Hey everyone, I wanted to share a little something with everyone… Like I have mentioned before, for the longest time, I considered making changes to my eating habits, which included taking out meat and other animal products from what I eat; essentially becoming a vegetarian. I thought about it for a very long time, but never had the courage or the will power to take that step. I finally decided it was the perfect time to make the change and read “Skinny Bitch”. Reading that book helped me realize I was making the right choice. I thought that becoming and being a vegetarian was going to be so hard. But you know what, it has been the easiest thing I have ever done! I am not doing this to lose weight, though I have lost a few pounds, it’s an added bonus! I am doing this because of the cruelty to the animals, all so we could have a delicious steak, burger, fajita, etc. I have to admit, my first weekend as a vegetarian was hard… I forgot!!! And I ate some delicious tacos al pastor. Yes, they were delicious. I haven’t said meat isn’t delicious!! But then I realized what I was doing and the decision I had just made; I let myself eat the tacos anyway and enjoyed them as my last non-vegetarian meal!! That was about a month ago, for my sisters’ graduation party!! I haven’t gone back since!! I have found healthy, animal-free meals that I am truly enjoying. Believe me, it’s easy! For example, I made spaghetti last night. My husband hasn’t joined me in becoming a vegetarian, so when the pasta was done I separated some into a different pot for me, I added the marinara spaghetti sauce to both pots of pasta and then added the cooked ground meat to my husband’s spaghetti and mixed it up. He loved it and I loved mine, without meat! I have discovered new snacks, fruits and vegetables and tried different salads!
I listed some websites here that you can take a look at and perhaps join me! Copy and paste the links into a new tab or window:
• http://www.peta.org/
• http://www.goveg.com/
• http://www.vegcooking.com/makingthetransition.asp
• http://www.goveg.com/factoryFarming.asp - video on animal cruelty, watch and you’ll become a vegetarian as well!Also, here is a link if you would like to pledge to become a vegetarian for 30 days!
https://secure.peta.org/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=2055
I'm excited to try healthy, delicious foods and help save animals from the horrible cruelty of the meat industry. Would you join me in pledging to try a vegetarian diet for 30 days? You will be sent links to delicious recipes, restaurant reviews, and product recommendations as well as the 'Top Six Tips for Making the Switch'.
My wish would be that you all join me… but I thank you ahead of time for reading this far, looking into it and perhaps considering it. If you do decide to make the switch, let me know. Together we can save thousands of animals and become healthier along the way!
Thanks! Much love,
Estrella Castillo *Star*
P.S. - I also recommend that you read "Skinny Bitch"
Okay, so it's time that I face reality and recognize that I am completely, obviously over-weight! I mean, I was "fat" when I weighed 125 pounds at age 21!! So, what happened? Let me be honest here... I don't know what happened. I honestly feel like I eat the same way I always have. I actually eat less now than before. Is that the problem? Maybe my metabolism slowed down... I don't know! I have tried staying active... jogging, using the stairs instead of elevators, going to the gym... but the weight is still there. I have not gained anymore weight in a while, which is a good thing, but I am not losing any either, which is bad! So I decided it's time for a change! I bought a new scale so I can weigh myself and note my progress. I bought low-calorie yogurts to snack on. I 
even switched to 2% milk instead of whole milk! I bought a box of Special K cereal to go along with my 2% milk... I even bought a reusable water bottle, 32 oz. to have at my desk so I can drink water throughout the day. I need to do this for myself... for my health... for my future! I hope I can make the necessary changes, eat healthier and become more physically active. I will keep you posted on my progress. I know this will be hard, and it will take time to reach my goals... but I know that I can do it!! This is not a "diet"... it's a "lifestyle change" for the better! :)
