the few not feeling sick from over eating. (Although was considerably full as well.)
*Discovered store-bought Salmon Burgers at Aldi's. Bought two boxes. They are convienent and not too bad. But after eating 3, may need to take a break. I have an entire other box to get through.
*My new co-worker was telling me today about the joys of Chick-Fil-A chicken soup b/c I wasn't feeling well. I didn't have the energy or the heart to tell her I was a vegetarian. Ooops.
Highlights from the past several weeks:
*Homemade Salmon Burgers: Canned Salmon, Green Peppers, Onion, Bread Crumbs, & seasonings. Enjoyable, but very crumbly. They need more to hold them together. However, I question the quality of fish that comes out of a can in chunks. Is it worth this cheap form of protein?
*My mom was eager to buy me Veg products. I coached her on what to look for - so I could have faux meat patties while the family continues to consume saturated fats in the form of animal products. I pointed out that my least fave brand of burgers is Boca. She made a point to buy a box of Boca Vegan burgers. Ooops!
*My mom thought I still ate CHICKEN. Ummm No, no extra horomones for me, please.
*Mom did score on the MorningStar Farms Spicy Black Bean burgers, Yum Yum!!! And Morningstar Farms Chick Patties. Double Yumm again!!!!!!
*Fancy Family Style Dinner event at Amish Restaurant: I had the fore-thought to ask the server to bring me an extra salad with the meats. Then my dad passed the the mashed potatoes, looked me in the eye and asked: Can you eat these???
Yes Dad, Yes I can. Meeeeeeeeeat. It's meat I'm off.
*During said dinner, my parents, especially my father continuously looked at me asking: Are you Ok? Is this Ok? Hello plate filled to the brim with vegetables, potatoes, & noodles!!
*After this dinner, I believe I was among the few not feeling sick from over eating. (Although was considerably full as well.)
*Discovered store-bought Salmon Burgers at Aldi's. Bought two boxes. They are convienent and not too bad. But after eating 3, may need to take a break. I have an entire other box to get through.
*My new co-worker was telling me today about the joys of Chick-Fil-A chicken soup b/c I wasn't feeling well. I didn't have the energy or the heart to tell her I was a vegetarian. Ooops.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Home Again...
So.... I'm visiting the family.
1. Did I mention that I was raised on Meat & Potatoes?
2. My mom thought that I still ate Chicken. No mom - no meat. Chicken is meat.
3. My brother likes to say: Mmmmmmmm Sausage while eating it.
4. My mom bought me Veg patties. She is totally dazed by these creations. I love it. Specifically, Morning Star Spicy Black Bean Patties.
5. I'm officially the crazy girl in the family, if not the community.
1. Did I mention that I was raised on Meat & Potatoes?
2. My mom thought that I still ate Chicken. No mom - no meat. Chicken is meat.
3. My brother likes to say: Mmmmmmmm Sausage while eating it.
4. My mom bought me Veg patties. She is totally dazed by these creations. I love it. Specifically, Morning Star Spicy Black Bean Patties.
5. I'm officially the crazy girl in the family, if not the community.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Navigating the Theme Parks
Ok, folks, if I can be vegetarian in a theme park - where almost everything seems to be pre-prepared, cafeteria style dining, not catering to special requests - I think I can be vegetarian anywhere!!! (Well, not the Silver Ring Cafe'....)
Teacher friend and I went to Universal Studios today to cash in on our free summer teacher passes. As we started out, it was determined that food was a soon order of the day, and since it was early and much fun was yet to be had, we decided to try to take advantage of the Meal Deal (key word: tried). We bought this nifty little wrist band things for one price that allowed us to eat all day long - but only at three spots. (Not a big deal though, b/c we decided that if we could squeeze in 3 'meals' we'd definitely be getting a bargain).
