Converting to vegetarian (read: not vegan) - 3 months later

[UnatcoAgent]

Protein and Iron are both normal, haven't lost any weight or turned anemic

B12 was a bit low apparently - taking supplements now.

That's after cutting out all meat since Christmas

A few of you will wonder why: This was not an emotional choice. Poor digestion runs in the family, and was a routine problem for me. After cutting out any meat from my diet, I've never felt better.

Things I miss the most:
- Ribs
- Real burgers, though the patties made from compacted veg are pretty damn good
- Chicken probably the most

Major benefits I've noticed so far:
- Digestion and energy are way better
- Sexual energy has stayed the same, much more palatable according to the girlfriend
- Much cheaper, I've started buying better quality products in place of meat-related costs
- Hopefully no colon-cancer later in life

Discuss.

 

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[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
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Already there.

 

[TwiceOver]

Until vegetariiianismissity allows bacon, I don't think I could do it. Even after 20 years my cousin still drools at the smell of bacon.

 

[ConstipatedVigilante]

I could never give up eating animals. I just love them too much.

 

[manowar821]

... Every week, somebody says something or shows me something that pushes me ever closer to the brink of turning vegetarian. IF ONLY MY FATHER'S BURGERS WEREN'T SO DAMN GOOD

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: ConstipatedVigilante
I could never give up eating animals. I just love them too much.

At first I thought it was going to be incredibly difficult - I LOVED eating animals.

But as time went on, the initial hurdle proved to be shorter than I had expected. The only real issue is when I go out to eat, which isn't all that often. It can be a pain in the ass to eat even in a city as diverse as Toronto.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: manowar821
... Every week, somebody says something or shows me something that pushes me ever closer to the brink of turning vegetarian. IF ONLY MY FATHER'S BURGERS WEREN'T SO DAMN GOOD

Try it for a week, that's what I did.

 

[DAGTA]

It's very tough to get a balanced amount of nutrients while on a vegetarian diet. Possible, but tough. Best wishes to you!

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: DAGTA
It's very tough to get a balanced amount of nutrients while on a vegetarian diet. Possible, but tough. Best wishes to you!

No, I don't think so.

I have had 0 problem so far, and I haven't been picky about what I've eaten, just eaten well.

Edit - I should say that it can be difficult to get Iron. I haven't had a problem though, so I don't know how over-hyped that is now.

 

[Gibson486]

I just started exercising. I did not rea1lly change my diet at all, just ate smaller portions. I lost 12 lbs so far.

 

[Redfraggle]

Your body's reaction to vegetarianism will vary widely depending upon your individual biology, the foods you choose to eat, your activity levels, and the methods you choose to cook your foods. It really isn't that hard. If you do some research, there is a tremendous variety of foods and recipes. You aren't stuck eating the same handful of recipes over and over. Research online, get some decent cookbooks, and experiment.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: DAGTA
It's very tough to get a balanced amount of nutrients while on a vegetarian diet. Possible, but tough. Best wishes to you!

Not even close to being true.

The B12 deficency the OP mentions can be easily addressed with nutritional yeast flakes, which, when your body needs them, taste like manna itself.

Edit: Nutritional Yeast.

 

[darkxshade]

I tried vegan for a week once... I just don't get the satisfaction and fullness that I get from meat. It would only work if I ate plain pizza and other unhealthy foods and I'm not about to turn full vegan for that.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DAGTA
It's very tough to get a balanced amount of nutrients while on a vegetarian diet. Possible, but tough. Best wishes to you!

Not even close to being true.

The B12 deficency the OP mentions can be easily addressed with nutritional yeast flakes, which, when your body needs them, taste like manna itself.

I'm taking supplements now but looking for a more organic alternative.

 

[darkxshade]

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DAGTA
It's very tough to get a balanced amount of nutrients while on a vegetarian diet. Possible, but tough. Best wishes to you!

Not even close to being true.

