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PostPosted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:33 am


    Hi there! My name is Brittney. I'm 16 years old and I am making a suuuper slow transition into being a vegetarian, someday wanting to become vegan. I have a history of eating disorders, so while I'd love to just begin, my mother is concerned with the fact that a big change in my diet might be a trigger, even though I've been recovered for 2 years. However, I understand her feelings, and am happy she's allowing the change at all. Also, I have a job so I am able to buy some of my own food, which will be helpful in the process. (: I'm glad to be here!
PostPosted: Thu Nov 10, 2011 1:24 am


It's possible to transition.

I see where your mom is concerned. But you can be as healthy as the next person if you are conscience.

Maybe try substituting the meat products with products like: Gardein, Boca, Morningstar Farm, etc.

You can work with a nutritionist, if your mom doesn't feel comfortable. Also, you get to stock up on the yummy beans, and legumes. Fruits and vegetables. Nuts, Granola, dried food stuffs. There's a lot of soy products out there. Almond milks, and so forth.

And, for me, my own personal transition helped free me from my own demons. For me, my own choice of becoming vegetarian, was a conscience one. I could feed my body good foods, and not feel that I was harming any other living being. Your reason is up to you. I'm just letting you know that it is possible to transition and be healthy.

Glad to have you.

Nadira

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