I first started going to the gym last January 2008 and have been continuously going for the past five years. From the five years that I have spent my time in the gym, I have witnessed different characters of people some amusing, some irritating.
1. The Sweat-A-Lots. The name says it all, these are guys who likes to leave their trail everywhere - every gym equipment that needs sitting down or lying prone or supine. And the best thing is they don't wipe it off!
2. Amnesiac Twinks. Now you all know how I have a fetish for twinks and how I am delighted around them but these guys are just one of the worst. They never return the weights they use.
Because most of the time I hate clutter, I end up returning their weights and boy let me tell you that by the time I start working out I am already a little tired and drenched in sweat.
3. Chika-Boys. These are the guys who barely lift but spend most of their time talking with other gym guys. Straight or not, they like talking and they really like to talk anything under the sun: girls, cars, weather, gossips, and the never-dying Philippine politics. These guys are the ones you want to stay away as it displaces your momentum. Of course the gym is a place of interaction but please, know when to stop talking and start lifting.
And most of the time you double your time in the gym which makes you late for work. Damn!!!
4. Cardio-Boys. As the name suggests, these are people who spend most of their time on the treadmill or bike. They are people who stay away from lifting anything heavy or even not so heavy but lifting per se. Running on the treadmill or biking has its perks because you can watch tv series or even read a book.
I actually started out like this biking for two hours and then lifting for one hour. I dropped weight but I wasn't able to gain muscle.
5. Abs Boys. These guys spend most of their time doing every type of crunches they know be it traditional, weighted, reverse, cable crunches, etc. Three-fourth on abs, one-fourth on weights. But as most of us know, spot reduction is a myth.
6. Huff-And-Puff Boys. These are men. Real men. Men who lift 200lbs. or more of weight. Men whose veins bulge from every part of their body. Men whose chests are bigger than Ms. Anderson's. And men who might also be on injectable steroids.
7. Amnesiac Bears. From twinks to bears, these are bears who also literally forget the equipments they use but here's the catch, their more hairy hence more sweaty. We love them bears but please be responsible for the things you use especially if they are really heavy!
8. Midget Lifters. These are guys who are small but likes to lift heavy. Napoleon Complex. Seeking dominance in such small stature. I for one had been like this. But at least I learned. More often than not, they need spotters.
9. Flickers. The guys who barely goes to gym but when they do, tries to copy the last guy's exercise. They have no idea on the proper form, position, reps, and sets. All they know is that they lift weights. They are doing what others are doing. Amusing, really. Then after one or two sessions, ka-poot.
10. Mirrorers. They are the ones who likes to take their shirt/sandos off and pose in front of the mirror, either contracting their abdominals or contracting their biceps or back. They mean no harm and are not in any way showing off, sometimes.
We shall also call them Gymstagramers for their knack in taking selfie photos!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Hornet 101
Move over, Grindr.
1. Hornet allows you to have four public pictures and four private pictures. Everyone has their best angle. Use it to your advantage.
2. Searching guys doesn't have any limit, ergo the possibilites are endless! Although you might chance upon guys already from another country. Seriously.
3. Pleasantries are always, um, pleasant. Beating around the bush is not the same as being friendly and starting a conversation.
4. Obviously topless pictures still gets the most views.
5. Say something in your profile for crying out loud!
6. No, people don't need to ask for your pictures if you don't have any public ones.
7. And no, don't ask for more pictures if the guy already showed you all of his photos in Hornet.
8. As always, beware of posers. Especially posers who are nothing, and I mean nothing, like the ones they posted.
9. Masseurs are on the rise as well. I have reported some of them already. So beware of me!
Hahahaha! (evil laughter)
10. And finally, be nice and avoid being rude.
Enjoy and don't forget to indicate your HIV status!
1. Hornet allows you to have four public pictures and four private pictures. Everyone has their best angle. Use it to your advantage.
2. Searching guys doesn't have any limit, ergo the possibilites are endless! Although you might chance upon guys already from another country. Seriously.
3. Pleasantries are always, um, pleasant. Beating around the bush is not the same as being friendly and starting a conversation.
4. Obviously topless pictures still gets the most views.
5. Say something in your profile for crying out loud!
6. No, people don't need to ask for your pictures if you don't have any public ones.
7. And no, don't ask for more pictures if the guy already showed you all of his photos in Hornet.
8. As always, beware of posers. Especially posers who are nothing, and I mean nothing, like the ones they posted.
9. Masseurs are on the rise as well. I have reported some of them already. So beware of me!
Hahahaha! (evil laughter)
10. And finally, be nice and avoid being rude.
Enjoy and don't forget to indicate your HIV status!
