by crownboy 17 Replies latest jw friends
How many of you guys are vegetarians? In my personal experience, I've only known of two JW vegetarians, and both were so for health reasons. So I'd like to see how the x-JW community compares. If you are one, did you become one after being a JW, if so why?
Personally, I'm not one, but I respect vegetarians anyway .
My youngest daughter is a vegetarian. In fact, she owns a health food store. She has never seen the inside of a kingdom hall, so I guess she doesn't count in your survey.
Yes, vegetarian, but recently converted. My husband & I both converted for health reasons. I can tell a HUGE difference in how I feel too. I don't think I knew any vegetarian JW's in my day.
I have the desire to convert into a vegetarian....I'm not sure if that counts in your survey. I'm not a meat lover and I'd rather eat veggies and fruit if I always had a choice. I'm seriously contemplating on converting because I've read and heard on how much better it makes one feel. I'd say I'd do it for health reasons. Coming out of the Org. hasn't made a difference....I've never really liked eating red meat. Meat has no real taste and it makes you feel like you're 10 pounds heavier after a meal.
I am now a vegetarian - have been for almost 10 years. I did it because I started dating a Hari-Krishna (after leaving the JW's). Could not believe how much better I felt.
In fact, I am now also gluten/caesin free as well (no dairy/no wheat). ITs amazing how much "good" food is really bad for you.
I am by no means a vegetarian, but I do enjoy going and eating veggie w/my veggie friends..one of the best places in Dallas is the Hare Krisna temple which just outside of downtown..they hava a totally rocking buffet which does not include meat of any kind...only yummy veggies and some dairy in the yogurts..enjoy!
Sincerely,
District Overbeer of the "Ganesh" class
Meat has no real taste????????
You should come to the south, Texas or Louisiana for a good ole grilled steak,,,,,,,,omg,,,,,,, the juiceist, melt in your mouth taste . Well at least to me anyway.
I would love to be a vegetarian, I really don't think the idea of eating flesh is that appealing but the taste as long as it doesnt look like a cow , pig or chicken, I can eat it. I don't know if I could raise and butcher my own animals and eat them. In the grocery store, they don't look like animals so it is easy to pretend they are not. I know I am a coward,,,,but I love a good steak.
I do intend on getting my fish in my diet, I have read alot about the benefits of adding more fish to your diet. I am taking Omega 3 fish oil capsules, and increasing my vitamins. I have yet to get off my butt and exercise but working on that one.
I doubt I could give up meat , unless my life was truly at steak......... ummmm did I say steak?
Valis - that is so cool - we don't have ANY places like that in my area.
eheh JanH...don't forget the sauce..
Sincerely,
District Overbeer
