Day 1 of my detox went nearly according to plan. I’ve also learned some new information today that is pretty vital to my current diet. More about that later though.
The fiber packet I drank first thing this morning was gross. I’m surprised I got it all down without gagging. Once it was down though the taste was gone from my mouth. My fruit smoothie this morning had a base of orange juice and included 3 strawberries, a handful of blueberries, half a kiwi, 15 grams of brown rice protein, and a scoop of spirulina (5gs of protein). Unfortunately the spirulina dominated the taste of the whole drink and it kind of stinks that I couldn’t taste the other fruits. I think from now on I will mix the spirulina powder into some water or juice later in the day and not with my smoothie. Just for good taste. J
The protein bar after swimming was delicious. The one problem that arose was that it got kind of mushy. The bars are frozen not baked so after an hour in the fridge they started to melt. It was still yummy thought. :-D
For lunch I made myself a huge salad with some beans. By the time I was done I was satisfied. I didn’t even need to eat anything else for lunch. I had a banana with my green tea later in the afternoon but I was fine until dinner time.
Alright I have to admit it. I didn’t stick to my plan for dinner. I had a pinto bean burrito with corn and tomatoes in a wheat wrap. No salad. I had a craving . Does this mean I’m weak though? No of course not. I’m actually really proud of myself that I stuck to almost my whole diet as I outlined it. I still ate healthy and I still got some vegetables out of it. And of course, there is always a new day tomorrow.
In re-reading my blog from yesterday, I realized that I left out some crucial information pertaining to nutrients on a vegan diet. Here is what I forgot to address:
Calcium- This one isn’t so hard to get actually. It is pretty easy to find orange juice that is fortified with calcium and most soymilks are as well. I know the Tropicana we have here on campus has about 60% of the daily recommended amount of calcium. Silk soymilk has about 30%. Right there is 90%. So I am pretty confident I will be able to get adequate calcium.
Fats- Believe it or not you actually need fats, but they have to be the right kind. These good fats are necessary for your body to function and to build. A lot of those fats can be found in animal by products, but many of them can also be found in nuts, seeds and oils. Any nut will provide you with some of these necessary fats as will seeds such as sunflower seeds. Extra virgin olive oil is also a great source of good fat as are avocados which I personally think are delicious! To say the least I think it should be pretty easy to get adequate fats into my diet. I love nuts and there are sunflower seeds and extra virgin olive oil available at our salad bar.
Complete proteins- Just because foods contain protein doesn’t mean your body is able to use that protein. Some proteins lack the essential amino-acids needed to utilize the protein for building muscle. I’ve found out that brown rice protein, for instance, is not a complete protein. This does not mean it is useless though. When combined with beans, which contain the essential amino acids brown rice lacks, brown rice protein becomes complete. Your body is able to use it. Since soymilk is made from soybeans, it means that brown rice protein mixed into soymilk will be a complete protein drink. So instead of making my smoothie from orange juice, I am going to make it soymilk.
Check out this chart from http://www.bodyforlife2.com/incompletprotein.htm that outlines how to complete certain proteins. All of the proteins listed are incomplete because they don‘t provide all the amino acids needed for your body to absorb the protein. Once you combine proteins from all three columns you’ll have all the amino acids you need. You don’t even need to eat them all at the same time! You can eat them at separate times throughout the day.
This site also details some foods that have the essential amino acids needed: http://www.rawfoodexplained.com/proteins/complete-proteins.html
I can’t say I really notice any change in the way I feel yet. Granted it is only day one. I think it is still going to be a few more days before I notice any changes in my energy or mood. I’ll keep you all posted.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Sunday, March 29, 2009
7 Day Detox
I have decided to go on a 7 day detox. I have done extensive research on detoxes and decided to pick a very mild one to try. This is going to be my first detox so I wanted it to be a simple short one. The thought of laxatives to clean out my colon and intestines seems a bit... scary to me. As does a just fast (or "juice feast"). While I may move up to a fast like this one day, I just want to try a nice simple short one for now.
I picked up a detox program from Walgreens (but I'm sure it's at any pharamacy) the other day for only $12.99. It is called "Detox 7" and contains fiber packets and pills. The fiber is meant to help flush some of the toxins out of digestive system while the pills are meant to detox other systems in your body. The box comes with a pamphlet that outlines the week long detox.
