Nia Peters, January 2023
Challenge Description: Simply put, to eat mainly a pescatarian diet. High-level this means no red or white meat. Also a change in my challenges is to report any weight gain/loss since I am still on my journey to lose 50 lbs by Fall 2023 Cardio and weight training is not included in this challenge, but I will engage in this activity as well.
Motivation: I would eventually like to transition into a plant-based diet, but last time I went cold turkey and just tried to plant-based, I failed. My hope is to use the next few challenges to transition into a full-time plant-based diet. This is the 1st pass. The next pass will be vegetarian, then vegan, then plant-based with an emphasis on an Alkaline Diet.
The why is always more important than the what. My why for wanting to eat an Alkaline plant-based diet is my understanding of this form of eating helping in disease prevention.
“Let thy food by thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food” –Imhotep
Expectations: I’m moving to Panama for 6-months. Every time I leave the United States and traveled to another country, I find it is much easier to access fresh fruits and vegetables. I hope this move will work in my favor. On the other side, moving is difficult and I admit this can lead to me eating poorly sometimes.
Grade: A
Reflection: I recently moved to Panama City, Panama and seafood is plentiful. When I get a craving for meat I usually eat shrimp or fish. Otherwise there are plenty of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables here. I think I will extend this challenge to Feb and March.
Starting Weight: 190 lbs
Ending Weight: 180 lbs
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