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I never been one to shy away from something new. A little over a year ago I did a 30 day cleansing (no fast food, no pop, etc.) and it worked out well. But I think after about 2 months I fell back into my unhealthy ways and my body paid for it. I gained weight and I started to get aches and pains more than ever before. On top of all this, I wasn't working out too. And it scared my wife... It scared me too, because I just turned 33 and for the first time in my life, I started to get VERY concerned about my well-being. Anyway, before the beginning of the year, I told my wife that I would go vegetarian for 30 days. (It wasn't a New Year Resolution or anything... Just felt it was a good starting point) I didn't actually start till this past Monday.

So I'm writing to tell you guys how the past week went. I decided to still eat diary products, but no fish, pork, beef, or chicken. (I felt like going without diary products or vegan would of been too much-for now) I initially thought that I would be hungry all the time... But I really haven't. I have been feeling very good. Like when I wake up in the morning, I noticed that I have more energy. I feel lighter, but haven't lost any weight yet. Don't get me wrong, I do get the urge to eat meat every now and then, but it's nothing too bad. I use to feel a little pain every now and then near where my heart is located but haven't felt it, since going vegetarian. And not to gross you guys out... Doing the #2, seems to be easier... Lol I just feel healthier. I'm interested in finding different vegetables and more recipes to try.

I will continue this and see how the next few weeks go and check in with you guys in a month. Hey you never know, depending on how I feel, I may make this a permanent thing.

I see pictures and status updates on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and I realized... I really don't go anywhere anymore. And the thing is... I am perfectly fine with that. I work 4 10 hour days and I have a full time college course load...And also a full time husband and a full time father.  I get invited to events and places, but hardly go... Not because I don't want to celebrate or be supportive. Its because I'm tired! ... I guess some will say, I'm just getting old... But when did taking care your responsibilities mean that you are old? That is a immature mindset. It just doesn't make sense to me. I do feel like I am out of the loop sometimes...But being out of the loop sometimes has its advantages. (Less people in your business) I guess it's just a question of what is more important in your life right now... I'm 33, why the hell would I want to go to the club? There is nothing there for me... Its played out too... And I have done enough clubbing for 2 people. I see people talking about shows that I haven't seen one episode of. And it's not because I'm not interested in it, it's just that the little time that I have to sit down in front of the TV to watch something my daughter is usually with me. And the majority of the shows today are inappropriate for her. I never really looked at it as getting old though... I guess it's just a lifestyle change... Again, I'm 33...I m not breaking my neck to pretend like I'm 18 or in my 20's...I got a mortgage on a house. There is nothing wrong with being a family man. I don't smoke... I rarely drink... Im not trying to impress anyone... I just hope that my family and friends know that I love them and will be there for them when they truly need me... But Pooh is all grown up now and my daughter and wife deserves the best me for them, and that is what I'm giving them. At this point in my life, this is the right thing to do...