Snack Attacks!

So the rest of the work week did not lend to the delicious dinners (and subsequent leftovers) that I had been spoiling myself with at the starting line of this experiment, but I quickly discovered/concocted the ultimate vegan snacks for all shapes and sizes of cravings. I stocked up my office with tamari roasted almonds, dried apricots, and ginger granola. that has taken care of me throughout the day but I found out very quickly that a hearty breakfast is vital to maintaining happiness throughout the day.

Playing directly after work (disc golf, racquetball, puppy park, etc) makes that big shebang dinner thing a little difficult not only because I cook slowly, but when I get back to the house I am mega-hungry. I think I really need to commit to prepping the night before (after eating and playing).

Friday and Saturday were the first moments of "damn, i wish i wasn't vegan right now" tempted with bar food put in front of me (on zero dinner) and free barbeque luncheon that smelled SO GOOD. It made it easier not to give in to the meaty goodness by telling people that I was vegan when they asked if i was eating or not. It was really interesting to hear other people's reactions, especially those who had gone vegetarian (and couldn't eat much of what was served) or kosher. Since I didn't eat anything at all- I feel like it allowed them to "complain" to me about the difficulties of dietary restrictions, especially in social situations and how much more aware they are of their food in general under these restrictions!

Going out may be one of the hardest things to do as a vegan, but it reaches the most people. Even our waiter last night was asking about the project after overhearing why I would only have chips and salsa!