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?

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Main concern with fish these days is mercury levels.

And over fishing.

[luv]

Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP

Yogurt can be a good source of protein. The Chobani yogurt I eat has 14g of protein per serving.

I've made the change to Greek yogurt. I love the Chobani, but I like it much better when it's on sale. Dannon's Oikos is good (and typically cheaper). I like the one that has the fruit in the bottom. I haven't compared it to Chobani.

[Buck]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

get a old school hot air popcorn popper and buy some plain popcorn


tastes like nothing but you can munch on it all day long and not worry about it

fills up your stomach, curbs hunger

Corn is literally the worst food ever.

[tooge]

apparently sperm has 1.25 grams of protein per ejaculation, so there's that.

[luv]

Originally Posted by tooge

apparently sperm has 1.25 grams of protein per ejaculation, so there's that.

I don't think I'll be getting enough of that to sustain myself.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Buck

Corn is literally the worst food ever.

EVIL CORN

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by luv

While I do need to lose more weight, that isn't necessarily the reason for wanting to change. I know we've gotten into that side of making changes. I've just heard so many people that have tried it comment (in passing, not that they're pushing that lifestyle change on anyone else) on how great they feel. I've heard it from enough people, that I want to try. I really think that just eating seafood will be good. I just have to watch how it's prepared. Sure, shrimp is good, but not really if it's battered and deep fried, cooked and served with gobs of butter, etc.

A lot of people feel great when they first go veggie but it's because they are dropping a ton of crap food. Then, after a couple of years, they end up not feeling so great or end up with health issues (this is more true of vegans than vegetarians that eat some meat or eggs). The Paleo world is full of ex-vegans.

It might be easier to just drop the crap food.

Also, if you go primarily plant based, don't forget about potatoes. They are one of the few veg sources of complete protein and a good chunk of the carbs in them are resistant starches, which slow any blood sugar spikes and also feed the good bacteria in the gut. Since I've started making potatoes a big part of my diet, my blood sugar levels has actually gone down.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Frosty

A lot of people feel great when they first go veggie but it's because they are dropping a ton of crap food. Then, after a couple of years, they end up not feeling so great or end up with health issues (this is more true of vegans than vegetarians that eat some meat or eggs). The Paleo world is full of ex-vegans.

It might be easier to just drop the crap food.

Also, if you go primarily plant based, don't forget about potatoes. They are one of the few veg sources of complete protein and a good chunk of the carbs in them are resistant starches, which slow any blood sugar spikes and also feed the good bacteria in the gut. Since I've started making potatoes a big part of my diet, my blood sugar levels has actually gone down.

PO TAT OES

boil em
mash em
stick em in a stew

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by luv

I've made the change to Greek yogurt. I love the Chobani, but I like it much better when it's on sale. Dannon's Oikos is good (and typically cheaper). I like the one that has the fruit in the bottom. I haven't compared it to Chobani.

I prefer F A G E (stupid filter) and just eat the plain, non-fat (will sometimes mix in some blueberries). 18 grams of protein for only 100 calories (per 6 oz).

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by loochy

PO TAT OES

boil em
mash em
stick em in a stew

I was at a Burger King recently which advertised free WiFi. When I asked what the password, the lady said "it's 47potato - without the "e" ".

I was .

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Frosty

I was at a Burger King recently which advertised free WiFi. When I asked what the password, the lady said "it's 47potato - without the "e" ".

I was .

cmon, they work at burger king

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Frosty

I prefer F A G E (stupid filter) and just eat the plain, non-fat (will sometimes mix in some blueberries). 18 grams of protein for only 100 calories (per 6 oz).

but plain greek yogurt is gross

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by loochy

but plain greek yogurt is gross

Nuh uh. The non-fat plain F-AGE is awesome. Regular plain yogurt is gross, though.

[DaKCMan AP]

Originally Posted by loochy

Chobani FTW!

We buy the big cases at Costco. I go through this stuff like crazy.

Yep - I get 'em at Costco and take 1 per day to work. Sometimes I'll throw them in a smoothie too. Last month's sale of the 15 pack for something like $10 was Awesome.

I also buy Costco's Ancient Grains granola and throw that in with the Chobani.

Chobani is a great little (or former-little) company with a feel-good story:
http://money.cnn.com/2011/11/29/smal...tune/index.htm
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-0...urt-soars.html

[mr. tegu]

Originally Posted by Buck

Yup...best way to get a 100 post thread on CP is to ask or talk about a diet. Guaranteed every time.

Tipping threads say hello.