cutting diet for vegetarians? HELP!

[KWKSLVR]

Well, do you avoid meat because of the taste or do you have other reasons? The reason I ask is because chicken and fish are simply perfect protein sources. Maybe you could stomach just an ounce or two??? Eggs sound like they are going to be your best source of protein, with something like a protein shake next in line, then cheese after that.

My fear is that you are going to become so overloaded on eggs that you are going to grow to hate them to the point of not being able to stomach them. Variety is the spice of life so-to-speak and it's going to be really hard for you to maintain the protein consumption you need since you enjoy such limited sources. Have you ever tried lean ground turkey or something like that? You could always add a small amount of turkey or chicken into a salad with a lot of other things that you do enjoy possibly masking the taste.

Of course, totally disregard that if consuming meat is out due to your beliefs. I'm just trying to think of some options for ya.

 

[Daisy_Girl]

Here is a thread that might help a little:

http://www.elitefitness.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67717&highlight=warlobo

 

[believeNme]

thanks for tryin qwiksilver =) But yeah, i think i might lose my lunch at the thought of eating something with the same human functions as my own body. Its not for beliefs or animal rights, i just can't sink my teeth into flesh =( yuck. I wish i could b/c its so good for you!!! Thanks for the site daisy!! =)

 

[jenscats5]

thanks for tryin qwiksilver =) But yeah, i think i might lose my lunch at the thought of eating something with the same human functions as my own body. Its not for beliefs or animal rights, i just can't sink my teeth into flesh =( yuck. I wish i could b/c its so good for you!!! Thanks for the site daisy!! =)

I know how you feel.... while I'm a meat eater (gave up being a vegetarian as I wasn't getting enuf protein) I do go thru phases...... Especially if I think of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle"

Just be careful to not substitue high-fat & unhealthy foods (like a lot of cheese) for the meat you're not eating.... Try a site like fitday to keep track of your ratios & make sure to eat Protein/fat/carbs at each meal, tapering the carbs down later in the day....

You may want to check out a vegetarian chat room for more ideas -- I used to belong to one & got some excellent recipes from them, but I can't remember their name or I'd give it to you... Also see if you have a local natural foods store or health store as they may be able to give you some additional protein ideas....

 

[believeNme]

thanks jenscat =).....GUESS what guys? I was out at a fav restauraunt tonight, and tried chicken for the first time in 20 years. I chewed a piece and forced myself to swallow. I have to say i almost puked!!! =( I was so disappointed! I had myself psyched up to LIKE it and EAT it!! But all i could do was chase it with wine!!! MAN!!! =(

 

[jenscats5]

thanks jenscat =).....GUESS what guys? I was out at a fav restauraunt tonight, and tried chicken for the first time in 20 years. I chewed a piece and forced myself to swallow. I have to say i almost puked!!! =( I was so disappointed! I had myself psyched up to LIKE it and EAT it!! But all i could do was chase it with wine!!! MAN!!! =(

Oh well...... at least you tried..... I don't have a problem with chickens myself -- To me they are only useful for "harvesting."