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Jedi
I'M IN THE AIR, LEAPING OVER THE MOUNTAIN!
This morning, after nearly four decades living with the mindset of a committed lacto-vegetarian, thoroughly programmed there-in, I had my first taste of meat and eggs again, after getting myself ready emotionally/spiritually for this transition for the past six months or so.
I fried a halved Roma tomato in coconut oil, then made scrambled eggs with one free range egg, whole milk, grated mozzarella cheese and chopped baby spinach, cooked in the coconut oil that I had fried the tomato in; and fried a rasher of streaky bacon in butter. Black pepper and Himalayan salt.
Dished it all up (only about half of the prepared egg) in a side-plate so that the plate looks full, and took it out to the balcony of my house, where I could be surrounded by plants and nature and fresh air. The house is on a hilltop with a beautiful view over the green valley to the green hills on the opposite side. Nature around me calmed me, made me feel restful, a good state of mind to be in for eating an animal again, and I felt at peace with the idea and thankful for the animal's sacrifice. I finished the whole plate in this peaceful state of mind, and afterwards I walked barefoot in the garden in the early morning sun, sipping a small mug of freshly made filter coffee with whole milk, enjoying the chirping of the many birds living in the garden since the death (old age) of the two big German Shepherds a few years ago. I startled the hadeda family, who has had a nest in the huge pine tree on the slope of the hill for many years, sending them up into the air with their noisy call from where they were pecking the lawn for worms and grasshoppers.
Back inside, I opened all the windows and sliding doors for the breeze to blow away any lingering aroma of bacon and eggs, so that the house can return to its fresh air state.
The tomato, coffee, lots of fresh air and being surrounded by nature aided me a lot with this first try at the transition. Roma tomatoes have a very strong flavour and really helped me get through the bacon and egg.
Filter coffee also has a strong taste and aroma and helped to mask any aftertaste and smell of the meat and egg immediately after the breakfast.
Masking the taste of meat and egg with other food is still necessary at present, but no doubt, now that I have started on this journey over the mountain that had blocked my way for so long, I will become used to it with no masking of the taste or smell necessary.
I decided not to count the calories and carbs of this breakfast - only interested in the process of allowing meat back into my diet now (without grains, however, and only a little bit of fruit and some vegetables and dairy products).
What an adventure it was with my breakfast this morning!
And I could not have done it without the support, the helpful encouragement and advice that I have received from Forum members. Thank you, all! (Sounds like a speech at the Oscars - but for me, perhaps the victory is similar!)
Ynna
This morning, after nearly four decades living with the mindset of a committed lacto-vegetarian, thoroughly programmed there-in, I had my first taste of meat and eggs again, after getting myself ready emotionally/spiritually for this transition for the past six months or so.
I fried a halved Roma tomato in coconut oil, then made scrambled eggs with one free range egg, whole milk, grated mozzarella cheese and chopped baby spinach, cooked in the coconut oil that I had fried the tomato in; and fried a rasher of streaky bacon in butter. Black pepper and Himalayan salt.
Dished it all up (only about half of the prepared egg) in a side-plate so that the plate looks full, and took it out to the balcony of my house, where I could be surrounded by plants and nature and fresh air. The house is on a hilltop with a beautiful view over the green valley to the green hills on the opposite side. Nature around me calmed me, made me feel restful, a good state of mind to be in for eating an animal again, and I felt at peace with the idea and thankful for the animal's sacrifice. I finished the whole plate in this peaceful state of mind, and afterwards I walked barefoot in the garden in the early morning sun, sipping a small mug of freshly made filter coffee with whole milk, enjoying the chirping of the many birds living in the garden since the death (old age) of the two big German Shepherds a few years ago. I startled the hadeda family, who has had a nest in the huge pine tree on the slope of the hill for many years, sending them up into the air with their noisy call from where they were pecking the lawn for worms and grasshoppers.
Back inside, I opened all the windows and sliding doors for the breeze to blow away any lingering aroma of bacon and eggs, so that the house can return to its fresh air state.
The tomato, coffee, lots of fresh air and being surrounded by nature aided me a lot with this first try at the transition. Roma tomatoes have a very strong flavour and really helped me get through the bacon and egg.
Filter coffee also has a strong taste and aroma and helped to mask any aftertaste and smell of the meat and egg immediately after the breakfast.
Masking the taste of meat and egg with other food is still necessary at present, but no doubt, now that I have started on this journey over the mountain that had blocked my way for so long, I will become used to it with no masking of the taste or smell necessary.
I decided not to count the calories and carbs of this breakfast - only interested in the process of allowing meat back into my diet now (without grains, however, and only a little bit of fruit and some vegetables and dairy products).
What an adventure it was with my breakfast this morning!
And I could not have done it without the support, the helpful encouragement and advice that I have received from Forum members. Thank you, all! (Sounds like a speech at the Oscars - but for me, perhaps the victory is similar!)
Ynna
, well done. Been following this thread with interest and hope you can make a transition to full Keto eventually (if that is your goal), at a pace that is comfortable for you. Diet changes can be challenging, but the health benefits are well worth the effort.