Monday, April 29, 2013
Death Of A Decade
On April 24, 2003 Bed Manila opened its doors to gay clubbers. It was not the start of gay clubbing and how Malate came to be, but it was when clubbing made such progression to new heights, that the Manila gay club scene would not be what it is now.
As a young gay clubber in Manila I also started going to Malate and its offerings. Bed was already three years old when I happen to visit Malate out of my curiousity to see what it is like to party with people like us.
Unfortunately Bed was closed that time as that was a Tuesday.
Chelu and Obar were the first clubs I have tried. Obar back then was still free of admission and Chelu was still more of a chill-and-videoke type place.
Then there was Fluid, a twinks and yuppies place where the entrance was cheap and the crowd was good enough that I didn't even dare think of entering Bed. When Fluid closed down, it was then that I decided to enter Bed and see what the fuss is all about in the very infamous club I have been hearing from schoolmates. Groping and booking notwithstanding.
You have to admit, Bed is a club for the 'elitists'. Entrance fee that time already was a whopping Php300.00, and at that time, a student can barely afford to go inside, save for those who are on the VIP list. Believe me, I used to save my allowance just to get in!
My fondest memory was when McVie, Tristan, LondonBoy, Carrie, and Mugen and I partied the night away. It was McVie's birthday back then. And he was also the one who introduced me to the ledge.
Oh, that legendary ledge. Where you feel like a god even for the night! Where the platform provides you that sense of power and energy to go on through the night, just dancing away. That's where my love for the ledge sprouted. And it doesn't matter if people look at you from beneath trying to get your attention or not, or you just feel the music and the rhythm. You and the ledge are all that matters.
Songs like Fashionista, I Just Wanna F*cking Dance, Absolutely Not, etc. were being played by the DJ and you got hammered by the betraying alcohol and the enchanting sound. Nothing amounts to that feeling.
But just like any other superclubs, Bed had its time of rising and falling...
When news got out that the club was burned, people were in disbelief. I for one was saddened by the news but I have long not stepped into its premises for more than a year.
People looked for places to go, clubbers scrambled over Metro Manila just to check any new gay clubs around their areas, and as it was perfect timing, a club in Ortigas rose. With the hopes of the young and not-so-young gay clubbers to be entranced.
For more than two years, Bed remained close. Shut down from the rising pink population. Some people missed the club. Some did not.
Then news broke out that Bed was re-opening again! People were spreading the good news like wildfire. I too were telling acquaintances of the event.
Unfortunately, the re-opening was much criticized for its sky-high entrance fee. The place got bigger and better in many ways one could enumerate but the crowds dwindled in numbers. People went there because of nostalgia. I was just at home resting that time.
Since Bed's reopening, I only went there thrice: the Love Yourself Anniversary last year, the official launching of Hornet last month, and lastly, the Farewell Party last April 27, 2013.
Yes folks, Bed, our Bed, the Bed we have been going to for several years will be closing and transferring to a new place.
MGG, Mugen, Nishiboy, Daredevilry, and Discreet Manila were all there to witness the last hurrah. All were in high spirits even if it was short-lived. We were there. We were present. We gave all our energy because soon we know it will be over.
So it's not really because Bed is closing down. It's more of 'What will happen to Malate now?'
That, we will see in the coming years.
As a young gay clubber in Manila I also started going to Malate and its offerings. Bed was already three years old when I happen to visit Malate out of my curiousity to see what it is like to party with people like us.
Unfortunately Bed was closed that time as that was a Tuesday.
Chelu and Obar were the first clubs I have tried. Obar back then was still free of admission and Chelu was still more of a chill-and-videoke type place.
Then there was Fluid, a twinks and yuppies place where the entrance was cheap and the crowd was good enough that I didn't even dare think of entering Bed. When Fluid closed down, it was then that I decided to enter Bed and see what the fuss is all about in the very infamous club I have been hearing from schoolmates. Groping and booking notwithstanding.
You have to admit, Bed is a club for the 'elitists'. Entrance fee that time already was a whopping Php300.00, and at that time, a student can barely afford to go inside, save for those who are on the VIP list. Believe me, I used to save my allowance just to get in!
My fondest memory was when McVie, Tristan, LondonBoy, Carrie, and Mugen and I partied the night away. It was McVie's birthday back then. And he was also the one who introduced me to the ledge.
