Vallerina 2 #1 December 3, 2004 *Disclaimer* We've already had the argument about it, so I'm not here to battle it out. I just wanted to give an update because there are lots of other people who are interested in doing it. Okay, if I can do it, anyone can! I don't cook. I'm not a huge fan of vegetables. I love spicy food. I don't like most Asian foods. Me being a vegetarian seems darn near impossible! Well, I have eaten fish on random occassions (about once a month...Hey! I need it around my periods!) So, I guess I haven't been a true vegetarian, but I'm cutting back on fish, too (it's a gradual process.) How I've gotten by: -Portabella mushroom sandwiches -Onions and garlic on vegetables (which I'm eating more of) -Whole Foods Market (which sells really awesome products...like Amy's Spicy Organic Chili....it's really really really good!) -Soup (I've always liked soup, though! Now, it's my main lunch) -Chocolate soy milk (it tastes good and has protein) I haven't had any really strong meat cravings....except when I see hot wings and beer. I do miss that. If you're thinking about doing it, I say go for it. I haven't noticed myself getting any more tired (except around my periods.) Actually, I don't really "feel" any different at all. I haven't had to spend much more money to go vegetarian (although, I will spend the few extra pennies to buy things organically grown.)There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 December 3, 2004 Val...refresh my memory. How long have you been doing it?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #3 December 3, 2004 Only about 4 months. I thought it would be more difficult than this! (Hijacking my own thread) Cora, you got your dancing shoes ready for tomorrow?There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #4 December 3, 2004 I don't cook either, and I love Whole Foods Markets. There are tons of Whole Foods here in SoCal, as well as Trader Joe's, which is slightly less expensive. Vegetarians belong in California. Marry me and move to SoCal! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #5 December 3, 2004 Don't tempt me!!!!! There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #6 December 3, 2004 QuoteDon't tempt me!!!!! LMFAO!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 December 3, 2004 Of course! Looking forward to it! Oh, and Rosa...I saw her first. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 December 3, 2004 Well, the jumpers were sitting around the campfire at Skydive Houston last weekend, toasting marshmallows on sticks. One fellow, a vegetarian, refused to participate because "marshmallows contain gelatin". By gosh, that's going too far! No one should deny themselves the pleasure of a hot, golden-brown marshmallow, toasted over the glowing coals of a campfire, with a gathering of friends... P.S. Marshmallows are comprised of four things: sugar, corn syrup, water and gelatin. Sugar comes from sugar cane - a plant. Corn syrup comes from corn - a plant. Water comes from... well, water just "is" - surely vegetarians don't object to water! And the gelatin comprises just a tiny 2% of the total. So toast dem 'mallows, vegetarians! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #10 December 3, 2004 im trying to become a mostly vegetarian.i had angioplasty last week and my dr. wants me to as he put it."almost become a vegetarian"i love red meat and salt and those 2 have to go so i have been eating salads,soups,beans,and the like.guess its better than having things run up my femoral artery.the chest pain was a real bitch too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #11 December 3, 2004 I so should not have looked up where gelatin comes from. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #12 December 3, 2004 QuoteWell, the jumpers were sitting around the campfire at Skydive Houston last weekend, toasting marshmallows on sticks. One fellow, a vegetarian, refused to participate because "marshmallows contain gelatin". By gosh, that's going too far! I went 8 years without eating things that contained geletin (which comes from the lining of pigs stomach)... its not that hard, and one shouldn't be ridiculed for that. Being vegetarian is a choice - and a darn good one if you can stick with it and eat what your supposed to. I loved being a lacto-ovo vegetarian, gave me a good food appreciation. JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycutie 0 #13 December 3, 2004 I just started this week, but I still eat fish and seafood..... Your thread came in right on time for me. Thanks Val... I know it's gonna be hard now during the holidays, with all the yummy yummy non vegetarian food around.... But I can do it!!! MEN: you can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em, but you can act psychotic and keep 'em off balance. HISPA #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #14 December 3, 2004 Being a vegetarian for 20 years (I do eat fish sometimes), hasn't lowered my cholesterol at all.... And it hasn't stopped me from gaining weight (beer is vegetarian, right?) I love the smells of bbq ribs and so on, but I don't miss the steaks and hotdogs....I ate enough of those to last me a lifetime anyway! Whole Foods is coming to Sarasota. True they have a great selection....but why is 'natural food' so expensive?? Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #15 December 3, 2004 Quotegonna be hard now during the holidays Thats why I became a lacto-ovo vegetarian. I started around this time of year when I was 14, but didn't want to give up my egg nog! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #16 December 3, 2004 Hey that just means more jello shots for the rest of us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #17 December 3, 2004 QuoteBeing a vegetarian for 20 years (I do eat fish sometimes), hasn't lowered my cholesterol at all.... And it hasn't stopped me from gaining weight (beer is vegetarian, right?) I love the smells of bbq ribs and so on, but I don't miss the steaks and hotdogs....I ate enough of those to last me a lifetime anyway! I was about to type my whole story, but I think this sums it up!! I'm only 15 years on to the veggie thing, but you're right...it hasn't stopped anything else from happening. (could also be the 5+ years in New Zealand I spent eating almost everything fried!) GO VEGGIE....IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO LIVE!!! Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pyke 0 #18 December 3, 2004 OH, and are there any "MOSTLY" veggie dzs anywhere?? Here in GA if you don't eat meat....you pretty much don't eat (when they have cook-outs at the dz). Just wondering if there are any dz's I can 'happen' onto that will surprise me and my diet?? Kahurangi e Mahearangi, Kiwi, RB #926, AFF-I, FAA Snr. Rigger, RN/BSN/Paramedic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #19 December 3, 2004 SDCThere's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #20 December 3, 2004 Q: What's a synonym for vegetarian?? A: Prey! Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #21 December 3, 2004 Janine at the zhills Hard Dock Cafe always has good food for vegetarians, and always makes veggie lasagna and other goodies when she cooks big dinners during all boogies! Great food, and lots of it! mp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casurf1978 0 #22 December 3, 2004 Good for you. Are you taking any supplements like Omega 3 fatty acids or flax seed oil? Quote-Whole Foods Market (which sells really awesome products...like Amy's Spicy Organic Chili....it's really really really good!) Isn't Whole Foods great. There's one by my work and I aways get lunch there. Try the three bean chili, it's so damn good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #23 December 4, 2004 I could use some recipes actually if anyone has some excellent vegetarian ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #24 December 4, 2004 QuoteAre you taking any supplements like Omega 3 fatty acids or flax seed oil? If you vary your diet enough, you don't need these. Flax seed is easy enough to add to salads, yogurt or stews. As far as great recipes, Vegetarian Times has great stuff. Dunno if they have a website that lists recipes or not, but it was a great magazine to read. Gets you to try some really funky, and good tasting stuff! Good luck Val! JenArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tweak 0 #25 December 4, 2004 QuoteQ: What's a synonym for vegetarian?? A: Prey! I thought vegetarian was an Indian phrase for "Crazy white man who can't hunt". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
