Thread: Any vegetarians out there?

Hey all,

So almost 8 months ago my girlfriend and I decided to take the challenge and try to eat only vegetarian foods (i.e. no meat). Well I've been at it every since. Haven't had any meat (that includes chicken and fish for those who don't consider it to be meat) for almost 8 months, and I'm proud of it.

I don't care if you are or aren't a vegatarian, I seriously don't like to judge or impose my views. I just wondered if there were any other members here who are veggies.

Does that include Jello and marshmallows?

Watch out for those hidden foods. Gelatin is an animal by product.

Are you going hardcore. Switiching to a Miller Veggy Strop?

I was a veg head for 10 years. Loved it. Went away from it when we had kids and the costs were to great to keep up with.

Seitan and Tofu are the best. I love me some fried Tofu in cornstarch.

I've done it off and on. Mostly off. I went 3 years once. No eggs, dairy, chicken or fish. Stone veggie. My staple was brown rice mixed with soy beans. It is hard to be a vegetarian. Requires a lot of work. Now I eat a lot of brown rice, chicken and fish. I can't remember the last time I had beef, fast food or anything like that. Years ago.

I just seem to naturally eat less and less meat these days, but every now and again I just got to have a thick tender steak or a big juicy hamburger! I think I'll go eat lunch now.

I have ruyn the gammut from hard-core carnivore to strict vegan. Right now, I am at the "I don't eat mammals" phase. Been there about 5 years or so.
Going vegan was really tough. It was an amazing experience, and shows just how deeply imbedded animal products are in our modern comforts.

Originally Posted by smokelaw1

I have ruyn the gammut from hard-core carnivore to strict vegan. Right now, I am at the "I don't eat mammals" phase. Been there about 5 years or so.
Going vegan was really tough. It was an amazing experience, and shows just how deeply imbedded animal products are in our modern comforts.

You're right, animal products are EVERYWHERE. Just think about the clothes we wear, our footwear, etc.

Originally Posted by singlewedge

Does that include Jello and marshmallows?

Watch out for those hidden foods. Gelatin is an animal by product.

Are you going hardcore. Switiching to a Miller Veggy Strop?

I was a veg head for 10 years. Loved it. Went away from it when we had kids and the costs were to great to keep up with.

Seitan and Tofu are the best. I love me some fried Tofu in cornstarch.

I do try and watch out for those hidden animal products. A killer one that is cesar salad, it has fish oil in it! I didn't know that until I switched to a veggie.

And I am looking into getting a vegan strop. I can't buy one now anyways, seeing Tony Miller is on vacation...

I have tried going vegan once. I didn't care for it, however I have reduced my meats to small portions and quality cuts. I've increased my intake vegetables and fruits and with that I've lost 25 solid pounds in 8 months. I believe the humans are omnivore. Eating meat is our nature. We have incisors for a reason.

Originally Posted by Stephen436

We have incisors for a reason.

Yeah.... well .......

Originally Posted by Stephen436

... We have incisors for a reason.

I don't mean to be rude but that's a poor argument.
What reason then would this vegan have for such incisors?

It is more accurate to consider the length of your intestinal tract.

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