When you first gave up meat, were there any changes (good or bad) in your body or mood?

Question

This is to people who don't currently eat meat or gave it up in the past.

Answer 1

Yep - More energy, stamina, am more alive an aware, appreciate fruits and vegetables as a food now

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I became over all a much more peaceful person. I now feel more at ease with myself when I eat, and I look at animals lovingly. I also enjoy being outside more now for some reason.

Answer 2

I lost weight which effected my mood by making me happier :)

Answer 3

when i became a vegetarian,it didn't really effect my mood,i was just proud that i quit eating animals!lol. it is really rewarding though and ull feel so much healthier.if u hav any other questions,u can email me @ [e-mail].

Answer 4

I don't know about mood, because I went vegetarian right as the school year was starting, so it's hard to say.

But I lost about 10 pounds.

I should note that I also began avoiding sugar at this time though, so it was probably a combination of those two that caused me to lose weight.

Answer 5

No changes in my mood, but I lost about 20 pounds.

I don't think this is typical, because part of it was me vowing to eat healthier as a vegetarian.

Answer 6

well i have this amazing feeling knowing i no longer hurt animals when i eat,

i didnt lose any weight, but i all together feel like i have more energy, im vegan though,

Answer 7

yup!!!

i gave it up a year ago and i felt soo much better!! and i felt more active lol i love being a vegetarian

Answer 8

Mostly good changes:

1. I can taste things a lot better, as time went on.

2. Cravings for meat subsided after one week.

3. I have more energy, and feel less lethargic.

4. I started craving for fresh raw vegetables, like salads, which I didn't like before. (although I don't think I'll ever be able to go raw vegan.)

5. I lost 5 pounds (that I was never able to lose) after a month of going vegetarian, then another 5 pounds when I went vegan.

6. I feel much more calm and aware.

One thing I noticed though, is for the first few days of going vegetarian I craved for meat, but the thought of cute little chicks being raised in factory farms as seen in Baraka ( http://www.vegtaste.com/main/posting.php... ) helped me fight the cravings. After almost a week of meatless meals, cravings faded away completely. To tell you the truth, now I don't even like the smell of barbecued meat.

Also in the beginning, I didn't care so much for tofu, but now, I love the taste of tofu!

Remember, meat is an acquired taste!

For more tips on becoming vegetarian, please refer to How to become a veggie!:

http://www.vegtaste.com/main/posting.php...

Answer 9

me....give up meat....???LMFAO!!!!!! me, give up meat!!

PLEASE. i wouldn't give up meat for anything. steak is like THE best.