Unintentionally became vegetarian
- I am a college student, so my income is relatively low each month. This makes buying groceries difficult at times. I'm really not a fan of overly processed foods. I found it inexpensive to live on a diet of on sale fruits and veggies, beans, eggs, and Greek yogurt. At first, I had tuna in the mix, but then I saw the movie Earthlings, and it kind of turned me off to eating meat of any kind. I figured that I only ate meat 1-2 times a week, so I wouldn't miss it if I completely cut it out. I sometimes miss poultry. That's why I still consume eggs.
- —Guest Megan
Good Work Everyone!
- I became vegetarian when I was 19. However before I made this choice I was very picky with meat. My dad would always say "You're going to be one of those vegetarians and get sick". When I was 18 I started cutting out different types of meat. Finally I was sitting at McDonalds eating a chicken wrap and I remembered their ad.. "Now Vein Free Chicken!" AND I was done! I always read the benifets of Chicken or fish and think.. hmm maybe I should eat just a little. But then I imagine putting it in my mouth and realise it's not something I ever want to do again. I believe we were meant to eat meat as humans but I do not believe we need too. When I did decide to make this choice my parents sighed but respected my desicion. Especially now they see I'm healthier then most of my family. My family still loves to tease me tho. :)
- —Guest Ashley
Cafeteria Food
- I'll be honest: I don't like most of my vegetarian brethren. Even as a vegetarian, I feel guilty when a vegetarian or vegan preaches about the evils of meat. I gave up meat three years ago because the texture grossed me out. And that's it. It's much easier to give up something when you don't *want* to eat it. I now have the moral high ground when people discuss feedlots and inhumane treatment of soon-to-be-food animals, but if that was it, I'd have backslid in about a month. As it stands, I think the last time I had meat-related food was when my mom accidentally put chicken stock into my soup four months after I switched over (three years ago). It's easy not to eat food that makes you want to gag when you think about eating it, I have to say.
- —Guest Raeann
Watched a PETA video
- I have never liked meat, and this video finally made me stop. There was a video of a tanuki being skinned (tanukis are the raccoon suits on Mario). It made me see what they do to animals. They were abused, and then skinned alive. That video made me quit meat
- —Guest matt
Been a veggie since i was 9 im now 17
- i changed to be a veggie when i watched videos of animals being killed at a slaughter house, cows are lifted by their hooves and their throats slit while they are still alive, and some places kill their cows with sledgehammers i mean whats up with that?! it really isnt hard to be veggie these days with the amount of substitute meat and veggie sweets just try it! you are saving lives!
- —Guest Chloe
Never really a fan
- I was never really a meat fan . And one day I woke up and was a totally different person . I wouldn't even look at meat. I'm the only person in my household that is a vegan . I feel more healthly , renewed , stronger . Its so many benfits that come with being a vegan . And to think about the poor animals that was once alive , now dead so you can eat . So think about the benfits it comes with being a vegan . Also only 12 years old . :-)
- —Guest Nicole Smith
Vegetarian since 1985
- I have just become vegan this year. The best way to start is to find a list online of what every vegan/vegetarian's pantry should have and go shopping. It's fun to try new things and look for recommendatons from other people. I can tell you that you will eventually buy every spice known to mankind. (lol) Find at least one great store that has vegan/vegetarian products. Get some cookbooks like 'The 30 Minute Vegan' or 'Veganomicon'. There is no law that says you can't have a slip up here and there. And I know for myself, I don't even attempt to be vegan at a restaurant. It's just not possible in Texas unless I want to eat plain lettuce. Original Boca Burgers with Vegenaise is one of my favorite quick things to eat. I have even decided to try foods again that I had decided I didn't like years ago. I like spinach now and about to try fresh mushrooms again. And most importantly, don't let the haters get you down :) You can do it !
