I'm starting to hate being a vegetarian.?!
I have been a vegetarian since mid december.
Has any other vegetarians or vegans ever felt this way?
Answers: I am really starting to hate being a vegetarian. I don't know why. It's not the not eating meat that's bothering me it's not being like everyone else. I know I shouldn't care about other people but I do.
I have been a vegetarian since mid december.
Has any other vegetarians or vegans ever felt this way?
Being vegetarian does not need to be a big deal. Most people will respect your decision if you respect their right to eat meat. In social situations, I just eat a lot of salads, etc.--just like many people who are trying to lose weight. When I go to a banquet--I signal the waiter and politely ask that no meat be added to my plate. No special favors--just no meat. When I go to a restaurant--people now ask me if they can have my meat. I have never regretted becoming a vegetarian. You may want to exam WHY you decided to change in the first place. The first year was interesting, but after many years of being a vegetarian--and accepting the good nature kidding--it is no big deal.
PS If you miss meat, try the meat substitutes. Some of them are really good.
Yes it can be frustrating at times, especially in social situations when you have to explain it to everyone.
In the end, though, it's our differences what show who we really are and people will look up to you for sticking to what you believe in.
i was a vegetarian for one year and all my friends used to torture me about it. just tell them it's your choice and you don't have a problem with their lifestyle so they shouldn't have a problem with yours and if you really hate being a vegetarian no one is forcing you to be one. it's your life so do what you want.
Why can't you be proud of it? Think about it we are different from others in so many ways. Your weight, height, looks, hobbies, thoughts, etc. Your diet is just another factor. Why do you want to be someone else's clone? Be you.
Who cares if you aren't like everyone else? You should be proud of yourself. In theory, I would love to be a vegetarian, but I'm selfish and not ready to give it up just yet. There is nothing to be ashamed of.
You're like everybody else, you just don't eat meat, that's all.If I don't like mushrooms or eggplants, does that make me different? No, it only makes me a human beiing with my own tastes and preferences in terms of food. Now, the fact that you became vegetarian not long ago, tells me you would probably need to read on the subject and try new recipes. I suggest a good book called " Becoming vegetarian" It's the most informative in terms of nutrition and I work with it ( I give information on balancing the vegetarian/vegan diet/lifestyle)
I think you can find the book online...
Hope I helped a bit!
i wish i was vegetarian. its so cool. lol
..but i like chicken. sorry.
look you should be happy you dont have this awful craving for chicken..and chicken rice, and chicken sandwiches and ...
sighs*
for every 1 person who thinks being a vegetarian is weird, there are 10 who find it cool.
Probably other issues are more bothering you, i.e study, financial aid for the catholic school, socializing, moral support, etc.
No, I haven't. Vegetarianism is a choice. If I ever hated it, I'd stop.
I became a vegetarian when I was three and learned I was eating animals. It had nothing to do with "fitting in".
Sorry.
Why on earth would you want to be like everyone else?
Do you think that you could just go back and eat meat again? I knew that I couldn't right after I stopped.
It is hard because its a choice and with that choice you become a minority. People can be mean, they can alienate you. It used to bother me a little bit, I mean, meeting people and going our for food and then someone always says "Why don't you eat meat...." and I knew that if I told them the truth, they would think that I was judging them or trying to change them.
When I became vegan, I would sometimes lie lol saying that I was a lactose intolerant vegetarian....and I would just avoid eggs....which is silly.
Now I am comfortable with my choice. I love being vegan, and I don't feel like I need to talk about with anyone....sometimes it comes up, most times it doesn't. It was harder in high school when I went to peoples house to eat.
If you like being a vegetarian, then you should keep at it. I have never met someone who was veg for bad or negative reasons...they are all valid and you should feel supported, it's really to bad that you aren't. You should join some veg forums, we are for the most part good people who support each other and love sharing recipes :)
I feel for you, and I wish you a veg friend to come along so you don't feel so alone. Good luck sista!
being a vegetarian is not something to worry about. it's how you feel. it's what you want to feed your body. what you think is right and healthy for you. don't let others bother you. you would be surprised if you found out how many people really are vegetarians. if you feel better about yourself being a vegetarian then stick with it. this is about you and your body, not what others think and are doing.
however, if you're really tired of it, try eating some chicken strips from a real good restaurant or try a steak. see how you feel about it. if you're disgusted after you take one bite then you know exactly what decision to make =]
I agree with some of the other answers that you should be proud. If I let anything I heard from people bother me, I'd have stopped being vegetarian. I just enjoy how healthy I feel. I also have a lot of fun trying to come up with new, interesting and healthy recipes to eat. It took me about a month for my body to really adjust... I also felt very hungry for the first month, maybe because I was used to getting animal protein. But right after that, I felt better and better every day.
Eat a steak and see how you feel. If you feel ok about it then start adding meat ect to your diet.
eat vegetarian and non vegetarien . it is cool
I love meat, man start eating meat, chicken, streaks, beef, omg...it is so good