I've tried to go vegetarian several times, but always stopped because of severe withdrawal symptoms. I am talking about physical, not psychological, symptoms like headaches, fatigue, weakness, dizziness, indigestion, etc., that basically make me a non-functioning person.
When I try, I eat a healthy diet of non-processed whole foods, organic if I can afford it. I take vitamins, including b12 and iron. I eat plenty of food and include some protein like nuts, beans and eggs, or grains like quinoa. I exercise. I don't even eat that much meat to begin with (maybe 3 oz. daily), so it's not like I'm a major carnivore eating huge slabs of meat at each meal.
Has anyone else ever had these severe symptoms and managed to lessen them somehow? How'd you do it?
Note: I can't digest soy, wheat, and dairy, so suggestions of "eat more tofu/seitan/cheese" aren't helpful.
When I try, I eat a healthy diet of non-processed whole foods, organic if I can afford it. I take vitamins, including b12 and iron. I eat plenty of food and include some protein like nuts, beans and eggs, or grains like quinoa. I exercise. I don't even eat that much meat to begin with (maybe 3 oz. daily), so it's not like I'm a major carnivore eating huge slabs of meat at each meal.
Has anyone else ever had these severe symptoms and managed to lessen them somehow? How'd you do it?
Note: I can't digest soy, wheat, and dairy, so suggestions of "eat more tofu/seitan/cheese" aren't helpful.