I was a vegetarian before. I quit at a lot of things because of my depression. But I'm coming out of my depression and I was looking for a healthy lifestyle online and I saw the word "vegetarian" and it sparked me again. I feel that I can actually carry this out this time and I feel very good about myself now. Should I even if I did before be a vegetarian?
2006-10-05 11:46:58 · 12 answers · asked by Stasia 2 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You should do what you want. You don't have to eat meat just because other people say "animals taste good" just like you don't have to give it up if you don't want. Do what makes YOU happy
2006-10-05 14:13:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you already know what it is like to be vegetarian, you know that it takes a lot of dedication and will power to deny yourself certain foods even when others around you are eating them. Self-denial is something that I feel is important in order to grow as a personal mentally. In the end, when you see that you can follow your new dietary guidlines, it really gives you a sense of confidence and boosts your self-esteem. Perhaps this is what you need in order to grow even stronger now that you are past your depression.
2006-10-05 11:50:10 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I admire anyone who can resist temptation. I though about being a vegetarian many times but can never do it. I eat very little meat (probably less than 1/10 of my diet) but I cannot do without them all together.
Good for you. Go for it!
2006-10-05 11:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by HW 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God meant us to consume meat - we are omnivores, which means we can eat plant and animal. The proteins from animals is good for us. Just limit what you consume, and don't fry. Cook the meat with minimal fat content. That may have helped contribute to your depression.
I control my depression thru:
Saw Palmetto herb supplement
Omega 3 Oils - via flaxseed
Exercise
and a guy who is crazzzzeeee about me.
Don't have time for depression anymore! Yeah!
2006-10-05 11:48:49 · answer #4 · answered by YRofTexas 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not agree whit your opinion i understand you had a depression but that doesn't mine that you start to be a vegetarian this option will not make you escape from de depression may be will have much more.and be a vegeterian could cause you helth problems
2006-10-05 11:54:09 · answer #5 · answered by anamaria g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you believe that's how you should live your life, then yes. from a health perspective, i think being a vegetarian is just like going on some crash diet-- you limit yourself from a lot of good foods out there (by good i mean nutritous ones, as well as good tasting ones).
2006-10-05 11:50:27 · answer #6 · answered by ksneo627 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being a Vegetarian, does not causes depression!
2006-10-05 11:49:03 · answer #7 · answered by alfonso 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um.. whether or not you want to be one is entirely up to you. If you believe it's wrong to eat meat and can stick with it, then do it.
P.S. A vegetarian diet is totally do-able. Been one for 15yrs and I haven't died yet. ;)
2006-10-05 12:05:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its up to you, but animal protiens are one of a kind and can NOT be totally substituted with veggie products. I love veggies but I also love meats (lean meat is the best), fish and other animal protiens.
Adam
http://www.burning-the-fat.com
2006-10-05 11:51:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you should. and exercising will also help your depression.
2006-10-05 11:48:45 · answer #10 · answered by Your_Star 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