Becoming Vegetarian

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  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Step 1: tell everyone you come in contact with that you are a vegetarian

    Why are people so threatened by people different than them?
  • aedreana
    aedreana Posts: 979 Member
    I have never in my 61 years of life understood why so many people differentiate between eating beef or pork or poultry or fish. It is all meat, what is the difference? No difference! Neither will I ever understand why I have seen so many people on MFP saying they want to make a gradual "transition" to vegetarianism or veganism. It isn't like they're going to develop withdrawal symptoms if they make a clean break from consuming meat products, or in the case of veganism all animal products. I don't get it; it doesn't make any sense to me, as a vegan.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Step 1: tell everyone you come in contact with that you are a vegetarian

    Why are people so threatened by people different than them?

    Oh it's not that, it's just that in order to be a proper vegetarian, you must let everyone know. Because the stereotype is the joke.
  • jofjltncb6
    jofjltncb6 Posts: 34,415 Member
    Step 1: tell everyone you come in contact with that you are a vegetarian

    Why are people so threatened by people different than them?

    Oh it's not that, it's just that in order to be a proper vegetarian, you must let everyone know. Because the stereotype is the joke.

    I wonder why this stereotype exists. Any ideas? Hmm.
  • ValGogo
    ValGogo Posts: 2,168 Member
    Step 1: tell everyone you come in contact with that you are a vegetarian

    Step 2: Don't listen to people who are trying to be condescending about your health.

    Step #4: don't confuse "stop eating meat" with "eating healthier" as they are not one and the same

    hahaha
    And yes, I had a friend that went vegetarian....she eventually had to give it up because she became severely anemic. I know some very fat and unhealthy vegans and vegetarians.

    Word! me too!
  • VBnotbitter
    VBnotbitter Posts: 820 Member
    Vegetarianism is a way of life that will make your body more alkaline, less disease and illness.

    Seriously if I read this bull on here one more time I am going to have a tantrum. Your body has a very carefully monitored system of keeping neutral. Vegetarianisim or in fact any diet is not going to change that.

    I am currently monitoring the arterial blood gas of a patient who had a cardiac arrest this morning and seeing this system in action as it struggles to get back to neutral. No amount of raw kale is going to make any difference
  • alfiedn
    alfiedn Posts: 425 Member
    I began eating mostly vegetarian in grad school simply because it was cheaper. I would eat meat when I was out, but never made it at home. A couple years later I decided to become vegetarian completely. In truth, I'm a pescatarian. I do eat fish, but it's very rare. Far less than once a week.

    I suggest stopping buying meat (which may mean arranging your own meals) and maybe only eat it out for a bit.

    I've found that my digestive system moves through more easily and I feel digestive lay much better. So, I think I'm here to stay. I do notice that it's not as wonderful when I eat too much fish.

    As for recipes, there are sooo many good vegetarian blogs. Indian food is spectacular to eat because of the spicing. I never miss the meat. Stir fries are awesome. I ate a lot of eggs when I first started eating vegetarian because they were easy and cheap, but I eat a lot less eggs now. Smoothies are great. They would be gross with meat in them. Zucchini enchiladas are great! Use spices to create delicious new favors for yourself. Spices are a spectacular investment.
  • Serenitynow29
    Serenitynow29 Posts: 119 Member
    Check out of the library Yottam Ottolenghi's Plenty. This book is written by an omnivore who loves vegetables. Start with p. 14. Do not leave out a single ingredient or step. And yeah, I don't care if you are indifferent to carrots, I was, this will change your mind.

    And for all omnivores that enjoy cooking, get this book. It is beautiful. And the first cookbook I've ever seen where I wanted to try every single recipe.

    If the food is this good, you will have no trouble eating plant-strong food and enjoying it. -Pax
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Step 1: tell everyone you come in contact with that you are a vegetarian

    Why are people so threatened by people different than them?