The reviews online for this detox are almost split. A lot of people said it worked for them and gave them more energy. Others said it did nothing for them at all. All the other detox plans I have seen online have similar reviews though. There are some people who like it and some who don't. So I just decided to try it for myself.
Besides the program as outlined in the pamphlet, I am also going to tweak my diet a little for this week to supplement the program.
7:00
1. Detox 7 Fiber packet mixed in water.
2. One glass of water.
7:00-8:00 Workout followed by a fruit smoothie with brown rice protein.
12:00
1. Salad.
2. Lunch.
3:00
1. Green Tea.
2. Piece of fruit.
5:00
1. Salad.
2. Dinner.
9:00
Snack (fruit or nuts)
Throughout the day I am also going to drink between 6 and 8 glasses of water.
This is not an exact schedule, but an idea of what I am going to be eating. On Monday and Wednesdays I do not go to the gym because I have a swimming class from 9:00-10:00 so I'll be drinking my smoothie right when I wake up. After swimming I'll probably have a piece of homemade protein bar (recipe at bottom).
For lunch and dinner I've decided to start each meal with a salad of mostly vegetables. After that I'm allowing myself to eat "whatever I want." Of course I don't mean "whatever I want." Whatever I eat I'm going to try to keep as healthy as possible and I am going to try to keep vegan for this week. In addition to helping the detox, it will be a trial to see if I can handle being a vegan.
Being a vegan comes with a host of possible health concerns but I think I have found a solution for each of them.
For Iron and B12 I have a multi-vitamin that contains 100% of my daily recommended dosage for each.
Protein was a little trickier to figure out. I'm working out every morning so everything I read tells me I need a lot. Non-conventional sources say otherwise though. They make the point that they have never heard of anyone having a protein deficiency. It's just not something you have to worry about. I'm not sure if I agree with this though if only because it goes against everything doctors tell us. I will however agree that most Americans probably get too much protein and most of that protein is from meat.
According to www.veganbodybuilding.com, you only need 1 gram of protein for every kilogram of your weight. I weigh 135 pounds or 60 kilograms, which means I need about 60 grams of protein a day if I want to gain muscle. Other vegan bodybuilders say you need 1 gram for every pound you weigh, but that would mean I would need 135 grams of protein a day. That is an insane amount to try to consume every day. I'm not even sure that is possible. I think the 60 grams is more reasonable and possible.
Here is a breakdown of where my protein will come from:
20 grams from the brown rice protein mix.
20 grams from nuts and legumes. Some of this will come from beans in my salads or from nuts I'll snack on during the day.
10 grams from vegetables and spirulina. This obviosuly will come from the salads I eat. It surprises most people that vetables actually contain some protein. Not a lot but I think I should be able to get about 5 grams from vegetables each day. The other 5 grams will come from the spirulina powder I have which I can mix into drinks. I got the spirulina from GNC for only $10. There are much more expensive brands out there, but the generic GNC version should work just fin.e
10 grams from soy. I'm not a huge fan of soy protein because I've heard some bad things about it. Some people say it can raise your estrogen levels while others say soy is perfectly fine and is actually really good for your heart. I figured 10 grams a day can't hurt. I'll be able to get this 10 grams from soy milk, tofu or tempeh.
So that's it. That's about what my diet will be for the next week. I'll try to keep a log every few days about how it is going and how it is making me feel. Stay posted!
Peanut Butter Protein Bars.
Ingredients:
1 cup of peanut butter.
1 cup of oats.
1 cup of protein powder.
8 tablespoons of syrup or honey.
Soymilk as desired.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowel except the soymilk.
Add the soymilk as needed to help you make a thick paste.
Spread the paste into a pan and place in the refrigerator.
That's it! No bakeing!
You can subsititute many of the ingredients if you want. Instead of soymilk I used two cups of water. I also put raisins in it which made them really nice.
I picked up a detox program from Walgreens (but I'm sure it's at any pharamacy) the other day for only $12.99. It is called "Detox 7" and contains fiber packets and pills. The fiber is meant to help flush some of the toxins out of digestive system while the pills are meant to detox other systems in your body. The box comes with a pamphlet that outlines the week long detox.
The reviews online for this detox are almost split. A lot of people said it worked for them and gave them more energy. Others said it did nothing for them at all. All the other detox plans I have seen online have similar reviews though. There are some people who like it and some who don't. So I just decided to try it for myself.
