what do you think about meat?

brenn24179
brenn24179 Posts: 2,144 Member
in Goal: Maintaining Weight
My vegan friend thinks it is easier to keep her weight down since she does not eat meat.

I think meat fills me up.

How about ya?
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  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Nom.
  • rsclause
    rsclause Posts: 3,103 Member
    I don't eat as much as I use to mostly because I have added more fish. I have also reduced my portions too but I still love it. I use to get the biggest steak on the menu but now the 6 Oz in fine.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    CooCooPuff wrote: »
    If I could afford it, I'd certainly buy ethically raised cuts of meat.

    My inability to do so will not hinder the pleasure it brings me.

    Same here.

  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    AnnPT77 wrote: »
    Haven't eaten it (at least not intentionally) since 1974.

    Got fat that way, stayed fat that way, lost weight that way.

    I think eating meat (or not eating meat) is completely irrelevant to weight loss, and that everyone should eat anything legal that s/he finds tasty, nutritious, and satisfying.

    Totally agree. Not a big fan of meat personally and very picky with meat dishes but have been eating more chicken lately to bump up my protein for fewer calories than vegetarian sources. Lost half my weight barely eating any meat and the other half with higher meat consumption. No difference.
  • bellabonbons
    bellabonbons Posts: 705 Member
    I became a vegetarian 11 years ago with no regrets. My blood values are perfect and my protein is at a great level.
  • jenilla1
    jenilla1 Posts: 11,118 Member
    edited May 2016
    I could take it or leave it. I really wouldn't care if I never had beef or pork again. They're OK, but not that great. I don't need meat. I DO eat a lot of birds and some fish, but I could live as a vegetarian. I don't think I could be a vegan, though, because I LOVE cheese and eggs are a great protein source, but I could definitely survive in a post-apocalyptic setting without any number of things I take for granted now.
  • gradchica27
    gradchica27 Posts: 777 Member
    I've been vegetarian for about 15 years. I can't say it helps or hurts weight loss-- can still eat tons of bread, pasta , and desserts if I choose to.

    Cutting out cheese and milk might make it harder to eat calorie dense foods, but I'm confident it could be done. Plus overeating anything (nuts, anyone?) will lead to weight gain.
  • stinkeye111
    stinkeye111 Posts: 13 Member
    Mavrick_RN wrote: »
    Vegans always have an ulterior motive for their choice. Humans are omnivores and designed to eat both plants and animals.

    I happen to love the taste and texture of meat. I hang an ornament of Saint Anthony, the Patron Saint of Bacon, on my Christmas tree every year.

    Hmmm... I'm not sure what you mean by ulterior motive???
  • fr33sia12
    fr33sia12 Posts: 1,258 Member
    Eating meat has nothing to do with weight gain or loss. I don't eat most meat as I just can't afford the decent, ethically raised cuts of meat, that I want to eat, so don't bother with it at all.
  • amusedmonkey
    amusedmonkey Posts: 10,330 Member
    stinkeye111 wrote: »
    Mavrick_RN wrote: »
    Vegans always have an ulterior motive for their choice. Humans are omnivores and designed to eat both plants and animals.

    I happen to love the taste and texture of meat. I hang an ornament of Saint Anthony, the Patron Saint of Bacon, on my Christmas tree every year.

    Hmmm... I'm not sure what you mean by ulterior motive???
    I think he means in many cases they have a reason other than weight loss or health for not eating meat, such as ethical concerns.
  • stinkeye111
    stinkeye111 Posts: 13 Member
    Well said - jrwms714 !


  • rankinsect
    rankinsect Posts: 2,238 Member
    Meat is definitely a key part of my diet. It's a great source of protein, particularly as I dislike some of the key plant sources of protein, and it's loaded with iron, B12, and other things I need. If you get lean meat, it's VERY filling for the amount of calories it has. Half a pound of lean ground beef is only about 300 calories, and if you make something with half a pound of meat, you're not going to be hungry again soon.
  • stinkeye111
    stinkeye111 Posts: 13 Member


    I think he means in many cases they have a reason other than weight loss or health for not eating meat, such as ethical concerns.[/quote]

    Hi Amusedmonkey - Maybe that is what Mavrick_RN meant----but I think obviously everyone has a reason or preference for eating or not eating certain things -- but I wouldn't call that an "ulterior motive"...just a personal choice.....like jrwms714 said.
  • brandnew222
    brandnew222 Posts: 42 Member
    Proteins are great to make you feel full but I actually find it easier to be full now that I'm vegetarian after a big bowl of veggies stir fry!
  • zoink66
    zoink66 Posts: 116 Member
    I used to eat a lot of meat, but not so much over the past few years. I became more aware/concerned about the impact raising meat for consumption in the US has on the environment, plus the very real health considerations regarding added hormones in meat. I still eat it sometimes, but probably far less than the average American and I try to be picky about how the animal was raised and where it came from, if I can. Same with dairy and eggs. I still manage to low-carb.

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