I want to become a vegetarian?

Question

I really want to eliminate meat from animals from my diet but I find it very hard to do. When I tried for two months a few years ago, I ended up looking anorexic because I lost so much weight.

How can I become a healthy vegetarian? And can I be a veggie (not Vegan) while keeping Sushi/Fish in my diet?

Serious answers only please .......thanks xo

Answer 1

Of course you are a vegetarian if most of your food comes from plants and a small percentage from fish/Sushi.

The great vegetarian cultures include fish and/or poultry in their diets. They also have the healthiest diets. "Strict" vegetarians are a small minority.

Fish is wonderful and healthy to include. Many of us who are Flexitarian vegetarians and flexitarian vegans include fish/seafood. Google Flexitarian Diets and you will see.

Answer 2

If you want to keep fish in your diet, then that's called Pescetarianism. It's a good diet to follow. Assuming you're keeping dairy and eggs?

What you have to do is look at the food pyramid. Where it says meats/proteins you'll have to substitute with equivilent portions of fish, egg, beans/legumes, nuts and some soy (too much soy is bad). This takes planning. Also vegetarian/pescetarian meals take more time to prepare and there are few options when you're traveling and need something fast.

What you need to do is follow the guidelines and health advice for a vegetarian diet and add fish in as well. You'll want to eat fish at least once a day, and make certain that if fish is eaten as your dinner then you'll need some good protein in the morning (could be eggs) and at lunch (soy, nuts, beans).

DO NOT EAT TUNA EVERYDAY. Fish such as tuna, shark, and swordfish contain higher levels of mercury. It will drain your energy and cause other health problems. One of my sources below has a mercury chart for fish.

Also, you should always take a multi-vitamin just in case you miss something. And get a cookbook for fish (hint, they cook quicker and are easy to bake or grill) that way you won't get bored and can try many different varieties.

Answer 3

You know beans will keep you healthy and you can add different things to the beans like veggies to make it more hearty. Eating a fish like a Cat fish or a salmon will keep the weight on you, and dip your veggies in ranch dressing cause that just tastes great.

They also have fake meat you can eat too, and that works when you want a hamburger or some pizza with stuff on it. mmm veggie pizza

Answer 4

If you were eating fish the last time you tried, and you were losing weight, then you either weren't eating enough fish or you have some kind of digestive disorder. Fish will more than make up for the meat you have stopped eating. Try eating more fish. If this doesn't work, consult a doctor.

Answer 5

Cheese pizza is best. Vegetarian chili (sans meat) is great. Vegetarian lasagna is tremendous. Mashed potatoes with vegetable gravy...Tacos! Nachos. Whatever i love is a meatball sub without the meatballs- just the marinara sauce, cheese, mayo and scorching peppers. I am now not fine with the diet facet of being vegetarian, but I do understand what tastes excellent. :)

Answer 6

You can't be vegetarian if you eat fish. Vegetarians do not eat the flesh of ANY animal, and this includes sea creatures.

You have to make sure you get enough calories (never a problem for me!) if you're going to be vegetarian. Since you lose weight easily, eat more nuts, avocados, and vegetable oils--all healthy fats. And if you get enough calories, and they're not all from junk food, you will get enough protein.

Answer 7

Eat a well balanced diet. It's the best thing you can do. I find it took me a while before those burger cravings went away, but they eventually do. Trust me.

Oh, and here are some of my favourite vegetarian foods:

Egg noodle stir-fry (with soy sauce and veggies)
vegetable-stock soup (in your cause, you could add fish slices)
vegetarian lasagna (you can buy it pre-made)
soy "chicken" nuggets

Answer 8

Vegetarian diets are entirely personal choices. Its not like we have a book of conduct and veggie police out there. If you want to cut out red meat / pork / chicken, but keep fish - well you CAN eat whatever you like, and you can choose NOT to eat whatever you like as well. Seriously, its fine. I know people that are basically veggies, but will eat chicken or fish if in a pinch. Whatever - they choose, you choose.

Answer 9

Even though you won't be a true vegetarian - you can eat fish. I know someone who doesn't eat the meat of animals who nurture their young. So she eats fish.

It's a good way to get protein, but not feel bad about eating meat.

Don't think about what others think - think about what's best for you.

Answer 10

I am almost a vegetarian but i do like some meat. Dont force yourself to become one if your loseing to much weight just maybe cut down a little more meat every week. Like frist take away the meat you like but dont love and keep going until there gone.But if you still lose alot of weight then eat some meats but not all.Maybe try tofo meats.If you do become a vegetarian make sure you you still eat alot of potein.But please dont stop eating al meats if you loss alot of meat. Talk to your doctor and HE/SHE should be able to help. Good luck!!!! Happy hoildays!!!