Besides the program as outlined in the pamphlet, I am also going to tweak my diet a little for this week to supplement the program.
7:00
1. Detox 7 Fiber packet mixed in water.
2. One glass of water.
7:00-8:00 Workout followed by a fruit smoothie with brown rice protein.
12:00
1. Salad.
2. Lunch.
3:00
1. Green Tea.
2. Piece of fruit.
5:00
1. Salad.
2. Dinner.
9:00
Snack (fruit or nuts)
Throughout the day I am also going to drink between 6 and 8 glasses of water.
This is not an exact schedule, but an idea of what I am going to be eating. On Monday and Wednesdays I do not go to the gym because I have a swimming class from 9:00-10:00 so I'll be drinking my smoothie right when I wake up. After swimming I'll probably have a piece of homemade protein bar (recipe at bottom).
For lunch and dinner I've decided to start each meal with a salad of mostly vegetables. After that I'm allowing myself to eat "whatever I want." Of course I don't mean "whatever I want." Whatever I eat I'm going to try to keep as healthy as possible and I am going to try to keep vegan for this week. In addition to helping the detox, it will be a trial to see if I can handle being a vegan.
Being a vegan comes with a host of possible health concerns but I think I have found a solution for each of them.
For Iron and B12 I have a multi-vitamin that contains 100% of my daily recommended dosage for each.
Protein was a little trickier to figure out. I'm working out every morning so everything I read tells me I need a lot. Non-conventional sources say otherwise though. They make the point that they have never heard of anyone having a protein deficiency. It's just not something you have to worry about. I'm not sure if I agree with this though if only because it goes against everything doctors tell us. I will however agree that most Americans probably get too much protein and most of that protein is from meat.
According to www.veganbodybuilding.com, you only need 1 gram of protein for every kilogram of your weight. I weigh 135 pounds or 60 kilograms, which means I need about 60 grams of protein a day if I want to gain muscle. Other vegan bodybuilders say you need 1 gram for every pound you weigh, but that would mean I would need 135 grams of protein a day. That is an insane amount to try to consume every day. I'm not even sure that is possible. I think the 60 grams is more reasonable and possible.
Here is a breakdown of where my protein will come from:
20 grams from the brown rice protein mix.
20 grams from nuts and legumes. Some of this will come from beans in my salads or from nuts I'll snack on during the day.
10 grams from vegetables and spirulina. This obviosuly will come from the salads I eat. It surprises most people that vetables actually contain some protein. Not a lot but I think I should be able to get about 5 grams from vegetables each day. The other 5 grams will come from the spirulina powder I have which I can mix into drinks. I got the spirulina from GNC for only $10. There are much more expensive brands out there, but the generic GNC version should work just fin.e
10 grams from soy. I'm not a huge fan of soy protein because I've heard some bad things about it. Some people say it can raise your estrogen levels while others say soy is perfectly fine and is actually really good for your heart. I figured 10 grams a day can't hurt. I'll be able to get this 10 grams from soy milk, tofu or tempeh.
So that's it. That's about what my diet will be for the next week. I'll try to keep a log every few days about how it is going and how it is making me feel. Stay posted!
Peanut Butter Protein Bars.
Ingredients:
1 cup of peanut butter.
1 cup of oats.
1 cup of protein powder.
8 tablespoons of syrup or honey.
Soymilk as desired.
Mix all the ingredients together in a bowel except the soymilk.
Add the soymilk as needed to help you make a thick paste.
Spread the paste into a pan and place in the refrigerator.
That's it! No bakeing!
You can subsititute many of the ingredients if you want. Instead of soymilk I used two cups of water. I also put raisins in it which made them really nice.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Title Change
I decided to change the name of my blog. I had been toying with names for the past week but I think I've finally settled on "Personal Development for Collegiate Living." It pretty much explains exactly what I'll be blogging about.
I know there are already a lot of self improvement sites and blogs out there already. I have not, however, been able to find one written for college students by a college student. I'm hoping that this blog will not only provide me with an outlet to document my "journey" but will also provide some insight for other college students seeking self improvement of their own. Of course any input others have is more than welcome.
College students face numerous challenges that I think are much different than the ones adults have to deal with. For one thing, most of us are on extremely tight budgets. I don't think this has to limit our goals, but it does require us to make special adjustments. I hope to explore this more in this blog.
