What Am I Eating Nowadays?

So guys, I keep saying things have changed....
And yes, they have!
I am now following a PESCATARIAN DIET.

Now, a lot of people don't know what that means, so allow me to explain.
I don't eat the meat or flesh of any animal, besides fish or seafood. I still consume dairy products and eggs, but NO MEAT.

This all started in 9th grade. I can remember like it was yesterday. I watched the movie Food Inc. in class, and unlike a lot of my peers, it changed my life! The movie took a deep look into the farming, the meat packing industry, and the horror of it all. At that very moment I decided to stop eating beef. It wasn't a big deal for me, seeing that I rarely ate beef anyways. I just knew I couldn't be apart of that anymore.

Exactly one year later I stopped eating pork (I had a hard time giving up ham lol). I can't remember the significant reasoning, I just knew it was a step towards a healthier life style. I've always been very health-conscious so, I gave up red meat- no big deal.

SIDE NOTE- *I've also ALWAYS been an animal lover. I was a member of the Animal Rights Club at my high school and took over as President my senior year. Shameless Plug lol. So my love for animals and meat eating didn't go hand in hand.*

So let's fast forward...
In January of this year I decided to stop eating meat. I had spent months battling with the decision, researching health tips, and watching all kinds of veggie-friendly documentaries. I finally made the decision. I wanted to stop eating meat but I felt and still feel like the healthiest alternative for ME was to still consume fish and seafood. -- A lot of people ask why I think it's okay to still eat fish and my answer is fish are not killed at the rate and cruelty levels that other animals are. AND at the end of the day, it is my decision!

ALL OF THESE MEALS ARE PESCATARIAN FRIENDLY! :)

It was difficult at first lol. I loved chicken, that Was my weakness. I even "relapsed" and had chicken wings one night. I say that all to say that, I'm not perfect. Most of my family and friends are meat eaters so gatherings are difficult but IT IS POSSIBLE. I have cravings and still eat processed and unhealthy food but every day is a journey. I am extremely pleased with my decision. I have more energy. My skin and body have flourished and I'm very happy.
Now, Im not saying you have to be vegan, or vegetarian, or even pescatarian. I just want you all to take steps daily, into being the healthiest YOU possible.
Loving yourself is taking care of yourself!

Until next time,
~Naturallykbiggie :)