Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Hi Everyone, > > My name is Stephanie and I'm new not only to the group but to a vegetarian lifestyle. This is all new to me. I was a die hard carnivore. I grew up on a farm in Kansas City. We raised our own beef, chicken and pigs. > > My husband ( who is refusing to give up meat at this point) and I are diabetics. My sugars are out of control and I'm about 100 lbs overweight. I am going vegetarian to help control my diabetes and to lose this extra weight. I have 7 children and I need to be here around for them. > > As I mentioned before, this is really new to me. So far I haven't missed meat but its only been a very weeks. I am not a vegan so I do use dairy, eggs, etc. I also LOVE fish so I'll be having fish a couple of times a week. > > This is probably not going to be an easy transition since my husband thinks I've lost my mind or that this is " just another phase " . I'm hoping that as he sees me lose weight and become healthier he might follow along at some time. He is extremely overweight also. He needs to lose at least 150 lbs. > > Finally, with 7 children (my 5 year old is extremely picky) I need " kid-friendly " recipes. If I can't get them completely off meat at least I can incorporate alot more vegetables into their diet. > > I look forward to getting to know everyone and getting healthier doing it. > > Have a blessed day! > Stephanie in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I just wanted to say congrats for cutting most meats out of your diet, but if you continue to eat fish then you are NOT a vegetarian. It is a pet-peeve of mine for meat eaters (of any amount) to call themselves vegetarians. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I'm sorry if I offended you. As I mentioned, I'm still in the transition phase. Perhaps I will give up fish eventually but right now I'm still dealing with some cravings Stephanie in NV - " none ya " <black_rayne80 Tuesday, March 18, 2008 5:57 PM Re: Newbie from Nevada >I just wanted to say congrats for cutting most meats out of your > diet, but if you continue to eat fish then you are NOT a vegetarian. > It is a pet-peeve of mine for meat eaters (of any amount) to call > themselves vegetarians. > > > --- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 24, 2008 Report Share Posted March 24, 2008 Hi Newbie. It's great you have cut out on meats and working on your fish cravings. Oftentimes, it takes more than just the palate (well, many are into taste, right?) to manage. aAs a vegetarian what helped me maintain vegetarianism as a lifestyle is because I observed how my body gave up on the foods that weren't " vegetarian " . To be vegetarian means one doesn't eat non-vegetarian. It's just classification ... and it's also a choice.Take care. Newbie. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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