    Step 13: Lose your sense of humor
  • sistrsprkl
    sistrsprkl Posts: 1,010 Member
    Op, I became a vegetarian when I was 16 because it also made me sick. I never cared for it, even as a child. My family just let me do my own thing, I cooked a lot. You'll figure it out. I'm lacto-ovo, meaning I eat dairy and eggs. It works for me. My husband and kids eat meat but it's never a big issue. Just stick to your guns if you really want to do this, most people are very understanding.
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Step 11. Move thread to Food and Nutrition.

    Unless vegetarianism is some exciting new kind of workout.

    Thank you. :drinker:
  • kelly_e_montana
    kelly_e_montana Posts: 1,999 Member
    Step 1: tell everyone you come in contact with that you are a vegetarian

    Why are people so threatened by people different than them?

    Step 13: Lose your sense of humor

    You, sir, are cracking me up today!:laugh:
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    Step 1: tell everyone you come in contact with that you are a vegetarian

    Why are people so threatened by people different than them?

    Step 13: Lose your sense of humor

    Step 14 deal with idiots everyday that think it's okay to make fun of people morals
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Step 14 deal with idiots everyday that think it's okay to make fun of people morals
    Steps 15-17 lather, rinse repeat
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Congratulations for many health reasons!

    Vegetarianism is a way of life that will make your body more alkaline, less disease and illness. But do it with intelligence. Don't just become a carbanarian which was my mistake. Take over your own organic produce shopping and meal preparation. My mother thought I was crazy but finally got it. I modeled a new way of life for her and now my family has gone vegetarian without my forcing it on them. We all feel better. Note you will have to take a sublingual B12 supplement tablet for maintaining energy and it is only found in animal protein.

    There is lots of information on the internet. Educate yourself. And simply with a smile refuse to eat the animal protein prepared for you. I never tell anyone I'm a raw vegan. I just live the life and kindly refuse what's not part of my diet. I usually always find veggies and fruit to eat, and if it's not there, I say I've already eaten and eat my salad later. Hope you love fresh dark leafy green salads and nuts and seeds because these should become a staple in your vegetarian diet.

    Good luck.

    Your admiring Liv ox :flowerforyou:

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  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Vegetarianism is a way of life that will make your body more alkaline, less disease and illness.

    Seriously if I read this bull on here one more time I am going to have a tantrum. Your body has a very carefully monitored system of keeping neutral. Vegetarianisim or in fact any diet is not going to change that.

    I am currently monitoring the arterial blood gas of a patient who had a cardiac arrest this morning and seeing this system in action as it struggles to get back to neutral. No amount of raw kale is going to make any difference

    Where does this bs even come from?
  • msf74
    msf74 Posts: 3,498 Member
    or any websites that have vegetarian recepies?
    (DISCLAIMER:I know eating chicken and fish is not considered vegetarian. Its just for now till i transfer to it nice and slow XD)

    http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/recipes (although he does have meat dishes they are mainly vegetarian and taste amazing...)

    or buy his book, "Plenty".
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I have never in my 61 years of life understood why so many people differentiate between eating beef or pork or poultry or fish. It is all meat, what is the difference? No difference! Neither will I ever understand why I have seen so many people on MFP saying they want to make a gradual "transition" to vegetarianism or veganism. It isn't like they're going to develop withdrawal symptoms if they make a clean break from consuming meat products, or in the case of veganism all animal products. I don't get it; it doesn't make any sense to me, as a vegan.

    Maybe because giving up a rather large food group is not that easy, especially when trying to diet and/or maintain macros. Sometimes, doing it in stages is easier for some people.

    I gave up meat and fish all at one time and it was pretty easy - but I was not tracking my food either at the time.
  • orlandogirl97
    orlandogirl97 Posts: 30 Member
    I have been a vegetarian since I was 17. DO NOT up your refined carb intake to replace meat or you will gain weight! I made this mistake. Eat well balanced meals. Do research. There is very good information on the web. Google did not exist when I stopped eating meat. I did not have as much easily obtained information as you do now, please make the most of it!


