Protein Hunter

Veganaise, made without egg. Soya yogurt, without milk. Tempeh bacon, without meat. The road to veganism is a bumpy one.

Before I get into that, let me say that my first coffee after the February long draught was everything I hoped. I used soy milk of course, which I think I prefer, as it gives the coffee a nutty taste and texture. I felt energized for most of the day and my mood was instantly elevated. But that was last month's challenge, and on with the show!

I woke up late and had to hurry out of the house without breakfast. Typically in this scenario, I would stop at the McDonald's or coffee shop across the way and grab a cream cheese bagel or a fatty sausage and egg english muffin. I knew I had no such option, so before I left I grabbed a tupperware with some almonds. It sufficed, but did not satisfy.

I was starving hungry by lunch, and was craving pizza. I had a veggie option, sans cheese, which was a new experience. Without dairy, the pizza was a lot lighter and more refreshing while still being filling.  In fact, it was filling enough that I didn't end up eating a dinner at all, except for a bowl of olive oil popcorn. I don't expect every day to be this easy, but so far it has been a cakewalk.

Of course, I am aware I have said this or something similar at the beginning of each month. So we will wait and see.