Friday, May 9, 2008

When will the cravings stop?

I had thought I was done with the craving of meat. It has been five months since I changed my life style. I haven't been sick enough to take any over the counter meds, and I weigh below three hundred pounds for the first time in many years, and my body aches from being over weight are starting to subside. In addition, I am starting to build muscle mass and strengthen my bad back and shoulders, making me feel better over all. There hasn't been a single drawback to being a vegetarian.

But yet, I am still craving meat for some reason off and on. The other day I was really craving something hearty and meaty. Lucky for me I found a couple frozen meals of veggie meat loaf and veggie Salisbury steak. Those helped to satisfy me, but in no way is a substitute for a big greasy cheese burger. I am not going to eat meat ever again, but I really just want the cravings to go away. After thirty years of eating meat, I guess I expect to much for it to go away in less than six months to a year.

But I will keep on. As of right now, I haven't been able to push to be a vegan. But I have switched to eggs that are from free range, uncaged chickens and are organic. They are allot more expensive, but I feel better about it. I also try to by organic milk. Maybe some day I can finish the switch. But right now, its baby steps. Still craving meat, I just can't handle the cravings I get for real cheese and real tasting milk at the same time.

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