Oh, that legendary ledge. Where you feel like a god even for the night! Where the platform provides you that sense of power and energy to go on through the night, just dancing away. That's where my love for the ledge sprouted. And it doesn't matter if people look at you from beneath trying to get your attention or not, or you just feel the music and the rhythm. You and the ledge are all that matters.
Songs like Fashionista, I Just Wanna F*cking Dance, Absolutely Not, etc. were being played by the DJ and you got hammered by the betraying alcohol and the enchanting sound. Nothing amounts to that feeling.
But just like any other superclubs, Bed had its time of rising and falling...
When news got out that the club was burned, people were in disbelief. I for one was saddened by the news but I have long not stepped into its premises for more than a year.
People looked for places to go, clubbers scrambled over Metro Manila just to check any new gay clubs around their areas, and as it was perfect timing, a club in Ortigas rose. With the hopes of the young and not-so-young gay clubbers to be entranced.
For more than two years, Bed remained close. Shut down from the rising pink population. Some people missed the club. Some did not.
Then news broke out that Bed was re-opening again! People were spreading the good news like wildfire. I too were telling acquaintances of the event.
Unfortunately, the re-opening was much criticized for its sky-high entrance fee. The place got bigger and better in many ways one could enumerate but the crowds dwindled in numbers. People went there because of nostalgia. I was just at home resting that time.
Since Bed's reopening, I only went there thrice: the Love Yourself Anniversary last year, the official launching of Hornet last month, and lastly, the Farewell Party last April 27, 2013.
Yes folks, Bed, our Bed, the Bed we have been going to for several years will be closing and transferring to a new place.
MGG, Mugen, Nishiboy, Daredevilry, and Discreet Manila were all there to witness the last hurrah. All were in high spirits even if it was short-lived. We were there. We were present. We gave all our energy because soon we know it will be over.
So it's not really because Bed is closing down. It's more of 'What will happen to Malate now?'
That, we will see in the coming years.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Grooming 101
Every man is different. We groom differently, dress differently.
Grooming 101 suggests three steps on keeping the face oil-free and looking fresh: wash, tone, moisturize. We need to live with this mantra.
Here are some of the most essential needs of men that one cannot live without:
1. Facial wash. Yes, you read it perfectly... facial wash. Recently, I have been purchasing facial products that turned out to be not so good, with my face drying up every now and then and making me compensate by applying moisturizer, which in turn made my face shinier. Not cute. I used to have Celeteque, Pond's Glacial Clay, Pond's Activated Carbon, and a Garnier Facial Wash simultaneously in my stash with each one of them being applied daily.
Stick with the basics. A non-comedogenic/hypo-allergenic facial wash. I am currently using Dove soap for Men which works perfectly. I still use the Glacial Clay, though.
2. Toner. Facial washes are insufficient in eliminating dirt and grime off our face. Most of the time, even with the initial application, oil still thrives in our pores especially those with large pores. The most useful technique is to use a toner after bath. It not only makes your face cleaner but it also cools and minimizes pores.
Avid Eskinol for Men user for years. Never failed me, although I prefer using the anti-pimples than the deep cleanser as the latter has small beads in it that is really rough on my skin. For best results use once daily. Using too much can cause dry skin. Try also either the Body Shop's, Neutrogena's, or L'oreal.
3. Moisturizers. These products can be quite tricky as the female counterparts have a lot to offer - day creams, night creams, pore minimizers, lifting action, age-defying - all offering to make us look our best. But honestly, day creams and night creams doesn't make a difference at all. At all.
When looking for a moisturizer always keep in mind to look for a water-based one as oil-based products clog the pores. Olay is great. It really is one of the best there is but just not for me. A good option too is VMV Hypoallergenics' moisturizer. Neutrogena's Hydroboost is good too. I am currently using Myra-E though. It works well, it's cheap, and it has SPF 15 to protect me from the sun's rays.
4. Facial Scrubs. Sometimes facial cleansers are not enough to take out oil, that's why facial scrubs were invented. Be wary though that facial scrubs can dry and damage your skin if used daily. And take note too that the best time to use this is post-strenuous activity i.e. workout, jogging, muay thai, boxing - mostly activities that produces sweat a lot. Two to three times a week should be fine.
Try Nivea's Facial Scrub or Neutrogena's Deep Clean or perhaps Celeteque's variant. I have been using the first one for quite some time now.
