Become a vegetarian

How I did it: First I read about vegetarian diets, recipes, how to get your proteins, vitamin B12 and Iron. Then, I decided to just try it for one week. And another. And another. And before I knew it, I hadn't eaten meat for a month.The first 2 months were the most difficult, because in some way I had to relearn how to cook, and I still craved meat from time to time. But now that I've been a vegetarian for more than 1,5 year, Tofu, Tempeh, Falafel, chi… Read how I did it…

How I did it: So! I wish I could say that I became a vegetarian solely because I care about animals and want to give up eating them on principle, but while this impacted my choice, it was not my main reason for giving up meat. The main reason I was truly able to give up meat was because of health. At the end of the day, becoming a vegetarian forced me to give up almost all fast food, eat more vegetables and healthy proteins, and ultimately (for me) eat… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I decided to have a "Meatless March" during 2011.  I was worried that I wouldn't get enough protein in my diet.  I researched other options and found myself eating a lot of tofu and nuts.  I tried some meat substitute options like veggie burgers, but it just made me miss the real thing.  I told myself that I could have the meat products I craved at the end of the month.  I focused on increasing my intake of veggie… Read how I did it…

How I did it: Cut the meat, fish, and poultry immediately! COLD TURKEY (no pun intended). Want a burger? Try a veggie Boca burger. Want some chicken? Try some CHIKIN (its good). Its actually not hard at all.  Read how I did it…

How I did it: Well, I technically completed this goal on the first of January, but I didn't want to make if official unless I gave myself some time to be sure that I wouldn't chicken out or turn back. To say the least, I'm doing wonderful!I decided that I wanted to become vegetarian at the beginning of the year, and I did it. On the second day, I watched Earthlings, just to assure myself that this is what I wanted to do with myself. As time went on, my… Read how I did it…