Being a Vegetarian
Being a Vegetarian is really hard, not because of eating around meat but because of the way you get treated.
People always hate on it, all the time. The momment they find out.
My teacher found out the other day and is always picking on me for it, telling me how I am going to be the weakest player on my soccer team because I don't eat meat. And I get that from my uncle as well. Who, by the way, told me that he finnaly decied to "forgive" me for not eating meat.
Also, people always think that I am trying to puch my lifestyle on them, just because I don't eat meat and am against it in all ways. AND most of all because I am a member of PETA, which also means that I am in a cult.
But I don't, I don't do anything until anyone goes at me for not eating meat. But, for them to come at me is okay. For me to reply back to them just makes me puchy and judgemental of them because they do what's naaattuurall.
For me, this is. This is normal, it's who I am.
I am just fine with people around me eating meat. My whole family does, I am the only one who doesn't.
And when my little sister said that she wanted to try it, my mother got mad at ME, because I was "pushing my sister into it, trying to make her something she isn't"
And she always complains about how hard it is to feed me, and how much more it cost. It doesn't, she doesn't but any of my meat alt. and when she make's say, Spaghetti, all she has to do is leave some of the noodles off to the side and I make up my own sauce for them.
I'm just sick of all the B.S. I have to deal with for eating meat. And I don't go around bragging about it and putting people down for not eating meat.
So why do it to someone who doesn't????
I mean really. I'm sick of people shoving hamburgers in my face and stuff.
Oh, and the best is the people who tell me that GOD made animals to eat and that's FACT.
Uhm, I don't care what the topic is, you can't use the bible and God as FACTS.
You can't, JUST CAN'T.
But even better when I say that you can't use God as fact, I get told I will burn in hell and that I better like BBQ, because that's all I will get to eat there.
Meh, just a rant, because I am sick of this, and I am sick of people always trying to say I am trying to force them into it. The only time I get all involved with it, is when I am being confronted directly, or when it's THE topic.
I don't try to force anything on anyone, because I wouldn't want you to force meat on me.
I go out to eat with family/friends all the time, and I never care what my friends/family get to eat. Heck, my grandpa gets a 1pound steak at Dakotas when we go, I don't care, and I don't break out the "Blahblah, that's a animal, how could you, BE VEG" No, I don't. I just get my nonmeat meal and let him eat what he wants as he lets me have what I want.
I have repect for your decision, have a little for mine would you?
That's all.
People always hate on it, all the time. The momment they find out.
My teacher found out the other day and is always picking on me for it, telling me how I am going to be the weakest player on my soccer team because I don't eat meat. And I get that from my uncle as well. Who, by the way, told me that he finnaly decied to "forgive" me for not eating meat.
Also, people always think that I am trying to puch my lifestyle on them, just because I don't eat meat and am against it in all ways. AND most of all because I am a member of PETA, which also means that I am in a cult.
But I don't, I don't do anything until anyone goes at me for not eating meat. But, for them to come at me is okay. For me to reply back to them just makes me puchy and judgemental of them because they do what's naaattuurall.
For me, this is. This is normal, it's who I am.
I am just fine with people around me eating meat. My whole family does, I am the only one who doesn't.
And when my little sister said that she wanted to try it, my mother got mad at ME, because I was "pushing my sister into it, trying to make her something she isn't"
And she always complains about how hard it is to feed me, and how much more it cost. It doesn't, she doesn't but any of my meat alt. and when she make's say, Spaghetti, all she has to do is leave some of the noodles off to the side and I make up my own sauce for them.
I'm just sick of all the B.S. I have to deal with for eating meat. And I don't go around bragging about it and putting people down for not eating meat.
So why do it to someone who doesn't????
I mean really. I'm sick of people shoving hamburgers in my face and stuff.
Oh, and the best is the people who tell me that GOD made animals to eat and that's FACT.
Uhm, I don't care what the topic is, you can't use the bible and God as FACTS.
You can't, JUST CAN'T.
But even better when I say that you can't use God as fact, I get told I will burn in hell and that I better like BBQ, because that's all I will get to eat there.
Meh, just a rant, because I am sick of this, and I am sick of people always trying to say I am trying to force them into it. The only time I get all involved with it, is when I am being confronted directly, or when it's THE topic.
I don't try to force anything on anyone, because I wouldn't want you to force meat on me.
I go out to eat with family/friends all the time, and I never care what my friends/family get to eat. Heck, my grandpa gets a 1pound steak at Dakotas when we go, I don't care, and I don't break out the "Blahblah, that's a animal, how could you, BE VEG" No, I don't. I just get my nonmeat meal and let him eat what he wants as he lets me have what I want.
I have repect for your decision, have a little for mine would you?