5. Body Lotion. Honestly, I don't have the luxury of time to rub lotion all over my extremities. Lotions, at least for me, are only relegated for my hands. And because lotions can be heavy on the skin and block the pores. Some people though cannot live without spreading them on their arms and legs.
Jergen's and Vaseline have always been the top brands when you think of lotions. They provide the right amount of moisture to your skin throughout the day. Some variants have scents in them but the less scent the better.
Of note is that you have to determine what skin type you have whether dry, oily, mixed, or sensitive. Those with the first three are lucky because supermarkets are loaded with them, however, for those sensitive types, you first must consult a dermatologist and sometimes specially-formulated ones are better for them. Which really are expensive.
5. Nose hair clippers. Yes, nose hair clippers. This is one of the most important equipment you need to have in your grooming kit. Nose hair peeking out of your nose is synonymous with booger. They are a complete turn off and totally unnecessary. Yes they are needed for thermal regulation and block out foreign materials but they need to be trimmed, out of sight from people or worse, dates.
6. Shaves. Facial hair is cool. I have some too but don't be a barbarian and let it grow long, unruly, and unkempt, especially those who are hairy by nature. Of course Gillette by far is the most known brand.
Rules on armpit hair: If you wear baby-sleeve shirts shave them. If not, go ahead and create a virgin forest. You don't want your armpit hair sticking out of your sleeve when riding a public vehicle or simply sitcking out of your sleeve whenever you lift your arms. It just looks very unhygienic and unsightly like illegal settlers.
Pubic hair on the other hand needs to be trimmed/shaved too depending on your preference. Why? Because bacteria grows in moist environment and the more hair you have, the more they thrive. That is why some guys have that awful stench in between their legs. And that is abso-effin'-lutely disgusting. So if you make love to a guy with a rainforest down there...oh well, charge it to experience.
Lastly, nails on the hands and feet grow on a ratio of 1:4, respectively. And you trim your nails squarely not on a convex shape.
We are men and we have to admit that sometimes grooming is not our forte but times are changing, one must be aware that being presentable is a must always whether at work, gym, mall, or just even out of the house really.
You don't want to look haggard and unfresh. Just like a boy scout, be prepared.
Look your best in any situation - club scene or work scene.
And yes, straight men are not excluded.
Grooming 101 suggests three steps on keeping the face oil-free and looking fresh: wash, tone, moisturize. We need to live with this mantra.
Here are some of the most essential needs of men that one cannot live without:
1. Facial wash. Yes, you read it perfectly... facial wash. Recently, I have been purchasing facial products that turned out to be not so good, with my face drying up every now and then and making me compensate by applying moisturizer, which in turn made my face shinier. Not cute. I used to have Celeteque, Pond's Glacial Clay, Pond's Activated Carbon, and a Garnier Facial Wash simultaneously in my stash with each one of them being applied daily.
Stick with the basics. A non-comedogenic/hypo-allergenic facial wash. I am currently using Dove soap for Men which works perfectly. I still use the Glacial Clay, though.
2. Toner. Facial washes are insufficient in eliminating dirt and grime off our face. Most of the time, even with the initial application, oil still thrives in our pores especially those with large pores. The most useful technique is to use a toner after bath. It not only makes your face cleaner but it also cools and minimizes pores.
Avid Eskinol for Men user for years. Never failed me, although I prefer using the anti-pimples than the deep cleanser as the latter has small beads in it that is really rough on my skin. For best results use once daily. Using too much can cause dry skin. Try also either the Body Shop's, Neutrogena's, or L'oreal.
3. Moisturizers. These products can be quite tricky as the female counterparts have a lot to offer - day creams, night creams, pore minimizers, lifting action, age-defying - all offering to make us look our best. But honestly, day creams and night creams doesn't make a difference at all. At all.
When looking for a moisturizer always keep in mind to look for a water-based one as oil-based products clog the pores. Olay is great. It really is one of the best there is but just not for me. A good option too is VMV Hypoallergenics' moisturizer. Neutrogena's Hydroboost is good too. I am currently using Myra-E though. It works well, it's cheap, and it has SPF 15 to protect me from the sun's rays.
4. Facial Scrubs. Sometimes facial cleansers are not enough to take out oil, that's why facial scrubs were invented. Be wary though that facial scrubs can dry and damage your skin if used daily. And take note too that the best time to use this is post-strenuous activity i.e. workout, jogging, muay thai, boxing - mostly activities that produces sweat a lot. Two to three times a week should be fine.
Try Nivea's Facial Scrub or Neutrogena's Deep Clean or perhaps Celeteque's variant. I have been using the first one for quite some time now.
