The 1st step

The 1st step to being vegetarian Beyond that it is for your health, animals, environment or any other reason, you may be, along with many others, considering the vegetarian you again. Here are some hints to start, or even to start thinking about how to start .. . INVESTIGATE! Explore. Gather information. Learn what reasons have led many people to leave the meat. He discovers that being a vegetarian is easy and healthy, much better than Fast Food, and keeps him away from Burger King. Learn about the myths surrounding vegetarianism (including calcium, iron and protein). Knowledge is power. THINK! Think animals. Think of your body. Think of the Earth. Considers the impact of your food choices on those around you and the world. Remember: you are what you eat. " SPEAK! Talk to vegetarians. Talk to non-vegetarians. Question. Share your concerns. It starts out with vegetarians. Visit Website vegetarians. Participate in demonstrations and campaigns. Set goals! Make this a game. Bet your friend you can be a month without stepping on a McDonald's, or roast or two weeks without eggs. When you win, reward yourself. Just depends on you that your commitment to vegetarianism progress. KITCHEN! Vegetarian cuisine is presented as a brave new world. Take classes. Get books and magazines. Try new recipes. Be creative. Have fun doing it. Notes that meatless meals are not only possible, but limitless. COME! Make the meal time special. Chew slowly, savor each bite well. Share your food with others. LISTEN! Try to be aware of the needs of your body. Rest when tired. Eat when you're hungry. Pay attention to your body-will fade discover that the feeling of "heavy" after eating. Vegetarian foods not only feel good, but that energize your life. Respect your body. Learn the connection between what supplies and what you returned. EXPERIENCE! Make changes in your lifestyle. Explore macrobiotic or raw food diets. Visit restaurants and houses of vegetarian food. Discover the cuisine of other countries. Make new sports. Try yoga. Delve into the world of animal liberation. Now that you've stopped eating them, discover new ways to help animals. Explore your interests. PREPARE! You may find resistance from your family and group of friends. Get ready for this (family meals can be terribly stressful, it is difficult to challenge the "traditional foods"). Be strong. Trusts you. Prepare for questions such as "perhaps the plants are not living things " "Are not farm animals extinct if we were all vegetarians ".Examine your doubts and answer: Am I getting enough vitamins Am I doing the right thing Relax. Talk to your friends. Search your books. If you stumble, get up and learn from your mistakes. CELEBRATE! Mark the day you left the meat, place that day. Renew your choice.