FAQ.1

One of the most frequently asked questions I get is...Why are you vegetarian? I figured I could write this for the ones who are too shy to ask or just forget easily. I do not mind getting asked this question either so please do not take this in a complaining tone.

On January 1, 2007, Amanda and I chose to become vegetarians "cold turkey." It was to try something new and to hopefully be healthier. Just by doing this, I opened my mouth to new tasty things I would have never known existed. I also hear that people believe it to be too hard, I know the feeling I thought I could never let go of chicken but it was not hard at all. I would say you will never really know unless you try. Later on I personally chose to educate myself on what goes on (i.e. factory farms) and after seeing those videos I knew I could never go back. I am not one to preach, but I am more than happy to answer any questions if asked. To each their own is how I feel. I also feel respect my choices and I will respect yours. Follow-up questions to my vegetarianism are Do you eat fish,seafood? and Did you lose weight? My answer is no to both. I do not eat fish or any kind of seafood and if anyone does they should not be calling themselves vegetarian the correct term is pescatarian. Becoming vegetarian does not automatically mean you will lose weight. I live off of bean and cheese burritos not the healthiest thing!

I hope one day I could attempt to be vegan, but I am definitely in no rush. Vegan is a pretty serious commitment and I want to be as smart about it as possible. I already have low iron so I really need to take care of my body properly if I were to be vegan.

I honestly love being vegetarian and have passed my 2 year mark and am on my way to 3! :)

To end this entry I will use an excerpt from stand up comedian Jim Gaffigan that makes me laugh so hopefully you will too.

You always here vegetarians saying "Oh, I haven't had meat in 5 years."
Ya well, I haven't had a banana in a month, you don't see me bragging about it.