Vegetarians

I have decided to become a vegetarian after the new year starts. I hardly ever eat meat anyway because I don't like how most of it tastes/makes me feel. I also got really into fitness and healthy living after I had my baby this year, and I think this would be a good thing for me. I also love animals (and just applied to go to school to be a vet assistant) and don't like the idea that I'm eating them. I don't (and won't) judge people who do - my fiance eats mostly meat - but this is what I think is right for me.

If there are any others, how long have you been a vegetarian? What made you decide to become one? And what are your favorite vegetarian dishes?  

I was a vegetarian for a year. I love animals too, but my body needs some meat once in awhile.

I love pad Thai, or salad wraps.

I'm a vegan. I have been one for two years and a vegatrain for five. I chose this lifestyle because I think its absoulty disgusting what is in the food we eat. I do not eat anything processed only real foods.

I've been a strict vegetarian for 3 1/2 years, before that I was a vegan off and on.

It was hard being a vegan when I was married to my ex. He ridiculed me and didn't make it easy. My husband now, is a vegetarian too, so we don't even think about it really, it's our life. Having a good support system really helps.

What made me go vegan in the first place was a multitude of reasons, but I recommend reading Skinny Bitch. If that doesn't turn you, I don't know what will.

We eat a lot of legumes, different beans, tofu, some meat substitutes though we avoid them as much as possible.

One of my favorite things too cook is a baked enchilada casserole. Even our omnivore friends love it.


I suggest getting a good veggie friendly cookbook.

Quoting pilot Jess:" I've been a strict vegetarian for 3 1/2 years, before that I was a vegan off and on. It was hard being ... [snip!] ... cook is a baked enchilada casserole. Even our omnivore friends love it. I suggest getting a good veggie friendly cookbook."

Ummm you should send me the recipe for that casserole, it sounds awesome and I've never made it before!!  

<blockquote><b>Quoting VeggieBurglar:</b>" Ummm you should send me the recipe for that casserole, it sounds awesome and I've never made it before!!  "</blockquote>




http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishentreerecipes/r/enchiladacass.htm

This is the one I use. So easy and insanely tasty!

Quoting pilot Jess:" <blockquote><b>Quoting VeggieBurglar:</b>" Ummm you should send me the recipe for ... [snip!] ... http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishentreerecipes/r/enchiladacass.htm This is the one I use. So easy and insanely tasty!"

YOU RULE!

<blockquote><b>Quoting VeggieBurglar:</b>" YOU RULE!"</blockquote>




 . Happy to share!

Wow   Such commitment, ladies. It's impressive. Especially with how much overly processed/crappy foods there are out there! They're freaking everywhere. I don't really eat things like chips/cookies/sweets/junk food. If I do, it's only a little and rarely. It generally makes me feel sick. And since my fiance is anti-healthy anything, it's been hard for me to have a strict vegetarian diet. I've wanted to do this for a long time, but haven't been able to.

My fiance, son, and I have lived with my fiance's parents since we lost our apartment this past summer. They're currently paying for our food, and they're all big meat eaters. They buy veggies/fruit too, but not enough for me to eat only that. And when I used some of my money from my seasonal job at a department store, they got mad and said I was "wasting my money," even though I thought I was being helpful. I didn't want to ask them to pay for extra food because of a choice that I'm making.

I don't know. I'm going to commit myself to it on the 1st of January though. I've been very good at completing goals in the past year, so I know I can do it. Just not sure how to make it not awkward where I'm living.

As far as being vegan goes, I don't think I could do it. I have massive respect for people who have done it/are doing it, but I know I couldn't. I have a weakness for lowfat/fat free yogurt, and I'd like to not give that up. I started buying vegan cheese though, and almond milk (which I've fallen in love with.)

I'll definitely look into getting a veggie cookbook.