Should I go vegitarian?

Question

I really do respect animals, but Im not sure if i can afford 'not' to eat. I am really thin, so I dont think 'not' eating meat will help me. I also do think it will be a hard transition. Even though I really hate to think about what animals go through, for us to eat, Im not sure if I can see my not eating meat.

Answer 1

You gotta believe in it. If you think is right for you. Go ahead. But talk to a doctor first if you have this health concern. But a lot of vegetarians are healthy.

I am not vegetarian, I respect it, but I don't have the "strength" to change. I don't eat meat everyday.

Answer 2

I went throught the same exact thing. It's so horrible how they treat those animals and raise them in such horrible conditions. If you feel strongly about this you can still eat meat just buy meat that has come from animals that are treated fairly and not from factory farms. Heres an article that tells you more about it and what to do:http://www.certifiedhumane.org/help.html

Answer 3

You should learn more about the vegetarian lifestyle before you decide.

Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes all animal flesh, including poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, and slaughter by-products. There are variations that admit dairy products, eggs and/or products from animal labor such as honey.[1] Many vegetarians also choose to avoid wearing clothing that has involved the death of animals, such as leather and fur.

Veganism in comparison, excludes all animal products from diet and in some definitions from attire also,[2] whether or not the production of clothing or items has involved the actual death of an animal (dairy, eggs, honey, wool, silk, down feathers, etc.).

A generic term for both Vegetarianism and Veganism as well as for similar diets is "Plant-based diets".[4]

The reasons for choosing Vegetarianism, beyond simple personal choice, may be related with moral, religious, cultural, ethical, aesthetic, environmental, social, economic or political convictions, as well as with health concerns.

for more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarian

We can't tell you what to do. You have to want to do it and be very knowledgeable about nutrition. I tried to be a vegetarian and got very sick because I wasn't getting the proper nutrition. I didn't study up on it before I did it, I just went for it. Make sure you do your research.

If you decide you cant do it, you could always just cut down on the animal products that you eat/use.

Answer 4

I was in the same boat you're in, when I stopped eating meat I felt tired and sick. So what I do is buy certified organic meat. It's more expensive, but I know that the meat I consume now comes from animals that are treated humanely, and aren't butchered in a brutal way.

Answer 5

I don't think you should be a vegetarian. I love learning about animals, I love seeing animals, I love everything about animals. However that doesn't mean I don't eat meat, I love meat (it is very yummy) I just avoid thinking about what they go through and watching what happens after I go fishing(Though if your teetering on the edge of vegetarian ism I would avoid fishing/hunting in general)

Answer 6

You DO NOT need meat in order to maintain or gain weight. Honestly, there are plenty of "pleasantly plump" veggies out there...eating calorific stuff like bagels, pizza, etc. Just go for good food, like legumes and actual veggies and fruits (as opposed to processed stuff with little nutrional value.) The most important thing is your personal values. Be true to them, whatever you decide.

Answer 7

If you LIKE meat, then don't do it.
Unless you are ready to give it up, you won't be able to.

Personally, I think you can make up the Karma of eating meat by being extra kind to animals you actually come in contact with...like strays, or shelter animals.

Answer 8

Well, if you like avocados and nuts, they're fairly high in fat and fairly caloric. However, you really have to decide what's best for you. And being veg*an doesn't guarantee you'll be skinny; I know chubby vegans and skinny vegans, chubby omnivores and skinny omnivores. I'm a vegan, and I could absolutely stand to lose some weight.

Answer 9

why don't you consult with your doctor first and do some research on being a vegetarian. if you're not ready with the commitment to be a vegetarian, i would say don't do it. but, if you decide to become a vegetarian, you can always eat vegan chicken and vegan meat, they are delicious you know, you should try them.

Answer 10

You don't have to become vegetarian if you can't. Also, meat does not make one fat. There are plenty of good, healthy vegetarian foods.
Remember, there are vegetarians who are allowed to eat fish/ chicken, they are divided in different groups.