WELCOME TO NO MEAT MARCH 2014!

Should You Challenge Yourself?
Jacksonville broadcast meteorologist and founder of The Girls Gone Green, Julie Watkins discusses whether or not No Meat March is the right challenge for you.

She is encouraging anyone who wants to feel or look better, incorporate healthier foods into meal plans or discover a new way to think about food to check out the video below and then sign up today!
It's not too late to be a part of the best challenge of your life! Sound dramatic? It's not, it's a promise.

Sign up today for No Meat March and take the pledge to go meat-free for 31-days. Click here and start receiving mouth-watering recipes, access to informative articles, tons of resources and great support. All of this and more starting next March!

Not sure what to eat? Check out our meat substitute suggestions by clicking here. Or you can just watch a video by The Girls Gone Green, Julie Watkins to see all the yummy things available to you at Whole Foods Market. It's never been easier to go meatless and it's the perfect time get healthy!

Please Consider a Donation To No Meat March

Your very kind donation will help cover operational costs of this free-to-the-public campaign. 
We want as many of our events and resources free and accessible to everyone because good health shouldn't come at a high cost. Thank you for your generosity and paying it forward!

About NMM

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We are inviting you to sign a 31-day pledge to be meat-free and enjoy all the wonderful benefits of filling up on healthy, nutrient-dense foods. 

It's an opportunity to explore questions surrounding a vegetarian lifestyle. "What is there to eat?" "Is it difficult?" "How do I get proper nutrition?" "What will it do to my body?" We are making it easy to give peas a chance!

During the month, there will be a number of events and gatherings for participants to get together and enjoy community-related activities. Participants will receive daily emails educating and supporting their commitment to No Meat March. We have developed resources to foster community, allowing participants to communicate, ask questions and get feedback. We will set up a supportive environment encouraging one another to go meat-free!

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What People are Saying

❝Absolutely enjoyed the month. I feel better and have more energy. Will participate again next year." - Rachel

"I definitely liked trying new things and finding new ways to eat what was every day stuff without the dairy/eggs. Trying new recipes and new restaurants was fun." - Peggy

"I enjoyed this past month. I noticed a definite change in my skin, the amount of energy I had, and my mood. Having support from those around me was a must (my boyfriend was amazing at encouraging me)." - Anonymous

"Gave me good opportunity to try out a meat-free lifestyle with a sense of a supportive community behind me." - Steve

Is No Meat March Right For You?

According to Julie Watkins, "March is National Nutrition Month and what better way to celebrate than by participating in a community-supported initiative developed to help you feel and look better." No Meat March is a Jacksonville-based campaign presented by The Girls Gone Green. It invites those curious about exploring a plant-based diet to sign a pledge and become part of a growing population seeking healthier alternatives to animal protein.

Watkins explains, "We just want you to use the 31 days of going meat-free as a way to explore your body and health. Try giving your body a break from foods high in fat and cholesterol to see if you like the way it makes you feel. We are here to offer support and encouragement."

During the month, there will be a number of events and gatherings for participants to get together and enjoy community-related activities. Participants will receive daily emails sharing nutritional information and recipes to support their commitment to NMM. Plenty of resources are available to foster community, allowing participants to communicate, ask questions and get feedback.

A Time For A Change

No Meat March is a month-long event providing an opportunity for the community to join together for a greater good. We seek to promote a healthier, more connected relationship with our planet and its inhabitants. The challenge runs from March 1st to March 31st. This amount of time is perfect to help detoxify your body, discover new foods and develop a healthy habit. 

While eating meat is a personal choice, we feel strongly that the consumption of meat is one of the root causes of heart disease, diabetes, cancer, environmental pollution, massive deforestation, and a host of other ails disrupting earth's equilibrium. Our interconnected biosphere is reaching a critical mass, and the time has come for us to find effective solutions for this problem.

There is a direct connection between our personal health and the health of our environment. Our health is a gift, and digestion of meat takes a heavy toll on our internal systems. By reducing our meat intake, we allow our body a much-needed rest. As we give our bodies a rest it also begins to affect our community and planet by slowing the excessive demand for meat products.

During the course of the month, The Girls Gone Green will hold space for speakers, films, classes, and a dialogue about the effects of a carnivorous life on our health and our planet. We aim to educate while having fun. Trips, fund raisers, potlucks, and a number of community-building events will allow for a deeper connection within our community,  promoting positivity, education, and health.

With sincerity, we hope you'll join us for our community experiment, No Meat March!

Remember it only takes about 30 days to break a habit. According to the Self Improvement Mentor, "...complete abstinence of a habit for 21 to 30 days will be enough to break it. So, you don't have to worry about having to continuously struggle to not indulge in a habit for the rest of your life. After 21 to 30 days, you would have surpassed the required threshold." Now keep in mind we said habit, not addiction. By day 31 you will feel and look so good you won't want to go back to your old eating habits.