ok, i going veg now, and i keep thinking... i never have my grandma's perfect, BBQd chicken again... my mom's turkey... etc. especially when im eating tofu (which i hate) i keep thinking, this is wut i traded meat 4?? did n e of u feel like that when u were 1st becoming a vegitarian? does it go away?
I can relate. Well can remember relating anyway. I used to love bacon sandwiches, couldn't imagine life without them. A year later and I'm actually feeling queasy just writing this. To me bacon is just a dead pig, and that realisation helped ward off cravings (I'm stubborn anyway which helped) all those images of slaughter houses and such really got to me. Try and focus on the postives, going veggie isn't a deprivation, it's a new oppotunity. You'll try new foods, have a healthier lifestyle, reducing the risks of catching anything from cancer to Ecoil, be saving animals and the planet. So yeah it's all good. Good luck TTFN Sage PS don't worry, liking tofu isn't a membership requirment. There are plenty of other things to eat instead. Or else try diffrent ways of cooking the tofu. Apparently freezing (then obviously thawing) tofu before cooking changes the texture. Which you might like better.
It does go away. Slowly the cravings will go and then you will most likely even be disgusted by the smell of meat. It's a big change! Especially since you're only 13. Do you know other vegetarians where you live? That can really help! Whenever you feel a bit down, take a look at these quotes and pictures. Remember why you are doing this! And find some cool recipes to bring some great taste back into your life!
the cravings definately go away. back in the day when i was turning veggi i kept thinking about how much i'd miss my moms pot roast, but then i watched some peta videos. oh god... those'll help if nothing else does!!
look at it this way... you are forgoing meat, which drops a lot of fat intake. You can now have weekly cheesecake! (until you go vegan.. then you get to eat a LOT of food) What was harder on my family was when i refused "traditional" foods at holidays. What helps is to talk quietly with the parent/grandparent/aunt /uncle/ you get the point... and explain why you are making this lifestyle choice and it isn't about them. Be able to articulate why you are making the choice, and be aware that your reasons may well change over time (many people start with, say, health, and then as they are around activist veggies and come around to animal rights. If the person makes something really wonderful and withing you guidelines, say so. Tell Auntie Su that you love her orange cranberry sauce or whatever. Also, don't do this ON the holiday. e-mail, phone call, previous visit or whatever is MUCH better. Holidays are already stressful.
