Any Pesco Vegetarians Out There?!?!

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  • CADreaming09
    CADreaming09 Posts: 269 Member
    Katoato,

    While I do agree it's up to everyone to communicate what they do and don't want in a meal, when people who are not vegetarian (such as a person who eats fish) calls themselves one, it makes others think that more do. What if someone doesn't know that a soup is made with fish stock, and the waitstaff doesn't think to tell them because they saw another "vegetarian" eating it before? There's also situations where people swear up and down that they'll make a vegetarian meal... and then they'll serve fish or even chicken. It's the darndest thing. This sort of stuff happens a lot more often than one would probably think, and it can even make vegetarians sick when it happens. This is not really some moral thing when I try to teach people not to use the term vegetarian when they're really pescetarian, it's just me trying to make sure I myself don't get into unnecessary trouble in the future.

    Anyway, I am going to bow out of this discussion now, I said my part and now I'll leave the thread for the pescetarians of the forum to gather together and chat. =)

    Darn, wish I would've read this while you were 'in' the thread...

    But what you're saying sounds more like a problem for you than me...If they don't tell you soup is made out of fish stock because I went in there before you and ate it, than it's more your fault for not asking them what exactly is in your food.

    I don't know about you, but I'm not going to let the waiter/waitress decide if I can or can't eat something. Not really their job. Most probably don't assume anything anyway and if they did, again that's your fault for not specifying what you wanted to eat.

    Even if I ate everything under the sun, I still want to know what is in the meal. I always ask.
  • CADreaming09
    CADreaming09 Posts: 269 Member
    Although I hate using a label to define my dietary choices because of the ridiculous debates that invariably arise, I have not eaten pork, beef, or poultry in 15 years. I do, however, occasionally eat fish.

    Exactly!!! I never label myself either and like I mentioned before, this is the first time I did...I just don't feel the need to tell anyone what I eat. Just weird LOL...

    And it always seems that when someone does mention they don't eat meat, there is always a discussion about why they don't and maybe they should eat more or less, etc.

    I posted this, only because I wanted similar friends, that is all:smile:
  • sl1ngsh0t
    sl1ngsh0t Posts: 326 Member
    I was vegetarian (for yeeeeears) until I recently started the JM 90d BR meal plan. I intend on changing this after I've seen this exercise & diet program through. I ethically don't agree with eating wild salmon, (a fish JM heavily supports consuming) whose populations are being threatened by over-fishing. I also generally disagree with additives in our meat supply and the ways in which animals are treated. I think consuming meat only allows for these food supply chain issues to worsen. My light foray into meat eating over the past month has only reinforced my vegetarian beliefs. I notice that I don't eat as much meat as JM suggests in her meal plans, anyway. I think she needs to plan & support a more ecologically sustainable weight-loss menu.
  • CADreaming09
    CADreaming09 Posts: 269 Member
    I was vegetarian (for yeeeeears) until I recently started the JM 90d BR meal plan. I intend on changing this after I've seen this exercise program through. I ethically don't agree with eating wild salmon, (a fish JM heavily supports consuming) whose populations are being threatened by over-fishing. I also generally disagree with additives in our meat supply and the ways in which animals are treated. I think consuming meat only allows for these food supply chain issues to worsen. My light foray into meat eating over the past month has only reinforced my vegetarian beliefs. I notice that I don't eat as much meat as JM suggests in her meal plans, anyway. I think she needs to create a more ecologically sustainable menu.

    I'm starting her Body Revolution, but I just eat healthier while doing an exercise plan. I definitely won't eat meat for her plan LOL...
  • sl1ngsh0t
    sl1ngsh0t Posts: 326 Member
    I was vegetarian (for yeeeeears) until I recently started the JM 90d BR meal plan. I intend on changing this after I've seen this exercise program through. I ethically don't agree with eating wild salmon, (a fish JM heavily supports consuming) whose populations are being threatened by over-fishing. I also generally disagree with additives in our meat supply and the ways in which animals are treated. I think consuming meat only allows for these food supply chain issues to worsen. My light foray into meat eating over the past month has only reinforced my vegetarian beliefs. I notice that I don't eat as much meat as JM suggests in her meal plans, anyway. I think she needs to create a more ecologically sustainable menu.

    I'm starting her Body Revolution, but I just eat healthier while doing an exercise plan. I definitely won't eat meat for her plan LOL...

    My son & fiancee' are both meat eaters. If anything, I'm able to purchase ethically sourced & organic meats for them. It really has helped our family a lot.
  • Grimmerick
    Grimmerick Posts: 3,342 Member
    Just call yourself a pescatarian, you're no vegetarian got that.

    way to be a jerk, god doesn't like ugly you know.
  • AmyBeth719
    AmyBeth719 Posts: 184 Member
    I eat along those guidelines for the most part and I would like to eventually be totally pescatarian. Feel free to friend me!! :o)
  • CADreaming09
    CADreaming09 Posts: 269 Member
    Just call yourself a pescatarian, you're no vegetarian got that.

    Hehe, people like you amuse me.
  • miriam315mary
    miriam315mary Posts: 3
    I'm not interested in any debates or power struggles over who to call what. I eat fish, seafood, dairy, eggs, veggies, and fruit. I am a leery eater when it comes to others preparing my food, so I will call myself a vegetarian when I go to other's homes or to restaurants. Send me a friend request if you are interested in sharing meal ideas. If you are looking for something to argue about, please bypass me. Thanks!
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