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Let’s take you back for a minute.
2019–2022: Our Vegetarian Era
In 2019, we made a conscious choice to go vegetarian. No meat, no fish—just plants, legumes, whole grains, and the occasional cheese plate. And honestly? We felt amazing. Our energy was consistent, our skin was clear, and our digestion thanked us every single day. We weren’t doing it to chase trends or lose weight—we just wanted to feel better. And we did.
Those years taught us how to be creative in the kitchen. We discovered the magic of lentil curry, roasted chickpeas, and sautéed kale with garlic. We fell in love with cooking again. More than that, we fell in tune with our bodies.
2022–2024: Pescatarian Pivot
By 2022, we introduced seafood back into our diet. At first, it felt like a balanced shift. We still ate mostly plant-based, but having the occasional salmon filet or shrimp stir-fry gave us more flexibility, especially while traveling or dining out. It was a gentle, conscious evolution. We still felt like “us,” and it didn’t feel like a betrayal of our health values.
2024: Reintroducing Meat
Fast forward to 2024—we started eating meat again. Chicken here, lamb there. And while we can’t deny that some meals were delicious, something shifted internally. Not just physically, but spiritually. We began to feel a little heavier, a little more sluggish. Our digestion wasn’t the same. Our sleep felt off. It’s hard to explain, but it was like we had drifted a little too far from center.
2025: Listening to Our Bodies
Now here we are, in 2025, reevaluating what health looks like for us in this season.
We don’t want to be bound to labels or restrictive rules—but we also know that when we were vegetarian, we felt light, energetic, clear-minded, and grounded. We didn’t need caffeine to survive the day. We were eating intuitively and fueling ourselves with intention.
So… we’re considering going back. Not out of guilt. Not out of pressure. Just because it felt good—and we want to feel good again.
Reimagining Our Plate
This time around, we’re focusing on vibrancy over restriction. We’re experimenting with:
Protein-packed meals like quinoa bowls, black bean tacos, and tofu stir-fry
Whole-food snacks like almond butter with apple slices or roasted edamame
Fresh juices and herbal teas to support digestion and energy
Meal prepping to make the week smoother and reduce decision fatigue
We’re also reminding ourselves that this is our journey—ever-evolving, deeply personal, and never about perfection.
Where We’re Headed
We don’t know if we’ll stay vegetarian forever. But we know what feels right for us now. And we’re giving ourselves permission to return to that, unapologetically.
Our relationship with food should nourish us—body, mind, and spirit. And sometimes, going forward looks a lot like going back.
Here’s to listening deeper, loving our bodies, and eating like we love ourselves.
Have you and your family ever changed your eating habits and noticed a shift in your energy or mindset? We’d love to hear about it in the comments. Let’s grow together. 🌱
