Newbie Here!

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone I just wanted to take the time to introduce myself. My

name is Gypsy (nickname). I am 37 y/o and the mother of two beautiful

daughters (15 and 4). I am new to the group as the subject suggests,

but I am also new to the Vegetarian way of life. I had thought about

it over the years, but decided I was a hard core omnivore. Well, one day were

watching the news and they

showed the inhumane treatment of several cows that were obviously

sick. I was horrified. At first I thought I would continue to

eat seafood. But I just can't see myself even doing that. Since I

have eaten very little meat. And now I can't even stomach it anymore.

The smell that I used to love, now seems off. I really believe that

it is a change that happens deep from within. I am prepared to hear

flack from family members and friends about my change. And I am even

more prepared to hear it from strangers who will find out that I am a

vegetarian and no longer eat any meat. What will be shocking is that

it will be the same for my daughters. My oldest one is onboard with

it and is excited. My youngest one did not realize that meat came

from animals that once were alive. She said, " We should be ashamed of

ourselves. " I had to bow my head. So, here I am refusing to eat or

feed any animal to myself or my children.

 

We are off to the whole food store to change our lives and pick up the

staples that will support this lifestyle. So, I am eager to trudge

through and receive all the recipes that I can that will aid in this

and keep me out of a dietary rut, like I was with eating chicken 1001

ways. I never made much ado about veggies and whole grains, and

fruits because I was tunnel focused on the main course being centered

around meat! My health, the animals, and the environment will thank

me for this amazing change!

 

Sorry it was so long!

 

-Gypsy