what do you think about meat?

I absolutely love chicken breast, and I sure do love me some sweet & sour pork. any other kind of meat, I could give or take. I straight up don't like steak.

amusedmonkey wrote: »

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.

Thank you.

The definition of "ulterior motive" is exactly what I meant. [An alternative or extrinsic reason for doing something, especially when concealed or when differing from the stated or apparent reason.]

I'm getting picky in my old age, as well as soft.

I have decided if I could catch it, kill it and butcher it then I will eat it.

So that means I no longer eat pork, lamb or beef because quite honestly, I think pigs, sheep and cows are CUUUTTTEEE! And I just want to chase them and hug them like a big hippy dippy.

Turkey, fish and crustaceans I am 100% fine with.

I care about the impact on the environment and about the way farm animals are treated, but I find maintaining 20% protein important to stay on an even keel and it's difficult for me to get there without meat. I end up eating way too many protein bars. I will only eat beans in quantity when I know I will be alone for the evening, they are unusually magical for me. Maybe it's just psychological but I do crave meat on occasion, and feel better after consuming it. (I have had lifelong low iron levels so it may not be all in my head). I do on occasion pay more money for humanely treated meat. Blue Goose is a brand I can buy at a couple stores in my area. I eat mostly chicken. Beef has fallen into "treat" category at my house, so once every two weeks or so.

I have been vegan for a couple of years. I have put on a lot of weight in the last year as I have enjoyed the food rather too much and have been experimenting with different recipes, food like artisan vegan nut cheeses and eating out much more. I would say the weight gain was also to do with a change in routine where I had to commute to work for longer, and I stopped exercising so much, as work hours were also long. I have recently come back to this site as I need to rein in my excesses and learn about portion size again ( and start regular exercise!). I tend to like the high protein vegeburgers and non animal "steaks" which leave me feeling full and satisfied for hours on end and am looking to use these for weight loss while cutting right down on the many sweet and high fat foods I tend to normally go for. I think increasing the amount of protein in whatever form, can help reduce feelings of hunger. As far as weight loss/ maintenance and what people eat, I think it is down to the usual calories in, calories out formula, and not whether someone eats meat or not. I would also add that it is possible for someone to be slim, but eat unhealthily, with a lot of sugar and fat and not much nutrients.

You can eat a ton of veggies for the caloric cost of a few ounces of meat.

Plus the environmental cost... and animals like it better when we don't eat them and raise them in poor conditions.

Being vegan is completely a personal choice. Meat isn't unhealthy for everyone, as long as it high quality (pasture raised, grass fed, humanely raised..) Getting meat, eggs and dairy from local farms or farmer's markets or food stores where you know where it comes from is the best option. Some people do feel their best vegan, and that is ok too as long as they are consuming whole foods that are nutrient dense to make sure they obtain all of the essential proteins they need, that are more difficult to get from plant based sources- although you certainly can, it just takes planning.

stinkeye111 wrote: »

"Always" ?
Why would you make a judgement or assumption about a certain group of people? Unless, of course, you know every vegan on the planet.

By the very nature of their decision to go against "Nature".

Same way, all short people are not tall. "All of them".

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Mavrick_RN wrote: »

stinkeye111 wrote: »

"Always" ?
Why would you make a judgement or assumption about a certain group of people? Unless, of course, you know every vegan on the planet.

By the very nature of their decision to go against "Nature".

Same way, all short people are not tall. "All of them".

Ummm no ... sorry... but i think that your example is off the mark.... "vegans don't eat animal products" ----Yes, that would be the correct assumption. Not "vegans always have an ulterior motive" .

Zom_bunny wrote: »

I fully agree with this I eat vegan because I love animals and I absolutely hate the taste/texture of animal products . Its none of my business what other people eat .

That's the right attitude. Too many vegans give off a holier-than-thou vibe, and I can't stand it.

Yet, people assume I'm judging them by the simple fact that I don't eat meat, regardless of whether I talk about it.

Ah it's like politics or religion. Believe what you want, just don't feel the need to change my beliefs to be in line with yours!


And my belief is I freaking love meat (giggidy) pork is my fav but I keep it as a treat as a little fatty, chicken and Turkey are my normal go to!