5. Body Lotion. Honestly, I don't have the luxury of time to rub lotion all over my extremities. Lotions, at least for me, are only relegated for my hands. And because lotions can be heavy on the skin and block the pores. Some people though cannot live without spreading them on their arms and legs.
Jergen's and Vaseline have always been the top brands when you think of lotions. They provide the right amount of moisture to your skin throughout the day. Some variants have scents in them but the less scent the better.
Of note is that you have to determine what skin type you have whether dry, oily, mixed, or sensitive. Those with the first three are lucky because supermarkets are loaded with them, however, for those sensitive types, you first must consult a dermatologist and sometimes specially-formulated ones are better for them. Which really are expensive.
5. Nose hair clippers. Yes, nose hair clippers. This is one of the most important equipment you need to have in your grooming kit. Nose hair peeking out of your nose is synonymous with booger. They are a complete turn off and totally unnecessary. Yes they are needed for thermal regulation and block out foreign materials but they need to be trimmed, out of sight from people or worse, dates.
6. Shaves. Facial hair is cool. I have some too but don't be a barbarian and let it grow long, unruly, and unkempt, especially those who are hairy by nature. Of course Gillette by far is the most known brand.
Rules on armpit hair: If you wear baby-sleeve shirts shave them. If not, go ahead and create a virgin forest. You don't want your armpit hair sticking out of your sleeve when riding a public vehicle or simply sitcking out of your sleeve whenever you lift your arms. It just looks very unhygienic and unsightly like illegal settlers.
Pubic hair on the other hand needs to be trimmed/shaved too depending on your preference. Why? Because bacteria grows in moist environment and the more hair you have, the more they thrive. That is why some guys have that awful stench in between their legs. And that is abso-effin'-lutely disgusting. So if you make love to a guy with a rainforest down there...oh well, charge it to experience.
Lastly, nails on the hands and feet grow on a ratio of 1:4, respectively. And you trim your nails squarely not on a convex shape.
We are men and we have to admit that sometimes grooming is not our forte but times are changing, one must be aware that being presentable is a must always whether at work, gym, mall, or just even out of the house really.
You don't want to look haggard and unfresh. Just like a boy scout, be prepared.
Look your best in any situation - club scene or work scene.
And yes, straight men are not excluded.
Monday, April 22, 2013
Being Lacto-ovo-vegetarian
Weird.
People used to say that to me when I tell them my diet. I guess for Filipinos it's not typical for someone to be a vegetarian given the abundance of meat in the country.
Honestly, I never really expected to take this path. I used to love pork chops, fried chicken, beef steak, shrimp sinigang, and other dishes with meat on them. There was even a time I ate beef a lot because I wanted to gain mass.
But that all changed when I saw the news on the "Crush video".
Have you heard or seen it? Videotaped by a couple, it shows animals being squished with their bare foot from rabbits to rats, you name it, they probably would have squished it to death.
Animal cruelty. So there I was thinking "Why would people even want to hurt animals?" It was unbelievable and yet undeniably existing among us especially people who did not have proper education. The moment I watched the news about those animals, I know I had to take action. After that incident I immediately signed in to PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) and also posted status updates relating to animal advocacy. I'm not an active member let me tell you that however I am still active in my own way.
That's when I first started to cut back the pork and beef, initially, and retain seafood and chicken. I know, I should have taken them all out immediately but it was a work in process. Taking protein sources out of your diet instantaneously is dangerous for one's health. I should know, my life revolves around dieting.
I eliminated beef and pork in April 2011 then after seven months I took out all other seafoods except fish, and retained chicken.
For more than a year I lived on chicken breast, chicken hotdogs, cream dory, boneless milkfish, and eggs.
Then when I lost my job October last year, I decided to take out chicken. It was automatic. I still had chicken hotdogs left in the freezer and my Mom was telling me to finish them but I decided to stop eating chicken. That was difficult as I am not really fond of fish. Growing up with milkfish and tilapia as staples made me less enthusiastic on eating those again - thank goodness for cream dory - but that was short-lived because two weeks after I eliminated chicken, I eliminated fish too and decided to go lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
Giving up on meat products when you were so fond of them even as a child really made it difficult. I had to find alternatives on where to get my protein as there was no way I will go back on eating animal products again.
But how about eggs, you say? Well initially when I thought about going full vegan, it would kill me. Firstly because I thrive on bread (I eat rice on an every other day basis usually after gym) and we all know bread contain eggs. So in the end I had to make a hard decision to not take eggs out of my diet.