Time is also a major issue for college students. Personally, I have an extremely busy schedule with 20 credit hours and a job. Yet I have still been able to find time to focus on self-improvement. It is just a matter of time management. This will all be discussed later in greater detail though.
I hope you all enjoy the blog and I look forward to any comments or advice you want to leave.
Enjoy!
I know there are already a lot of self improvement sites and blogs out there already. I have not, however, been able to find one written for college students by a college student. I'm hoping that this blog will not only provide me with an outlet to document my "journey" but will also provide some insight for other college students seeking self improvement of their own. Of course any input others have is more than welcome.
College students face numerous challenges that I think are much different than the ones adults have to deal with. For one thing, most of us are on extremely tight budgets. I don't think this has to limit our goals, but it does require us to make special adjustments. I hope to explore this more in this blog.
Time is also a major issue for college students. Personally, I have an extremely busy schedule with 20 credit hours and a job. Yet I have still been able to find time to focus on self-improvement. It is just a matter of time management. This will all be discussed later in greater detail though.
I hope you all enjoy the blog and I look forward to any comments or advice you want to leave.
Enjoy!
Surf city squeeze
I have to say I was rather dissapointed as I watched the lady make my smoothie. The "banana" in my shake was nothing more than an inch long slice and the pineapple consisted of just two or three pieces. The worst part was the orange. There was no orange. Instead they poured in some tropicana orange juice from concentrate. I'm not even sure if the juice they used had added sugar in it or not. It may have.
Luckily the lady put in a decent amount of spirulina but the rest of the smoothie was ice. Hardly worth the $5.09 I paid for it I think.
Yet maybe it was worth the price. The drink itself tasted very scrumptious. The pineapple dominated the flavor of the drink and it kind of tasted like a pina colada to me. My mother was with me and I made her try it after some pursuasion. She said it looked rather unappealing because it was green. I thought it just made it look minty... Even though it wasn't. My mom agreed that it was good though.
If you can get over the decieving menu and the high price then this is a smoothie place for you. Personally, I'm going to stick to making my own smoothies at home.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Raw Revolution
I just tried a new food bar called "Raw Revolution." Normally when I want something quick to eat on the run with some protein I grab some Cliff Bars which I absolutely love. When I was in the store today though, I saw the "Raw Revolution" bars next to the cliff bars and decided to give one a try.
The flavor I tried was "Spirulina and Cashew." The label said it has no artificial ingredients, no preservatives, no gluten, no dairy, no refined sugars, no GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms), and no soy. It is also Vegan, Organic, Kosher and uncooked.
The ingredients listed are Cashews, dates, agrave nectar, almonds, spirulina, and sprouted flax seeds.
Sounded pretty healthy to me.
The wrapping for the bar completely hid the actual food from view. Probably for good reason. Visually the bar is not very appetizing. It kind of reminded me of shiny green marble.
If you have ever had spirulina before than you know the unusual taste it has. This is exactly what the bar tasted like. Spirulina. Not necessarily bad but just different.
The after-taste was probably the best part. As I bit into the bar the Agrave Nectar came out and tasted very good and sweet.
I would have preferred for their to be more cashews in the bar to give it a little more crunch. For the most part it was soft and gooey. It stuck to my teeth pretty easily which was pretty unappealing.
At $2 a bar I'm not sure these are worth the price. While the ingredients are raw and healthy, it isn't a very appealing option. I would like to try some other flavors first though. The coconut and agrave nectar bar sounds particularly good. I have a feeling that these bars might grow on me if I give them another try.
If you are into raw food, I think this is probably a good bar for you. Otherwise, I would stick with Cliff Bars or whatever other bar you're eating now.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Saying hello
I've never had a blog before but I can't say I never wanted one. I've had friends who used to have live journals or who would write Myspace notes similar to blogs all the time. For whatever reason though, I was never really up to the task of blogging. Until now that is. To be quite honest I am not sure what I will be speaking about in these blogs. I think I may speak largely about my odd quest for for self improvement. To begin this blog then, I am going to talk about self improvement in general.
I have been a Vegetarian now for a little over a year. While in comparison to many Vegetarians I am still a newbie, this year has been a huge accomplishment for me. In my experience with other Vegetarians at my school I have noticed how few of them actually make it past the 6 month mark. In some way I am very surprised that I have made it this long, but in other ways I am not.
