Ups, Downs, Telling Mom- Thinking about becoming vegetarian?

Question

Some advice on telling my mom. Just ups and downs you've had as a vegetarian, or have heard of.

Answer 1

You will have better luck presenting your case logically with out mentioning “animal rights”. Your mom will not jeopardize your health for meat purchased clinically at a grocery store. You will also need to assure her you don’t have an eating disorder (anorexia).

The case for a vegetarian diet being healthier should be easy to make. During the Viet Nam war, autopsies performed on American soldiers showed that many suffered from clogged arteries and heart disease in their teens and 20’s. The young are not immune from the ill effects of meat. Studies just published in the British Medical Journal documents vegetarians have a higher I.Q!

Offer reasonable substitutions for meat that will not inconvenience her. Vegidogs and Vegiburgers are inexpensive and easily cooked.

You may enjoy many meals eating just the side dishes. Never, ever make an issue at family gathering of your vegetarian diet. If you embarrass your mother, she will make it difficult for you to continue.

Once you reach the age of majority recommend continuing the practice of tactfully avoiding meat. I can go into any restaurant and order off the menu. It is nobodies business what I choose to eat and would not want my diet to be a detriment to my career.

If asked why I’m so healthy – then proudly state I’m a vegetarian. (THEY ASKED!)

Strongly recommend you begin by removing just red meat from your diet. After about a month take away chicken. You will notice an improvement in your skin, along with unexpected improvements.

If you choose to continue – fish would be the last meat removed from your diet. Fish can be very healthy (Omega 3 & 6) and you will need to insure adequate protean replacement.

Don’t be surprised if your mom enjoys meatless meals after being exposed to the benefits of a vegetarian diet.

Good Luck.

Answer 2

I was a vegetarian for 10 years.
1. Don't replace junk meat food with junk vegetarian food. It's just as unhealthy.
2. Vegetarians have to eat beans to get their protein -- tofu is made from beans.
3. I got fat from being a vegetarian and triggered type 2 diabetes (I was always hypoglycemic). The rice and grains were simply too many carbs. I dropped vegetarian to get animal protein and lose the weight.

Answer 3

My son surprised me this way in high school--it was a pain finding stuff he could eat and making extra dishes, since the rest of the family didn't want to eat vegetarian. Don't make your Mom's life more difficult. Research recipes and prepare your own alternative foods, or find vegetarian recipes the whole family can enjoy and help prepare them. (If you're like most of the kids who go this route, you'll give up on it after a few weeks of deprivation anyway!)

Answer 4

the first time i tried to tell my mom she sorda just ignored it. but did, in a wierd way, discourage it. but now, being my second try she has supported me.

i suggest arming yourself with facts. show her that you have educated yourself about the matter and be mature about it. down be all whiny and baby about it. but don't throw out facts right then and there. just say, "momma, i want to become a vegetairan." when she reacts, work from there. if she objects that is when you tell her all the facts and info you've looked up. but if she doesn't object to it just smile and say thank you. go to the source link and i'm sure others will give you some, to get some facts.

good luck and i support you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Just tell your mom that you're making an effort to avoid the many problems associated with meat eating. Colon cancer is directly linked to excessive red meat consumption.

I'm a meat eater, however, if any one of my sons said they'd like to do all they can to prolong the life I chose for them~ I'd be very delighted! Also, the new challenge of creating meals would be fun. I don't know if a mom would be upset about it. Dads are wierd and different about stuff~ so I dunno about him!

Answer 6

MAke sure you presnet it in a mature manner, stating your reasons clearly. Eat lots of protein, in beans and such, and makesure to take a multivitamin!!