I am still here and still 100% plant based. I am now into week three and it is becoming more and more manageable everyday. Gone for the most part are the cravings for food/drink that might have animal product. The more diverse menu is probably the biggest contributing factor to the cravings being eliminated.

I now have a handful of dinner meals that I can make with a bit of diversity between each one. I also have a much better understanding of what I can and can’t have when I go grocery shopping. As a result I have some plant based snacks and treats at my disposal. I have also learned how to make a delicious smoothie (see recipe at end).

How is my body doing? First, weight is down about 5 pounds from when I started (150 pounds as of this morning). I continue to see my resting heart rate lower compared to when I start. From a running performance standpoint I haven’t seen much difference but haven’t done a time trial or even any really hard workouts. Finally, my body feels better, I no longer feel bloated and overall just feel like I have a bit of a pep in my step.

With the holidays quickly approaching it will become more and more difficult to stay meat free but I think I should be a good mental state by the time Thanksgiving arrives. By that time I will have been plant based for a month.

Protein Smoothie Recipe

Two Handfuls of Spinach (can use Kale as well but I prefer spinach)

1 Frozen Banana

1 Tablespoon of Flax Seed

1 Scoop of Plant Based Protein (30g of Protein)

Handful of Frozen Berries (Blueberry or Mixed Berry is my preference)

2 Tablespoons of Almond Butter

Almond Milk (fill it up until the cup is about 2/3 full, play around with this depending on how thick you want your smoothie)

Once everything is in, blend away and enjoy.