So... I've been a vegetarian off an on throughout my life. I know this sounds kind of tree huggerish but I struggle with the concept of eating animals, always have. I'm not making any judgements... I know its perfectly natural... its just that something in my brain revolts against it.

I've mostly eaten meat because its there... and well... lets face it... its good.

Now I'm finding I hate it.... absolutly hate it. I find this to be a good thing... because if I don't eat meat then I can live and eat in a way that coincides with my ideals.

I want to quit eating meat copletely but I'm nervous about it. I think the dense protein is a huge part of weight loss (I have 25 lbs to go). It fills my sleeve completely and leaves little room for other junk.

My yoga teacher told me about a hemp-pea protien shake she drinks and I'm going to try that. I just don't want to slip into eating mushies etc....

Any thoughts out there????

thanks

stacey

Seitan is very good Protein wise, but we have to eat it rarely due to people in my house have gluten intolerance.

If you are not opposed to the more "processed" vegetarian fare there are tons of options. In our house we use the following Brands a lot.

[/url]http://www.quorn.us/Home/

Welcome to Morningstar Farms

Worthington Loma Linda

BOCA Foods | Wholesome Veggie Burgers, Chik'n, Breakfast and More

gardein - garden protein

Nates Meatless Meatballs (could not locate link for these)

You have to figure out what you like, such as we prefer the morningstar farms crumblers to the quorn crumblers, but the quorn roast is amazing in texture and taste if you spice it up. They tell you to cook it in its wrap but I don't I cook it like a regular roast with seasonings and its yum, plus most all of the products have a great protein count per serving, without high calories, fat or carbs unless it is a breaded product, plus no or little cholesterol and you are eating guilt free since only veggies were harmed in the making of the product :001_smile:

I cook vegetarian for my family daily, so if you have any questions shoot me a PM and/or friend me and I will help as much as I can. It is perfectly possible to get a good amount of clean protein from these foods and avoid animal meat if you want to.

Thanks Jane! Veggie Buddy. Kim