February is nearly upon us. Pink & red adorn our calendars. Hearts decorate the stores, and love is definitely in the air. Right now, I’m feeling the love, but I’ve really been feeling it toward our furry (and feathered/scaled/naked) companions.
Sleepy Leia & Kevin Sunday Night
It’s no secret that I love animals. The problem is, I love them out roaming forests of the wild, but I also love them on the grill. I know, I know… please don’t hate me.
In an effort to show animals some love, I’m going vegetarian for February. I will also try and limit my consumption of other animal products, but I’m mainly focusing on meat. I did this last February (before I began blogging), and it went so well that I have decided to do it again.
Not Vegan: For the love of yogurt
I’m not doing this for weight loss. (Though if a few pounds decided to fall off, it wouldn’t break my heart…) In fact, it will probably be even harder for me to not “carb-out.” It’s still going to require the same willpower to keep myself on-track.
My Loves... & My Clean Laundry
Kevin said he’d participate as well, but if he’s out with the guys or at a work function, steak is definitely still on his menu. Isn’t he awesome? This gives me the freedom to cook as much quinoa, lentils, beans, and veggies as my little heart desires.
Last night, in an effort to rid the house of some tempting turkey meatballs, I made this spaghetti squash dinner:
Mmmmmeatballs
Other news from yesterday, I hit the pool after some pilates in the morning. My joints would prefer that I swim more often. Today’s workout will be a 30-minute run and the full body routine I outlined last week.
- Seeing how it’s sort of the month of love, what are you loving this month?
January 31, 2012 at 5:15 am
Aww yay! I would never hate anyone for eating meat!
But, I love to see people be thoughtful about their animal product consumption. Good luck!
January 31, 2012 at 6:28 am
I’m impressed that the hubby is joining! I made veggie chili last weekend and my boyfriend asked if I had any extra ground beef he could mix in lol.
January 31, 2012 at 7:01 am
Good luck with that! I think it’s so much easier when I’m doing it without thinking about it than when I’m consciously trying to cut meat out of the diet (sometimes I realize I haven’t had it for 4 or 5 days in a row…). But I believe you can do it!
January 31, 2012 at 7:22 am
Good for you girl…can’t wait to see how the challenge goes!
January 31, 2012 at 7:25 am
Aww your kitty always makes me smile
Good for you for going vegetarian for February! I don’t think I could ever live without chicken haha You can do it!!
January 31, 2012 at 9:28 am
Good luck with your month of vegetarianism. My “go to” meals when I first gave up meat were actually Mexican inspired creations because rice and beans are complimentary protein sources!
January 31, 2012 at 9:32 am
We had spaghetti squash lasagna for dinner last night, and I can’t wait to have the leftovers for lunch today! My husband and I tried to do some vegetarianism for a while last year. But his idea of a vegetarian diet was french fries and mozzarella sticks, so it didn’t work out very well.
January 31, 2012 at 9:36 am
Omg!! I love your kitty’s big fluffy tail! So gorgeous!
I’d never hate anyone for their food choices! But I think it’s a great challenge! February is a short month too. Best of luck! There are so many amazing vegetariAn meals out there you can try some new thing you maybe never have before?? We’re all rooting you on!
February 1, 2012 at 5:23 am
I cook a lot of veggie meals, but I can’t wait to get more creative in the kitchen!
January 31, 2012 at 9:41 am
How does the spaghetti squash taste compared to regular spaghetti? I’d like to make it but pretty sure my fiancé would be like ‘where’s the pasta??” in his silly Irish accent lol
Good luck going meatless- I dont eat alot of meat but goig cold turkey (haha) would not do my body well!
January 31, 2012 at 10:51 am
Good luck going meatless lady
You can do it, I don’t think I could, maybe one day I will try, I did do it for one day, not sure if I can last an entire month.
I’m loving the awesome weather we are having right now, to be able to do my long runs outside is glorious
January 31, 2012 at 11:00 am
I love this idea!
January 31, 2012 at 11:55 am
Love that you are so open to trying new things! Ha! I was sooo opposite, I went vegan and put on weight due to high grains and starchy foods and my skin hates me. I stop and add in animal products and I drop weight, cut grains, and skin clears!
Your kitty is amazing!!!! So sweet!!!
xxoo
January 31, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Wha a great way to show love fr animals!
In February I plan to show myself some love by eating well and relaxing more.
I also plan to make it a point to thank my BF more. I definitely think he is more appreciated then he knows and I can easily change that!!
January 31, 2012 at 1:00 pm
That’s a fantastic idea! Hmm…I’m loving that Carnival is coming up in feb and it’s going to be SO much fun! Lots of dancing and music and costumes and feathers and parties…. SO crazy…I can’t wait!
xoxo from Trinidad
January 31, 2012 at 1:22 pm
I too love animals. Pets rank very very high in my household..sometimes above the hubby
January 31, 2012 at 6:48 pm
Haha, I promise not to tell him
January 31, 2012 at 2:41 pm
That is such an awesome idea Tiff!! I can’t wait to see what you make! And it’s awesome that Kevin is doing it with you – that’s love.
January 31, 2012 at 6:47 pm
He really surprised me!
January 31, 2012 at 3:13 pm
Way to go vegetarian, even if only for a month! I love people trying out vegetarian and vegan diets!
January 31, 2012 at 3:47 pm
So far I am loving that I’ve been getting to sleep earlier. I get super stressed out when I don’t get enough sleep so making the effort is really paying off!
January 31, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Right now I’m loving the weather on the east coast…it was 58 degrees and it’s supposed to be warm the rest of the week! Sunshine makes me happy! Impressed that you can give meat up for that long and more power to you. I’m interested to follow your progress. Those meatballs look fantastic!
January 31, 2012 at 6:46 pm
Thank goodness trader joes also has meatless balls
January 31, 2012 at 4:48 pm
Good luck with your challenge. I think you’ll be fine. You do eat lots of veggie friendly meals as it is. And now I need spaghetti squash!
January 31, 2012 at 5:46 pm
This is a cool “love” idea! I eat a mostly vegetarian diet… but I’m with you on the yogurt. So hard to give up!
January 31, 2012 at 7:26 pm
Yay for going meat-free! Becoming a vegetarian was the best thing I’ve ever done. I’ve tried SO many times and always went back to eating meat but something clicked in 2009 and I haven’t looked back since. I promise you it’s not nearly as hard as anyone will tell you it is
February 1, 2012 at 5:21 am
Thanks for the support!
January 31, 2012 at 11:01 pm
Good luck!! I was a pescatarian for 3 years and beans were my best friend
February 1, 2012 at 5:21 am
Really? How did I not know that?
February 2, 2012 at 2:16 pm
Aw! That’s so awesome that you’re going vegetarian for the month. I’ve been vegetarian for almost 9 years, and vegan for 6 months. I love it. I’m such an animal-lover, it’s hard to even fathom eating them!
I love those meatless meatballs- they’re a staple in my kitchen!
Love your blog, by the way. (:
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