Nia Peters, February 2023
Challenge Description: Simply put, to eat mainly a pescatarian diet. High-level this means no red or white meat. This was my January challenge and I decided to extend it to February and March 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 still in Panama City, Panama and the seafood here is wonderful! I admit there is a lot of fresh fruits, but a meal is mostly composed of meat, a heavy card, and a small salad. I’m hoping to eat seafood + vegetables or carbs + vegetables to avoid mixing meat/cards so that it’s easier for my body to breakdown and eliminate food waste in a more efficient manner
Grade: B+
Reflection: My grade went down this month because I did indulge in eating chicken and even beef a few days this month. Honestly is was probably only a cumulative of 5 days, but my goal is to stick to the goal! I’m giving myself some grace. I’ve been eating meat for over 35 years so cravings will happen. This is why I am doing a few extra months on the pescatarian diet as I transition into a plant-based diet. Small steps.
Starting Weight: 180 lbs
Ending Weight: 178 lbs
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