The B12 deficency the OP mentions can be easily addressed with nutritional yeast flakes, which, when your body needs them, taste like manna itself.

or a multi-vitamin which would address that and much more others.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: darkxshade
I tried vegan for a week once... I just don't get the satisfaction and fullness that I get from meat. It would only work if I ate plain pizza and other unhealthy foods and I'm not about to turn full vegan for that.

VEGAN is entirely different in terms of scale - I couldn't do that, nor do I have any inclination to.

 

[MrMatt]

Originally posted by: Sabot
Protein and Iron are both normal, haven't lost any weight or turned anemic

B12 was a bit low apparently - taking supplements now.

That's after cutting out all meat since Christmas

A few of you will wonder why: This was not an emotional choice. Poor digestion runs in the family, and was a routine problem for me. After cutting out any meat from my diet, I've never felt better.

Things I miss the most:
- Ribs
- Real burgers, though the patties made from compacted veg are pretty damn good
- Chicken probably the most

Major benefits I've noticed so far:
- Digestion and energy are way better
- Sexual energy has stayed the same, much more palatable according to the girlfriend
- Much cheaper, I've started buying better quality products in place of meat-related costs
- Hopefully no colon-cancer later in life

Discuss.

how is going vegetarian cheaper??

 

[Nocturnal]

Check out Travis Barker. He used to be a vegan, got into the plane crash and almost died. His doctor instructed him to eat meat since supplements could not take the place of actual protein. He is no longer a vegan.

 

[amicold]

Originally posted by: Sabot

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DAGTA
It's very tough to get a balanced amount of nutrients while on a vegetarian diet. Possible, but tough. Best wishes to you!

Not even close to being true.

The B12 deficency the OP mentions can be easily addressed with nutritional yeast flakes, which, when your body needs them, taste like manna itself.

I'm taking supplements now but looking for a more organic alternative.

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Might as well be USP

 

[BabaBooey]

Originally posted by: Sabot

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
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Already there.

Stay there.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Check out Travis Barker. He used to be a vegan, got into the plane crash and almost died. His doctor instructed him to eat meat since supplements could not take the place of actual protein. He is no longer a vegan.

Vegan? Or vegetarian?

I don't see the relevance here - I guess if I'm in a plane crash and have 3rd degree burns everywhere, I'll eat a steak.

 

[Perknose]

Originally posted by: MrMatt

Originally posted by: Sabot
Protein and Iron are both normal, haven't lost any weight or turned anemic

B12 was a bit low apparently - taking supplements now.

That's after cutting out all meat since Christmas

A few of you will wonder why: This was not an emotional choice. Poor digestion runs in the family, and was a routine problem for me. After cutting out any meat from my diet, I've never felt better.

Things I miss the most:
- Ribs
- Real burgers, though the patties made from compacted veg are pretty damn good
- Chicken probably the most

Major benefits I've noticed so far:
- Digestion and energy are way better
- Sexual energy has stayed the same, much more palatable according to the girlfriend
- Much cheaper, I've started buying better quality products in place of meat-related costs
- Hopefully no colon-cancer later in life

Discuss.

how is going vegetarian cheaper??

In that it costs less. Any other questions?

 

[txrandom]

Originally posted by: Nocturnal
Check out Travis Barker. He used to be a vegan, got into the plane crash and almost died. His doctor instructed him to eat meat since supplements could not take the place of actual protein. He is no longer a vegan.

I'm not vegetarian, but nuts have plenty of protein don't they?

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: amicold

Originally posted by: Sabot

Originally posted by: Perknose

Originally posted by: DAGTA
It's very tough to get a balanced amount of nutrients while on a vegetarian diet. Possible, but tough. Best wishes to you!

Not even close to being true.

The B12 deficency the OP mentions can be easily addressed with nutritional yeast flakes, which, when your body needs them, taste like manna itself.

I'm taking supplements now but looking for a more organic alternative.

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Might as well be USP

Nice, thanks!