Wow, it has been a full year since I started eating a “plant based” diet. Last year on September 1st, I embarked on this new adventure and I can’t believe a year has passed already! I really had no idea if I would stick with it, I just wanted to improve my health and see how I would feel.

Well……I feel great. I’ve lost about 30 pounds, my blood pressure is lower, my energy is higher and I am sure my cholesterol is lower too, must be, I am eating no animal fat (haven’t had it checked) It is because of all these benefits that I am still with it.

 Interesting fact: I used to LOVE cheese and could not pass a block or slice without popping some into my mouth. At bookclub, everyone would have maybe one triangle of Brie.,,,..I’d have three and while we were chatting about the book,  I’d be thinking about the cheese on the plate and wondering if any one would notice if I took another one or two. Ha, ha true confessions. Now, cheese doesn’t even remotely interest me!! Weird huh? I wonder if I was addicted to it?

I eat a ton of food and enjoy wine and beer. Do not feel deprived at all. I’m not saying I will never dig into a juicy burger or German sausage again but for now…..I’m doing ok.

Debbie, the Happy Healthy Librarian is really the person I have to thank for sending me along this path. She has a wonderful info packed blog all about plant based eating and healthy living! I’ve learned a ton from visiting her site. Here is her latest post about calorie restriction. I’m always learning something new from her!