Flexitarian Diet
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kathryn
Cathlete
I haven't read the book, but I find the term "flexitarian" rather silly (it sounds like eating while doing yoga, LOL!). Isn't it just an omnivirous diet? Or an "almost vegetarian, but not quite" (actually, if it's the latter, I guess I prefer that term than having people who eat chicken or fish call themselves vegetarian).
Sissy1983
Cathlete
Yes, it is a "almost" vegitarian diet. I just started it yesterday so I havent got into the nitty gritty of it all yet. Seems like a liveable diet however. I cant stand those diets that tell you, you cant eat carbs or anything with the letter C lol kills me..I am a firm believer everything in moderation. The flexitarian diet is big into beans and legumes ect. But, you can make an exception for the occassional cheesburger
Yeah, it's just an omni diet that includes more whole plant foods and reduces the meat ration. Basically "clean eating",with a focus on complex carbohydrates and lean proteins with every meal, etc. There was an article about it in last month's "Runner's World". I agree that the term is a little...odd, but I also agree that it's less annoying than the "pesce-lacto-ovo-pollo-burger-vegetarian" thing.
spyrosmom
Cathlete
*snort* I think I fall into the pesce-lacto-ovo-pollo-burger-not glued to the table-vegetarian category
Nan
*snort* I think I fall into the pesce-lacto-ovo-pollo-burger-not glued to the table-vegetarian category
Nan
Is there such a thing as a cookie-tarian? Because I think I might be one of those.
kathryn
Cathlete
jennifermaria
Cathlete
I got this book after reading about it on this thread... I love it! Really love her approach and the fact that she reinforces the "everything in moderation" principle. It's clear she believes that a vegetarian lifestyle promotes good health, but I like that to her, being more flexible about it (hence the title --> flexible + vegetarian = flexitarian) by allowing one self to eat meat occasionally in a thoughtful manner (much as one would eat a donut, for example--not something to have every day, but in you're really craving one, have one, enjoy it, then don't have one again for a while) makes for far less stress over one's eating.
As a perfectionist, I tend to have an all or nothing attitude. I approached vegetarianism in much the same manner--no wonder I kept disappointing myself and falling off the wagon all the time. The "cheating" would bother me so much and I'd think to myself, "Well that's the point, then?"
I only just finished the book, so now I'll be trying her recipes. I follow her on Twitter and Facebook, and she posted a recipe for a breakfast burrito the other day that I think I will try tonight (yes, a breakfast burrito for dinner LOL!). Yum! Just got some extra firm tofu, so I was looking for recipes for it. This'll be perfect.
As a perfectionist, I tend to have an all or nothing attitude. I approached vegetarianism in much the same manner--no wonder I kept disappointing myself and falling off the wagon all the time. The "cheating" would bother me so much and I'd think to myself, "Well that's the point, then?"
I only just finished the book, so now I'll be trying her recipes. I follow her on Twitter and Facebook, and she posted a recipe for a breakfast burrito the other day that I think I will try tonight (yes, a breakfast burrito for dinner LOL!). Yum! Just got some extra firm tofu, so I was looking for recipes for it. This'll be perfect.
sparrow13
Cathlete
I do my cardio early in the morn so I would like someone to develop a workout that allows me to hold a cup of coffee while springing around the room.
I've not read the book, but the principles are good and healthy, so if it works for you, screw what they call it, just do it. I went mostly veg last fall. I'm vegetarian (including dairy) about 85-90% of the time. I do occassionally eat some seafood, but even that I'm falling back on. I only do fish and mollusks (okay, shrimp, too). No crab, no lobster, no sport fish, etc. I follow the Monterey Bay Aquarium listing on fish that is safe and eco-friendly to eat only. I do no land animals at all. The food is tastier and healthier and I feel great. I'm not worried about what anyone else calls my diet or thinks of it. If I'm out or at a function, I will identify myself as vegetarian in order to ensure no one serves me meat, etc. Go with what work for you!! Flex-away!!