- —Guest Anna
Im one too
- I believe that cruelty is wrong,and as well As wanting to be healthy I also want to stop abuse when I can,and being a vegetarian does this.i also realise how much food is wasted on livestock when could be given to starving humans, rather than an animal thats gona be slaughted anyway
- —Guest James
to eat meat or not to eat meat
- i stopped eating meat last monday after my aunts akita and i had a "dispute" over why you cant take a chicken from somewhere unknown to me and drop it in the middle of the road. and when i was trying to save the chicken from the bite wounds she was headed out to get another from god knows where!so after failing on trying to coax it to eat, rubbing anti biotics on its wounds and covering it with multiple blankets, it didnt make it and ive given up meat since{i know its not that long but my mom's doubt of me staying away from meat just makes me stronger}
- —Guest Nepeta
New Life
- Why did I pick this life? I've seen how people take advantage with foods. They've fried rat, frog, and cat. Yes, cat! Now, don't you think thats going over-board even by a little. People take the things they're given for granted and not even recognizeing them for who they are. Normally, you'd have a hampster, dog, snake, or even a monkey as a pet. If thats true, why are they being slaughtered and served in the meals we eat? Why aren't they having a pupose anymore, like herding sheep or helping those who can function right themselves? It's questions like these that make me wonder. It makes me question what I do or, in this case, eat. What do you think? Should we harm the creatures who have been helping us for decade after decade?
- —Guest KGC4LIFE
I'm a vegetarian
- I decided that I didn't want for others to need to die in order for me to live. It doesn't make sense. I'm a big, no, huge animal lover. It makes me so sad that the one reason that some of them are born is to end up in a slaughter house. So my tip to you veggie wannabes is never to give up. It'll be tempting the next time you pass a hot dog stand, but think of the poor animals that where used to make that hot dog. Also, some people might not be supportive (some of my friends sure weren't) but you need to believe in yourself, because I do, and I know the animals do. But being vegetarian doesn't just mean not eating things. You need to replace the meat with tofu for example. You need to be careful not to get sick. If you get sick, who will make all those wonderful changes towards a better planet? :-)
- —Guest Camille
I chose vegan-diet
- After a meaty/fishy BBQ Xmas lunch, I spent 12 hours flushing out my ill gut. I had had enough of meat! I decided then to go strictly vegetarian. 1st day I had apple pear plum compot. 2nd day breakfast: muesli with soymilk; lunch, raw spinach with tomatoes, cucumber and capsicum with hummous on wholemeal pitabread; dinner, steamed veges carrot potato zuchini broccoli; drinks, water or orange-mango juice. Next days similar but I bought/had precooked tofu sausages. Health benefits in first week of vegan-diet are no IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), regular soft toilet, no insomnia, no headaches, lost 3kg weight, feel lighter obviously, look younger, people notice my glorious change. I love vegan.
- —Guest Steve
young vegetarian
- I am 14 and both my best friends are vegetarian. My whole family of 6 are meat lovers but I've never been a big fan. Just last week I watched horrible documentations of farm animal abuse. Whenever I'm tempted to eat meat I think of an animal I saw in the videos and immediately refuse. The videos I saw had cows falling in blood and piglets being flung on the ground. I am slowly becoming vegan I went from 2 glasses of milk a day to soy milk and I never eat cheese anyways so that was easy and we get fresh eggs from our own chickens so I'll eat their eggs for now. I know its hard but I just think of their pain and that why kill innocent creatures just so i can eat.
- —Guest kayla
I love animals too much!
- I became a vegetarian after I saw a documentary on slaughter farms. It disgusted me and made me think twice about eating meat. If you are going to kill an animal for food it shouldn't be in a way that is inhumane or cruel. That video changed my life and I will never touch another piece of meat again! I love animals and I may only be one person, but I will do whatever I can to show them I care.
- —Guest Jessica
'Eat To Live' diet by Dr. Joel Fuhrman
- I was a vegan in '93 when NOBODY knew what it was. I did juicing & lost a lot of weight in 9 mths. Now, I am 90#s overweight: on Diabetic, High-Bloodpressure, & High-Trygliceride meds. Its time to take a look at what made me this way & CHANGE IT! I don't want to be on those meds for the rest of my life! I was depressed, sluggish, fatigued & now have gallstones too. As soon as I started eating 'LIVE' food (remember the potatoe clock?) I started having a better quality of life again: energetic, mentally alert, feeling good about myself! Be careful, all vegetarians, NOT to consume a lot of processed & refined foods or you could become like the 'sugar addict' of my past! Dr. OZ says that pserosis of the liver comes from sugar not just alcohol! Getting off the sugar addiction was harder than the meat, eggs, & dairy I gave up. But fruits, have helped with this addiction. Only on this for two weeks now, but its all coming back to me. Like the Brewers Yeast I had to take.
- —Guest Jo-Ellen C.
