When I Fall Off the Wagon, I Fall Hard.
We really haven't eaten very much meat over the last 3 years. We do if we go out to a restaurant, or visit some one's home, but I don't cook it at home for several different reasons. I have fallen off the wagon several times before, here is one example.
Now that I have started running all the time, my body longs for the protein every once in a while, and as a very loose vegetarian what do I do? I obviously indulge. The thing that is funny is that I know that beef is one of the worst things I could fall for, it is the beast that consumes the most, uses the most and therefore the one I should steer clear of. The hard part about that?? Well, we have friends with meat cows, my husbands family are ranchers, and really beef is where it is at when I want meat. When I crave that juicy piece of tenderness it is never pork or turkey, some vegetarians crave bacon, not me I crave steak (organic, grass fed and hormone free of course, but it is still beef).
I don't mind it, I think any diet that is too restrictive brings problems, just do what you gotta do and hold it all loosely. God will give you wisdom. I love the freedom that we have in Christ, and it would be horrid to sacrifice that freedom and put ourselves in bondage when there is no need. Or not eat meat as a trend or to follow (or make) a statement. Still, I do agree that we don't need meat all the time, but if our body needs it- it does and there is no guilt in eating it (or there shouldn't be). We should never have self imposed, non-biblical regulations that we place on ourselves that we wouldn't give up if God told us to, or even if our body was asking it of us.
Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." -Acts 10:13
My other grand weaknesses are dark chocolate and green tea ice cream. What are yours??
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March 15th, 2010 - 09:54
I am sort of allergic to animal protein right now and have been almost vegan for about three months now. I say almost because I fall off the wagon too but when I do, I pay for it with an allergic reaction that lasts for about 2-7 days depending on what I eat. I go for more testing this Thursday so wish me luck.
It’s hard sometimes because there’s no doubt in my mind that I feel better as a vegan but when I crave comfort food it’s all the bad stuff (mac and cheese, roasted turkey or even chicken, or a nice, thick steak). Giving up dairy is just as hard as the meat.
March 16th, 2010 - 15:30
It is so hard when you just can’t eat certain things. I have had stomach issues in the past and am also lactose intolerant. However, I LOVE dairy- it would be horrid to not eat it ever!! I love cheese and cream.
I just pop the lactaste pills and that works for me, but I am not allergic. I am sorry you don’t really have a choice in the matter.
March 15th, 2010 - 14:18
Weaknesses? Mint Chocolate ice cream, the chocolate-covered Oreos at Burst’s Candies…mainly chocolate.
Glad to hear your running is going well. Perhaps we can go for a run in the woods this weekend? I’ll call ya.
March 16th, 2010 - 15:32
Oh YUM! This post is just going to have people suggesting more and more things that I want to eat!! :)
Yes, running is going okay- I am banned to the track though because I need a softer terrain for my knee’s recovery right now. If you want to do laps and laps you are welcome to join in- but I so understand if you don’t, because I don’t!! :)