Is Vegetarianism an Eating Disorder?
February 15th, 2010
Yesterday at church, a man approached David and me. He had just met Dave at the men’s Bible study and came over to say hi and to meet me. He asked Dave if he had a donut (they offer them at church in between Sunday school and the Church service). Dave said no and then looked at me and jokingly said, “What is that thing you always say to me?” “Make good choices.” This guy looked at me and asked if I was a dietitian. I just smiled and said, “No, just a vegetarian runner.” Now, clearly not everyone knows how anal vegetarians and runners tend to be about food, so maybe I should have said something else, but I’m not good at thinking on my feet. Anyhow, he immediately sized me up–literally! He looked me up and down and looked at Dave and said, “Are you a member of the Facebook group ‘Vegetarianism is an Eating Disorder’?”
Excuse me? EXCUSE ME?
First of all, I know I’m thin. Do all thin people have eating disorders? Secondly, do you really know anything about my eating habits? Thirdly, since when are eating disorders appropriate small talk in the church foyer right after meeting me? What if I really did have an eating disorder? And most importantly, do you know anything about vegetarianism?!
I wanted to address this because I think this is an issue that needs a bit of attention.
Some people do use vegetarianism as a means of restrictive eating. I know some people who have done this, but let me assure you, I am not one of them. These people wouldn’t be telling their husbands to “make good choices” because they wouldn’t be making one themselves. Meat offers some essential nutrients to a human’s diet, and if some decides to stop eating meat, the “good choice” would be to replace those nutrients with other foods. A true vegetarian is concerned with replacement whereas a “vegetarian” is more preoccupied with restrictions. That is not a good choice, and that is not my goal.
I went to the Facebook group to see what they are all about. The description of the group says something like, “For all of those who think not eating meat is weird and just plain sick.”
Ok, let me tell you somethings that vegetarians generally think are sick: factory farms and hold too many animals in a small space. These overcrowded animals, living in each others’ filth, then get sick or injured, so the cheapest thing to do is pump them full of antibiotics before chopping their heads off. After all, land is a limited resource (and therefore expensive) where as chemically produced medications are limitless.
True vegetarians also find obesity, heart disease, and cancers linked to the consumption of poor quality meats sick. True vegetarians take pride in what they give their bodies.
Now don’t get me wrong. Meat-eaters can also take pride in what they eat. But if they are aware of what they eat, then they tend to also be aware of the reasons behind vegetarianism. My husband eats meat and loves it. But he respects my decision, and since we have been married he has learned to “make good choices” and is so much more aware of the food he eats.
Those are some really general reasons behind true vegetarianism, but let me explain my own reasons for a meat-less diet.
Ready?
Are you sure?
Here goes…
I don’t like it.
::GASP:: That’s it? Yup.
I had mentioned in my Food Philosphy that I have always had a sensitive stomach and realized that greasy meat was huge irritant. When my brother got sick in 2006, his nutritionist took him off red meat, so my mom only cooked poultry for us. I felt so much better. When I moved out on my own in less than 2 years later, I discovered that I had no desire to eat meat. In fact, it kind of grossed me out. I made the decision to become a vegetarian in March of 2008. Here I am in February of 2010 letting you know that I don’t miss it, and I don’t want it. I love my diet of fresh fruits and veggies, beans and grains… and guess what? No more Irritable Bowel Syndrome. But the key is substitution (not restriction).
Now because this whole interaction occured in Church, I want to address the thought that “God created meat to be eaten and declared it to be ‘clean’ and ‘good’”. You’re right, He has. So take the knowledge that God has created them and declared them to be good and go reconcile that knowldege with the current abuse at factory farms.
Got it? Ok, moving on…
I don’t think that this diet is for everyone, but I do think that it can be a very healthy lifestyle. Take Daniel, for instance. Daniel, an Israelite student in the palace of a the Babylonian King Jechoiakim, had resolved not to eat the king’s food because it was defiled, based on the commandments given by God to the Israelites. The advisors in the palace were afraid that Daniel would get sick and weak from eating any other diet, but Daniel suggested giving them only vegetables and water for the next 10 days, and at the end of the 10 days decide if he was less healthy than those who ate the king’s diet. And sure enough, they saw the improvement in Daniel’s health over the other students’ and determined that all should be fed the diet of vegetables and water. I believe that Daniel’s health was a reward for obeying God’s laws, not necessarily that he was a vegetarian and the other young men weren’t. However, I do believe that God adminsters his blessings and rewards to people through science and nature–and in this case, a healthy diet.
