Vegetarianism wisdom before you make the transition.
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

5 things you should know before making the transition from carnivore to herbivore

A few things to know before transitioning to vegetarianism.

20
Personal Image
Juila Smoot

A few months ago, I went through the transition from meat eater to plant-based. It was difficult of course, considering I had lived basically my entire life with a family who loved to make things such as steak, chicken, fish etc for every dinnertime meal we spent together. But once I got into the swing of things, it was a breeze! Here are just a few things that I have learned since changing my lifestyle!

1. It is difficult when you first start

If there is one thing that you should know, it is not always easy. Of course, it varies from person to person. But you should always expect there to be some difficulty that comes with starting a new lifestyle like this one!

2. People will ask "so what do you eat?"

I have gotten this question plenty of times when I tell people that I am a vegetarian. They seem so amazed and so confused and always ask, "so like... what do you eat?" I'll tell you the answer is very simple. You basically eat the same things everyone else does just, minus the meat!

3. You'll have to try lots of new things

When you realize some go to foods are not exactly a possibility anymore, you're going to be able to try so many new ones! Becoming vegetarian definitely opened up my horizons to so many different foods at restaurants and even at home. And I have to say I have become a pretty skilled cook because of it!

4. Remember to get your protein!

If there is one big thing that I have learned, it is that protein is very important, and you can get it in so many other ways than just meat!!

5. Make it your own

Whether you are deciding to go vegetarian because you want to try something new, or you have a certain belief, make it your own! Try all sorts of new foods and even learn to cook a few fun things. Trust me, its great!

I hope these few little things were helpful in giving you an idea of what to come if you are considering changing to a plant-based lifestyle too!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

To The 'Best Friend' I Decided I Couldn't Be Friends With Anymore

Most of all, thank you for being the person who finally pushed me to choose myself.

95791
The CW / YouTube

Dear Old Friend,

Keep Reading... Show less
Lifestyle

7 Tips For Traveling

Don't miss any of these ideas to make your trip complete!

1885
7 Tips For Traveling

Whether it's a day trip, an out-of-state journey, or an experience leaving the country, here are some tried and true traveling tips.

Before any trip, we all think about what to pack and what to bring. We may have a strict itinerary, or we may have looser guidelines for what to do when. But we should also consider the following - make them goals:

Keep Reading... Show less
Featured

Writer of the Month: Hunter Johnstone

As an aspiring author, Hunter knew writing for Odyssey would be a great fit for her.

1951
Writer of the Month: Hunter Johnstone

Response writers are what make the world go round at Odyssey! Using our response button feature, they carry on our mission of sparking positive, productive conversations in a polarized world.

Keep Reading... Show less
Allison Fishman

1. Why is Wilson Hall so complicated to navigate? Even as a senior, I still get lost in Wilson. As a freshman, I was warned about the unnecessary complexity of the building, was laughed at by upperclassman for my confused looks on the first day of school and walked and rewalked the whole hall before finding my classroom. #annoying.

Keep Reading... Show less
Featured

Blair Waldorf For governor of new york

What life would be like if the people were led by Queen B.

2797
Blair Waldorf For governor of new york

Cynthia Nixon, a.k.a Miranda from Sex and the City, is running for governor of New York. I think that this would be the best decision that has been made in a while solely based off of the fact that almost no one knows New York like the cast of Sex and the City. This got me thinking about who else would be a good candidate to take over the city of dreams. Then I realized that Blair Waldorf, if she were a real person, would be my number one choice for governor. Here are five reasons why Queen B would be an excellent ruler.

Keep Reading... Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments