i am a vegetarian but my family doesnt know this.... my parents always try to shove meat down my mouth and then later on i go throw it up..how can i confront them? My dad thinks all vegetarians are gay and my sisters think them people are wierd....
2006-09-11 12:59:37 · 11 answers · asked by Hazel-Iris 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Who cares what anyone thinks. You have to stand up and live your life the way YOU wnt to live it. Tell them you are serious about this and you WON'T eat meat.
2006-09-11 13:18:36 · answer #1 · answered by woodwinman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I understand how difficult it can be to overcome the opinion of family and friends when you want make a decision that will separate yourself from them. In part, they will feel that you are judging them, saying that they are wrong, that you are rejecting what they have taught you. They may also have difficulty imagining what it would be like to have family gatherings, holidays with someone who will not eat what they do. Food has as much to do with with our social interactions as it does nutrution.
The most important thing to remember is that it is a personal choice, and to convey clearly and without judgment that you respect what they have taught you, what you have shared with them. Also, they may fear for your health, and for your sanity. I had some extreme reactions from family and friends when I became vegetarian, and I was an adult, married, with children and I found it difficult. Be clear that you understand your own reasons for becoming vegetarian, and research it so you have good arguments.
The best way I can think of is to educate yourself. You will have to address certain health questions, such as how you will get enough vitamin B12, protein and iron if you are female. There are others but these are the main ones. You also need to figure out what you will eat. If you just start overemphasizing pasta, bread and rice you will gain weight, and it will weaken you. You also need to learn about the right kinds of oils, nuts, etc... You may also need to learn to cook differently, and have to get ingredients that you don't normally have at home.
One good strategy is to give up one food at a time, give up what may be the easiest to give up so the change is not too drastic, to give everyone a chance to get used to it.
I don't know how much help this would be, but I've attached a web site that lists famous vegetarians, though I cannot guarantee the accuracy. I also listed a few.
http://www.ivu.org/people/
Albert Einstein scientist vegetarian
Orlando Bloom actor vegetarian
Richard Gere Actor vegetarian
Sally Eastall Marathon runner vegan
Sir Isaac Newton Scientist vegetarian
St. Frances of Assisi saint vegetarian
Stan Price world record bench press vegetarian
Thomas Edison Inventor vegetarian
Tobey Maguire actor vegetarian
Tony LaRussa Baseball Manager vegetarian
Vanessa Williams Actress vegetarian
Vincent Van Gogh Painter vegetarian
Woody Harrelson actor vegan
Following are a few websites that may help you, good luck.
http://www.veggieglobal.com/features/veggieguide.htm
http://www.vegsoc.org/info/goingveg.html
http://www.goveg.com/
2006-09-11 23:12:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wow. I've never heard of the streotype of gay being vegetarians and vice versa. Well, I come from a cultural background where people don't really understand what vegetarianism really is, and how I managed it was that after I told my family that I'm vegetarian, and putting up with a lot of 'weird looks and remarks' from them, I just didn't eat the meaty things my family (still) offered me. I made my own meals till they got it. My mom prepares the food that I prepared now. Some people have their own stereotypes of people just because they are ignorant. You just have to show them; lead by example. I wish you luck there.
2006-09-12 02:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by Guppy Fish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you come from a family of uneducated numbnuts. Tell them you are a vegetarian and why. Don't argue about it. You do not have to justify your personal choices that affect only you. If they put meat on your plate don't eat it.
2006-09-12 17:35:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just go ahead and tell them because it is not safe for you to be throwing up your food like that just because you guys have different viewpoints.Don't do it disrespectfully or anything but just let them know that vegetarianism is something you feel strongly about and that it doesn't change you as a person.
2006-09-11 21:43:14 · answer #5 · answered by CaramelCutiePie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I actually became a vegitarian 5 months ago when I saw how innocent farm animals were beaten and tortured at factory farms across the country. I didn't sleep for three nights. I couldn't believe how anyone could do this to a kind, defenseless animals.
Additionally, the USDA approves animals with hepatitis, anemia, lymphoma and cancer for human consumption-- Tell them they are risking getting cancer and show them this report! They will be shocked.
2006-09-15 15:11:53 · answer #6 · answered by BlueSeaMiami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't eat food and then throw it up. That behaviour borders on bulimia! It's really bad for your body and can lead to all sorts of problems. Be honest with your family or just tell them that you don't feel like eating meat, but for heavens sake, stop throwing it up.
2006-09-12 13:07:41 · answer #7 · answered by moviegirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just tell them gently that you have come to a personal decision and tell them the reasoning for why you prefer not to eat meat anymore
2006-09-11 22:01:36 · answer #8 · answered by purpledivacac 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah - who cares. If you don't want to eat meat - don't eat meat. Just tell them - they will get over it.
2006-09-11 20:35:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Confront them and tell them your beliefs
2006-09-15 13:09:12 · answer #10 · answered by frankmilano610 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