It’s amazing what you can learn from Bible stories, huh?
I’m not a dietitian or a nutritionist, so I have a lot to learn. But I know that I am considerably more aware of my diet and my body than most Americans. Can vegetarianism be an eating disorder? Most definitely. Humans are experts at distorting good things to suite their warped perceptions of reality. But is TRUE vegetarianism an eating disorder? Absolutely not. It’s simply a form of good stewardship of the body that has been gifted to us. We should all be aware of the importance of good nutrition and the proper treatment of our bodies.
Oh, and a second lesson to be learned is to be aware of what you say to people. You never know when you’re giving a blogger great writing material.
What are your thoughts on vegetarianism? Do you find that it is commonly used as a disordered eating habit?
If you eat meat, why? If you don’t, why not?
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I’m not a vegetarian, but only because I love bacon! I am so with you on other meats, though. I really don’t like it. I like a good steak now and then, and rarely chicken. I like pulled pork, but we only eat it like once a month. I think everyone is entitled to eat how they want and not be judged! I never think ‘not eating meat’ is weird, especially since veins, tendons, etc gross me the heck out. I may joke about it on my blog, but I totally understand why people don’t eat meat!
And also, was this man elderly? With all due respect, they say the most crazy, inappropriate things. I had one 85 year old client tell me I was plump, and that was just the beginning!
He was in his late 20s/early 30s! I think he might just be tactless, but I won’t hold it against him…atleast not for long!
I am not a vegetarian currently, but that is because my eating disorder treatment program required that I give up vegetarianism to remain in the program, because they could not accomodate vegetarianism. They also believed that most of the women that entered treatment as vegetarians were only vegetarians because of the fats in meat. I know that this might not be you, but you do look VERY thin. I was VERY thin when I didnt eat meat, but now that I am eating a balanced diet of meat and veggies I can maintain a healthy weight for my height!!
I’m so glad you got the help that you needed. Like I said in the post, it can be used as restriction and in my case it’s not restriction. If it was about restriction, I wouldn’t be giving in to my insatiable sweet tooth so often!
I think people just don’t understand or don’t want to understand what happens in factory farms and the definite link between these farms to cancer, heart disease, the flu, etc. I’m more inclined to say that is the real eating disorder — it is a behavior that some people can’t/won’t give up despite the knowledge. That said, all you can do is say eating veg is your preference and try not to get heated!
Amen!!!!
Man, this guy was pretty bold! I can’t believe the audacity Oh well, some people just don’t get ‘it’. It may be one thing to comment on someone’s eating habits that you are close with if you have noticed concerning behavior that maybe you have something positive to contribute to the situation but generally I think that peoples eating habits are off limits. Of course I try to help my family make better, smarter choices. More real foods, less junk.
I choose to not eat a lot of meat. I’m not a vegetarian and I do eat a bit or two of some kind of poultry every day and if I have a choice I’ll eat seafood but honestly meat grosses me out. Looking at raw chicken and seeing the veins and tendons and bones makes me want to vom. Steak or any kind of meat is even worse with the layer of fat and nastiness and it makes me bloated and achey and nasty. I just don’t take it well.
I think families are ok when it comes to discussing eating habits
I love meat and veggies. I try to eat like a caveman and that is my choice, just like being a vegetarian is a choice and way of life. NOT AN EATING DISORDER. That comment was way out of line but he probably had no idea what he was saying. I don’t eat gluten in my diet so I restrict that but that doesn’t make me have a disorder. I choose not to eat gluten because I feel better physcially if I don’t. I support ya girl!
Thanks! I try not to eat too much gluten–it makes my skin break out! Weird!
Wow!! I can see both sides of the spectrum…vegetarianism can be a form of an eating disorder, or a way to try to hide one. But it can also be a tribute to health, wellness, and awareness of what you eat.
Definitely! I like that phrase: ‘tribute to health, wellness, and awareness of what you eat’!
Wow, that is very bold of that guy! I am a vegetarian, but my husband and two boys are not. I cook meat all the time for them. They eat a lot more vegetarian now since I am and I am happy about that. I think it is important to do what is right for you. I do it for the ethical treatment of animals. I do understand the alternative, but I think factory farming has changed the validity of eating meat. I am
“thin” too, but I work out and I eat right. I used to get judged by my friends and family for a long time until they saw how much I do eat! They are all shocked at how much nutbutters I eat and how often I eat. Thank you for sharing your story!
