Right now, I am just working through a lot of thoughts and emotions on it all... I know what you are saying about the meat being disgusting now because the smell even at the grocery store usually makes me sick, although lately it hasn't as much. But ordinarily, I avoid the meat department altogether because I just see "bodies". And yeah, I know what goes on.... that's one of the biggest problems for me. I care so much for all life. So, this is tough for me. My hubby is a hunter, too. I respect other's choices. I think it has been much harder getting that in return, as vegetarians,.. we are often the butt of many jokes. I dont like it, but rather than let it get to me I just tell myself, "Hey, I least I made somebody smile today", LOL,.. whatever,

I'm not rushing into any decisions just yet, but am giving things some thought. Thank you for the support, hun, I appreciate it. This is the first time I've ever felt torn about my decision..... Have a lot of soul searching to do on this one, I guess.

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You're all baby veggies! I've been a vegitarian for 26 years (I had to figure that out, I never pay any attention). My main motivation was pure squimishness and since I grew up close to where meat is raised, thanks anyway.

I never miss meat. I couldn't keep it down if I had to eat it for some reason. There are plenty of easy ways to get most of what you need. I use flax seed oil in pills, although you can get it as just an oil (make sure the pills are encased in veggie material) for omega. I get plenty of iron through a multi-vitimin and iron is found in many foods.

The most difficult to get are the B vitimins and so you have to make sure you get a little extra through supplements.

I've been eating badly for years and I've never noticed any correlation between what I eat and how my lyme is doing. It creates other problems, though.

I know that Dr. Burrescano is very vocal about how to eat when infected with lyme, but there is no research that I've ever seen to back that up. I think it has more to do with just plain eating well is good for our health.

Everyone definately has to make up his or her own mind. My strictists "rule" about eating with non-veggies (which are the majority of people I know) is that I won't eat at the same table when someone is eating veal.

OK Dont care what anyone/thing says - I wont give up the beef - however, It is funny how I tend to only eat certain cuts of beef...those that are more tender and easier for me to chew...I love lamb but it is SO exp. HATE venison - and have steered clear of it forever! Hubby loves it - I cant even stand the smell!

Cod is one of the only fish i like that and tilapia - HATE herring...but I do like shrimp.

OK - like all the dairy donts - but my milk is 2%...the do's are good too - except the feta...

I do prefer Olive Oil - but that too costs...

I have been TOTALLY craving Peanuts and Figs lately. So funny that they are on my YES list. The fruits and veggies are among the many that I like...And I am sure that the Gluten foods are probably on the no list - as gluten is more difficult to digest...

Green tea is good - I am VERY allergic to coffee -

It's funny that american cheese is a no no - I was going threw a massive cheese craving a couple of months back - and no matter how much I ate of amer - i couldnt satisfy it. When i switched to the mozzerala sticks - it was satisfied...How funny huh!

Interesting stuff - Thanks again Ron!!!

Christine

OK A+ will report back soon!

U are supposed to eat snails to avoid breast cancer..Wierd book.

Limit eggs and only small amounts of dairy products.beneficial soy cheese soy milk, Linseed flax seed and olive oil are your best beneficial oils.Peanuts peanut butter and pumpkin seeds,U thrive on veggie proteins such as beans legumes,not all beans are good for your type avoid kidney lima navy garbanzo . Good cereals for U amaranth,buckwheat kasha, breads ..essene bread rice cakes sprout bread wheat bread soya flour products,oat rye rice flours ,pasta(lucky)omg theres like 40 veggies..heres some artichoke beet leaves broccoli carrots onions(yellow) garlic horseradish,parsley spinach swiss chard turnips tofu fruits--apricots blueberries figs cherries cranberries grapefruit lemons prunes raisons plums pineapple-- Mustard-- highly good 4 U, coffee tea red wine (no beer- bummer) thats it in a nutshell !!

THANK YOU for the "sweety" compliment, and yes,.. that was actually my average grade in school, too, LOL And I'm a very "positive" person........ at least I try to be!

I want to jump in on the General Support board, but I have to run & pick up the pup from the vet...... she got spayed today!

(((HUGS)))

I'm F.I.N.E.
Frustrated, Irritated, Nonfunctional & Everything hurts!!

Sarcasm: Embrace it!
______________________

"Always hold your head up, but be careful to keep your nose at a friendly level" - Max L. Foreman
______________________

I know God will not give me anything I can't handle.
I just wish he didn't trust me so much.
- Mother Teresa
______________________

"There's always light at the end of every tunnel, just pray it's not a train! "
______________________

Faith makes things possible, not easy!