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I’ve been meat free for almost three weeks or so.  I don’t like to call myself a vegetarian, because I’m not.  Instead, I’m just trying to be a bit more proactive about what I eat and what I don’t eat.  I’m not going to say I will never eat meat again, because honestly, I think that’s a bad approach.  But, again, I’m going to be proactive about what I eat. 

When I tell people I’m trying to avoid meat, they often gasp as if it’s something they can’t comprehend.  But I have to be honest, I was once one of those people.  But not anymore.  It’s really not that hard to avoid meat.  You just have to have a different line of thinking.  Instead of thinking, “I can’t make something with meat tonight,” you just have to think, “what kind of veggies can I make tonight?”  And it will all come together. 

For one thing, it allows me to explore other foods. 

I ordered mahi mahi :gasp: the other night at dinner and really enjoyed it.  I’m anxious to try other fish, too.  And this is coming from someone who has avoided fish and seafood in general, with the exception of shrimp and crabs, for his entire life. 

I’ve been trying to cook with a broader range of vegetables, as well.  I’ve included mushrooms in just about everything I’ve eaten.  And I’m looking forward to making a few dishes with eggplant in the coming weeks, too. 

We’ll see how this all unfolds.  I haven’t had a huge craving for meat in quite awhile.  I mostly crave it during lunch when I’m in the mood for a good sub, cheesestake, or sandwhich.  But I’ve been pretty good at finding altetnatives to hold me over — soups, veggie wraps, etc.