Comments on: Vegetarian myths debunked

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Fri, 16 May 2008 19:41:06 +0000

Thanks Scrubby. I love TED talks so I'll definitely have a watch AndrewEs last blog post..My longest run yet.

By: Scrubby

Scrubby — Fri, 16 May 2008 16:58:35 +0000

Although I am an un-ashamed meat-eater, I thought I would pass this on since it really got me thinking about my diet:

http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/263

In this fiery and funny talk, New York Times food writer Mark Bittman weighs in on what’s wrong with the way we eat now (too much meat, too few plants; too much fast food, too little home cooking), and why it’s putting the entire planet at risk.

-Scrubby

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:05:42 +0000

I've learnt to love my veggies but it's taken a while! AndrewEs last blog post..A photo run!

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:03:29 +0000

So you allege.

AndrewEs last blog post..A photo run!

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:03:13 +0000

There are a few of them out there.

AndrewEs last blog post..A photo run!

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:56:42 +0000

I see it as a choice… but I can’t see anything wrong with it!

I know I sometimes have a hard time looking at meat in the store, because I can imagine the animal. Yet, having also come from a family with a Dad who hunted and fished, it seemed silly to catch the fish if we weren’t going to eat it. (I’m afraid I was more ambivalent about eating wild birds, the taste just never appealed to me.) And our uncle sometimes gave us venison sausage, which I really loved!

So, though I love my veggies, I also love my fish and shellfish too much to go that route. But on the Precision Nutrition forums I frequent, there’s a guy who is vegan who is so ripped it is unbelievable! Most definitely shipshape! His name is Ryan Andrews.

So don’t let anyone tell you that vegetarians need be less fit and healthy even in the bodybuilding community.

Cynthias last blog post..Better weigh-in than expected!

By: P.O.M.

P.O.M. — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:04:46 +0000

My fav is the last one “you’ll only convince me you’re a dickhead.” So TRUE. I am not a vegetarian, but I definately see the benefits of that lifestyle/diet. Plus anyone who makes such negative comments about anyone’s life choices is a total dickhead!

By: Marshmallow

Marshmallow — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:35:14 +0000

[how weird? I swore I hit 'reply' to Sally's comment...]

By: Marshmallow

Marshmallow — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:31:45 +0000

I know, but try telling the 10 year old me that! Luckily, I”m WAY knowledgeable in that regard now!

By: A Trendl

A Trendl — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:02:41 +0000

I’m a meat-atarian. Love the stuff, but, I confess, the aroma of freshly picked veggies smells wonderful.

I’m reducing my meat, and portion size. It is helping.

Time for Veggie Tales?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VeggieTales

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:23:38 +0000

When I first became a vegetarian I ate heaps of junk food - Cakes are vegetarian food too.

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:20:35 +0000

And lest I forget…eggs…lots of lovely eggs.

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:20:05 +0000

I’m doubly damned then. I love quiche.

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:19:43 +0000

I wonder why? I’m guessing it’s cultural.

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:19:15 +0000

By: AndrewE

AndrewE — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:18:39 +0000

If they do then they must be funny looking ones.

By: Chief Wahoo

Chief Wahoo — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:15:45 +0000

I did not realize you were a vegetarian. Good for you!

I have found that my meat consumption continues to decrease as I train more and lose weight.

By: MizFit

MizFit — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:07:10 +0000

VERY INTERESTING POINT.
as I think youre entirely correct on society/women veggie thing and hadnt ever thought about it.

almost like the REAL MEN DONT EAT QUICHE notion—only veggier

By: Nancy

Nancy — Tue, 13 May 2008 10:02:00 +0000

I agree with you. It seems to be the trend that more women are vegetarian, or at least more women admit to it!

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 13 May 2008 09:50:56 +0000

I think a lot of people still thinks being vegetarians = not healthy.

I got asked by so many people when I was pregnant… “so are you still a vegetarian?” Why wouldn’t I be?? Then I get the look as if I’m depriving my unborn child something. I’ve even got lectured once about my decision of raising my baby as a vegetarian. The person mean well but we all impose our beliefs onto our child(red), whether you believe in eating meat or not.

So I’m glad that you are a living proof that you can be healthy and fit, being a vegetarian. And yes a guy like you, who used to looooove his meat, can also be a vegetarian and hasn’t fallen apart because you are deprived of meat! Well done