I slowly changed the way I ate first I eliminated meats (chicken && red meats) than fish, eggs, now I actually decided to go completely vegan this week! So im super excited. But I have been on the vegetarian lifestyle for about 1 1/2 years. I didnt do it for the animals (sounds heartless, I know) I did it for my health. Maybe one day my heart will be filled for the animal cause? But I also know I dont have that much knowledge on slaughtering either.... im sure its gruesome.
You can be vegetarian or vegan even and be fat, out of shape, and totally unhealthy. If you eat tons of white flour & refined sugar it will kill your metabolism (what I use to do!). If you eat the [U]right[U] way: whole grains, fruits, veggies, nuts, seeds, healthy oils- you will loose weight. Bread is not the enemy! Its the type of flour you are digesting. White flour is unnatural and turns into pure sugar when it hits the body... it doesnt digest same way whole grains do. Refined sugar is like poison for our bodies as well. A healthy alternative would be honey (which is similair to whole grains in digestion)it slowly releases. Stevia is also another great sweetner! It is completely natural herb crushed up has 0 calories 0 carbs (less than 1%). Since Ive made lifestyle change I still eat carbs (3-4 days a week much more than rest) and im loosing 1-3lbs a week
. Also with moderate excerise (30 mins. a day) which is essential to burning fat!