Why do people think its so hard to not eat meat?

Question

I've recently become a vegetarian[within the past 3 months] and everyone keeps telling me i'm crazy and don't believe that i've been able to do so. I was talking about becoming a vegetarians months before i actually did, beacause i had to make sure my mom would still buy food that i would be able to eat. And then one day, i decided no more meat. and that was that. [ and i never liked fish anyway so that was easy]

my mom always tries to say that we cant go here or we cant go there because there is nothing i can eat. but there's always something. but my family is cooperating. my moms buying me soy burgers[boca burgers.. yum! lol] and things like that and even buying the 'meatless meat' to put in chilli and things of that nature. this girl at school was wondering why i didnt just pull the meat off of a sandwich and eat the rest.. its not the same. i've gone this entire time without meat. and my doctor has told me what to eat to get the needed protein and things so i'm good.

Answer 1

1) THANK YOU for not eating fish and calling yourself a vegetarian. Last time I checked, fish was meat.

2) I don't get it, either. I've been a vegetarian for about 10 months and a vegan for a while, too - you just have to set your mind to it. I, personally, never "forgot" I was vegetarian. It was the best choice I ever made.

Answer 2

the only time it was ever really hard was when I first started being vegetarian. My stepmom supported my choice but everyone else thought I was crazy. But after the first few months, I didn't really ever crave meat. Altho sometimes its hard because people dont have much food for vegetarians so that can be a pain but its worth it in the long run.

Answer 3

Theyre scared to think of new possibilities. They just say EW and dont even think about it. For example if they thought about it, theyd find that its healthier. Or that its really not that hard. or that it makes you feel better. My 8 year old sister claims she hates anything vegetarian. But what about mac &cheese? or PB&J? Or ice cream sundaes? arent all those technically vegetarian? Going Veggie doesnt mean all tofu and Boca burgers. A lot of normal foods dont have meat in them. And the ones that do can be easily adjusted, which will make them healthier anyway. But alas, my argument is for naught. According to my "good friend", vegetarians are "gay" and "sinners". But he's an athlete. I'm bound to disagree with him anyday. :)

Answer 4

People are hooked on meat--it's a drug to them. They cannot see going without their fix. They get a little freaked out when they witness vegetarianism in action because they realize that it's quite possible to do quite well without the stuff. This is why some people attack it; it's a self-defense mechanism.

Let people think you're crazy. Just eat your food, be yourself, and don't let it get to you. Oh and cook for them so they can see how fabulous veg*an food is.

Answer 5

I agree. I'm a vegetarian and never ate much meat anyway, so it's not hard at all to not eat it. Plus if you know you're helping to conserve the environment and not eating animals that had been cruelly slaughtered, it should be easy to stay away from meat!

Answer 6

Because change can be scary for some people. And our culture is meat crazy (bacon, ham, sausage for breakfast, turkey, ham, etc for lunch, steak, pork etc for dinner). A little meat every now and then does have protein, but most Americans eat WAY too much!! and you can get protein from other sources

Answer 7

yea not eatting meat is easy cause vegetarian food is so nice :)
im not a vegetarian myself, but id be able to live without meat cos meat isnt that nice. VEG is best =]
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Answer 8

I eat meat a couple of times a week only because it's an excellent source of protein. There are many other sources, too, but I like quality cuts of beef. Plus, this is Texas where beef is king. If I had to, I could go without it. Don't listen to people who say you are crazy... you lifestyle choice is none of their business and you are making a mature decision.

Answer 9

Because they've never done it before.

I've never played a bass guitar... so I think it is hard to do. But if I were to actually dedicate myself to playing bass... it would be easy.

The same is true with vegetarianism. It seems like a daunting task, but if actually try it out, it's not that hard.

Answer 10

Because for those who have no qualms about it, whether it's health, ethics or anything else, it IS hard for them to not eat meat. They see no reason to stop, so they won't.