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Originally Posted by Mat Sklansky
So it was a sudden decision after being in the back of your mind for awhile?
Yes.
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How has it changed you, physically? Are there any cons?
I'm still in my late 20s, so I'm already healthy and relatively in shape. I do worry that I might be relying too on cheese as a protein source, which are high in saturated fats and cholesterol. But I think as long as I monitor my levels every year, I should be ok.
The biggest con is simply inconvenience. Costco, grocery stores and packaged food producers don't cater to vegetarians, so food variety is not as high. Many of the packaged foods can be sold without meat, yet I only see meat-only versions. Nor would I feel any more ethical by purchasing those foods and simply discarding the meat portions.
Another con, though minor, is dating. We're in the minority, and I'm not sure if I want to enter into a serious, longterm relationship with someone who's not a vegetarian. In fact, when I was ok with eating meat, I enjoyed steak/sushi too much to date a vegetarian.
And not that you asked, but I'm still healthy masculinity-wise lol. In fact, I think of a lot of that is attributed to performing heavy, compound lifts, being physically competitive and being single.
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Originally Posted by Mat Sklansky
curious as well about recipes..
I'm not a cook, in fact, I microwave most of my food. My protein comes from:
- Whey protein shakes
- Eggs
- Dairy --> milk, cheese --> pizzas, pastas
- Refried, pinto and black beans --> burritos, burgers
- Lentils --> soups
- Soy -> fake meat --> chicken nuggets, meatballs, burgers
- Nuts
There are also cultures (Hindus, Buddhists?) that refrain entirely from eating meat, so you may look at their diets and dishes.