Semi-Vegetarian

Ok, so on the 2nd I went to my doctor for a physical (trying to keep up with those preventative check-ups, you know?). We got the results back and they were... well, mixed. On the plus side of things, my overall cholesterol was well within acceptable amounts, and my blood work showed absolutely average for any indicators of Type II Diabetes. On the negative, my triglycerides are through the roof. The verdict? Pretty much the one I knew I needed before I went: lose weight, and exercise more.

So exercising is already going on. I'm using the Wii Fit and the EA Sports Active exercise programs to help get my body used to working out again. Once I feel ready I'm going to join Lisa in doing the P90x program (probably one of the lower intensity programs). So we have the exercise change ready to go.

As far as my diet is concerned... well, the physical happened to time just right for Lisa's desire to start lowering the amount of meat we consume as a family. Even though vegetarian diets tend to actually lead to weight gain (lots of carbs), we're hoping that by going semi-vegetarian we can reduce the need to increase carbs, and even make it easier for me to go on no-carb diets, as my body seems to respond well to them.

We've been trying out some vegetarian dishes. Spinach & mushroom lasagna, a hot pot soup, vegetarian pot pie. Tonight we're doing a vegetarian chili. Lots of beans with this change of diet... and, correspondingly, a lot more [insert crude humor joke here].

I'll post as new things develop... and hopefully the posts will be good news!

End of Demented Rambling.