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Mavin, read this and then get the hell out of here:</p>
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<p>These posts don't quite agree.</p>
<p>They don't agree because I realized it's pointless to try to convince people who would make up any possible excuse in order to back up their actions into something that's so obvious. That's why they don't agree.</p>
<p>I've tried it before, but I couldn't get enough protein. I lost a lot of muscle weight and got sick. Go ahead and try it if you are really sure, but do some research first. You also might want to talk to a nutritionist before you start.</p>
<p>crimson4me, couldn't your first post be construed as a desperate excuse to back up your actions?</p>
<p>Yeah, it all depends on the person. Do research, see a nutritionist and take your multivitamins. As long as you're determined to succeed, you will.</p>
<p>You can construe it however you want to tetrahedron.</p>
<p>I guess it's easier for Indians, because Indian cooking was invented for vegetarians. It's something you don't even think about. You mix that food with the regular food you eat everyday, the dairy, the cereal, the pasta, and there's nothing missing in your diet. I can see the problem with being a vegetarian of a different race. I don't often see white people eating any sort of meal without meat. Hot dogs, chicken strips, turkey, it's all meat. Not very inventive, not very easy to find alternatives when it's what you've grown up on.</p>
<p>aim78 i agree.. as an indian, vegetarian was easy. vegan was harder, but it's what i believe. and i dont judge others. however, i applaud everyone's compassion here.</p>
<p>Yes, it is true that as Indians, we have it easier as vegetarians. But some of the misconceptions of how vegetarians are unhealthy is not true. It is not difficult to be a vegetarian and tall, strong, healthy, athtletic, etc. I am 6'0'', my younger brother (15 years old) is 6'1'' and I have many many friends that are all tall and athletic as well. You just have to make sure you get everything your body needs. And there are ways to do that.
BTW- LiquidPaper, I sent you a PM.</p>
<p>I've been a vegetarian for about 4 and a half years because I never cared for meat and in 8th grade, we studied the conditions of slaughter farms... I couldn't eat meat after that discussion. I am also lactose intolerant, which makes things a little more tricky. Before you commit to becoming a vegetarian, make sure you like soy and tofu products. Really, most people consume more protein than necessary; if you have a balanced diet with vegetables, soy and tofu products, fruit, etc., you should be fine. I have also never had health issues relating to vegetarianism and neither have my veg-friends...</p>
<p>OKAY! First off, I must admit, maybe I didn't clarify very well. When I said to try and dissuade me, I was directing it at people who attempted the veg lifestyle, and couldn't cut it. I was wondering what turned those specific people off. I really hate to see all this bickering nonsense. Let's just stick to pointers from now on. I think I've made the decision to go ahead and try being a vegetarian. I see no reason not to, as long as my health doesn't detoriate (and from what I hear, that shouldn't be a problem). Thanks for the excellent tips so far, guys. Great links, too. Yes, a few could be construed as "propaganda-y", but they serve their purpose.</p>
<p>Hey guys...I am contemplating switching over to non-vegetarianism for convinience sake in college. To those who have done this, will my body handle the meat well right away? (I've been vegetarian all my life) Or should I take it slow?</p>
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<p>very true..</p>
<p>a-bomb take it slow. I've attempted turning non vegetarian several times and most times, it didn't agree with my system. I found out I'm allergic to red meat that while I can tolerate chicken, its not my favourite thing in the world. You'll take time to adjust to alien substances so don't rush it.</p>
<p>Thanks Sucharita...any stuff thats a good MEAT 101 haha...stuff to get you started?</p>
<p>the profit motive justifies small cages...now randomly beating an animal for no apparent reason etc I cannot understand</p>
<p>a-bomb, to enter a meat eating diet you have to do it very slowly, similarly to how if you drink water in a foreign country you might get sick, but residents drink it daily</p>
<p>Tempeh is close enough in taste to meat that the switch is more than a minor temptation to a non-vegetarian like myself. I haven't eaten red meat in what must be over a year or two by now. I hope to go quasivego in college. I am not moved by PETA's propoganda and radical nutritionists' arguments leave me unconvinced that meat is unhealthy. To me, environmental sustainability is the biggest concern. Unfortunately, the American way of life brands "hypocrite" into the forheads of all pro-environment vegetarians. So, in the end, I think I'll take a multipronged attack. Quasivegetarism will play a part.</p>
<p>Meat tastes good and there is no true substitute</p>
<p>chicken is good. So is freshwater fish. Ham wouldve been good if I wasn't allergic to it. But don't try it more than twice a week until you find no changes after the meat intake experiments :D</p>
<p>I've given the matter careful thought since I'm currently on yet another 'being more adaptable' attempt :p</p>
<p>chicken sandwiches are good. fried chicken tastes fine even to my vegetarian tastebuds but don't try that - the combination of oil/fat and chicken takes its toll on the rookie (apart from the fact that its really really unhealthy)
I personally found fresh water fish to be less objectionable than other things but sea food is an absolute no-no. Ham wouldve been good if I wasn't allergic to it. But don't try it more than twice a week until you find no changes after the meat intake experiments :D</p>
<p>I've given the matter careful thought since I'm currently on yet another 'being more adaptable' attempt :p</p>