We have a lot in common! I know that I am thin, but people who know my eating habits are always shocked at how much I really do eat. Hey, I gotta get my fuel for running somehow!
WOW. I don’t know if he meant to come out that rude and crude, but he sure did.
I am not a vegetarian, but I definitely have vegetarian tendencies, so I can entirely understand where you are coming from. The Beast is all about the red meat, and I try to make vegetarian/sea food substitutions that he enjoys for health purposes.
About the ED business– in undergrad, I worked at an Office of Health Promotion that dealt with girls with eating disorders, and it was striking that almost 70% of our patients were either intentionally or unintentionally following a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle. And yeah, calorically, it makes sense. Nonetheless, it’s really screwed up to take a non-representative “sample” of vegetarians to draw skewed conclusions from.
You handled the situation well though. I would have said something like, why don’t you leave the diagnosis to a health professional.
lol.
So true! I wish I would have handled it better. I just smiled and let out an awkward laugh. What do you say without being rude?!
Hi Abby! Interesting reaction from someone you don’t know, who doesn’t know you. Yes, veganism and vegetarianism can be a direction that people go when they want to hide an eating disorder.
I’m thankful no one was so bold with ME when I ate strictly vegan for 2 years as a very overweight person. I always thought people wanted to say to me…”You’re a vegan huh? How come you’re so freakin’ fat then?”
It’s hard to know how to deal with someone who comes so “out of left field” like that.
Some people just don’t understand food. I feel that I’m blessed to be aware of food and my body and have the desire to learn more. And I’m glad to be in a community of people like you who care about the same things!
My grandfather tells me I should eat less vegetables and more meat and potatoes. Then again he also says I should drink less water and more whiskey
Hahahah! Oh, grandfathers!
I’ve never heard of vegetarianism as an eating disorder. I’m a pescetarian, and stopped eating meat because the texture disgusted me. As I learn more about vegetarianism, it’s become an ethical choice, and I only eat wild fish, never farm raised. People need to keep their opinions about this to themselves, if they don’t know the facts, or anyone’s personal eating philosophy!
As somone who was vegetarian for years, then not, then vegan, then vegetarian, and now torn on the decision (eggs, fish and chicken are the hardest for me to give up), I know all too well how rude and inconsiderate people can be with their comments! To make matters worse, I live in ‘redneck country’, where most people gasp at the thought of not eating meat, much less red meat. I think their first solid food was a steak!
Most of the vegetarians and vegans I have known are so simply because they are grossed out by meat and/or are taking a stand against the cruelty of industrial farming (which happens to be my main reason for not wanting to eat it). I have never known anyone who has used a vegetarian or vegan diet as a method of being restrictive with their diet. And back to that man’s rude comment, it’s a fact that vegetarians and vegans tend to be thin – it’s just common sense. They also have better health in general, provided they are following a balance diet (I did see a man on television once who was vegan, but mostly ate fries and coke. *shudder*)
I know it’s hard not to be defensive when someone makes such a rude comment, but remember they’re ignorant and are passing judgement without the facts. Anyone who had ALL the facts on a vegetarian or vegan diet, would surely choose it (or some variation of it), just for their health. Mind you, we live in a society that consumes huge amounts of processed foods and red meats (and even worse, from unhealthy sources), and wonders why we have such high rates of obesity, cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Hmmmmm….
True! I’ve realized that people don’t think that food affects their health in the way that it does. Even a doctor once told my brohter with colitis that diet doesn’t matter… what?! So let’s just let people eat crap, then medicate them for the issues it causes and watch them die from complications of side effects and medicine combinations. (sorry, that was a drastic comment.)
I seriously can’t believe he asked you that! SO incredibly RUDE!
omg, i could go on and on about this! I was raised a vegan actually. Imagine all those comments! I remember one lady accusing my mom of neglect when we were little. To me, I just think it shows what little some people know about nutrition and I just say to each his own. You can eat perfectly healthy as a vegetarian, vegan or meat eater. Just pick one and go for it. But its just plain rude of some people to spurt off ignorant comments. I think unless you are trained and or licensed you cant really tell someone else that what they are doing is wrong. What works for one person might not work for another. I respect how others choose to live. Im going to have to cut myself off, lol, this hits quite a nerve with me! lol. I love a good debate, hahah. I myself, am not vegan anymore. I eat greek yogurt and egg whites. Thats pretty much the extent of it. Oh and seafood. I dont really like chicken too much so I rarely eat it. I dislike the taste of red meat so I dont eat that either. But again, to each his own. Anyways hon, keep you head up and dont worry about rude comments. Keep on rockin!!!!
