#nomoreturkey

[jasminjournals-blog]

3 Things I Wish I Had Known Going Pescatarian

With Thanksgiving coming up, it’s hit me that this will be the first Thanksgiving that I will not be partaking of the turkey. Earlier this year, I decided to eat healthy. I wasn’t eating poorly up until that point, mind you – not much fast food, rarely any red meat, and my fluid consumption consisted of water and hot tea. But my diet consisted of a lot of rice, bread, chicken, and sweets. And, because exercise isn’t really my thing, my weight kept fluctuating in an upwards trajectory. I wanted to manage my weight, create a healthier diet for myself, and overall feel better, so I decided to go vegetarian. (Side note: I didn’t stop eating meat because of animal rights or religious reasons, so I’m still very okay with others partaking of meat and poultry). My friend was also changing her diet at the time, switching to vegetarian (and then going full vegan later on), so it seemed like a good time to make a change and support each other.

In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, I want to share a little bit of what I learned during my switch (to being a vegetarian and then to pescatarian) that I wish I had bothered to Google prior to changing my entire diet.

1. Know your body

The first week, I was so excited to start my new diet. I had all kinds of great recipes lined up and went on a hunt to buy all kinds of great veggies (more on that later). I was definitely prepared to ace this whole vegetarian thing. And my dishes were really delicious and wholesome. But something really strange kept happening that first week. I kept losing energy. I was hungry a lot, so I was buying more snacks. At first, I thought perhaps I wasn’t eating enough – I had also chosen this time to cut down on my portion sizes, so maybe my body was trying to get used to less food. It took me two weeks to realize I was missing something crucial in my diet – protein. I tried subbing in tofu and putting more beans in my dishes, but that wasn’t doing it for me. That’s when I started adding fish to my mostly vegetarian diet, and my body rebounded almost immediately. Had I done the research ahead of time about what the body needs when coming off of eating meat, I probably would have saved myself the headache.

Also, your body will eventually get used to your diet. If it’s acting up at first, that’s just because our bodies are used to certain things and it’s going to take a little bit of time to become used to no red mean or poultry. But trust me, when you’ve been at it for a while, if you eat even the smallest bit of meat, you’re going to know. :(

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[micasayourcasa]

Thank goodness that we are blessed with food so let’s not #waste it! I made a #turkey #egg #salad filling for #sandwiches too! So #tasty! #sandwich #leftovers #leftovermagic #wastenotwantnot #brunch #lunch #dinner #micasayourcasa #nomoreturkey #thanksgiving https://www.instagram.com/p/BqpunjPBZAQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1p435bd03z5zj

[cynthialachina]

Turkey feast continues for Thanksgiving weekend. #nomoreturkey #thanksgiving2018 #almostxmas (at Brooklyn, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bql3I6OB8PH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1aexlqbog74uh

[supermex51]

Don’t feel like leftover 🦃....#summonthebutler and we’ll be happy to bring you whatever you’d like. #thebutler #delivery #nomoreturkey #nothingwecantdo https://www.instagram.com/p/BqiGA8AgfL9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1raaesndlrqw9

[southerndrinkningclub]

Ben loves turkey, Ben loves his family, but Ben is a bit tired of both and needs a steak! Anyone else know the feeling? . . . . . #grilling #grillingout #grillingseason #grillingfools #nomoreturkey #drinktime #drinkabeer #beeroclockkeywords #beersofig #beerislife #beernation #beerworld #beergram #beerrevolution #beerday #beerlovers drinkstagram #drinksup #drinkitup #letsdrink #drinkin #drinkers #drinkit #drinkstime #southerndrinkingclub

[panchiclex]

#tortadepavo #nomoreturkey 😒 (at Avondale, Arizona)

[cantina1511]

Fun Fact: We’ve got 20 different types of tacos on our menu and none of them have Turkey. Take a break from the leftovers and join us for lunch today! #cantina1511parkroad #cantina1511stonecrest #cantina1511mooresville #cantina1511 #nomoreturkey #itscincosomewhere https://ift.tt/2DrDtGr

[fourteenrobots]

Aaahh, I can't eat amore. Bring me whiskey or give me death. . . Happy Turkey Day to all. Lossen that belt and be thankful for what you got. . . #thanksgiving #nomoreturkey #givemewhiskey #rye #texaswhiskey #whiskey #thankful #familymen #familytime #turkeyday #sundayfootball #whiskeyphotographer #spiritsphotographer #rye — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/2L3LV2Q

[janalmoreno]

How I feel about turkey several days after Thanksgiving .... #gobblegobble #nomoreturkey #whywontitend http://ift.tt/2zcp3ua

[eatwell-sweatoften-livelong]

I whipped up this Lobster Cobb salad for dinner last night. Yum!

[manicinthemaking]

Quorn chow mein #Nom #Yummy #Dinner #Food #NoMoreTurkey

[onefitcookie]

Good morning! Rising with a cup of blueberry tea and last night's leftover white cheddar mac because I'm so done with leftover food from Thanksgiving. DONE! Anyone else swear they're done with turkey until next year? So me right now. #nomoreturkey! Please! On a second note... I think my lap is slowly disappearing. #hellothirdtrimester

[lovrena24]

Zero Pavo #nomoreturkey#turkeyhangover#mood#pizza#hunger

[hempworxlatinosworld-blog]

Done! Dinner is ready! Yummm! #healthychoices #creamychickenprimaverapasta #nomoreturkey #fitness

[sirpiethechi-blog]

Stheriously? Lefthoversth again??? #nomoreturkey #piethechi I still love you!! @plainolkimi @kimiratcliffe @instagram_turkey @turkeybowl2015 #piethechi

[cantina1511]

Need a break from the Turkey?! Why not bring the family in for tacos? With 20 different types on the menu, and 4 different options for shells (hard, soft flour, corn or lettuce wrap), there’s something for everyone! Plus, you don’t have to clean up afterwards!! #cantina1511 #cantina1511parkroad #cantina1511stonecrest #tacos #nomoreturkey https://ift.tt/2DFLY1Z