What does "Lean to" mean?

So what does it mean to "lean to" a plant based diet?  Good question.  The likelihood of me, a person who absolutely loves all things meat, of becoming a 100% vegetarian or vegan is not likely.


I've been reading about the health benefits of plant based diets.  In fact, I've even practiced a vegetarian diet twice before, for 3 weeks each.  I must say that when I don't eat meat, I do feel more full of energy, and less "sluggish."


So, I thought that if I could eat a plant based diet 80% of the time, and still enjoy an occasional steak, grilled salmon, or hot dog at the game, I would still see many of the health benefits plant based diets provide.


Some friends of mine are doing the 21 day vegan kickstart to start the year. I decided I would join, and am starting the year off practicing a vegan diet for a minimum of 21 days.  The program is great, and provides weekly menu's and recipes.  So far so good!  I feel great and I'm still working it!