Jj's Year of Coming of Age- Day 137- The Smell and Taste of Meat has Begun to Make Me Gag...Again...and No...I'm Not Pregnant.
"I think of dieting, then I eat pizza." - Lara Stone Welp! 1 month left before my completely vegan life begins...(or resumes...depending on how you look at it). I'm slowly eradicating animal products from my diet...it's funny how things come back around full circle...I started eating meat and dairy at 17 by my doctors advice (pregnancy with my 1st son)...I wouldn't agree to that advice now...but, now at 34...I'm done having babies, and I'm finding myself going back to my original diet. My mother began a vegan lifestyle when she was in her early 20s because of cancer markers. She actually beat cancer twice with natural treatment...So...I grew up with certain dietary restrictions and being taught about food and it's relation to our overall well being. I've never eaten pork or shellfish...but, beef, freshwater fish, and chicken did become a part of my diet. Fortunately, I have been blessed to not have ever experienced any health problems. H...