Are you a vegan? How did you stop eating meat?

Question

I'm not interested in stopping ( I LOVE bacon and chitterlings way too much) I'm just curious. Don't you guys get weak from all the protein you're missing and what about weak bones from not drinking milk?

Answer 1

I stopped eating meat because I kept getting sickly from eating it. I did some research and found the truth about eating meat and such so I became a vegan. it's not that hard; if you're committed, it shouldn't be a problem.

and let me laugh for a second, get weak from the protein we're missing!?? hahha there's protein in so many other food. ah! the whole meat protein myth. no, we don't need meat to be able to survive. FYI animal milk is bad for the human body. if you're curious do some research to educate yourself, you'd be surprised to what you'll find.

Answer 2

I just stopped one day when it all fell into place and I knew I couldn't eat dead animals anymore (I'm not vegan, but I choose my egg and dairy sources very carefully and try to minimize how much I eat.) NO, we don't get weak from all the protein we're missing because we're NOT missing it. There are loads of vegetarian sources of protein and it's almost a no-brainer to get plenty every day - you, like most meat eaters probably get far too much and you might want to do a little research on the ill effects of too much protein. And NO, we don't have weak bones from not drinking milk. There are loads of vegetarian sources of calcium as well. For example, a half cup serving of quinoa (a grain that is cooked like rice) has as much calcium as a QUART of milk. Plus, since we're not glutting ourselves on tons of excess protein, we don't leach calcium from our bones in order to process it. If you really want a good example of how healthy and strong a vegetarian can be, look no further than Olympian Carl Lewis...

Answer 3

I'm not vegan; I consider myself vegetarian; I do eat some dairy and eggs; though I select them very carefully; organic and humane certified. Not eating meat, chicken, turkey and pork is easy for me; there are so many things to eat. To much animal protein is bad for you anyway, and actually takes Calcium out of your bones. I stopped eating meat when I learned about factory farms and the lives animals raised for food endure on them. I love animals, and think all animals deserve a decent life. If you love bacon; try to buy pork that is humane certified- you'll most likely find it at natural food type grocers, like Whole Foods or Trader Joes. And, I don't feel weak at all; my body weight is maintained and I can think clearly. And, have never had a broken bone. I was a competitive runner for 7 years. Thanks for the question!! I do eat a little bit of certain types of fish occasionally.

Answer 4

It was pretty easy for me. After seeing meet your meat, it was automatic for me to become a vegetarian and when i found out how bad milk is then i knew it was time for me to become a vegan...The stopping part wasnt hard either because meat never really smelled good to me..it smelled like flesh and i cant stand seeing the blood in the package. I loved eggs tho but i didnt like the feeling that it brought after i ate it...it made me feel weighed down like after i ate a greasy cheeseburger. Milk didnt appeal to me unless it was used for cereal, baking or cooking...it didnt have a flavor. Just tasted plain. Vanilla soymilk is much better.

Thats a myth that vegans are missing out on protein and calcuim. Meat and cow's milk isnt the only way to get protein and calcium. We arent missing out on protein. (more than likely, you are getting too much.) Its like our meals are filled with protein filled foods such as beans, nuts and mock meats.
I get just the right amount of caluicm from green leafy veggies, soymilk and soy yogurt.

I am in the best shape of my life at 16. I lost a lot of weight after coming a vegan and i feel so much better after cutting meat and dairy out of my life. My skin is glowing and i dont have acne anymore.

Answer 5

After I turned 30, my body stopped tolerating meat. It stopped being enjoyable, so one day I stopped eating it and decided to go vegetarian. I did some reading, discovered the connection between veal and dairy and decided to stop eating dairy products (Soy Delicious--try it!). Eventually, I decided being vegan was the right thing for me.

There are plenty of plant foods that have iron and calcium--in fact, too much protein causes you to lose calcium. Eat foods rich in vitamin C with your plant sources of iron to help absorption. And there are veggie bacon subs that are pretty good.

