BZ reporter Mary-Lou Künzel abstains from meat in March Photo: Christian Lohse
By Mary-Lou Künzel
I’ve been without meat for 20 days now. The question of whether I should continue to carry out the self-imposed deprivation plagues me more and more every day.
On Saturday I enjoy the great weather at my friend’s soccer game. The sports field kiosk sells a very tasty bratwurst, the smell of which haunts me all the time. I haven’t had breakfast yet, although it’s already 1 p.m. now. Actually a perfect opportunity for a grilled sausage.
My girlfriend also has an appetite and asks me if I just want to make an exception. She doesn’t tell anyone either. I’m thinking hard. After all, I wouldn’t overdo it with a bratwurst and I’m only doing the challenge for myself and not for others. If I ever feel like it, then that’s just the way it is.
I also ask myself: What does all this actually bring me? In terms of physical energy, I don’t feel any changes. So far I have not lost or gained weight and whether various substitute products are a healthier alternative to meat is also doubtful. So?
The only thing that ultimately sustains my renunciation: the experiment itself.
In general, I am not as disciplined or ambitious as I would like to be at times. So I think this experiment is a good chance to finally see something through to the end.