The Vegetarian and Vegan Lifestyle Thread

[HOOKS]

I've been a vegetarian for three weeks now.

I have gone vegetarian before, but only for short periods of time, and never as a complete lifestyle change.

But now, I think it is going to stick with me.

Beyond the terrible practices I have witnessed in terms of how animals are treated, the feeling I get from not eating meat is definitely a lighter, leaner me. I no longer have the urge for red meat or bird, and the only thing I really will miss is sushi, but I've gone nearly a month without fish, so maybe I won't miss it that much.

And I've never liked pork, so that is no issue to me whatsoever.

Any other vegetarians or vegans on the board? Anyone thinking about switching to a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle?

Let's chat.

[RickLM]

I'm thinking about going vegetarian.

Are you following any books to make sure your diet is balanced?

[HOOKS]

I'm thinking about going vegetarian.

Are you following any books to make sure your diet is balanced?

Not following any books, but met with a nutritionist last month to work up a balanced plan, which I have been mostly following. Meeting again next week, actually, to look at my progress.

Protein drinks are my salvation. I used to dread it but now it is just normal.

[Ryan_ZOOM_Turner]

Vegetarian and thinking of becoming Vegan sometime in the future.

[Brad N.]

I'd love to eat healthier one day and admire those who choose the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, but goddamn I do love hamburgers, steak, and chicken so much. Ribs are pretty great too. Sorry, I'm drooling. Seriously though good for you man, stick it out!

[mike black]

I'd love to eat healthier one day and admire those who choose the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, but goddamn I do love hamburgers, steak, and chicken so much. Ribs are pretty great too. Sorry, I'm drooling. Seriously though good for you man, stick it out!

This is me. I mean, sausage is the greatest thing to ever happen to man kind (in all it's forms.)

Best of luck to you, Hooks.

[Matthew Brown]

This is me. I mean, sausage is the greatest thing to ever happen to man kind (in all it's forms.)

Best of luck to you, Hooks.

[Ray G.]

I'd love to eat healthier one day and admire those who choose the vegan or vegetarian lifestyle, but goddamn I do love hamburgers, steak, and chicken so much. Ribs are pretty great too. Sorry, I'm drooling. Seriously though good for you man, stick it out!

This is me. I mean, sausage is the greatest thing to ever happen to man kind (in all it's forms.)

Best of luck to you, Hooks.

Yep yep.

I'm not one of those douchey meat-eaters who seems to get personally offended by those who choose to be vegetarian/vegan, though. I think it's at least partially a biochemical thing.

Good luck, Hooks. I must say, the few times I've eaten at vegetarian places, I've been really impressed with just how good the food has gotten in recent years. Come a long way from the days of "Dragon Bowls" at the Angelika Kitchen.

[Matt Jay]

Yep yep.

I'm not one of those douchey meat-eaters who seems to get personally offended by those who choose to be vegetarian/vegan, though. I think it's at least partially a biochemical thing.

I am. But I forgive you, Hooks.

[HOOKS]

Best of luck to you, Hooks.

Seriously though good for you man, stick it out!

Good luck, Hooks.

Thanks guys!

I'm not one of those douchey meat-eaters who seems to get personally offended by those who choose to be vegetarian/vegan, though. I think it's at least partially a biochemical thing.

I am sure if I posted this on Facebook, a few people would have started fighting each other. (well, before the purge, that is)