Before you start any form of self improvement, it is important to first do your research. I personally know that it can be really easy to want to jump into things and to try incorporating a new habit or lifestyle before really understanding it.
For instance, a few years back I tried to become a Lucid Dreamer. For those that don't know, a lucid dream is one where a person is aware that they are dreaming while it is happening. This often allows them to interact with the dream and to possibly manipulate it. That is lucid dreaming in a nutshell. It is also about all I knew about being a lucid dreamer when I tried to become one . I was under-informed and therefore was unsuccessful in my attempt.
I think my lack of knowledge about lucid dreaming also pointed out another major flaw in my attempt. I didn't want it bad enough. Sure I thought lucid dreaming was cool. Yet I was unwilling to put in the time to do the proper research needed. I think this stemmed from a lack of true desire to become a lucid dreamer.
I was able to become a Vegetarian because I really wanted it. My interest was originally sparked through my desire to live a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle. I was well on my way towards becoming an environmentalist so I was already well informed about the negative environmental impact eating meat had. I knew it was something I wanted to do.
Adjustment to a new lifestyle also benefits from interaction with someone who has already made the same adjustment. I was lucky enough to have a close friend who had been a vegetarian for years before I was. Her support and knowledge were both very beneficial to me.
Verbally acknowledging your goals to another is also very important. By verbally expressing to someone else that I wanted to become a vegetarian it helped to make it a reality. This was no longer a thought it my own head. In a way, explaining my goal to friends who supported me gave me permission to change my lifestyle.
As with any new lifestyle, becoming a Vegetarian took a period of adjustment. The easiest way I found to adjust, is to work out the kinks before you get in too deep. I began to pick one or two days each week where I would not eat meat. This allowed me to explore vegetarian options and forced me to figure out how the lifestyle works. It was not overwhelming at all because I had not ascribed to the label yet. If I needed to, I could still eat meat.
After a few weeks of eating Vegetarian once a week and doing extensive research I knew I was ready. The real question was, "When do I begin this?" It felt weird to just jump into things one day. I felt like it would be strange to simply wake up one morning and never eat meat again.
Luckily the question of "When do I begin?" came at the perfect time. I was home from school for a week on a short break. I had not discussed becoming a Vegetarian with my family, but I had told some friends of mine what I was planning on doing. Mostly they tried to talk me out of it but I already had my mind set and by the end of the conversation I had their support. So on my way back to school I stopped at a rest stop and enjoyed the last piece of meat I have ever eaten. (If you exclude that incident where my sister let me finish her "cheese quesadilla" that was really a chicken quesadilla).
The reason the switch was so easy for me was because I was already making somewhat of an adjustment in my life. I was going back to school after being on vacation. That physical transition helped me transition to a vegetarian. I did the same thing when i first came to college. On my way to college with my parents I had my last glass of soda. I have not had any since then. If I had just woken up one day and said "From now on, I will not drink any more soda," I think I would have failed. But because I could visualize my transition by attaching it to something that was visible it made it all the more easier.
In the weeks that followed I just took things one day at a time. I did not try to go overboard and attempt to cut out meat, dairy and eggs all at once. In fact when I began I still ate fish for a couple of months. It was a nice way to transition into the lifestyle. When I was comfortable enough with that, I moved forward and cut fish out of my diet. Pretty soon I think I may try cutting dairy from my diet as well. All one day at a time though.
In closing here are the steps I have noticed that help me make a change in my lifestyle:
1. RESEARCH, research, research!
2. WANT to make the change.
3. VOICE your desirable lifestyle change to someone else who will support you.
4. CONNECT with individuals who have made similar lifestyle adjustments.
5. TRY it for a few days to see how it works. Work out the kinks before you make the complete transition.
6. Find the right time and Go For It. Remember though, there is no right time like the present time. While these "times of transitions" that I spoke of can make it easier, don't put off your change forever because you are waiting for the right one. If you really feel ready then just go for it.
My success in becoming a Vegetarian has in many ways empowered me. It has shown me that I can change my lifestyle for the better. All it takes is a little will power and some determination. I hope this blog can provide to whoever reads it a better understanding of how to better your own life.
