Day 4-7

Okay, so it's day 7, but I worked all weekend and couldn't get to a computer, so sorry about the gap. Anyways, I did really well this weekend- EVEN at work! I was so proud of myself. I ate my leftovers I took with me Friday and some fruit and a black bean burger Saturday. Sunday we made yummy homemade pizzas! Mine had a whole wheat crust with sauce, vegan cheese(which is surprisingly not bad), mushrooms, black olives, and fresh baby spinach. It was yummy!! I also made sweet potato and lentil stew that was really good with some Indian inspired spices. Erin really liked the stew. Last night was a true test!! Brandon and I went to The Brewery- one of my favorite restaurants where I love all things animal!! I did soo good though! I had a portabella sandwich, without the cheese, and chips and salsa! I was very satisfied and VERY proud of myself!
I am really encouraged because my journey is beginning to inspire other people! Erin is trying to be a vegetarian and a girl at my work is on the Kind diet path with me!! She used to be a vegan and the book has inspired her to pick it back up! It's nice to have soemone to talk to and share recipes and ideas with. I hope that this blog will reach a few others... IS ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE??? :)
I'm not sure what will be for dinner tonight, I may just open up the book and pick something out to try! Although planning my meals has really helped me stay on track, I think that spontaneously trying new recipes has been the best part! So try it! Just look online and make a new vegetarian or vegan recipe! I bet you will be surprised at how good it is! -and you won't even miss the meat!

P.S. On an unrelated to food topic- Today is Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America Day in schools! So pick up The Grinch or One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish and experience Dr. Suess' brilliance!!! Don't forget to nourish your mind and soul, too!!