Thanks, Chrysta! I love your passion!! And I lean towards veganism, I love egg whites, greek yogurt (and also cheese)! But really, I wouldn’t miss too many animal products. I have a very sensitive stomach and meat and dairy are really hard on them? Should I eat them to not have an “eating disorder” yet suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome? Nah, I think I’ll just stay away from meat, thanks.
You know, strangely enough, it’s a common occurrence that people feel *so* ridiculously comfortable with telling you what they think of *your* lifestyle. Perhaps it has to do with our innate need to feel like we’re better than/more intelligent than someone else… or our need to be admired/praised for our thoughts and viewpoints. When I tell people I’m on the slow creep to veganism, they often look at me like blood just dripped out of my nose. So since I know how that feels, I could only imagine how that made you feel.
I know!!! And I feel bad too when I say something about my diet and they immediately feel like they have to justify their own. I am not judging you, just as I hope you are not judging me. I’ll keep my thoughts to myself unless you ask, and I hope you will provide me with the same courtesy! Sheesh, people! It’s just simply POLITE!
What a fabulous post, Abby. And, I think you handled a horribly rude situation very well.
From personal experience, when I was in high school I used vegetarianism to cover up my ED from the family.
It wasn’t until I was fully recovered and ate meat for a couple years, that I came back to vegetarianism for the right reasons. I see it from both sides. You are completely right that it can be used as a very bad thing. Now, I don’t eat meat for the animal rights issues, the environmental impact of factory farming, for health issues and because I just really don’t like meat all that much.
But, keep your head up, there are always people out there who will not understand a healthy lifestyle, no matter what kind of healthy life choices you are making. Just be confident that you know what you are doing and why you are doing, and who cares what strangers think…
Thanks, Pen! I’m glad that you’re living a healthy, satisfying life now! Food is a touchy subject, but I just hope he thinks in the future before he says that to someone who is struggling with an ED!
I can’t believe he said that to you right after meeting you! I am not a veggie (although I have been at various points) and (mostly) for the same reason as you … I just don’t care for meat that much … I’ll order things with meat and then push 95% of it off and I make a lot of vegetarian meals or really light-on-the-meat meals … My fiance is def. a meat-eater … but respectful.
There are tons of good reasons to be vegetarian … one is just that the meat quality in America is typically not that good
blek … Interesting post 
Thanks!!!
this quote is going in my journal for today, because its SO TRUE:
“Humans are experts at distorting good things to suite their warped perceptions of reality.”
i am NOT a vegetarian- i while back I declared myself a flexitarian, and i still do- but i find that I am eating meat LESS and LESS often. and i do understand EVERY reason that the vegetarians I know have for their dietary choices.
i LOVE LOVE LOVED this post! more responsive posts in your future, please!
Thanks! You’re so sweet–you’re inflating my ego! They require so much thought, and I’m easily distracted. I’ll try to write more (just for you).
Hi I just stumbled across your blog! love it and can’t wait to read more!! It shocks me when people make comments about vegetarianism being a sign of an eating disorder, as a vegetarian it also saddens me. I am a vegetarian due to my own ethical reasons, and overall distaste in meat. Since becoming vegetarian I feel healthier inside and can run longer and stronger (I think because my body uses less calories during digestion, and more healing my muscles!) I hope you have a great week chica!!
xoxo!
Thanks for stopping by, Lizzy!!! Glad you enjoy my blog! Keep in touch!
Ugh what is with people who think it’s okay to comment about other peoples’ bodies/eating habits? It’s NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS. And I feel like people are even worse when you’re thin- if you’re overweight, they tend to just conspicuously avoid the topic of weight, but if you’re thin, it becomes okay to tell you you’re TOO thin and it must be because you’re unhealthy.
I KNOW! I think I’m going to start some sort of “keep your thoughts to yourself” kind of campaign. When you earn my trust, THEN YOU CAN TALK!
great post! I cannot believe the nerve some people have nowadays! so ignorant!
I do not eat red meat (for health and ethical reasons), but i do eat free-range, organic poultry and seafood!
