| Becoming a vegetarian is a life-changing decision. | | | | treat yourself to new vegetarian products, and |
| Simply making that choice puts you one step ahead, | | | | incorporate them into your meals from time to time. |
| but the difficult part is following through with it. Here are | | | | Don't limit yourself either to simply being a vegetarian |
| a few tips to help you make that transition a smooth | | | | at home. Whenever you choose to dine out, |
| one. | | | | experiment with their vegetarian dishes. Who knows, |
| Taking on a change as big as this requires baby steps. | | | | this may even inspire you to prepare new vegetarian |
| Start by having vegetarian meals three days a week | | | | meals at home. |
| for the first half of the month. You can substitute | | | | Once you accomplish this, commit to having vegetarian |
| ingredients in your favorite dishes to make sure that | | | | meals for two more days in a week. This shouldn't be |
| they are meatless. | | | | that big of a stretch since you've been having veggie |
| As a cooking tip, you can add in mushrooms to some | | | | meals five days a week for over a month now. This |
| marinara sauce to replace meatballs. You can also try | | | | took an incredible amount of discipline on your part, so |
| replacing the meat in lasagna with beans. Making | | | | take pride in your accomplishments. By being a |
| simple tweaks in your favorite recipes can encourage | | | | vegetarian, not only are you doing your body a favor, |
| you to stay on track once you realize that meatless | | | | you're helping the environment as well. |
| meals can be just as good. | | | | Remember, it's not about getting things right, all in one |
| Once you pass the two-week hump, you can commit | | | | go. Transitioning to being a vegetarian is hard work |
| to having vegetarian meals five days a week for the | | | | and it may take some getting used to, but soon you'll |
| rest of the month. In this case, studying the natural | | | | realize that the end results are priceless. Just keep |
| foods aisle at your local grocery store will certainly | | | | rewarding yourself for making good dietary choices |
| work to your benefit. You can also explore the internet | | | | and you'll certainly be more motivated to continue |
| for great vegetarian recipes. For added motivation, | | | | heading in the right direction. |