Any Vegetarians or Pescetarian's?

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  • eatrainsmile
    eatrainsmile Posts: 220 Member
    I used to be a vegeterian but turned into a pescetarian. God it's so difficult to have a good amount of high quality protein without eating a dead body.
  • davert123
    davert123 Posts: 1,568 Member
    I don't eat anything thats walked around but I'm a fish eater as well so please feel free to add me. I use fish and quorn to get my protein. Feel free to add me if you are up for leaving feedback for each other :-)
  • Ravenesque_
    Ravenesque_ Posts: 257 Member
    26 years veggie here.

    I cook all my own meals.

    And yes I log everything :)

    Add if you want.
  • jaimeteague
    jaimeteague Posts: 95 Member
    I'm not vegetarian, but I cook vegetarian meals often (chickpea, tomato and spinach curry last night). I would love to be friends feel free to add me x
  • bluefox9er
    bluefox9er Posts: 2,917 Member
    Oh god. Another one lost to the sound.

    My roommate (10 years vegetarian before waking up) and I just talked about this. Message me if you want the truth about vegetarian/vegan diets. I dont feel like starting another rampage with ignorance via MFP forum.

    you have the monopoly on the truth? perhaps you can put us right about the virtues of atheism, too.
  • chooriyah
    chooriyah Posts: 469 Member
    Vegetarian/Pescatarian (depending on where I'm living) for the last 9 years. And completely addicted to food blogs so I am always finding new recipes - feel free to add me!
  • mamatafari
    mamatafari Posts: 34 Member
    i'm pretty much a pescetarian trying to transition into a vegetarian but it's somewhat kind of hard especially since i'm not much of a cook. I need some friends who pretty much have either the similar diet or just to add, I need to change up the food I eat but it's kind of hard especially since im in college..any advice?

    Congrats on thinking of making the change :) Have you ever checked out the website www.theppk.com? THere are a ton of great ideas there, and lots of people on the forum that are around your age/same situation.

    Do you live at home, on your own, in a residence?
    Overnights oats is a great way to start your morning. Soak maybe a cup of oats in almond milk overnight (has to cover the oats at least). Add some cinnamon and vanilla (if you want). In the morning take it out of the fridge, and add some sliced fruits, a few nuts etc. Easy breaksfast that will give you loads of energy.
    Also, chia seeds make a great pudding, and is one of the best food sources to give you a huge boost in energy. Long distance runners find them a great energy supply..
  • nyssa1231
    nyssa1231 Posts: 120 Member
    I'm technically pescatarian, since I eat fish twice a month or so. However, I eat at home most of the time, and I almost always cook vegetarian. Feel free to add me!
  • mamatafari
    mamatafari Posts: 34 Member
    I used to be a vegeterian but turned into a pescetarian. God it's so difficult to have a good amount of high quality protein without eating a dead body.

    What? No it's not. Tell that to some vegan athletes (Brendan Brazier, George Laracques, Arian Foster etc.) as well as those of us who have no problems. And it's not like you have to drown in protein. Animals EAT PLANTS AND GRAINS which is where your nutrients come from when eating animals. Go do some research.
  • sionnain
    sionnain Posts: 96
    Vegetarian since I was 15, been trying veganism for the past 2 weeks. Anybody that wants is welcome to add me! :) Except that stupid guy up there that claims to know the "truth." He can't add me.
  • rednavel
    rednavel Posts: 11 Member
    I'm a pescetarian. Add me if you like. :)
  • blushlady
    blushlady Posts: 7 Member
    Feel free to ad me .... My dairy is open ... I eat less meat because it has less calories. A green diet has more nutrition, it also has cut my food cost in half.
  • Lillyeatslillies
    Lillyeatslillies Posts: 78
    I've been pesco since I was 11 (25 now). I always find it funny when people who don't agree with the lifestyle (how does it affect them?) always want to give "Another side to the argument" when you aren't trying to argue. Eat whatever you want. I refuse to try to convince people to eat the way I do.
  • poppy191
    poppy191 Posts: 10
    I've been vegetarian for 9 months now and managed to lose weight as well as giving up meat, but, it does require some planning as rightly or wrongly, it is difficult to get everything the body needs eating a completely vegetarian diet. My advice would be as follows:-

    1. Supplements - take an omega 3 supplement, vitamin B complex, 5-HTP as well as a good multi- vitamin. I also take CLA from a veggie source which has really worked for me at spot reducing fat.
    2. Eat nuts and eggs and hummus - good sources of protein for veggies
    3. If you don't like cooking or don't have the time, cook in bulk. I do a soup and a pasta salad on the weekend which does me for lunches and quick suppers.

    My fave recipe book is the F2 diet as it has loads of veggie recipes which are low in calories and filling too.