I know!! Thanks for stopping by!
I totally respect your choice to eat how you do. I rarely eat red meat, and and I could do without but sometimes I crave it and I don’t feel my body is better with or without it but it’s different for everyone. I can’t believe that person even mentioned that, light hearted or not you NEVER know who you are talking to and what that may trigger. Sorry Abby!
Yea I really think he was kidding, but I was so shocked that he would make such an assumption and talk about avery serious issue so lightly!!! It’s ok, though, the conversation that came out of it on the blog was worth it! I forgive him–he gave me great writing material!
I just found your blog (ahhh the endless numbers of wonderful blogs!!) and read this post- DANG! What is that guy thinking?? Why would that be an appropriate comment to anyone, ever, especially right after meeting them. And the fact he wasn’t a child or a senile old guy… also at CHURCH of all places!
I eat vegetarian about 90% of the time and when I buy meat, I go for local, humanely raised, smaller farm stuff. There are times I don’t follow that but I totally agree with you on the grossness of factory farming and links between poor quality meat and disease.
Anyway, basically I agree with all the other posters: rude guy, factory farms are terrible, and being a vegetarian doesn’t mean you have an ED. I look forward to more good reads!
I think the facebook group itself is kind of just a play on words started by some guy that genuinely doesn’t understand how anyone could pass up a big burger or steak…i dont think its meant to say vegetarians are anorexic or something…just that this group thinks they are weird/odd…
that aside, what the guy said to you at church was totally inappropriate…however, most people around here respond negatively vegetarianism, think its odd, and are not afraid to voice that. this can be frustrating. and it is not only vegetarianism, but healthy choices in general. hang on to your beliefs and I would not worry too much about the church guy. he was prob just trying to make a ‘I know about facebook so that makes me cool, right?’ joke. which FAILED. big time. ha.
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Hey Abby – I check out your blogs from time to time, and I enjoy reading what you write.
I was a vegetarian for 5 years before I got pregnant with Jacob and I did it for the same reason you are – I don’t really like meat. I don’t call myself a vegetarian now, because I do eat meat from time to time, but not every day. It’s totally about being healthy, and the problem is that many, many people in the US are unhealthy, with roots stemming mainly from poor diet and lack of exercise.
I also have found that people feel free to comment on weight when you are thin. I recently lost 20 pounds due to medication for headaches. (I’m off it now and thankfully gaining the weight back) I was astounded at how many people said things like, “You look awful, you’re so skinny.” I thought, you know, if I had GAINED 20 pounds, no one would say, “Goodness, you’re so fat! You look terrible!” Sometimes I think the comments are made out of genuine concern, but sometimes I think that jealousy from their own inability to drop a few pounds is a motivator. People just don’t think before they speak.
If there’s one thing that I have learned (yet still need to remind myself of from time to time), it’s that you you can’t put a lot of credence in what others say. There’s a saying by Mother Teresa that ends by saying something like, “in the end, it’s between you God anyway.” That is true about how you treat others, what decisions you make and how you take care of your God-given body. We could all stand to learn a little bit, be a little less judging, and make better choices.
This is a great post (ps, i am way late but i JUST found your blog!) and I agree that some people hide behind vegetarianism to restrict foods, and some even go as far as “raw diet” to refuse even grains and other carbs. I’m not a vegetarian, but I mostly eat veggies. I hardly ever cook meat but if I eat out, I’ll order it sometimes. I am grossed out by horomone injected meats though so I only go for grass-fed, all natural, etc meats and again, that’s not very often either.
Sometimes, people can be so judgmental and I’m glad you didn’t take him too seriously. You held your ground and you don’t have to explain yourself to anyone.
I love that you and your husband have different diets but clearly make it work. My bf is a meat eater but eats te veggies when I cook them!
Thanks, Jessica!! It looks like we have really similar views! I think that my husband and I can handle the different diets because I don’t think eating meat is wrong. Different people have different needs and we both recognize that!
..and it’s funny because now the guy who made the comment to me is good friends with my husband. So I can’t really hold grudge or anything
This is such a good post, Abby. I’m not religious and I find most religious teachings to be so ignorant of animals in their elevation of humans to some level at which they can do whatever they want to the other beings on this planet. It’s really nice to read a different view from a religious person.
Matt
I’m glad you enjoyed this post!!!
