Vegetarians-- have u ever snuck a bit of meat in when no one was looking? cos u missed the taste?

Question

i stopped eating meat a few weeks ago, and ive been real good,,,, but the other day we had a bbq and when no one looked as i cooked the meat i ate a bit of hamburger that broke off, lol, xxxxxxxxx
just wandering if this is common,,,,

ps, i stopped eating meat more for health reasons, not cos of animals,, even though thats a part of it

brinnz, i didnt say i was a vegatarian at all, i am asking this to vegatarians cos they dont eat meat, i was very careful wording my question cos i know how some yahoo people can b so judgemental!

Answer 1

You're so cute Rockmum!! There you go putting a smile on my face again.

It's funny that you asked this question because that's what my sister in law used to do when she turned veggie. Needless to say she went back to eating meat real soon. LOL!

When I stopped eating meat, I did it for health reasons, not because of the animals. I used to work at a deli at the time, so you can imagine it wasn't easy for me. So yes I used to eat a slice or two once in a while. I did it out in the open though. I didn't care if people saw me.

As time went by, I abstained more and more from eating meat. Finally I stopped missing the taste of meat completely.
Right now not only I don't miss it, but I know I couldn't bring my self to even taste it. The idea of eating meat seems so unnatural to me. I think I would vomit if I was to even try one piece. I won't eat anything fried or cooked in the same oil as meat, I won't eat pepperoni pizza and pick out the pepperoni, because it still smells like it, and I never make exceptions on holidays, no matter how much people may ask me to. Meat is not food for me anymore. And the more I find out about the way animals are treated in the process, the more I understand why people become vegetarian.

Isn't that interesting? I grew up on eating meat, and right now the idea seems appalling to me. Now I know I would never find fruit and veggies appalling, no matter how long I went without eating them. That's what made me believe that we're not really meant to eat meat... I could be wrong, but that 's how it feels for me right now.

Don't feel bad for eating a little piece of meat. You 've done really well, and you should be proud. You haven't felt in your heart yet that meat is not right for you, that's why you still miss the taste. Going vegetarian is not easy. And it may not be what you want to do for the rest of your life. Or maybe it is. You 'll figure it out on your own soon enough.

However, even if you go without eating meat for a few weeks, or months, it'll be really good for your health. It's called fasting, and all cultures do it a few times a year, to stay healthy. But you can't eat the potatoes that roasted with the meat you naughty girl!!! Do it right for a little while, and you'll see how your body starts to detoxify from all the meat toxins.
Be strict for a little while, as long as you can, one week, one month, whatever. But be strict, cause only then you'll see the benefits of it. Then you can decide what you want to do.

Good luck! I'm very proud of you Rockmummy!!!
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Answer 2

I haven't ever "snuck" a piece of meat in, I feel that would be wrong to have to sneak it. I also don't judge others who really mean to be a vegetarian and may have a little piece of meat, the way I see it, anyone who cares enough to get out of the constant meat eating lifestyle and become at least mostly veg. is a good person, because they care enough to try to make a difference (if it is animal rights/welfare that they are veg. for). I don't think there is anything wrong with it if they have done it once or even twice a year, sometimes people are not strong enough and may give in to their cravings, and if they never "preach" about it going veg. to others because then they would be a hypocrite.

Answer 3

No I never did but I got accused of because of some freaken meat eater sneaking up and putting a piece of pork on my plate during a holiday celebration! Were You the sneaker that did that? I know why he choose pork.. cause I was a 7th day adventist at the time! Well the only reason he was at the party was because he was one of the cleaners! I never really cared for the taste of meat in the first place! However I stopped eating meat more because of the cost of it! I don't think people that become vegetarians care for the taste of meat at all except maybe a few! I remain vegetarian because it's healthier for me! also I found that I can't stand the sight of blood!

Answer 4

Nope.

I am sure you are not the only one who "feel off the wagon" though. I never liked the taste of meat so...I had an advantage to that. I say you are fine. Humans in general aren't perfect. We mess up from time to time...and sometimes we mess things up so bad we have no idea where to start. If you want to be a veg..then keep going.

For future situations like this...I would make sure you had a veggie burger or bar b que tofu available before hand so you are less tempted to eat the real thing. You also don't feel left out this way too.

Answer 5

if u have real reasons for being a vegetarian or vegan, then u shouldnt be tempted by meat or the sight/smell of it- u should be vegetarian by choice; if ur forcing it on urself, then there really is no reason to be vegetarian- even for health, u can still eat meat, just in moderation

i ate meat until i was about 7 and then i was grossed out of it and although i like the smell of bbqs and vegetarian hot dogs, i dont want to eat meat because i have a problem with the meat being meat.... if i didnt have a problem with the meat being meat, i wouldnt be vegetarian...

if vegetarian for religious reasons, then ppl should understand that its no good being vegetarian if u dont really believe the reasons for which u should be

i hope u understand that u shouldnt be forced to be vegetarian... u dont have to be vegetarian... just eat a mostly vegetarian diet but recognize the fact that u do like meat- there is nothing wrong with that- i hav a problem, but u dont hav to and i dont think u should hav to

good eating!

Answer 6

Not at all. I stiopped eating meat for moral reasons and the first few weeks were diffcult with my family eating meat in front of me, but I can proudly say that I haven't had any meat in 4 years.

Answer 7

Yeah! I craved it at first but now I could care less if I have it or not, just occasionally. Rock on Mum! You're Normal girl.
If you have to take a once a weeker for a while and then you'll see a difference, or you should.

Answer 8

No, never. There are plenty of mock meats that do just fine. I've never heard of vegetarians "sneaking meat" ever.

Answer 9

No. I don't like it, the taste and smell are disgusting to me.

I don't eat meat because I don't like the idea of killing animals. I don't call myself this or that because I think it's going to impress people.

Maybe if somebody was "forced" to stop eating meat for medical reasons or because they want to please someone else, that would be a different matter. Like smoker who says he "quit" but sneaks a cigarette once in a while, etc.

Answer 10

Don't say I didn't warn you about Vegetarians!! :)
You shouldn't eat meat blah blah blah!!!! Yawn!!

I don't eat meat, but occasionally will have a bite of my man's lasagne or whatever. Don't really worry me.
Don't worry, because by eating that you put food on a farmers table.

Watch them crucify me!!! I got 12 thumbs down last time!!!