Answer 6

OK so I'm not a vegan, I'm a vegetarian..but it was easy for me to quit meat cose i have an uncontrollable sweet tooth and i realized that the only reason i ate meat was like because it was sweet like Mandarin chicken, taryaki and lemon chicken other then that it didn't matter..so now i eat tons of cookies instead lol
and veggies of course ^.6

Answer 7

Both of those things you mentioned are myths. Very widely believed myths, but myths nonetheless. I am a long-time vegan who is an avid runner and has never broken a bone. My energy level and bones are better than most. How the omnivore lifestyle is believed to be more healthy than ours is a mystery to me. However, I appreciate you being genuinely curious and asking a decent question instead of the bad attitudes we usually get in here. Thank you.

Answer 8

Cholesterol (which is only found in animal products) and high levels of saturated fats have been linked with heart disease. Removing animal products from your diet, or reducing your consumption of them, can considerably reduce your chances of developing heart-related problems. Reducing your consumption of animal products can also help reduce the probability of developing certain forms of cancer. For instance, studies have shown that vegetarians have up to 40% less chance of developing bowel cancer. With heart disease and cancer being the leading causes of death in western countries, the importance of reducing our consumption of meat and animal products cannot be underestimated.

A diet combining a handful of known cholesterol-lowering plant components cut bad cholesterol by close to 30 per cent in a study by researchers at U of T and St. Michael's Hospital. The reduction is similar to that achieved by some drug treatments for high cholesterol, suggesting a possible drug-free alternative for combating the condition.

When a meal doesn’t contain meat, make sure there are beans or lentils of some type. Chilly beans on rice or lentil shepherd’s pie are two examples of meals that contain good levels of protein, iron and zinc. Having some canned beans or frozen lentils readily available can shorten the time taken to make these meals.

Eggs and dairy products are also excellent sources of nutrition and can be made into a variety of dishes. Quiches can be frozen and easily reheated to replace the meat meal your family may be having. There are a number of health benefits of a vegetarian diet and having the whole family eat a vegetarian diet on three days a week may benefit the whole family. It would also make meal preparation easier for you. The Better Health Channel has excellent information on vegetarian eating and healthy diets for children and adults. Browse the Better Health Channel’s extensive list of recipes for meals rich in iron, calcium and vitamins.

Countless studies published in various medical journals show that a vegetarian diet lessens the symptoms of arthritis in most people. Both the Arthritis Society in Canada and the Arthritis Foundation in the USA provide the following dietary recommendations for individuals suffering from arthritis:

For vegans tofu and soya milk and other products are good.

A lot of people turn towards a vegan and vegatarian diet for the health benifits. also eating meat and drinking cow milk is just not healthy and can be atributed to a range of health issues. Other people dont like the taste of meat. It actually makes them sick. as a child I hated meat and i hated milk and my parents were under the misconception I needed these things for health. as an adult I refuse to eat red meat or chicken or pork. I chose to eat seafood which makes me a pesco vegetarian. I drink soya milk and love it and smoothies made with tofu and soya milk. Its great.

its a pity there are so many parents out there who are decieved into thinking that a healthy person needs to eat red meat and drink milk. There are so many things to eat with a well balanced vegan or vegetarian diet. And in fact it is in my humble oppinion healthier because 90% of the recipes are home made who cant buy them at a take away - thats has to be a good thing.

Answer 9

lol! no i didn't get weak! there is protein in all foods that are in their natural form (beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, soy) and calcium is in other foods besides milk (like dark green leafy veggies) and the calcium in milk is not all that useful. not to mention that milk is for a baby cow to turn in to a 400 pound cow. i'll leave it for that animal.

i am way healthier than before. thanks for that laugh love :)

Answer 10

Yes vegan and proud--it was a slow process , grow up on meat and tattors. but first step was vegetarian then vegan . It was well worth it.