Damn Netflix!

Like many of you, I have watched a documentary or two over the years touting the benefits to our health, animals, the environment, etc. of eating a more, or even exclusively, plant based diet. While watching these gripping Netflix gems, I would typically think to myself, "That might be something to consider". Then I would proceed to take another bite of my cheeseburger.


Things took an unexpected turn about three months ago. I returned home from running errands only to find my husband and two daughters sucked into one of those aforementioned programs. "Oh crap!" was the PG version of what I said to myself as my normally carnivorous children announced they are now vegetarians.

I had already seen this particular documentary ("What the Health" in case you're wondering), and it didn't really stick the first time around.  Now, however, not only were my children proclaiming they are no longer eating meat, my steak burrito and McDonald's loving husband seemed to be pondering the idea of removing animal products from his diet (at least for a while).

Fast forward about three months...all of us have stayed on the no-meat eating plan. In addition, my husband and I have not eaten significant eggs or dairy products during this time (by the way, I have said on multiple occasions that I would NEVER give up cheese!)

Even though one might classify my husband and I as at least temporary vegans (or 95% vegans), I'm not sure I'm ready to label our current "experiment" as such.  It sounds a little weird and scary- just being honest.  I decided it might be fun to share our experiences with anyone who cares to read about them (probably my mom).  There's been some interesting happenings so far....so stay tuned!