Walking over to spot #1: Mel's Diner, I became apprehensive. What'll I eat? Drive In-esque Diners don't strike me as the Veggie burger type. Will I eat only Veggie Burgers all day long in the pursuit of survival?? While contemplating, I have to admit that the thought: Well, one or two burgers just this ONE time in this one inconvienent place wouldn't hurt THAT much....
But then came all of the associated thoughts: That is SO against why I'm doing this! What kind of a failure will I be?! If I cave now, I'll never recover. It's over.
So, wary of the food experience I entered Mel's. Scoped out the Menu. No Veggie Burger. Ho Hum. Mentally strategized and decided I could settle for the Grilled Chicken Salad minus chicken even thought it'd probably equal plain lettuce. But, the longer I stood there, the more creative my mind became and I was soon assembling a veggie sandwich out of condiments: extra cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion...
So, by the time we made it up to Torrence to place our order, I batted my eyes, smiled sweetly and geared myself up to ask for special treatment. I started out with, "I need some help... I'm a vegetarian..." to which he interrupts me exclaiming "We have Veggie Burgers!"
I think he received the most possibly elated: "oh, you DO!!!!???"
Never in my life was I so happy to order a veggie burger. Mmmm Mmm Mmmmmmmmmmm.
Lupper was at the International Food something or other. I spotted a safe, but not too attractive Tuna Salad that I could handle. And then discovered the Egg Fried Rice and Steamed Vegetables with VEGGIE egg rolls! Score!! So yummy.
We never had room for Dinner (hah, wonder why...) But, alas, we were satisfied and still probably ate our money's worth on those stinkin' wrist bands based upon what they charge for dorm style food in amusement parks.
And so folks. If Stephanie can be Veg at Universal, I dare say that Steph can be Veg almost anywhere!
Teacher friend and I went to Universal Studios today to cash in on our free summer teacher passes. As we started out, it was determined that food was a soon order of the day, and since it was early and much fun was yet to be had, we decided to try to take advantage of the Meal Deal (key word: tried). We bought this nifty little wrist band things for one price that allowed us to eat all day long - but only at three spots. (Not a big deal though, b/c we decided that if we could squeeze in 3 'meals' we'd definitely be getting a bargain).
Walking over to spot #1: Mel's Diner, I became apprehensive. What'll I eat? Drive In-esque Diners don't strike me as the Veggie burger type. Will I eat only Veggie Burgers all day long in the pursuit of survival?? While contemplating, I have to admit that the thought: Well, one or two burgers just this ONE time in this one inconvienent place wouldn't hurt THAT much....
But then came all of the associated thoughts: That is SO against why I'm doing this! What kind of a failure will I be?! If I cave now, I'll never recover. It's over.
So, wary of the food experience I entered Mel's. Scoped out the Menu. No Veggie Burger. Ho Hum. Mentally strategized and decided I could settle for the Grilled Chicken Salad minus chicken even thought it'd probably equal plain lettuce. But, the longer I stood there, the more creative my mind became and I was soon assembling a veggie sandwich out of condiments: extra cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onion...
So, by the time we made it up to Torrence to place our order, I batted my eyes, smiled sweetly and geared myself up to ask for special treatment. I started out with, "I need some help... I'm a vegetarian..." to which he interrupts me exclaiming "We have Veggie Burgers!"
I think he received the most possibly elated: "oh, you DO!!!!???"
Never in my life was I so happy to order a veggie burger. Mmmm Mmm Mmmmmmmmmmm.
Lupper was at the International Food something or other. I spotted a safe, but not too attractive Tuna Salad that I could handle. And then discovered the Egg Fried Rice and Steamed Vegetables with VEGGIE egg rolls! Score!! So yummy.
We never had room for Dinner (hah, wonder why...) But, alas, we were satisfied and still probably ate our money's worth on those stinkin' wrist bands based upon what they charge for dorm style food in amusement parks.
And so folks. If Stephanie can be Veg at Universal, I dare say that Steph can be Veg almost anywhere!
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