    Good luck :-)
  • altacosturabeth
    altacosturabeth Posts: 62 Member
    I'm a vegetarian :D

    Only for 10 months though but I don't plan on ever switching back! I make all my own meals for tea/dinner/whatever and I prefer that to buying things. I wasn't much of a cook either but within a few weeks I've become pretty good!

    I use http://www.cookveg.co.uk/ (can you make clickable links on here?) for most of my recipes. They do use English measurements though.
  • EmmaMay93
    EmmaMay93 Posts: 81
    I'm vegetarian, and have been for 5 years now.
  • BobbyDaniel
    BobbyDaniel Posts: 1,459 Member
    I have found a lot of quick and easy recipes at http://happyherbivore.com/, been eating a mostly plant based diet over the last couple of months here.
  • mamaclose
    mamaclose Posts: 179 Member
    In addition to the PPK and Happy Herbivore, my favorite site is ohsheglows.com! All three are great resources for veg*ns!
  • amylovescupcakes
    amylovescupcakes Posts: 146 Member
    I'm a vegetarian! :O I don't do eggs at all, but milk if it's already in something I wanna eat. I went completely vegan for a bit and felt all BLAAAAAAHHHH... Not dissing my vegans out there...more power to you. :) You can add me if you want! :D
  • healthymission92
    healthymission92 Posts: 157
    I went from being a vegeterian for 10years to being a pescetarian and it's the best things I've done. My diets way healthier with fish. Why are you trying to change?
  • emmatulip
    emmatulip Posts: 2
    dedicated veggie here!
  • doreedawn
    doreedawn Posts: 11 Member
    Please add me if you'd like :)

    I was a vegetarian half my life and am now transitioning back. I am currently including more raw and vegan dishes in my meal plans and really looking into things like "Thrive" (Brendan Brazier, the Vegan Athlete).

    When I was busy in college, and right after, I used a lot of veggie convenience foods... I'd been slim all my life but started putting on a few pounds with all the "soyrizo" and "fake-on". I switched to a veggie whole food diet and the weight slipped off and I was in the best shape of my life. Busy again and circumstances had me adding meat and animal products to my diet. I gained 40lbs! Only now that I am committing to **healthy** veg/whole food eating again is the weight starting to come off. I still have some good quality cheeses and the occasional fish but am tying to move away from that altogether both for health, ethical and environmental reasons.

    Many international cuisines are built around a veggie-centric core so there is a world of easy recipe options and flavor profiles out there. If you have a blender and a few pots and pans you can do some amazing things! Bringing along veggie snacks, nuts, hummus, nut butters or rice/flax crackers can help you stay on track with a busy schedule. Inexpensive pulses (like lentils) can make some yummy, filling soups and stews.

    I hope this helps. :)
  • seamonkey789
    seamonkey789 Posts: 233
    I'm a pescatarian. Most of the dinners in my diary are quick grilled fish recipes that can be made with a george foreman if you want to add me
  • YogaLarva
    YogaLarva Posts: 16
    I'm vegan, if that helps... I'm trying to get better about logging my food, since I've been slacking lately
  • nikkolec
    nikkolec Posts: 204
    I'm a no-dairy pescetarian, add me if you'd like.
  • yourenotmine
    yourenotmine Posts: 645 Member
    Vegetarian since I was 15, been trying veganism for the past 2 weeks. Anybody that wants is welcome to add me! :) Except that stupid guy up there that claims to know the "truth." He can't add me.

    HAHAHAHA FR sent! Awesome

    OP - you can add me too. I am always vegetarian, and mostly vegan.
  • riotnote
    riotnote Posts: 17
    YES long time pescetarian here, any other pescetarians/vegetarians/vegans feel free to add me.
  • finchest
    finchest Posts: 245 Member
    Oh god. Another one lost to the sound.

    My roommate (10 years vegetarian before waking up) and I just talked about this. Message me if you want the truth about vegetarian/vegan diets. I dont feel like starting another rampage with ignorance via MFP forum.

    Ever think it might not be everyone else creating the "rampage" but rather your insistence on telling other people they're wrong about their lifestyle and/or dietary choices?
  • Buddogmom
    Buddogmom Posts: 15
    I'm an evolving pescetarian/flexitarian. I never eat red meat or pork, rarely eat any diary (I've developed a deep and abiding love for cheeseless veggie pizzas!), eat mostly fish, fruit, veggies and whole grains. Every once in awhile I get a jones for chicken and I'll have a little, but that's getting more and more rare for me. I don't feel good about eating sentient animals, and I just like the fact that I feel so much better physically when I don't. My problem diet-wise has been too much sugar/carbs, and just plain eating too much -- not necessarily at any one meal, just being too much of a mindless grazer. MFP is really helping me with being a more mindful eater, and recognizing that I really do feel okay on fewer calories and that I don't need to eat something simply because I'm thinking about it. Anyway, feel free to add me (if you can tolerate such rambling in the future!!).

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