Being a newbie vegetarian?

[blueeyes44]

I have toyed with the idea for a couple years now because I don't like the idea of eating dead animals but I never could do it because I loved the taste of meat so much and whenever I tried to stop it was like my body was sort of addicted to it. Well now I've finally stopped eating it and even though it's only been a few weeks my body already feels a TON better.

I'm worried about the cravings. I haven't had any yet, but I'm worried about the time when I do get them, especially when I'm around my friends and bf who LOVE meat and will be chowing down on it.

What are some tips that I can follow so I can fight those cravings?? (Veggie burgers are really good but they just don't satisfy my like a real one can.)

Thank you

 

[Enrika Soveski]

I've been vegetarian almost two months now. Trust me, If you try and believe in yourself that you won't eat meat. Then, it works. Also, it works for me. When i smell meats or have to sit with people who eat meats. Seriously, it doesn't make me hungry but THROW UP.

I used to try grilled mushroom white cheese sandwich. It was very delicious feel like i was eating meat but the better was i don't use their meats for my meal. My friends are OKEY with that i become a vegetarian. Most of them supposed me for begin vegetarian asking me how i did that. How i can just act nothing when i see meat. I answered i don't really know. All i know is i don't eat meat even they are in front of me but i don't like the smell though...

Go search on youtube or click here shown how to make vegetarian food

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=make+vegetarian+food&aq=f

 

[le00001]

If you want to eat meat, you should! Dead animal or not.

If you're truly ready to move on, then I have some tips that may help.
You usually crave something when you're not getting a particular nutrient. Like craving Milk 'cause you need Calcium for example. So keep your protein levels high. Special K Protein Mixes, Drinks, and Cereals work great. I don't know if they're vegan though so keep that in mind.
If you're at home and need protein, then you may consider adding chick peas to your meal. It's a vegetarian substitute for chicken in things like soup, salads, certain pastas, etc. Also there's tofu. I can't stand tofu though. Soy is kinda, uh, funky for the lack of a better word. It's not meant to be globed and congealed like tofu is. You can eat straight soy beans and pods though too.
Also, take a multivitamin. New vegetarians often lack nutrients because they don't know how to balance their diets.

I don't know if my ramblings have helped, but I hope it has.

 

[paulf]

I've been veg for decades. Cravings - eat veggie burgers and other faux meats.
And remember - you are no longer eating corpses.

 

[Polly Pooper]

Become a meat eater again. Kill baby cows.

 

[friendofchip]

I think you've read too many negative horro stories. WHy get frightened about something that some one else had once?
You are not them, and you don't have cravings.
NObody craves meat, or chocolate, or fruit, it's the elements of it- protein, and salt and some ketchup may be all it is.
If that's the case, feel your body and what you're needing, usually it's protein, salt, whatever you tend to not be getting much of.

If that ever happens, eat a vegetarian burger with ketchup and fries and make sure it's greasy fatty and full of gravy, or a load of peanut butter and soycheese- it usually does the trick.