NWR: Are any of you vegetarians?

Original post by AllyDrew1108

Jan 28, 2008 04:19 PM

We watched Fast Food nation the other night. I know the book's been around forever and it's all old news...

Lately, I just feel like I don't want to eat little animals anymore. I know I'm kind of oldish to realize this, but here's the only thing, I don't like any seafood and live on poultry. Like for lunch and dinner chicken or turkey.

Then there's carbs, I can't have too many of those because I'm trying to lose 100 lbs

I feel like maybe first step would be to cut cows and piggies out of my life - then try to move onto chickens and turkey.

Any input would be appreciated.

Rejjie Posted: Jan 28, 2008 08:36 PM

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edited...also posted twice! weird!!!

betani Posted: Jan 28, 2008 08:38 PM

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edited. posted twice for some strange reason...

AllyDrew1108 Posted: Jan 28, 2008 09:15 PM

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Wow. Thanks for the tip! I'm going to check that out.

Posted by mandag

Posted by AllyDrew1108

I guess just like how and why you don't eat meat, any tips for someone just starting out and trying.

I signed up for some starter kit at goveg.com

I don't know. When I read things about slaughter houses and how they now are skinning and killing cows ALIVE etc I feel so ill and depressed. I can't explain it.

Just a thought - if that is what bothers you, maybe try to eat less meat, so when you eat it you can afford the more expensive grass fed and organic meat?

In general, meat that is grass fed, or from a local purveyor (I get mine at whole foods and the NYC greenmarkets) is treated well. They get to graze and wander and take their time gaining weight, and have a normal 'animal' life...

I suggest anyone feeling this way read The Omnivore's Dilemma or In Defense of Food, both by Michael Pollan. he also has some great articles on NYTimes.com.

HTH!