How long have you been meat-free for?

Damien

Just curious.

It’s roughly been 5 years for myself.

VeggieLover

Wow, Damien! Five years is a great accomplishment. I’ve been eating less meat in my diet for a couple of months, but I’d like to eliminate it altogether now. I am a little nervous about making the transition. Was it difficult for you?

HollyAnne

Five years is great! I have been meat-free for about 14 months. I started vegetarianism as my New Year’s resolution last year. I wanted to eat healthier and figured this would be a good lifestyle change. What better time to make such a change than at the beginning of a new year, right?

phenomlab

22 years and counting !!!

VeggieLover

phenomlab Wow! That is incredibly inspirational! How have you kept going for so long? Do you ever crave meat now or has vegetarianism just become a way of life?

phenomlab

VeggieLover for a variety of reasons. Mostly because of animal welfare, and the fact that I co-own and run a rabbit sanctuary. I stopped eating meat way back as it didn’t seem right to be eating it and rescuing it’s “owner” at the same time. My wife has been a vegetarian for over 30 years and my daughter 12 years.

I’m extremely strict also. For example, I won’t eat a veggie burger if it’s been cooked on the same grill as meat. I’m no eco warrior or tree hugger, and I’m not vegetarian for trendy reasons, but real ones that mean a lot to me.

Ambam24

I’m a short timer here. It’s only been about 5 months. I do still crave meat from time to time. I’m hoping this goes away after a bit. I just decided that I wanted to try it to be healthier.

YellowTomato

I have been on and off vegetarian for a few years. I've found it easier to be meat-free when I'm living by myself as opposed to when I'm living with others. I've been meat free for a couple of weeks, and I'm hoping this time, it will stick!