The majority of this red meat was a livestock product. I will replace red meat with chicken, pork or even vegetarian soy products. One of my concerns about this project is that the impact I'll have won't be as visible if I gave up buying plastic water bottles or cycling instead of driving. I'm still trying to think of ways to put the impact into perspective. One thing I hope to accomplish by eliminating red meat from my diet is to educate my friends and family about the benefits that eliminating red meat can provide. In addition to its many environmental benefits, it is also an excellent choice for health. Red meat is high in cholesterol and contributes to obesity. While a burger or steak can be delicious, I personally believe it's a sacrifice worth making to help our planet and our hearts. Although it may be a difficult task, filled with many strange looks from friends when I tell them I can't enjoy this hearty steak, I think it will be worth it. I can only hope that this is a step towards a more sustainable way of living. I hope to continue to reduce my carbon footprint in the future, possibly by removing all meat from my diet. I look forward to seeing my progress as well as seeing the final impact I have