As part of the ritual of Lent, one is a supposed to give up - sacrifice - something that is very much a part of their lives or daily routine. This year I have decided to give up for MEAT and alcohol. MEAT because I have been having meat for practically every meal and alcohol, because maybe I need a bit of a cleanse.
Now, I know I was completely vegetarian for the bulk of the years I was in Rishi Valley, but I have never found giving up the temptation of meat so difficult. In RV there was no temptation, everything was veggie. However, now, I am surrounded by the temptations of choice. I have never been one to diet and stop myself from eating anything, I would just eat whatever I wanted, but now....now, I suddenly have to stop myself short everytime I eat. Sounds like torture? More like exaggeration...
Though I did go out for a couple of dinners last week and I had to completely ignore large sections of menu because they were "forbidden". Oh dear....bring on the cauliflower, mushrooms and spinach...yeaaaah!
Anyway, its not as bad as I make out. I am actually enjoying being vegetarian. Just yesterday, I made a kick-ass pasta bake - all veg! I did wow the Thomas family and work colleagues. Mission accomplished.
Now just 35 days to go till Easter!
Now, I know I was completely vegetarian for the bulk of the years I was in Rishi Valley, but I have never found giving up the temptation of meat so difficult. In RV there was no temptation, everything was veggie. However, now, I am surrounded by the temptations of choice. I have never been one to diet and stop myself from eating anything, I would just eat whatever I wanted, but now....now, I suddenly have to stop myself short everytime I eat. Sounds like torture? More like exaggeration...
Though I did go out for a couple of dinners last week and I had to completely ignore large sections of menu because they were "forbidden". Oh dear....bring on the cauliflower, mushrooms and spinach...yeaaaah!
Anyway, its not as bad as I make out. I am actually enjoying being vegetarian. Just yesterday, I made a kick-ass pasta bake - all veg! I did wow the Thomas family and work colleagues. Mission accomplished.
Now just 35 days to go till Easter!
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