Years ago I felt some from family because they worried about my children getting enough of this or that. I quit all flesh foods in the '70's and the dairy in the '80's. I always brought great entrees to family gatherings. As a result, my mom and brother are now animal free and other relatives are respectful. Just keep plugging along and they will get tired of harassing you. I was always sick and now I stay well. That's enough reason for me. I just have trouble maintaining a healthy weight. I am currently about 10 pounds underweight, but I feel great!
Skinneygirl 28

Funny thing is, science has proven giving meat to an anemic or b12 defficent person (veg or otherwise), doesn't fix the problem.

Oh, totally true about the pressure!
I have been a junk food vegan for some time and I am obese ... which makes me ashamed to admit I am a vegan, as vegans are supposed to be slender! But yes, you can definitely become obese eating the wrong vegan foods.
I have now made major changes to my diet, trying to become the slender, glowing, fabulous person a vegan is supposed to be. But in the meantime I try to talk about my way of eating as little as possible.

Unisheep/Mooncow
http://weightlossveganstyle.blogspot.it/