Tomorrow morning, my wife and I are starting a 28 day experimental diet based on the book The Engine 2 Diet. Basically, it’s vegan. Holy cow. Er, holy soy…
I’ve been a devout meat-eater my whole life. I’ve joked that if there’s no meat, there’s no meal. But now I’m a father with a family to think about. And I have done my share of research on diet and nutrition which leads me to conclude that the western diet I’ve come to love doesn’t love me back. So for the next 4 weeks, I’m going to see what no soda, no dairy, no overly processed foods (what Michael Pollan calls “edible food-like substances”), and no meat feels like.
I’m tempted to take “before pictures,” since I would expect something like this to trigger some weight loss, though that’s not the primary goal. Right now, it’s just an experiment. Think of it as the complete opposite of Super Size Me.
I’m not sure what the long-term impact on my diet and eating habits will be, but I’m proud of us for trying something outside our comfort zone. More than anything, I’m anxious to learn what my reaction will be once we have started. I could see this going a million different ways. Should be interesting!
