It's been 6 days since I stopped eating meat

[Marrah_G]

I don't really miss it, which is strange because I honestly do love meat. But, like sugar and white flour, what I love isn't the same as what is good for me.

I still eat some local seafood.

I am hoping this will have positive health effects since I don't have insurance.

Tonight we are making Jambalaya.

Thank you to those of you who have recommended web sites and books to me

[AndyTiedye]

1. How Do You Deal With the Constant Hunger?

When I have tried to do that, I get hungry again almost as soon as I finish eating.

[Goblinmonger]

2. There are other sources of protein besides meat.

I would guess you weren't getting enough protein.

[LeftyMom]

13. Or fat.

When I was tweaking my diet a few months back (I was already vegan, just trying to clean up my eating habits and to eat more reasonable portions) I was RAVENOUSLY hungry, until I realized that I just wasn't getting enough fat. Adding in some nuts and avocado totally cleared that up.

[Marrah_G]

3. I haven't been hungry at all

In fact I am eating less, which is a good thing. Take some time and figure out a shopping list and recipes before hand.

Some fellow DUers were awesome about answering questions and suggesting web pages and books.

[Warren Stupidity]

4. Go down to chipotle and get yourself one of their damn big veggie burritos.

If you are still hungry after that you have a giant worm in your gut sucking up everything you are chowing down. Skip the cheese and sour cream and take the guac.

Seriously, a meal of veggies, rice, and beans will fill anyone up.

[AndyTiedye]

8. Gas Doesn't Count as "Full"

[Warren Stupidity]

9. so you stopped to put some doubt into a new vegetarian?

ok.

Thanks for your support. Chow down on those dead animals.

p.s. meat farts are the worst farts ever.

[Codeine]

12. "meat farts are the worst farts ever"

I'm not so sure about that. There have been a few instances where I've terrified myself.

[WillParkinson]

10. Really?

Instead of trying to be 'cute and humorous' why not try to lend support?

[Codeine]

11. Then you were probably eating poorly.

I've been a vegan since '89 and I have no issues with "constant hunger." None of my vegetarian friends seem to have such a problem either.

[obamanut2012]

21. There is no reason to have constant hunger, ever

Unless you are eating empty calories.

I actually am "fuller" on a mainly plant-based diet (I eat some dairy).

[flvegan]

5. Congrats to you.

I'd be interested to hear how you feel in another 3 weeks or so if you stay away from land animals. I'm willing to bet you feel better, just in general.

[Marrah_G]

6. I'm really hoping that I do

I had already switched to a more organic based diet and cut out sugar and white flour, this seemed like a natural progression. I'll keep you posted

[flvegan]

7. I'm looking forward to it.

[Marrah_G]

15. 2 weeks now

I feel fine. Not sure I feel any different yet, but I am sure my body is still detoxing. I was going to buy some vitamins today after work, any suggestions or advice?

[Marrah_G]

16. It's been a month and I feel good

I'm not sure if it is the eating or a coincidence but my extreme peri-menopause (screwy hormones) symptoms are vanishing. hot flashes are going away, hair is starting to grow again, as well as some other things on a more personal level.

Still eating no meat except an occasional piece of fish or shellfish.

[beac]

17. Glad to hear it's going well for you!

[Marrah_G]

18. Thanks Bea :)

[Flaxbee]

22. wow, that's terrific! Interesting you mention that about hormones; I have one sister who's also a

vegetarian and she didn't really have any menopause, peri or other, symptoms even in her early 50s (but she had to have forced menopause for cancer treatment reasons).

Another sister who is a meat eater had wicked peri-menopause symptoms.

I'm younger than they are by a great deal (second marriage baby for both my parents) but hopefully a vegetarian diet will have the same benefits.

I know your experience is by no means a 'scientific' result, but still nice to know...

Glad you're still feeling good in all other ways w/o 'land animal' meat.

[undeterred]

14. Here's wishing you good health.

I stopped eating meat around the time of the Gulf Oil spill. I still eat too much sugar and junk food. But on the says when I have eaten only fruit, grains, and veggies my mood is better and I feel physically better.

[sasha031]

19. congratulations

I've been eating the alternatives for years.
Bocco, I think is the best for burgers, as far as bacon & other products, Morning Star is very good.

[obamanut2012]

20. Did you make it to Trader Joe's?