My parents keep on bugging me about being a vegetarian

My parents keep on bothering because they're concerned about my health. My mom thinks i've lost too much weight but ever since I became a vegetarian I've had more energy to work out. I work out everyday and I weigh the same as I did when I ate meat. 120 lbs. They think I'm not eating enough but they exaggerate , today I had A LOT of protein in my breakfast so I wasn't hungry for hours. I eat a lot of whole wheat and fruits and don't put a lot of stuff on bread or bagels they think it has something to do with me being vegetarian. It's really annoying they making so many assumptions and if I say I'm tired they're like oh your not get enough energy because of your diet. They're so stupid and don't listen to a word I say. Hip forums probably thinks I have some problem with communicated with my parents because of my dreadlocks thread. They're really strict and nigerian( I'm not trying to make an excuse but nigerian parents are very strict and sometimes "old fashioned") Is there anyway I can tell them to politely shut up.

 

Tell them murdering and taking the life of other conscious creatures and then eating their flesh is not only barbaric but physiologically sick, irresponsible and unhealthy to both human beings and nature.

 

I say that but they look at me like I'm forcing onto them even though I'm not. Also my dad use to kill his meat when they left city during the nigerian civil war so that won't affect him.

 

Then ask what jesus would do? lol.

 

:I

 

I do tell them that ,well my mom, but she's stubborn. I'll try to sit them down and have a serious conversation but it will probably end up with me angry at them.

 

Don't live in a van!

 

Just ignore them and they will get tired of saying the same old shit that gets no response from you.

 

Ahahahahaha

 

Maybe do things in a way they understand. If they are trusting of science, suggest you see a doctor or nutritionist together to get a "professional opinion." If they want to see the effects of your improved health, bring them to the gym and tell them to keep up if they can. Maybe explain that you feel ill at the thought of eating a sentient creature and to do that would be as damaging to your health as being forced to beat a puppy with a stick (or something).
It can be very hard, but keep proving you're healthy by doing what you're doing; being healthy!

 

My dad is like that and so is my entire mexican side of the family. it's so annoying >:[

 

I understand where you are coming from COMPLETELY....I don't know what to tell you...by the time I became a vegetarian I was 18 years old. As far as you're parents not listening to you....I understand that too. My parents NEVER listened to me until I was 14 and threatened suicide....they still didnt REALLY listen cause all they did was try to put me on meds - even after i asked for family counseling. They would literally say "I DONT WANNA HEAR IT" lol....but what can they really do to you? I didnt look to see how old you are...but anything short of prying your jaws open to stuff meat down your throat - they cant do shit.
Try this - just take it. listen to them. if they dont listen back that is their problem. I know it sucks and it is annoying...but one day soon you will be out from underneath them. If they punish you- they do, but if you believe in what you are doing then let it go. Stand your ground and dont eat meat - but dont antagonize them like they do you. some parents just dont listen.
Now I am 24 and own my own house and my parents at times have come to my house and tried to break MY rules....and i tell them exactly what they told me when i was a kid. "LOOK! MY HOUSE! MY RULES! IF YOU DONT LIKE IT - THERES THE DOOR!"

 

the only relief is to leave one day ! for now eat what you feel like and try not to be affected by what they say.. it may come a day when they will be tired to talk about that .. remenber a lot of people are vegetarian you are not alone!

 

shut up please.

 

you are your own person so why cant you make your own decisions ??