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A few months ago, the G-Life girls blogged about going vegan until dinner. It seemed like a good idea, but not exactly for me. Lately, though, I’ve been doing the veggie-girl-by-day thing (and eating a bit of meat at dinner) all the time. How many of you girlies are vegetarians?

At first, it seemed tough to eat healthy AND veggie foods and not be totally starving by 4 p.m. Then, I started upping the ante at breakfast. I ditched the daily cereal and started grabbing plain oatmeal with nuts, whole-wheat waffles with peanut butter and an apple or an egg with peppers and toast. Suddenly, I was snacking less and didn’t wolf down my lunch (which is usually a vegetable soup and barley). Love it.

I won’t be going full-on veggie anytime soon (I heart sushi wayyy too much), but stocking up on nutritious grains and greens before din makes me feel fab every day!

Healthy hearts,
Katie A.

Oh, and P.S. Have you signed up for the Turkey Day Challenge yet?! I’m so on board.

BY JIAE K. ON 11/20/2009 11:36:00 AM 36 COMMENTS

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I live on a farm and yet I've been a vegetarian for 6 years!

krod1036 on 11/26/2009 10:22:06 PM

I'm a casual vegetarian...i don't eat red meat, and eat turkey/chicken a little bit (moderation) and only on special occasions. it makes me feel better. my mom hates the idea but i will not eat red meat!

~tennisblondee~ on 11/24/2009 7:01:45 PM

I am a vegetarian!

Chelle Belle on 11/21/2009 10:31:51 PM

i'm what people call a "flexitarian". I eat mainly veggies and other non-meat products but i do eat meat sometimes. I usually eat turkey and chicken but rarely i can eat red meats. Its an easy way to be healthy and not have to worry about not getting enough protien all the time. Plus its fun to ty out new veggies and fruts and recipes! lol Good Luck ;)

sunkist5555 on 11/21/2009 9:52:20 PM

i'm a vegeatarian this is my my 8th year

twilightgirl/taylorfan on 11/21/2009 11:25:44 AM

I'm a veggie
Seven years strong.

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CLUB GLAMOUROUS! on 11/21/2009 10:36:54 AM

Im a vegetarian and I have been for over 2 years now. My favorite veggie meal is a sandwich i make. its wheat bread, low fat cheese, lettuce, tomato, and light mayo. its sooo good! wraps are super yummy too!

x3Nick on 11/21/2009 9:13:26 AM

if i could i would be a vegetarian but my parents (well, my dad) make me eat meat because they're doctors and "know what's best for me". lol but most of the time my mom just has me eat an egg for protein during meals and the rest of the time i'll eat veggie.

trackgirl000 on 11/21/2009 8:55:49 AM

I tried to be a vegetarian one time. Didn't work out since the day I decided to we went to a meat place to eat -_- story of my life;D

sleepalotspot on 11/21/2009 6:03:39 AM

i am the first vegetarian in my entire family, aside from my cousin who lives in austria while i live in the us. i am pretty much the only vegetarian in my WHOLE family

CrazyXP on 11/21/2009 12:01:13 AM

I recently became a vegetarian. It hasn't been too tough for me. It definitely narrows down your choices at restaurants. I also get soy meat which are like veggie patties. I was surprised at how good they were! I feel better now that I don't eat meat.

Cassizzle on 11/20/2009 11:02:04 PM

MOD- I have a tendency to flatter myself. I don't have much SELF confidence, but I've never had a guy tell me he likes me like that. And some of my friends had BFs at 11 and I'm 14. By this point whenever a guy glances my way I pretend he likes me or something. It's really annoying that I get my hopes up. I'm a Freshman and I'm homeschooled but going part time to highschool. I'm not interested in any guys in the Freshman class, but I've met a lot of cuties in the Junior class because I'm in Chemistry and I have connections (no one I like in my Chem. class more than friends though). Well this one guy that I was introduced to once, but we never hit it off, he's really outgoing and funny and he always kind of looks at me when I walk by him to class. Our stairwell is really tiny and we always collide at the door and he always says, "go ahead" and seems really nice. Even if I'm a bit far away and he has plently of time to slip through the busy stairwell he still waits for me to go through. like I said, he doesn't really talk to me and doesn't really show an interest in me, butI've noticed that he looks at me when I walk by and is always a gentleman Do you think this means something? Please be honest, I have no idea when it comes to guys! And I'm a rather shy person!