That's all.
I've been vegetarian for three years now and I go through some similar situations.
Ive had meat shoved in my face, I have religion brought up, i have people tell me how stupid they think it is, but also, i get comended. I have people tell me how theyd go vegetarian if they thought they could handle it and how theyre so proud of me. And that makes me happy...
Idgaf what people think if theey dont like the way i choose to eat.
just keep in mind why your doing what your doing..
and thats enough.
goodluck
SaveThePain, April 25th, 2011 at 07:01:02pm
Thanks!
And, as far as eating on the go/out, have you tried getting things like cheese quesadilla? And maybe some beans and rice?
I try that a lot, almost all resturants have it. And then if nothing else, a side salad.
And lot's of chili places have a veg. chilie!
Squid., April 20th, 2011 at 04:58:13pm
Oh I find the opposite. I'm respected for my choice. When people find out they're usually impressed. All my 'friends' are vegetarians too, several of them even want to work with animals, if I were to eat meat I'm sure they'd think less of me. My family don't feed me, mostly due to money issues but also when there is food in, its meat or bread or pasta, disgusting sh*t I can't eat, and therefore have no right to dictate what i should or shouldn't eat, since I pay for the vast majority of it myself...though honestly I think my sister respects me for being dedicated for so long. The problem I find with being a vegetarian is finding nice food on the go. I'm an incredibly fussy eater, I don't like most 'vegetarian staple foods', such as bread and pasta and mayo makes me hurl, I have a choice between junk food and vegetables and fruit, I find a balance, usually not the healthiest, but I do go weeks with eating just one thing, like this week I'm addicted to olives, which makes it incredibly difficult to find food at a resturant or when everyones getting lunch at college, it limits my choices to chips or a jacket potato in like 90% of the cases. And that sucks so much I'm genuinely starting to think i'm making life harder for myself by sticking to these beliefs. I don't eat meat because I don't really like any meat but chicken anyway and because I just don't think its right when we have the choice.
However, what pisses me off about other vegetarians, is those that eat fish yet still call themselves vegetarians. It has f*cking eyes when you buy it at a store, whats the difference? don't get me wrong, good for you and I think its good you're trying half way but still, if you're only doing it to look cool you're a pretentious douche.
Also, those that choose to become a vegetarian for 'health reasons', which means losing weight. It's retarded. It's much harder to loose weight when you're a vegetarian, even if it is MUCH harder to be fat, because of the lack of protein for one thing. Fish is actually THE best thing for losing weight ffs. I get that it helps people think more about what they're eating, but it actually has a negative effect on the health in the short term in some cases.
This was a big rant about my vegetarinism I know, but I really am starting to look at my choices and think, man why shouldn't I just be thoughtless like everyone else? I really think your family have problems...I don't see how it would affect them in any way. Stick to your guns, forget what people think and do what makes you happy...give it a few years and you'll be able to live on your own.
as for the team thing...thats retarded, if you make sure you eat enough of the 'right' things, and get enough vitamins and protein it wont make a difference to your health or stength o.o
I really like your attitude of 'this is me, this is what I do, you can do what you like too',
I hope things get better for you.
Yay!, April 20th, 2011 at 04:27:41am
I don't mind vegetarians/vegans. My dad is.
I just happen to not be able to live without bacon.
My person view is 'If we weren't sposed to eat animals, they wouldn't be made of food'.
But that's my opinion, and we're all entitled to one :D
TO BE DELETED, April 19th, 2011 at 06:44:28pm
I know, it ticks me off when she is like that
Thank you, I feel very strongly about how people abuse religion.
It's all good, the it's the most annoying when the topic IS veg. and animal crulety, and they get mad that you stand your ground.
And exactly, you want to eat fish EAT IT! Who am I to say you're a bad person for it? We are all free to what we want. I can't expect to be let off easy not eating meat if I go after every meat eater!
But, thanks. :]
Squid., April 19th, 2011 at 06:22:18pm
A. Not cool of your mom ftw D:
B. Nice job saying religion can't be taken as fact. I happen to feel strongly about that, so very nicely done. :)
C. I'm sorry that people treat you so sh*tty.. :/ I respect you a lot, mostly because you're so tolerant of it. Growing up in Minnesota, we looove meat, but I understand not wanting to eat it.
And I agree with you, it's just not cool to force your beliefs on other people, or to ridicule them for their lifestyle/ beliefs. I'm glad you understand that it's just annoying when people yell at you when you eat meat. My friend is that way. D:
We have 10,000+ lakes, how are we not supposed to eat fish? xD
Anyway, good for you. :) I applaud you.
Shorty of Suburbia, April 19th, 2011 at 06:15:16pm