Would like to ask some help from the Greater Toronto Area members

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Hi everyone,

 

I have recently decided that I would like to transition myself to

becoming a vegetarian. I am not making this choice to better my

health, although I know that it will, I am making it because I can no

longer contribute to the animal industry. I just can't do it anymore.

However, I am lacking in the area of will power, I do work long hours

and have many animals that I look after (I keep domesticated rats as

pets, and am involved in rescue as much as I can), and I dislike

cooking or preparing foods. I get no joy out of it at all.

I am looking for some resources where I can find healthy, prepared

meals that I can just stick in the microwave after work. Ones that I

can take the leftovers for lunch the next day. I am single, so I

don't have to worry about anyone but me.

I think one of the biggest hurdles for me will be the convenience

issue. Yes, there are some foods that I will have terrible cravings

for, but I don't think that is the biggest challenge that I will

face. If I can find easy and tasty food, it doesn't bother me that

it doesn't contain meat products. I enjoy things like vegetarian

pastas and vegetable based indian foods, and frequently go days

without eating meat.

I would prefer references to places outside the GTA - Markham,

Richmond Hill, North York, Stouffville, Aurora - but I do have a

vehicle. If it means a trip into Scarborough or the city once a week

to shop, that isn't out of the question. I am looking for grocery

stores with a good selection of prepared vegetarian foods, stores

that cater to strictly vegetarian foods, and when I am craving

something like a sub, fast food places that carry decent vegetarian

options.

Thank you so much for any suggestions that you can make. I would

really appreciate any support that people can provide.

Vanessa