What was it like? During the first weeks I realized how my energy depleted very easily and that I cannot stay in the gym for more than an hour and a half, my endurance decreased, and my nutrition made a 180-degree turn.
What do I eat now? Tofu, gluten, and eggs are my staple. They provide the needed protein and energy without resorting to animal products, plus you can experiment a lot because they have neutral tastes. So in a way it lets me be creative with cooking (re: not my forte).
I am happy with how things turned out. Of course I still dream of biting into a juicy burger or biting into a meat-loaded pizza but I can curb those temptations.
Animals are our friends: they make us happy. I can attest how many pet owners there are who can say the same as I can. This is me speaking on behalf of them and not some Disney princess who lives in the woods with deers, rabbits, squirrels, and birds helping her with her chores.
Being an animal advocate is my contribution. It has a good purpose, I think. I may have sacrificed a lot in order to at least salvage some of them from being put into my mouth but I know it's worth it. And caring for them is well worth it.
So should you.
If you see signs of animal abuse or maltreatment, don't hesitate to contact PETA immediately. Animals have lives too, you know.
People used to say that to me when I tell them my diet. I guess for Filipinos it's not typical for someone to be a vegetarian given the abundance of meat in the country.
Honestly, I never really expected to take this path. I used to love pork chops, fried chicken, beef steak, shrimp sinigang, and other dishes with meat on them. There was even a time I ate beef a lot because I wanted to gain mass.
But that all changed when I saw the news on the "Crush video".
Have you heard or seen it? Videotaped by a couple, it shows animals being squished with their bare foot from rabbits to rats, you name it, they probably would have squished it to death.
Animal cruelty. So there I was thinking "Why would people even want to hurt animals?" It was unbelievable and yet undeniably existing among us especially people who did not have proper education. The moment I watched the news about those animals, I know I had to take action. After that incident I immediately signed in to PETA (People for Ethical Treatment of Animals) and also posted status updates relating to animal advocacy. I'm not an active member let me tell you that however I am still active in my own way.
That's when I first started to cut back the pork and beef, initially, and retain seafood and chicken. I know, I should have taken them all out immediately but it was a work in process. Taking protein sources out of your diet instantaneously is dangerous for one's health. I should know, my life revolves around dieting.
I eliminated beef and pork in April 2011 then after seven months I took out all other seafoods except fish, and retained chicken.
For more than a year I lived on chicken breast, chicken hotdogs, cream dory, boneless milkfish, and eggs.
Then when I lost my job October last year, I decided to take out chicken. It was automatic. I still had chicken hotdogs left in the freezer and my Mom was telling me to finish them but I decided to stop eating chicken. That was difficult as I am not really fond of fish. Growing up with milkfish and tilapia as staples made me less enthusiastic on eating those again - thank goodness for cream dory - but that was short-lived because two weeks after I eliminated chicken, I eliminated fish too and decided to go lacto-ovo-vegetarian.
Giving up on meat products when you were so fond of them even as a child really made it difficult. I had to find alternatives on where to get my protein as there was no way I will go back on eating animal products again.
But how about eggs, you say? Well initially when I thought about going full vegan, it would kill me. Firstly because I thrive on bread (I eat rice on an every other day basis usually after gym) and we all know bread contain eggs. So in the end I had to make a hard decision to not take eggs out of my diet.
What was it like? During the first weeks I realized how my energy depleted very easily and that I cannot stay in the gym for more than an hour and a half, my endurance decreased, and my nutrition made a 180-degree turn.
What do I eat now? Tofu, gluten, and eggs are my staple. They provide the needed protein and energy without resorting to animal products, plus you can experiment a lot because they have neutral tastes. So in a way it lets me be creative with cooking (re: not my forte).
I am happy with how things turned out. Of course I still dream of biting into a juicy burger or biting into a meat-loaded pizza but I can curb those temptations.
Animals are our friends: they make us happy. I can attest how many pet owners there are who can say the same as I can. This is me speaking on behalf of them and not some Disney princess who lives in the woods with deers, rabbits, squirrels, and birds helping her with her chores.
Being an animal advocate is my contribution. It has a good purpose, I think. I may have sacrificed a lot in order to at least salvage some of them from being put into my mouth but I know it's worth it. And caring for them is well worth it.
So should you.
If you see signs of animal abuse or maltreatment, don't hesitate to contact PETA immediately. Animals have lives too, you know.
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