How Do I Became A Vegetarian?

Question

I want to eat all of the right things, and i am sick of meat!! :-) plus i am trying to lose weight and i think that it will go alot better if i became a vegetarian.

i KNOW to stop eating meat , but is that the only thing i have to do to become a veggie?

Answer 1

ooh weight loss is a more than just eliminating meat, its exercise, good diet, rest, and stress level. Do moderate cardio to get used to eat, like lets say walk to yur post office instead of usin the car, or just to walk with yur pet. Foodwise, go easy on carbs and add some protein, the more muscle yu use, the more it burns fat, even if yur sitting down! Join a gym! They offer a lot of classes based on yur goals, and yu can get different but more truthful opinions regarding yur goal, not just followin what u see on TV.... On being a vegetarian, start slowly. Dont rush into it, till u eliminate it. Just be consistent on anything yu do, and trust me ull see results!!

Answer 2

If you're just doing it to lose weight then that's the wrong reason to consider changing your lifestyle. If you're interesting in losing weight eat less, don't kick meat to the side all together because there are a lot of things that meat has that no other food carries. Exercise regularly and just watch what you consume. Keeping a food journal helped me when I needed to slim down some. Good luck and take care.

Answer 3

That's what I thought. Anyway, all you have to do is stop eating meat or meat products if you want to be a pure vegetarian. If you want to drink milk and eat eggs, you could allow yourself that in order to get your protein. When you do not eat meat, your horny layers get soft. That is great for the skin but I had thick coarse hair and when it got wispy, I didn't like it so I went back to meat.

You should buy a vegetarian magazine and shop at places like Wild Oats, Sunflower or Whole Foods.

Answer 4

I guess basically there's two reasons why a person become a vegetarian.First, its because of ethical or religious reasons.And secondly, to lose weight. If your reason is just to lose weight,then I'd suggest that you start gradually by omitting meat from your diet.You can start with red meat and then slowly the white meat,but personally I think it's alright to have some white meat like chicken or fish even if you're trying to lose weight.The whole idea is to eat them in smaller proportion and moderately with salads or soups.But if you're sick of all types of meat then you can try substituting them with tofu and tempeh(fermented bean cake).And tofu with some stir-fry vegetables and brown rice can be quite filling too.Snack on carrots,apples,nuts or raisins instead of donuts or cookies.And lots of green tea!Trust me it helps.Good luck!

Answer 5

Here are a couple of websites I found on your question:
http://underground.musenet.org:8080/~puck/veggie.html
http://groups.msn.com/VegetarianSOULFOOD/shoppingforveggiefood.msnw

If you are interested in being a vegetarian, but don't think that you can give up meat, it is possible to make the change slowly. There is no need to make a sudden or dramatic change in your lifestyle. You simply need to observe your eating patterns and then craft a stuctured for plan for a gradual but steady change in your diet that leads towards the consumption of less meat.

For instance, if you find that you eat meat three times a day, pick one meal each day that you will make vegetarian. In this way you can reduce your meat consumption by up to one third without giving up meat for more than a day. There is no need to attempt to totally change your eating habits at once.

For the one meatless meal a day, it is good to experiment with different foods and recipes that you like so you can build a repetoire of vegetarian foods that you enjoy so that when you move to a more completely vegetarian diet you will have plenty to capture your interest.

Vegetarian meals can be intrinsicly rewarding in their own right with just vegetables, grains, beans, breads and natural sauces, but there are also meat substitutes that are both healthy and delicious. A visit to your local health food store may prove enlightening in regards to what sort of products are available to replace meat in your diet. You can probably adapt all of your favorite recipes, and not have to give up any of the tradition that means so much to families.

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Tofu is very popular and comes in a variety of textures. Made from soybeans, it is quite versatile and may be used in casseroles, salads or pasta dishes. It can also be baked or fried with spices or variety of sauces and served as a dish in its own right.

Seitan is made from wheat gluten and is much more meatlike than tofu is. This is a meat replacement that has continually fooled both vegetarian and meat eater alike. It comes in a few different forms, either pre-made or in a mix for you to make it your self. Chewy and rich, this vegetarian food is a real treat.

In addition to these simple vegetarian foods, there are a great many faux meat products on the market, vegetable ingredients crafted to resemble everything from bacon and ham to hot dogs and sandwich meat. If you want the health benefits of being a vegetarian, but don't want to give up the food you love, maybe you don't have to.

Regardless of whether or not you exclusively adopt a vegetarian diet to the point where you would call yourself a vegetarian, you can appreciate the benefits vegetarian cuisine offers and learn to create meals that are meatless, healthy and delicious all at the same time. Even if you do enjoy the occaisional steak, you don't have to be a stranger to stir-fry, vegetable pasta or fresh green salad. Eating good food is good for you, and that's all there is to it!

Answer 6

It depends on what kind of vegetarian you wanna become. You can be a lacto-vegetarian which doesn't eat any meat at all but still eat or drinks dairy products(milk, eggs, etc.) or you could be a strict vegetarian which eats nothing that is produced or comes from a animal.

Answer 7

Sell your soul to PETA. lol

Seriously, there are a lot of good veggie cookbooks out there. You'll have to take a lot of vitamins to cover what you are missing from eating meat, and make sure to vary your diet. You don't want to eat too much pasta or too much soy or tofu. Try a few veggie items on the menu of a restaurant first, then start cooking for yourself at home.

I also suggest getting a vegetable steamer.

Answer 8

Cheese pizza is fine. Vegetarian chili (sans meat) is fine. Vegetarian lasagna is fantastic. Mashed potatoes with vegetable gravy...Tacos! Nachos. Something I love is a meatball sub with out the meatballs- simply the marinara sauce, cheese, mayo and scorching peppers. I'm no longer fine with the nutrients part of being vegetarian, however I do recognise what tastes well. :)

Answer 9

I don't know what kind of foods you eat but you should aim to replace the meat with beans and nuts, calorie for calorie. Preferably 75% from beans and 25% from nuts. The rest can be the same as usual.

Wow, COOKYY did you have a bad day today?

Answer 10

Ok, just before someone decides to tell you how to become a vegan. You should know the dangerous side effects of it too...being a vegan is not just healthy healthy... I mean if you stop eating meat where will your nutrients come from?? So you might want to research yourself or ask a doc.