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My username is "Faustina" (not real name) and I'm from the UK. I decided to become a vegetarian, and have just done my first vegetarian shop! (but with tuna, eggs and milk).
I started looking for a new diet when I was told by my doctor I needed to loose weight, but didn't really try. I found it hard to buy veg and fruit, let alone plan meals and being a student most of the meat I ate were poor quality and high in fat, as I'm "economically challenged". But what really gave me a good kick in the right direction was realising I was struggled to fit in most high street clothes (I'm female and a size 16-18). It made me really upset so I have decided it's all or nothing and the only thing for it was to drastically change my diet. I did look at the "fad diets" but they're only for the short term, and then I saw a vegetarian cook book. Thought I'd give it a go!
Tonight I'm going to cook an all-veg thai green curry. I've also got baked potato with rataouille for another night, as well as quiche (ready-made) and a veg and pasta bake. All of these meals I'm making more than enough for just me so I save some for another meal.
The only reason I've decided to continue to eat fish is I really couldn't think of any low-fat vegetarian sandwiches I can make for work other than tuna or cheese salad. Not only that but I thought it might be too much to make the transition that quickly, so I've kept the tuna and bought some tofu too. I have to admit I never really think about where my meat comes from so I am open to thinking about excluding all meat including fish and educating myself about it to encourage me to continue exploring vegetarianism!
Really, the things I need help with is some general advice for food shopping, sandwiches/take-away lunch ideas, cooking/storage tips, the best fruit and veg for weight-loss and of course, how to explain this all to my family and friends!
My username is "Faustina" (not real name) and I'm from the UK. I decided to become a vegetarian, and have just done my first vegetarian shop! (but with tuna, eggs and milk).
I started looking for a new diet when I was told by my doctor I needed to loose weight, but didn't really try. I found it hard to buy veg and fruit, let alone plan meals and being a student most of the meat I ate were poor quality and high in fat, as I'm "economically challenged". But what really gave me a good kick in the right direction was realising I was struggled to fit in most high street clothes (I'm female and a size 16-18). It made me really upset so I have decided it's all or nothing and the only thing for it was to drastically change my diet. I did look at the "fad diets" but they're only for the short term, and then I saw a vegetarian cook book. Thought I'd give it a go!
Tonight I'm going to cook an all-veg thai green curry. I've also got baked potato with rataouille for another night, as well as quiche (ready-made) and a veg and pasta bake. All of these meals I'm making more than enough for just me so I save some for another meal.
The only reason I've decided to continue to eat fish is I really couldn't think of any low-fat vegetarian sandwiches I can make for work other than tuna or cheese salad. Not only that but I thought it might be too much to make the transition that quickly, so I've kept the tuna and bought some tofu too. I have to admit I never really think about where my meat comes from so I am open to thinking about excluding all meat including fish and educating myself about it to encourage me to continue exploring vegetarianism!
Really, the things I need help with is some general advice for food shopping, sandwiches/take-away lunch ideas, cooking/storage tips, the best fruit and veg for weight-loss and of course, how to explain this all to my family and friends!