Though the lack of postings over the past three days may have fueled rumors, the reports of my vegan demise have been greatly exaggerated. I'm pleased to report that I made it through my first vegan weekend, albeit not without consequences. Again, not wanting to drag these postings down too far into the crass, I will say that my body is having a very difficult time adjusting to the vegan way of living. Saturday was the worst day thus far, as the intense gas and disturbing intestinal cramping had me running to the bathroom every hour or so. Yet, despite my raucous visits to the porcelain bank, I left each time without making a deposit. This continued for most of Saturday, until around 7 when the hostage situation in my bowels was finally resolved. I apologize if this is disturbing to read, but please bear in mind, it was was just as unsettling to experience. The Arby's encounter earlier in the week had me wondering if my will power could withstand the vegan lifestyle, but Saturday's events had me contemplating whether or not my body was up to the task. Sunday was better however, and despite a stern lecture from my mother to give up on this "stupid bet," the resolve to crush Jody under my mighty will returned. Monday morning I woke up ready to face another week, sans meat. Maybe it was a reward for surviving the weekend's trials, maybe it was just the power of positive thinking, or maybe it was an extra strong cup of coffee - but whatever the reason, Monday morning ('round about 10am) saw a jubilant "return to normal." My body is back on track, my mind is strong, and I'm actually starting to get used to the taste of vegan "buttery spread." Ok, maybe not so much on that last one...
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Day 5
* Vans blueberry waffles with maple syrup and some coffee
* Tofurky Beer Brat on a soy pita (I'll say this about the brat - it may have had the texture of pudding, but it did taste like a real beer brat) w/ fresh cut fries (I got a deep fryer for Christmas)
* Assortment of boozers (Steel Reserve is vegan - so apparently its just harmful to humans...good to know)
* Leftover vegan Lasagna (nice to have vegan leftovers in the fridge for the 4 am cravings)
Day 6
* Vans blueberry waffles with maple syrup and some coffee (finished up the box - they were actually quite good)
* General Tso's & Miso Soup from the Sunflower (I had a difficult time with the soft tofu in the soup, but the broth was quite good)
* Sauteed green beans (w/ olive oil and lemon pepper) and a couple of slices of bread (as well as several disapproving looks from my parents as they ate Sunday dinner)
* bowl of popcorn (love my stove top kettle popper)
Day 7
* more coffee and a dairy free breakfast bar
* apple and a cup of coffee (running from meeting to meeting, that was all I had time for)
* half a bag of potato chips
* frozen pene pasta from Trade Joe's (this time we put in some "meatless" meatballs. . . they weren't half bad / though not half good either)
* the other half bag of potato chips and another serving of leftover vegan lasagna (late night cravings once again)
~Saps
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