He does seem to give you a little attention. I suggest you flirt with him more and see if something happens. Have some fun and don't get too into it. Make sure you don't get your hopes up. Good luck! xoxo kerra

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jen on 11/20/2009 9:06:21 PM

I'm definitely a vegetarian, I used to be the big meat eater of the house, but really think about the fact that you are taking something elses life away just to eat them. And it's not like you'll die if you DON'T eat them. In some places they worship cows and pigs and eat cats and dogs, and we think it's horrible. They are all still animals whether domestic animals or farm animals, they are all animals nonetheless and eating any of them is just as bad. Would you kill your beloved cat or dog when you had plenty of other things to eat? I highly doubt it, unless you're some psychotic sick person.

jen on 11/20/2009 8:58:38 PM

I have been a veggie for 2 years now!

rachel.b.121 on 11/20/2009 8:55:45 PM

I am a veg head (as my sis calls me) and I'm loving it! I've felt a lot more energized since I started and it can be a lot healthier. Be careful to watch your protein though. My friend almost died from protein deficiency! Morning Star is a great vegetarian and vegan brand and they offer tons of products. They are also very high in protein. Also watch your iron level. It helps to take teen vitamins that have tons of iron in them. Make sure your willing to do it to. You'll feel really guilty if you start it and then quit. Good Luck!Veg heads rock on!

Totallydogs101 on 11/20/2009 8:47:00 PM

IM A VEGGIE !!!!!!! ALL MY FRIENDS TRIED TO, BUT TRIED BUT "COULDNT RESIST BACON" I GET MY PROTEIN FROM "FAKE" MEAT (SOY MEAT) AND TOFU! I JUST CANT STAND THE THOUGHT OF POOR ANIMALS BEING KILLED JUST FOR OUR NEEDS! THEY ARE ALIVE TOO!!! CHECK OUT MY PROFILE!!

monkeydolphin47 on 11/20/2009 8:05:55 PM

IM a veggie since birth!!!!!! and NO us veggies do NOT eat vegetbles all day!

fali897 on 11/20/2009 7:41:35 PM

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Kaela :0) on 11/20/2009 7:00:28 PM

I'm not a vegetarian and I don't plan to be.

Check out my profile; I give the best advice!

God Bless!

Abriella123 on 11/20/2009 6:24:25 PM

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alixpoth on 11/20/2009 6:09:57 PM

I am a vegetarian and for all of you girls out there who are saying, "i would, but meat rox! i could never just eat veggies" just try it! i did, and i ended up being one for real.

emmapenguin on 11/20/2009 5:58:30 PM

im a veggie

abercrombieluvr on 11/20/2009 5:49:31 PM

WHOO! Go vegetarians!!! We rock! In a couple of weeks, I'll reach my year mark! I'm excited!!!

the brave little toaster on 11/20/2009 5:34:39 PM

im not trying to sway you in any way, but you might find it easier to give up sushi if you knew how many other animals that were killed do to bycatch and thrown back in to the ocean (dead) just to get you that little piece of sashimi. A good reading material is 'Eating Animals' its about one guys desicion to go veggie. Really interesting!

c3nterstage on 11/20/2009 5:28:19 PM

haha, that's kind of what i do. i usually don't hav meat till dinner and when i do it's only a little!

lib173 on 11/20/2009 5:26:11 PM

i am a vegetarian!

Club Talk It Out on 11/20/2009 5:22:46 PM

i would be a vegetarian, but my school doesn't give enough options and i heart meat, so...

universalbffl4312 on 11/20/2009 5:01:48 PM

I'm a vegetarian :]

purplecrazed on 11/20/2009 4:53:54 PM

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Vivi on 11/20/2009 4:11:11 PM

im a vegetarian! i happy to be one! it feels good knowing that by not eating meat i can save animals, stop global warming, and be healthy!

katie ann on 11/20/2009 4:08:22 PM

I'm a vegetarian! And I'm so proud of it! Visit my profile to read the articles I wrote and comments about vegetarianism. Also, feel free to leave a comment or ask for advice.
-Aubrey

glamgirlteen on 11/20/2009 3:33:58 PM

I'm veggie(:

reggee on 11/20/2009 3:32:38 PM

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Club Talk It Out on 11/20/2009 3:24:20 PM

I'm a vegetarian! If you want any advice on going vegetarian or vegetarian recipes for anyone, ask on my profile.

livelovelaugh! on 11/20/2009 2:59:08 PM

I'm trying to become a vegetarian.. it's hard being surrounded by steak

[xganzxalleinx] on 11/20/2009 1:29:15 PM

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