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I'm a vegetarian :D I was just wondering if there was anybody else who was. Random topic..oh well xP

XOXO,Mimi

occasionally I like vegetarian food, but I am not vegetarian. I did take a 30 day pledge to be vegetarian once though :D

I was a vegetarian for a while but I'm not longer one. While I would rather go out and catch food myself (Fishing is what I would probably do), I instead have to rely on good farmers. The way I see it, it's supporting the life of the farmer, his or her family, and his employees. And I only choose to support those who practice humane techniques. Organic, free range, grass fed, etc. Otherwise I won't eat it.

@Cocoa

I never saw it that way, i suppose people who buy meat are supporting farmers and their families, whitch is a good thing!

I hate the smell of meat now, it makes me want to…..well, you know, "Be sick", so i don't think that i could go back to eating meat…..

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Hi– I made it online today– woohoo!

Yes, I only eat chicken, turkey and fish-   Occasionally will have some red meat , but basically stay away from pork and cow meat.       I do eat eggs and cheese products,  but have found that I keep the weight off by eating a small portion of fish or fowl (not duck though)  and more veggies and fruits.     Grains tend to make me overweight-  so I only eat them sparingly.      A good snack for me would be a chunk of sharp chedder cheese with some slices of Macintosh apples…yummmm!!

or some red wine and cheese-      and a good lunch would be either vegetarian chili with cheese melted on it   or a nice dark green leafy salad with hardboiled eggs ,chickpeas and chunks of broccoli, black olives, and cheese tossed in-   and then seasoned with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

If you' are a vegetarian-  it is advisable to take B12 supplements daily.

hugs

Lisa

haha B12 thats like a joke with my dad and us (me my mom and dad are vegetarians) my aunt was like "AHHHH ur a vegetarian u need lotza B12!!!!!" and so  when ever my dad forgets somthing were laik "B12!!!!!" but we do eat that B12 rich stuff on our food.

i love being vegetarian and i'm eventually going to become vegan cuz i don't really like any animal products much and i HATE the tase of butter now after eating this vegan butter spread stuff for like the past year. also when ever when i go out to commune with nature i feel like i should be a vegan. but i guess its diff for diff ppl.

lotza luv,

         Elyssa

Hello, I was 'born' a vegetarian since my family are all vegetarians. It's more than a choice, its simply what we've always done. This is in part due to our Indian heritage but also, since I was born in England, a personal choice. I once ate a fishstick at school before I realised what a vegetarian was, but that was it. The smell and appearance of meat and fish really doesn't appeal to me, and I would never eat it willingly. 

On the other hand, I do think that humans ought to eat meat and fish, since it was essential for our evolutionary development and may be necessary in the future. Just as long as I'm not the one doing the killing and the eating! Also, If I met a woman who was totally worth it, I'd cook meat for her as an act of love. My sister does the same for her boyfriend despite her revulsion for the stuff.

I can imagine how difficult it is for 'meaties' to turn vegetarian, especially if you or your family lack experience. Not only does your diet have to provide the same requirements as any other, it has to provide protein and Omega oils without using the foodstuffs that are most rich in them! Seeds and nuts in muesli, pulses and lentils for main meals and eggs and tofu are all excellent substitutes when taken regularly. As for giving up the pleasures of meat, I'm not in a position to say, other than that the vegetarians I know haven't 'given up on food.' In fact, they are the most epicurean people I know (myself included). There are a wealth of textures and flavours in the world that I doubt any one person could sate themselves with. 

Watch out though, because it can also make you fat! Vegetable oil, clarified butter and sugar are responsible for vegetarian obesity. Avoid fried foods and desserts and you should be fine though.

Eat on, whether it's meat or whatever,

                                                            Neil

SpiritOfNature said:

I'm a vegetarian!

I've been one since I was 12 and I feel absolutely great! I agree with the eating of animals like the Native Americans did and other native peoples but since then the meat industry has gone absolutley sick and commercial. I disagree with the way its done and that people with meat on their plates dont even know where its come from and as long as its meat they're happy. Our ancestors use to only pick out the old and dying and thank the spirit of the animal for giving up their life for them to carry on living. Now its just a meat-churning-out factory. The ways the animals are treated before they are killed is also very cruel but I wont go into that now… Sorry I sound so negitave but its something i feel strongly about.

But for those people who eat meat its their choice and i totally respect their opinion

I know, sometimes when I eat meat their torturous life flashes before my eyes and I feel guilty, but it tastes good anyway, but I do especially feel guilty when I drink shark's fin, their pain felt on the fin can be felt on my back too but my family orders it anyway only because the restaurant made it really well. I'm currently keeping all my wednesdays vegetarian. If I ever found myself with meat on a meal on Wednesday I would use the next day's meal as a vegetarian meal to substitute it.

 so far theres in our group in france only one vegetarian shes anasta romanov, in contact with fae and sick animals that seek her for healing by locals shes called  ma, she eats only fruits that we find in the mountains and forestsgic woman because of her skills. those that come over will meet her she s simply unavoidable

I'm trying to become vegetarian, I have good self control and I really want to but my parents don't like the idea and neither do my instincts :s