    And PLEASE don't become a "Militant Vegetarian"! They are annoying.
  • VBnotbitter
    VBnotbitter Posts: 820 Member
    Vegetarianism is a way of life that will make your body more alkaline, less disease and illness.

    Seriously if I read this bull on here one more time I am going to have a tantrum. Your body has a very carefully monitored system of keeping neutral. Vegetarianisim or in fact any diet is not going to change that.

    I am currently monitoring the arterial blood gas of a patient who had a cardiac arrest this morning and seeing this system in action as it struggles to get back to neutral. No amount of raw kale is going to make any difference

    Where does this bs even come from?

    Which bs are you referring to? The original quote referring to alkalising diets or my badly worded rant about why the concept of alkalising diets are nonsense? I admit I didn't express it very well.
  • bunnylion
    bunnylion Posts: 265 Member
    Vegetarianism is a way of life that will make your body more alkaline, less disease and illness.

    I'm a pudding vegetarian (and so are quite a few other people I know): We can live of pizza, spaghetti, ice cream, chips and chocolates for days and days. No problem :-)

    Going vegan/vegetarian does not necessarily equal a healthy life style. Nor does it mean becoming/staying thin. I wish...
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    or any websites that have vegetarian recepies?
    (DISCLAIMER:I know eating chicken and fish is not considered vegetarian. Its just for now till i transfer to it nice and slow XD)

    http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/recipes (although he does have meat dishes they are mainly vegetarian and taste amazing...)

    or buy his book, "Plenty".

    Bookmarked this as the recipes look really good.

    Now, all I need is a cook (as I am terrible).
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Vegetarianism is a way of life that will make your body more alkaline, less disease and illness.

    Seriously if I read this bull on here one more time I am going to have a tantrum. Your body has a very carefully monitored system of keeping neutral. Vegetarianisim or in fact any diet is not going to change that.

    I am currently monitoring the arterial blood gas of a patient who had a cardiac arrest this morning and seeing this system in action as it struggles to get back to neutral. No amount of raw kale is going to make any difference

    Where does this bs even come from?

    Which bs are you referring to? The original quote referring to alkalising diets or my badly worded rant about why the concept of alkalising diets are nonsense? I admit I didn't express it very well.

    Sorry - I was not clear - the original. You were clear (and did not post bs) - I was not clear. I was wondering where the alkalising diet thing came from.
  • shor0814
    shor0814 Posts: 559 Member
    Okay so I want to become Vegetarian :3


    Every time i eat red meat i feel like im about to puke or get disgusted and sick while eating it which causes me to stop


    the problem is that I come from a My mom always cooks food that has red meat on it. Sometimes she would cook just veggie pasta but thats sometime when i ask for it. And everytime i try i always loose track and eat some.
    So far what im trying to do is to just eat either chicken and fish but like i said its hard

    Do you guys have any tips on how it can transfer to being vegetarian ? or any websites that have vegetarian recepies?
    (DISCLAIMER:I know eating chicken and fish is not considered vegetarian. Its just for now till i transfer to it nice and slow XD)

    I am truly curious about why a change to vegetarianism rather than just cutting out red meat? If or is the general idea of animals for food that makes you sick then fair enough and I can respect that. I just can't see the logic of such a drastic change if white meat isn't a problem.
  • Serenitynow29
    Serenitynow29 Posts: 119 Member
    or any websites that have vegetarian recepies?
    (DISCLAIMER:I know eating chicken and fish is not considered vegetarian. Its just for now till i transfer to it nice and slow XD)

    http://www.ottolenghi.co.uk/recipes (although he does have meat dishes they are mainly vegetarian and taste amazing...)

    or buy his book, "Plenty".

    Bookmarked this as the recipes look really good.

    Now, all I need is a cook (as I am terrible).

    Extraordinary!

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