PDU said:

Started eating veggie roughly every 2nd night, although more realistically maybe twice a week, about 3 months ago.

We are slowly cutting down on meat both in frequency and amount. I have also embraced trying vegetarian meals, which was something i was staunchly opposed to before.

I have lost alot of weight (even though i am lean and athletic anyways) and look and feel healthier than i have ever before. (however, i am also training pretty hard in the triathalon disciplines, so in addition to my diet, i AM more in shape than i've ever been before.)

Can't complain, it's cheaper, sits better in my stomach, makes me feel good both ethically and physiologically, pleases my girlfriend and is all around a positive thing in my life.

I can't see myself ever going totally vegetarian. Maybe freegan/flexitarian if anything ... we are wanting to incorporate raw foodism into our diet to a certain extent.

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Good to hear Kudos to you for trying something new. I recommend Morning Star brand veggie burgers. kinda pricy, but I like to buy 1 box whenever i grocery shop. Also, stir frys are delicious and healthy

PDU said:

We're not into the fake meat, also not into buying packaged/prepared foods.

Stirfrys once or twice a week, curries, legume dishes (chickpeas and lentils)

However, we are lacking variety - i should plan some meals out ahead of times.

Stirfry is kind of the go to veggie meal around here, i must admit.

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Phoenician said:

I'm a vegetarian. For so many reasons but to try and sum it up:

1) There is no good reason to eat meat. Any nutritional value found in meat can be found in copious amounts elsewhere. "It tastes good" is a bs reason. For protein, see: beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt), etc. For b12 see: dairy, eggs, supplements.

2) The environment. Meat production is an incredible waste of resources and it is becoming more drastic with the growing population.

3) Factory farming. Animals are sentient beings. They are raised in confined areas and gorged from cradle to grave. It is a source of a great amount of suffering.

4) Economical. Eating vegetarian is much cheaper if done right.

5) Spiritual reasons. Doing my part to decrease the amount of suffering and live in harmony with the world.

6*) Health. This is debatable but switching to vegetarian forces me to look more carefully at my diet and ultimately eat healthier. I can no longer go to a fast food joint when I'm hungry for convenience. It's amazing how difficult it is to go out to eat and finding a proper meal without animal carcass on the menu.


Oh and if you like veggie burgers learn how to make them yourself. It's pretty easy and costs much less.


Edit: I forgot to mention I don't have a problem with eating meat for survival. It is appropriate in that situation. I speak of vegetarianism in modern society where it has become obsolete. I believe the shift to a vegetarian diet is important to our evolution as a species. We are not in the stone age anymore.

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The Doobie Dude said:

I was a full blown veggie for over a year I had visited a slaughter house... but chicken wings are way to good.

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Chicken wings were always the reason i started to get back on meat

These last few weeks have been overkill though. Gotten to the point where i was cooking them nearly every night. Blegh. Then my auntie comes home with a few more lbs and im like fuck this shit, lol.

Phoenician said:

I believe the shift to a vegetarian diet is important to our evolution as a species. We are not in the stone age anymore.

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topdog82 said:

Any vegatarains out there who manage to put on muscle? I am unable to gain significant muscle but I don't care too much. I don't wanna be ripped. Just have a decent core (apparently this is incredibly important for posture)

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Crystal G said:

topdog82 said:

Any vegatarains out there who manage to put on muscle? I am unable to gain significant muscle but I don't care too much. I don't wanna be ripped. Just have a decent core (apparently this is incredibly important for posture)

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Now when you say core, do you mean strengthen your core, or get abs?

If you mean strengthen your core, up your egg intake, and invest in some whey protein. Do a lot of bodyweight exercises that work your entire core--things like jumping squats, pull-ups, pushups, dips, etc.

Now if you mean get abs, lower your carb intake. Your abs aren't showing because your body fat percentage is too high. I don't know what kind of vegetarian food you eat, but I've seen a 300lb vegetarian chick eat fried cheese sandwiches and french fries on almost a daily basis.

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Phoenician said:

I'm a vegetarian. For so many reasons but to try and sum it up:

1) There is no good reason to eat meat. Any nutritional value found in meat can be found in copious amounts elsewhere. "It tastes good" is a bs reason. For protein, see: beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt), etc. For b12 see: dairy, eggs, supplements.

2) The environment. Meat production is an incredible waste of resources and it is becoming more drastic with the growing population.

3) Factory farming. Animals are sentient beings. They are raised in confined areas and gorged from cradle to grave. It is a source of a great amount of suffering.

4) Economical. Eating vegetarian is much cheaper if done right.

5) Spiritual reasons. Doing my part to decrease the amount of suffering and live in harmony with the world.

6*) Health. This is debatable but switching to vegetarian forces me to look more carefully at my diet and ultimately eat healthier. I can no longer go to a fast food joint when I'm hungry for convenience. It's amazing how difficult it is to go out to eat and finding a proper meal without animal carcass on the menu.


Oh and if you like veggie burgers learn how to make them yourself. It's pretty easy and costs much less.


Edit: I forgot to mention I don't have a problem with eating meat for survival. It is appropriate in that situation. I speak of vegetarianism in modern society where it has become obsolete. I believe the shift to a vegetarian diet is important to our evolution as a species. We are not in the stone age anymore.

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Phoenician said:

I'm a vegetarian. For so many reasons but to try and sum it up:

1) There is no good reason to eat meat. Any nutritional value found in meat can be found in copious amounts elsewhere. "It tastes good" is a bs reason. For protein, see: beans, nuts, seeds, dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt), etc. For b12 see: dairy, eggs, supplements.

2) The environment. Meat production is an incredible waste of resources and it is becoming more drastic with the growing population.

3) Factory farming. Animals are sentient beings. They are raised in confined areas and gorged from cradle to grave. It is a source of a great amount of suffering.

4) Economical. Eating vegetarian is much cheaper if done right.

5) Spiritual reasons. Doing my part to decrease the amount of suffering and live in harmony with the world.

6*) Health. This is debatable but switching to vegetarian forces me to look more carefully at my diet and ultimately eat healthier. I can no longer go to a fast food joint when I'm hungry for convenience. It's amazing how difficult it is to go out to eat and finding a proper meal without animal carcass on the menu.


Oh and if you like veggie burgers learn how to make them yourself. It's pretty easy and costs much less.


Edit: I forgot to mention I don't have a problem with eating meat for survival. It is appropriate in that situation. I speak of vegetarianism in modern society where it has become obsolete. I believe the shift to a vegetarian diet is important to our evolution as a species. We are not in the stone age anymore.

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Im also a proud vegetarian. For almost 4 years now. And  hit the nail direct on the head.