How I did it: I committed myself to this goal a long time ago, at first I was 100% vegetarian but then I had a few lapses which led to more lapses.  I felt guilty about them so now I don't put strict rules on myself about eating meat and somehow it took the power/temptation away from it.  I will indulge occasionally but I see this as a better way of living vs. being dependent on meat, and I also make sure that when I do indulge it's from a reputable source.  I live with one veggie and one vegan roommate and that totally helped me learn new recipes that were nutritional and delicious :)

Lessons & tips: Make friends that are vegetarian or vegan and ask them for support and yummy recipes, for me this made all the difference!

Resources: Vegan planet, seriously the chocolate chip cookie recipie on 510 is amazing!  I sub honey for the maple syrup, use the tofu egg re-placer recipe from 509, I use canola oil instead of corn oil, and don't use any nuts.  Godiva makes amazing vegan chocolate chips.

Jul 14, 2011, 09:54AM PDT | 1 comment | 3 cheers