I have been a Vegetarian now for a little over a year. While in comparison to many Vegetarians I am still a newbie, this year has been a huge accomplishment for me. In my experience with other Vegetarians at my school I have noticed how few of them actually make it past the 6 month mark. In some way I am very surprised that I have made it this long, but in other ways I am not.
Before you start any form of self improvement, it is important to first do your research. I personally know that it can be really easy to want to jump into things and to try incorporating a new habit or lifestyle before really understanding it.
For instance, a few years back I tried to become a Lucid Dreamer. For those that don't know, a lucid dream is one where a person is aware that they are dreaming while it is happening. This often allows them to interact with the dream and to possibly manipulate it. That is lucid dreaming in a nutshell. It is also about all I knew about being a lucid dreamer when I tried to become one . I was under-informed and therefore was unsuccessful in my attempt.
I think my lack of knowledge about lucid dreaming also pointed out another major flaw in my attempt. I didn't want it bad enough. Sure I thought lucid dreaming was cool. Yet I was unwilling to put in the time to do the proper research needed. I think this stemmed from a lack of true desire to become a lucid dreamer.
I was able to become a Vegetarian because I really wanted it. My interest was originally sparked through my desire to live a more environmentally sustainable lifestyle. I was well on my way towards becoming an environmentalist so I was already well informed about the negative environmental impact eating meat had. I knew it was something I wanted to do.
Adjustment to a new lifestyle also benefits from interaction with someone who has already made the same adjustment. I was lucky enough to have a close friend who had been a vegetarian for years before I was. Her support and knowledge were both very beneficial to me.
Verbally acknowledging your goals to another is also very important. By verbally expressing to someone else that I wanted to become a vegetarian it helped to make it a reality. This was no longer a thought it my own head. In a way, explaining my goal to friends who supported me gave me permission to change my lifestyle.
As with any new lifestyle, becoming a Vegetarian took a period of adjustment. The easiest way I found to adjust, is to work out the kinks before you get in too deep. I began to pick one or two days each week where I would not eat meat. This allowed me to explore vegetarian options and forced me to figure out how the lifestyle works. It was not overwhelming at all because I had not ascribed to the label yet. If I needed to, I could still eat meat.
After a few weeks of eating Vegetarian once a week and doing extensive research I knew I was ready. The real question was, "When do I begin this?" It felt weird to just jump into things one day. I felt like it would be strange to simply wake up one morning and never eat meat again.
Luckily the question of "When do I begin?" came at the perfect time. I was home from school for a week on a short break. I had not discussed becoming a Vegetarian with my family, but I had told some friends of mine what I was planning on doing. Mostly they tried to talk me out of it but I already had my mind set and by the end of the conversation I had their support. So on my way back to school I stopped at a rest stop and enjoyed the last piece of meat I have ever eaten. (If you exclude that incident where my sister let me finish her "cheese quesadilla" that was really a chicken quesadilla).
The reason the switch was so easy for me was because I was already making somewhat of an adjustment in my life. I was going back to school after being on vacation. That physical transition helped me transition to a vegetarian. I did the same thing when i first came to college. On my way to college with my parents I had my last glass of soda. I have not had any since then. If I had just woken up one day and said "From now on, I will not drink any more soda," I think I would have failed. But because I could visualize my transition by attaching it to something that was visible it made it all the more easier.
In the weeks that followed I just took things one day at a time. I did not try to go overboard and attempt to cut out meat, dairy and eggs all at once. In fact when I began I still ate fish for a couple of months. It was a nice way to transition into the lifestyle. When I was comfortable enough with that, I moved forward and cut fish out of my diet. Pretty soon I think I may try cutting dairy from my diet as well. All one day at a time though.
In closing here are the steps I have noticed that help me make a change in my lifestyle:
1. RESEARCH, research, research!
2. WANT to make the change.
3. VOICE your desirable lifestyle change to someone else who will support you.
4. CONNECT with individuals who have made similar lifestyle adjustments.
5. TRY it for a few days to see how it works. Work out the kinks before you make the complete transition.
6. Find the right time and Go For It. Remember though, there is no right time like the present time. While these "times of transitions" that I spoke of can make it easier, don't put off your change forever because you are waiting for the right one. If you really feel ready then just go for it.
My success in becoming a Vegetarian has in many ways empowered me. It has shown me that I can change my lifestyle for the better. All it takes is a little will power and some determination. I hope this blog can provide to whoever reads it a better understanding of how to better your own life.
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