Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 that is sweet of them! I hope you weren't hurt too badly. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Ever have someone say " Oh my gosh what do you eat? " when they find out you are a Vegetarian?. I laugh and say " there are not enough hours in the day/ months to try all the wonderful fruits, grains and veggies that I would like. And there is no 'recipe' that I cannot adapt to make it Vegetarian. When I was growing up a 'vegetable' with our meal was canned corn. How my eating habits have changed..LOL I still believe that being Vegetarian/Vegan is a lifestyle not a diet. You can snack or eat several meals a day and never gain weight if you do not eat packaged /'junk' food. I must admit it is easier now that the children are grown and I have only myself to feed. However I did make all my meals from scratch when the children were young, including granola , etc. To all you 'newbies' you will find that becoming Vegetarian/Vegan is a habit that after awhile you don't even think about. Have fun..Life is a great adventure Sending smiles and hugs your way Deanna in Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I get that at least once a day!!! Then when I start listing everything I do eat, they sit and think...ohhh LOL! Jen genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote: Ever have someone say " Oh my gosh what do you eat? " when they find out you are a Vegetarian?. I laugh and say " there are not enough hours in the day/ months to try all the wonderful fruits, grains and veggies that I would like. And there is no 'recipe' that I cannot adapt to make it Vegetarian. When I was growing up a 'vegetable' with our meal was canned corn. How my eating habits have changed..LOL I still believe that being Vegetarian/Vegan is a lifestyle not a diet. You can snack or eat several meals a day and never gain weight if you do not eat packaged /'junk' food. I must admit it is easier now that the children are grown and I have only myself to feed. However I did make all my meals from scratch when the children were young, including granola , etc. To all you 'newbies' you will find that becoming Vegetarian/Vegan is a habit that after awhile you don't even think about. Have fun..Life is a great adventure Sending smiles and hugs your way Deanna in Colorado Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 My stock answer is " do I look like I'm starving?? " Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 On 1/23/07, Susan Flewelling <kmm wrote: > My stock answer is " do I look like I'm starving?? " > I've always pointed out that there are far more food items that aren't meat than those that are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I was hurt in a car accident 10 days ago and the ladies of my church have been bringing dinner for my husband and me. They know I am vegetarian so the ladies were challanged to fix meals for me. Because of this, several of them have said how much variety there is and how delicious some of the recipies sound and they are going to start eating some meatless meals. Katie Jen <jenstk06 wrote: I get that at least once a day!!! Then when I start listing everything I do eat, they sit and think...ohhh LOL! Jen genny_y2k <genny_y2k wrote: Ever have someone say " Oh my gosh what do you eat? " when they find out you are a Vegetarian?. I laugh and say " there are not enough hours in the day/ months to try all the wonderful fruits, grains and veggies that I would like. And there is no 'recipe' that I cannot adapt to make it Vegetarian. When I was growing up a 'vegetable' with our meal was canned corn. How my eating habits have changed..LOL I still believe that being Vegetarian/Vegan is a lifestyle not a diet. You can snack or eat several meals a day and never gain weight if you do not eat packaged /'junk' food. I must admit it is easier now that the children are grown and I have only myself to feed. However I did make all my meals from scratch when the children were young, including granola , etc. To all you 'newbies' you will find that becoming Vegetarian/Vegan is a habit that after awhile you don't even think about. Have fun..Life is a great adventure Sending smiles and hugs your way Deanna in Colorado Cheap Talk? Check out Messenger's low PC-to-Phone call rates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Many people think vegetarians only eat veggie, we eat greans, beans, veggies, and fruits. I have been asked how do I get my protien when I say I eat beans, soy, lentils they say you do? gayle wheelscribe Tue, 23 Jan 2007 12:49 PM Re: Re: " Oh My Gosh What Do You Eat? " On 1/23/07, Susan Flewelling <kmm wrote: > My stock answer is " do I look like I'm starving?? " > I've always pointed out that there are far more food items that aren't meat than those that are. ______________________ Check out the new AOL. Most comprehensive set of free safety and security tools, free access to millions of high-quality videos from across the web, free AOL Mail and more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Thank you, Amy. I am stiff and sore, but no permanent damage, though. I drive a little Honda and a Ford Explorer rear ended me. It totaled my car, but I got out lucky. Katie akfral wrote: that is sweet of them! I hope you weren't hurt too badly. