Could you give up Meat?
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Easily, I was vegan for over 7 years. I'm eating meat, dairy, and eggs again, but considering going vegetarian/vegan again.
Isn't this evidence that the answer is actually, "no"?
Or more accurately, "not for more than seven years"?0 -
Give up meat? Really? Why don't I give up sex too while I am at it.0
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If I had to I could, but I love cow and pig too much to give it up.0
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Could i? yes i would be capable of doing such a thing
Would i? never in a million years, would i even entertain the notion of doing such a thing0 -
NOOOOOO!
I need my protein, I love my protein and plant based meals do not provide enough for me, and they are loaded with carbs. I don't do well with lot of carbs.
Having said that, I don't eat much red meat anymore ( or bacon, or lamb, or pork), but yes to chicken, fish, eggs, cheese and dairy.0 -
**** no.0
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people seem to forget about proper amino acid profiles that are optimal for recovery, bone density, etc.
On top of that b12 to prevent neurological defects, creatine is currently being investigated as a form of prevention as well.
btw without b12, higher risk that your babies with neurological problems
B12 is easily supplemented not enough of an excuse0 -
NOOOOOO!
I need my protein, I love my protein and plant based meals do not provide enough for me, and they are loaded with carbs. I don't do well with lot of carbs.
Having said that, I don't eat much red meat anymore ( or bacon, or lamb, or pork), but yes to chicken, fish, eggs, cheese and dairy.
Greens actually have quite a bit of protein and you can meet your daily needs if you eat properly0 -
I could never ever give up meat completely! I love chicken so much. There's just no way! Haha. Besides my love of the taste, meat provides so many good things for your body! I couldn't give it up! Haha.0
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I was raised on a dairy farm, but we always had a steer for the freezer and had chicken and pork, hunted deer, rabbit, and squirrel. My husband's family raised beef cattle and we are doing the same now. My children are learning to hunt, fish, and be self reliant.
My husband works with a "city" girl who made the comment that she thought what we do was wrong, we should go to the store like "normal" people to buy our meat. I want to cry when I think how far removed from reality some people are. I do think she is just particularly ignorant. I work with a lot of people who think what we do is pretty cool and I tell them all the time they can some visit us and help out b/c mucking stalls and giving calves their vaccinations is no fun.
I understand why vegetarians choose not to eat meat, besides the health reasons. I think people should eat less meat, or buy better treated (more expensive) meat because the big business way of it is heartbreaking. That was one of the reasons my husband and I decided to do what we do. I also think everyone should visit a farm.
So could I give up meat? No.0 -
Red Meat - Gone. Working on pork. Not willing to give up my poultry & seafood. Chicken/Turkey breast & Salmon are regulars in my diet.0
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NOOOOOO!
I need my protein, I love my protein and plant based meals do not provide enough for me, and they are loaded with carbs. I don't do well with lot of carbs.
Having said that, I don't eat much red meat anymore ( or bacon, or lamb, or pork), but yes to chicken, fish, eggs, cheese and dairy.
Greens actually have quite a bit of protein and you can meet your daily needs if you eat properly
Lunch today:
Mixed greens with spinach and kale (3 cups); carbs= 15; protein= 6
Grilled mahi-mahi (4 oz): carbs =0; protein = 20
Do the math...0 -
No, Never.0
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Easily, I was vegan for over 7 years. I'm eating meat, dairy, and eggs again, but considering going vegetarian/vegan again.
Isn't this evidence that the answer is actually, "no"?
Or more accurately, "not for more than seven years"?
Honestly, I could have very easily remained vegan. I decided to try meat again in order to support local farmers who raise rare breeds of livestock as many of the heritage breeds were dying out due to lack of use. It took me over a year to be able to eat meat again without inducing sickness.
And really, veganism was easier for me than paleo was. I just didn't like to proselytize, which I still am not doing, as diet is personal and shouldn't be attacked.0 -
Yes I could and I have done it for 7 whole years, but then I started craving chicken. I only eat chicken, turkey and some fish. I love vegetarian meals though and I could do it, but wouldn't really want to.0
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I did it as a teen too, but I think I did eat some really healthy stuff. A lot of stir fries, vegetarian lasagne etc.0
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No. LOL I gave up meat for a year once, and I counted down the days till I could have a delicious steak.
I'm a carnivore!0 -
I've done it periodically0
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NOOOOOO!
I need my protein, I love my protein and plant based meals do not provide enough for me, and they are loaded with carbs. I don't do well with lot of carbs.
Having said that, I don't eat much red meat anymore ( or bacon, or lamb, or pork), but yes to chicken, fish, eggs, cheese and dairy.
Greens actually have quite a bit of protein and you can meet your daily needs if you eat properly
Lunch today:
Mixed greens with spinach and kale (3 cups); carbs= 15; protein= 6
Grilled mahi-mahi (4 oz): carbs =0; protein = 20
Do the math...
just saying you can get enough protien0 -
why do people hate on red meat?0
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