Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Trader Joe's = Mickey D's for Vegans

As Days 8 and 9 pass, I've almost come to accept my new vegan lifestyle as second nature.

Almost.

While I go about my daily activities and meals, I am constantly reminded my friends and co-workers of my ongoing quest.

"You still Vegan?"

"How's the Vegan thing going?"

"Oh, you woulda loved the giant prime rib I had for lunch!"

It's not that bad. More annoying really. As I enter week number two, temptation has practically disappeared, and I really don't give much thought to my meals lacking any animal participation.

And, with some new found vegan discoveries (Sunflower Restaurant and Trader Joe's vegan lineup), I can actually say, with truth, that I'm enjoying almost every meal I eat.

Unlike Matt, I have suffered no ill effects having gone vegan. My bowels are perfectly in tune and when I go to use the facilities, I have no trouble performing.

I hope that perhaps this will be the tipping point, and for fear of losing his BM's for good, Matt might dive back into the meat pool.

Monday's lineup:

Lunch: Left over General Tso's Surprise and Vegetarian Lo Mein
Dinner: Trader Joe's Soy Nuggets, Corn and Thomas' New York Style Everything Bagel with Smart Balance Vegan Margarine

Tuesday:

Trader Joe's Vegan Pad Thai with Tofu
PB&J Bagel from Panera
Trader Joe's Soy Nuggets

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