Vegging it for 40 days?

[luv]

I'm not Catholic, so I never observe Lent. However, I'm considering giving up meat for 40 days. I haven't had any today, so I figure I have until lunch to consider it. I know I'm talking to a group of grillers in the BBQ capital, but maybe there are some vegetarians in the group? Any advice?

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Buck

See...



When you cut out sugar, you maintain a low insulin level, which in turn leads to lower hunger levels. It's not magic. It's science.

right, but the sugar isn't makign you fat, it's the excess food you will consume

for what it's worth, i like all foods and i think diets where you completely cut something out are ridiculous (IE cutting out all carbohydrates, cutting out all meat, etc - i don't mean getting rid of sugar becuase of course that is a good thing)

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by luv

Question. Where would seafood fall into this mix?

depends on the preparation but i would think that seafood is generally healthier than red meat.

although i'm sure that many people around here will not not agree

[tooge]

Originally Posted by luv

Question. Where would seafood fall into this mix?

It's meat. In moderation, some fish is very good for your blood cholersterol and triglyceride levels due to the ratio of Omega 3 to omega 6 oils in fish like salmon. It's also a good source of protein.

[CJizzles]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Ethics wise? Health wise? Calorie wise? Not sure what you're asking.

Completely up to you. Lots of vegetarians are actually pescatarians. There's also lacto/ovo. Then there's hard core vegan.

Hell, my wife is a vegetarian except for bacon, which she'll eat occasionally.

If she didn't eat bacon every once in awhile I am pretty sure she'd be the anti-Christ.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by loochy

right, but the sugar isn't makign you fat, it's the excess food you will consume

why .. why must this stupid shit be said every time?


Sugar doesn't actually make you fat it just leads to you being fat



**** off

[Branden Albert's Huge Balls]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Cutting out meat doesn't equate to eating a crapton of carbs.

Yeah but for a lot of people, it will.

It's easy to binge on carbs. It's ****ing easy to sit there and eat a whole bag of potato chips.

Meat is a lot more filling and satisfying in smaller amounts.

[NewChief]

Main concern with fish these days is mercury levels.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

depends on the preparation but i would think that seafood is generally healthier than red meat.

although i'm sure that many people around here will not not agree

watch for fish at the top of the food chain - lots of mercury in the bigger fish like tuna

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

why .. why must this stupid shit be said every time?


Sugar doesn't actually make you fat it just leads to you being fat



**** off

quiet fatty, the adults are talking

i acknowledge what buck said and it's correct.

and yeah, sugar is bad

but don't think you can eat lard and not get fat

[Buck]

Originally Posted by loochy

right, but the sugar isn't makign you fat, it's the excess food you will consume

And fat is making you fat? Do you see how what you're arguing is flawed?

[luv]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Ethics wise? Health wise? Calorie wise? Not sure what you're asking.

Completely up to you. Lots of vegetarians are actually pescatarians. There's also lacto/ovo. Then there's hard core vegan.

Hell, my wife is a vegetarian except for bacon, which she'll eat occasionally.

I think this is what I'll do. And treat myself to a good steak once per month.

I'm going to make this change. The 40 days gives me a goal. I think that, by the time the 40 days is up, I won't even realize it's been 40 days. Giving myself that time will help keep me on track while I make the adjustment.

[tooge]

Originally Posted by GoWalrus

Yeah but for a lot of people, it will.

It's easy to binge on carbs. It's ****ing easy to sit there and eat a whole bag of potato chips.

Meat is a lot more filling and satisfying in smaller amounts.

If I were going to pick between an entire bag of chips which I guess is vegetarian by definition, or a 24 oz top sirloin? I'd chow down that sirloin! Having said that, neither is a very good choice.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by loochy

quiet fatty, the adults are talking

jumping off a cliff doesn't kill you, it's just the suddenly stop at the bottom



derp,derp,derp ....

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Buck

And fat is making you fat? Do you see how what you're arguing is flawed?

it can make you fat

just like sugar

its not just one or the other

its a combo.

I'M NOT DISAGREEING WITH YOU - i love meat and it gets a really bad reputatioon

but excess consumption of grease IS NOT A GOOD THING

[tooge]

Originally Posted by luv

I think this is what I'll do. And treat myself to a good steak once per month.

I'm going to make this change. The 40 days gives me a goal. I think that, by the time the 40 days is up, I won't even realize it's been 40 days. Giving myself that time will help keep me on track while I make the adjustment.

Good luck Luv. google some vegetarian recipes. Use lots of Quinoa instead of processed flour carbs like regular pasta and bread. you will be surprised how you can make a meal taste delicious and filling and not use meat at all. Then, as you said, treat yourself once in a while.