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I have been a vegetarian for almost 20 year, and I can't even imagine how many times I have been asked a question like that! Or, about protein intake.Being a person who is a little " rubenesque " (I like that term, rather than some of the others, lol)when I am asked the " Oh My Gosh What Do You Eat? " question.........I often simply answer... " Do I look like I am lacking in good foods to eat? " That usually quiets them! My children were raised without meat, and I even had one man tell me that children not being fed meat was akin to child abuse, and he was positive they would have lasting health difficulties because of their vegetarian diets.(believe it or not this lovely soul was a distant relative!lol) I calmly smiled, told him that both my sons(now in their late teens/early twenties) are award winning cross country runners and athletes, my daughter(now age 10)had never been ill other than a seasonal cold, and that all three had exemplary health, and always have, since infancy. I have always given my children the option to eat other foods, if they choose. My sons , now off at college, have occasionally had meat......but my daughter is a steadfast(and staunchly opinionated, lol) strict vegetarian, as am I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 My 15 year old granddaughter has been vegetarian for about 2 years now. The problem is that she is a very picky eater and just doesn't like so much stuff. She really doesn't like any vegetables except corn which is actually a grain. She usually subsists on peanut butter on whole wheat toast and a couple nuts and fruit. After much begging she finially agreen to take a vitimin B complex, but only if I buy it for her. (A small price to pay) I am so concerned about her health. I really have little sympathy for people who just don't like a lot of foods. If I was her mother I would tell her I don't care what she likes and to eat it anyway. If I make vegetarian food for her, lasagna and pasta dishes she will usually eat them, but her mother doesn't cook that was for her and the child won't cook for herself. If I lived closer I would cook for her just to be get a little more nutritian into her, but she is 50 miles away. All I can do is hope she uses the brains she has and starts eating right before she ruins her health for life. Katie Lori <loris3032 wrote: I have been a vegetarian for almost 20 year, and I can't even imagine how many times I have been asked a question like that! Or, about protein intake.Being a person who is a little " rubenesque " (I like that term, rather than some of the others, lol)when I am asked the " Oh My Gosh What Do You Eat? " question.........I often simply answer... " Do I look like I am lacking in good foods to eat? " That usually quiets them! My children were raised without meat, and I even had one man tell me that children not being fed meat was akin to child abuse, and he was positive they would have lasting health difficulties because of their vegetarian diets.(believe it or not this lovely soul was a distant relative!lol) I calmly smiled, told him that both my sons(now in their late teens/early twenties) are award winning cross country runners and athletes, my daughter(now age 10)had never been ill other than a seasonal cold, and that all three had exemplary health, and always have, since infancy. I have always given my children the option to eat other foods, if they choose. My sons , now off at college, have occasionally had meat......but my daughter is a steadfast(and staunchly opinionated, lol) strict vegetarian, as am I. It's here! Your new message! Get new email alerts with the free Toolbar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Since developing liver problems about 9 years ago, there are days when I can't stand the sight or smell of meat, let alone the taste. Add in a family history of colon cancer and you have two serious health reasons to eat less meat. Did my suggestions for more vegetarian meals affect my husband and three sons? Sure, they said, " Ewwwww! NO!!!! " Along comes our oldest son's vegetarian girlfriend. Suddenly, they are enthusiastic about trying vegetarian meals. They are even reading recipes and doing some of the cooking. At this point, I don't care why they are more open to the idea just as long as we get there! After reading some of the excellent vegetarian recipes - and seeing the cost of meat these days! - I wonder why more people aren't eating like this. Maybe we need to get the word out. , Katie M <cozycate wrote: > I was hurt in a car accident 10 days ago and the ladies of my church have been bringing dinner for my husband and me. They know I am vegetarian so the ladies were challanged to fix meals for me. Because of this, several of them have said how much variety there is and how delicious some of the recipies sound and they are going to start eating some meatless meals. > Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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