Being a vegetarian? Should i stick with it? Please some help!?!

being a vegetarian is totally up to you. don't feel pressured to eat meat, but ask yourself why your doing it. do you not like the way meat tastes? are you against the killing of animals for food? maybe it's something else. last year I have up meat and fish for Lent. it was the hardest thing I ever did. the toughest part was cooking meals. I ended up eating more junk food than anything else. remember this is your decision. good luck.

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If you don't want to do it, then you won't. Nobody can do it for you.

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Check out this site: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/ethnicrec...

It has lots of vegetarian Italian recipes.

This one is good too:

http://italianvegetarian.blogspot.com/

You can eat Italian and still be a vegetarian.

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It is completely worth it, if you truly believe in it. Becoming a vegetarian is one of the best things I have ever done. I feel better about my health, the environment, and all the animals I'm saving by not eating meat. It's hard at first, but you'll get through it. Just try to do some research and explain to your parents how you really feel, and all the advantages of being vegetarian. I understand what you're going through; my parents were not thrilled either. They eventually got used to the idea, and I bet yours will too.

And you don't have to fix fancy meals to be a vegetarian either! There are plenty of microwavable meat substitutes, such as Boca burgers and Morningstar Farms products. Just zap it for a minute, put it on a bun, and voila! If you like Ramen, try Annie Chun's noodle bowls, or Simply Asian packages. I won't lie, those products are kind of expensive, so don't forget to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables along with your diet. You can do this! Good luck!

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Chances are your mom resents your decision because you're making her do all the work. If you're eating something different than what everyone else is eating, you should be preparing the food yourself. And if you don't know much about preparing food, then learn! Watch your mom in the kitchen a lot, and talk to her about ways to prepare vegetables, pasta, and other stuff you like. The more you communicate about your diet, the more supportive she'll be. Also, you should keep a couple pre-prepared vegetarian things in the freezer in case you get into a tight spot--there are also many canned soups that make a great last-minute meal for a vegetarian. Don't totally rely on the pre-prepared stuff, though; that gets expensive and othen unhealthy. Learning to cook is key; on top of it, you should do research on the nutrients you need and learn how to shop for food. If you intend to be a vegetarian your whole life, this is a crucial skill. Overall, it's important for you to talk with your family about your choices and why you made them--be honest and open, but don't be negative or accusatory. Chances are they'll warm up and all of your lives will be easier.

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I applaud your decision because it is a step towards a kinder world. I don't know how old you are, but if you're old enough to write this well, then you should be able to cook or at least prepare some simple foods. The Italians have a lot of great non-meat entrees, like ravioli, manicotti, cheese tortellini, eggplant parmisan, lasagne and stuffed shells. You could make those for your whole family once a week or so and maybe they would be more open to your decision. You make the vegetarian ramen taste better and give it a little protein by cracking an egg into it. Or put a bit of olive oil in the broth. Or add some vegetables that you like. I think it is worth it because we should not partipate in something we know is wrong, and if you are like me and think factory farming is wrong because of the cruelty involved, then it is worthwhile to refuse to support that industry. But if you find it too hard, remember that if everyone would give up half of their meat then it would be same as half of the people giving up meat altogether. So cutting back still counts, even if you can't stick with it 100%. Good luck!

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If those videos you′ve seen are the reason you go vegetarian, what if you try do something against animal abuse or mistreatment?
Perhaps you could help those animals.
Other thing you could do is buy your meat at the places you know farmers treat their animals right. Small butchers.

I don′t know if it′s worth becoming a vegetarian for those reasons only. I am not a vegetarian, but same like you oppose animal abuse or mistreatment at the farms!

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You should stay with it. Ive been a vegetarian for a year and a half and i still live with my meat-eating parents too. It can be hard when you first start, but just stay focoused, think about what you are doing for the animals by not eating meat or fish! It gets easier as you go. Eventually you wont even want the stuff anymore.

and Yay on becoming a veg! hope it works out for you! =)

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yes

Why You Should Consider Adopting a Vegetarian Diet

Cruelty to Animals

More than 27 billion animals are killed for food every year in the U.S. alone. Animals in factory farms have no legal protection from cruelty that would be illegal if it were inflicted on dogs or cats, including neglect, mutilations, genetic manipulation, drug regimens that cause chronic pain and crippling, transport through all weather extremes, and gruesome and violent slaughter.

Amazing Animals

Farmed animals are no less intelligent or capable of feeling pain than are the dogs and cats we cherish as our companions. They are inquisitive, interesting individuals who value their lives, solve problems, experience fear and pain, and are capable of using tools. According to animal-behavior scientists, chickens begin learning from their mothers while they are still in their shells, pigs can play video games better than some primates can, and fish form social bonds and can remember things that they have learned for the human equivalent of 40 years.

Your Health

Vegetarian foods provide us with all the nutrients that we need, minus the saturated fat, cholesterol, and contaminants that are found in meat, eggs, and dairy products. Plant-based diets protect us against heart disease, diabetes, obesity, strokes, and several types of cancer. Vegetarians also have stronger immune systems and, on average, live 10 years longer than meat-eaters do.

The Environment

America’s meat addiction is poisoning and depleting our potable water, arable land, and clean air. More than half the water used in the United States goes to animal agriculture, and since farmed animals produce 130 times more excrement than the human population does, the run-off from their waste greatly pollutes our waterways.

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vegetarian is stupid,cows are made for us to eat em

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