How to be a vegetarian
How I did it: I decided that meat was disgusting to me. I never liked it as a child. The fact that the animals were tortured half the time to produce the products grossed me out. Over time it became more of a health quest than a moral quest. I took the meat out of my diet almost cold turkey (no pun intended) until I didn't want it anymore. Red meat was easy. Chicken was slightly more difficult.
Lessons & tips: If you mess up don't be too hard on yourself. Tomorrow is another day and you can start fresh.
Resources: My local supermarket has added an organic section within the past 2 years. When I first started out (2004) it was difficult to find alternatives. Now it is very easy for one to become a vegetarian. There are so many options. I'm almost envious of the numerous foods out there available to new vegetarians.