The Bible is clear that while Man has dominion of animals, land, etc., he has to treat it all with respect. Animals are God’s creation, too! I agree that Christians can be so ignorant of animals, but that’s not an error in the Bible, it’s an error in the person. It’s sad, but I really hope that I can help change that!!!
Thanks for stopping by! I am so proud to be a No Meat Athlete!!!
This makes me angry on way too many levels. First of all, a vegetarian with an eating disorder has an eating disorder. Period. And would likely have said disorder whether or not he/she was a veggie. Vegetarianism is, however, not an eating disorder. Just as being kosher is not an eating disorder. Just as not eating meat except for fish on Fridays during… lent is it? (perhaps I should go back to church for some brushing up!) isn’t an eating disorder.
How is restricting your diet in these ways any different than living life as a vegetarian or vegan? I have been a vegetarian for 8 years. There was a period during that 8 years that I was overweight. Obviously, being a vegetarian did not have an affect on my food consumption. I still ate plenty. I just wasn’t responsible about it.
Now, like you, I am a vegetarian and a runner. I understand how food fuels my body much better than I ever did 8 years ago or before that when I was eating meat. I really believe people have been brainwashed by the meat and dairy industries to believe their products are necessary to live a long and healthy life. It’s simply not true. And on the contrary, I think it’s harmful. That being said, it’s MY CHOICE. I never expect that others will agree. I simply expect respect of my choice.
Let’s also not forget that this started with a question about whether your husband had a DONUT. Probably the least nutritious semi-consumable product ever created. Your husband didn’t want a donut because it wouldn’t do anything for him but, apparently, make him more socially acceptable. (I’m postulating here of course!) From there, this man assumes you have an eating disorder? That’s quite a leap.
I could go on all day. Sidebar… I too stopped eating meat because the smell began to turn my stomach. That’s it. I just didn’t like it anymore. The notion that shifting to a vegetarian diet was more eco- and animal-friendly was just icing on the proverbial cake.
I just found your blog today through your guest post at Edible Perspective. I love that you have “favorite posts” listed on your sidebar – I think it’s a really good way to learn a lot about a new blog quickly.
In regards to this particular post, it’s something my husband and I have talked about frequently. I had a very close friend who’s been vegetarian/vegan for the majority of our post-puberty lives, so I get the reasons behind making the choice. In her case, the no-meat decision was based off the idea that she simply didn’t like it, and going vegan was the ultimate result of developing a dairy allergy. I myself gave up red meat for awhile due to learning about the conditions in factory farms and hormones being pumped into our food supply. I went back to eating meat because, well, I like it.
Now, I am much more conscious of what I eat in general. In terms of personal aesthetics and what people like and don’t like, and how your food makes you feel, I support anyone’s decision to take care of themselves. I don’t however, support vegetarianism/veganism from a purely ethical standpoint, and this is only because there are serious ethical issues in the produce and agriculture industries as well. Not eating meat due to animal mistreatment I can understand, but in reality, there are humans rights violations across the industrialized food industry as well. A lot of our out-of-season produce comes from farms in California – farms that are staffed almost entirely with illegal Mexican immigrants. I don’t blame the immigrants – I blame the twisted system that provides us with our food.
In my humble personal opinion, if a person wants to eat ethically (and by extension, more healthfully) we should be focusing on locally grown sustainable foods. Animal products or not, this is the healthiest way to eat, and the best way to feel good (physically and mentally) about what you’re eating.
I’ll be adding you to my blog reader – looking forward to more!
I have been pondering becoming a vegetarian for about a year and a half now. I typically never eat more than one serving of meat a day and I try not to eat too much of it because I don’t particularly care for chicken and meat has to be a certain texture for me to want to eat it. I do love fish and shrimp, though. I would love to try being a vegetarian for a while, but I know my husband is a staunch carnivore, LOL. What are your suggestions for living with a meat-eating spouse when you would like to eat a vegetarian lifestyle? (I’m not talking vegan, but ovo-lacto vegetarian). I would never want him to become vegetarian unless that were his choice, but I am interested in trying it for myself.
Is Eating pounds of greasy fried food, chicken wings, cheese pizzas, fruit loops and donuts an eating disorder? Is the fact that 75 percent of Amercians are OVERWEIGHT indicative of an eating disorder? Maybe it is the 75% of people that eat crap and are overweight that have the eating disorders. Not people that just think pigs should have the same rights to dogs. I mean would this douchebag think it was a disorder not to eat your dog? WTF is the difference?