I recently decided to become a vegetarian...?!

I recently decided to become a vegetarian...?

I'm 17 and live with my mom, and she is more than a little worried about this. She wants to know where I'm going to get protein. She wants to know how much I need of protein and fat, and how many calories I need. Isn't it the same as a non-vegetarian diet? I'm having trouble finding the exact information my mom wants, any info or websites would be greatly welcomed. Thanks!

1 day ago
I know it's prefectly possible to get the right amount of protein, it's just my mom doesn't. Oh, well, I'm gald she's being supportive!

try the veggie society's webpage on protein

http://www.vegsoc.org/info/protein.html...

It says how much you need, what it does and where you get it from

We don't need as much protein as some people would think.

Your mums reaction is a trypical meat-eater response. Its as if thats the only thing they can say in response to "I'm a vegetarian"

The page has info about talking to parents, you might find it useful
http://www.youngveggie.org/being_veggie/...

and this page to help smooth things out with friends and family:
http://www.vegsoc.org/newveg/kickstart/f...