Vegetarian.

[Dawn.]

So, I'm thinking about turning to vegetarianism due to my love of animals and just wanting to try new foods.

I was just wanting to know how hard it was for you to go from eating meat nearly your whole life to not eating it at all. Was it easier than what people make it out to be? Do you still eat seafood? I think chicken and seafood will be my downfall.

Also any tips on getting the vitamins I need from not eating meat anymore? I'm currently taking vitamin C, cranberry and iron tablets as well as Centrum.

[Doglover2]

I tried Vegetarianism for a while. It actually wasn't that difficult; during that time, I barely craved meat.

Most substitutes contain the vitamins in place of meat, but talk to the doctor about this change in diet. Make sure you can consume soy products, otherwise it's way harder. It can be done, I did it without soy, but it was harder on planning meals to get the nutrients.

If you love seafood, consider the pescatarian diet. It's like vegetarian, but you can eat seafood. There's also pesco pollo vegetarian, avoiding red meats, but eats chicken and seafood.

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Doglover2

I tried Vegetarianism for a while. It actually wasn't that difficult; during that time, I barely craved meat.

Most substitutes contain the vitamins in place of meat, but talk to the doctor about this change in diet. Make sure you can consume soy products, otherwise it's way harder. It can be done, I did it without soy, but it was harder on planning meals to get the nutrients.

If you love seafood, consider the pescatarian diet. It's like vegetarian, but you can eat seafood. There's also pesco pollo vegetarian, avoiding red meats, but eats chicken and seafood.

Thanks for your reply!

I was thinking about the pescatarian diet today actually and I looked into it. I do love a good fish and chips.

[JessaMay]

I was a daily meat eater and I couldn't imagine my life without eating some type of meat. It was a little difficult at first, but change comes in small doses. Give yourself allowances to eat meat if you really want to. You don't have to go 100% veg to be successful. Think of it as a long term goal!

These Reddit subreddits really helped me.

Happy Cow Gifs

Whole Foods Plant Based

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by JessaMay

I was a daily meat eater and I couldn't imagine my life without eating some type of meat. It was a little difficult at first, but change comes in small doses. Give yourself allowances to eat meat if you really want to. You don't have to go 100% veg to be successful. Think of it as a long term goal!

These Reddit subreddits really helped me.

Happy Cow Gifs

Whole Foods Plant Based

Thank you for that!

[Odyne]

Hi

I've been vegetarian for 10 years.
It's very importnant to get enough protein - like nuts, tofu and so on.
If you have any questions, just send me a PM.
I'll be happy to help you.

Hugs from Lucy

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

Hi

I've been vegetarian for 10 years.
It's very importnant to get enough protein - like nuts, tofu and so on.
If you have any questions, just send me a PM.
I'll be happy to help you.

Hugs from Lucy

Thank you for that! I love nuts and tofu as well which is great!

[mitchellkilday]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

Thank you for that! I love nuts and tofu as well which is great!

They all have high nutritional value,i love them.

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by mitchellkilday

They all have high nutritional value,i love them.

Yes, and they taste great too!

[Odyne]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

Thank you for that! I love nuts and tofu as well which is great!

It's soooooo good

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

It's soooooo good

I love Tofu with noodles, vegetables and soy sauce.

[Odyne]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

I love Tofu with noodles, vegetables and soy sauce.

Tofu with just ketchup is also amazing

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

Tofu with just ketchup is also amazing

I might have to try that.

[Odyne]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

I might have to try that.

It’s gooooood

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

It’s gooooood

Haha I'll take your word for it.

[Odyne]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

Haha I'll take your word for it.

There’s a lot of vegetarian things that are good!

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

There’s a lot of vegetarian things that are good!

Yeah, there is. I have been trying a lot of vegetarian meals.

[Odyne]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

Yeah, there is. I have been trying a lot of vegetarian meals.

I've been vegetarian fof 10 years. Back then all there was, was tofu.
Look at today! There's so many options!

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

I've been vegetarian fof 10 years. Back then all there was, was tofu.
Look at today! There's so many options!

That's true!

I'm excited to look more into it.

[Odyne]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

That's true!

I'm excited to look more into it.

Glad to hear, lovely <3

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

Glad to hear, lovely <3

We'll see how long I last.

[Odyne]

Originally Posted by Disclosure.

We'll see how long I last.

Hehe
Again, just send me an PM if you need anything

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Odyne

Hehe
Again, just send me an PM if you need anything

Thank you.

[Yggri]

I've been a vegetarian for about a year now.

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by Yggri

I've been a vegetarian for about a year now.

How do you find it?

[x_sepi_x]

I've been vegetarian since I was 10 years old - totally out of my own choice. I must say I do not ever recall it being difficult for me even though I was so young when I decided to become a vegetarian. None of my family members were vegetarian or any of my friends. I don't remember much however I do know that I would never look back. I did after a few years begin to eat fish very occasionally so I guess technically I am a pescatarian.. Anyway I love being a vegetarian, I don't really find any difficulty in finding stuff to eat (I do have an eating disorder so this is probably why haha ) but even so I do not have issues with finding vegetarian/pescatarian foods - I hope you find it okay

[Dawn.]

Originally Posted by x_sepi_x

I've been vegetarian since I was 10 years old - totally out of my own choice. I must say I do not ever recall it being difficult for me even though I was so young when I decided to become a vegetarian. None of my family members were vegetarian or any of my friends. I don't remember much however I do know that I would never look back. I did after a few years begin to eat fish very occasionally so I guess technically I am a pescatarian.. Anyway I love being a vegetarian, I don't really find any difficulty in finding stuff to eat (I do have an eating disorder so this is probably why haha ) but even so I do not have issues with finding vegetarian/pescatarian foods - I hope you find it okay

Thank you for your reply. I am finding it a little harder on some days than what I thought I did. I'll go a week or so without eating any meat and only being on a pescatarian/vegetarian diet and other days (like last night) I caved in and had a beef burger.