Hi everyone,
I was a regular on this site a couple years ago when I successfully lost 30 pounds (from 160 pounds to 130.. my goal at the time). I have since put back on some of the weight (I'm back up to 150) and I have slipped back into nasty habits, so here I am, starting again!
One of my best friends is getting married in December in Cuba, and I want to be able to feel great for the trip and look cute in a bikini too! I'm also dreading getting back into summer clothes (EEEEEEK!) so I figure it's time to get back on track.
I'm 28 years old and a vegetarian. I'm really hoping to get to know some new people here and perhaps find a few people to buddy up with.
Anyway, nice to meet you all!

Welcome back and good luck

Welcome!!!

Good luck on your second adventure here!

thanks so much everyone!!

Hello and welcome. I am new as well I wish you success on your second time on here. I have a question if you don't mind me asking, Have you always been a vegetarian? Is it hard to find protein that you really like. Sorry to be full of questions I was just curious. Good luck!

Hello and thanks so much!
I have not always been a vegetarian. I stopped eating all meat about six years ago after taking a health course for a newspaper column I was writing. I saw what meat does to a person's body and I was disgusted. I researched it more and discovered the poor treatment of animals and I couldn't bring myself to eat it any more. I don't miss meat at all.
It really isn't difficult to find protein.. in fact I think that's one of the biggest myths out there about vegetarianism! There are lots of really good foods that have plenty of it. If you're interested in becoming a vegetarian or vegan, I recommend checking out PETA's website. They have a lot of good info on food for new veggies. If you have any other questions about it I would be happy to answer them for you!
Good luck and welcome!!

I have thought about becoming a vegatarian before but didn't think I could go with out meat. But since reading your post about be a vegatarian I have bought some stuff to get started. It is my first day but I am doing good. Thanks for all the information. I really appreciate it.

Wow, that's great!
Not a problem at all. If there is anything else you'd like to know, just give me a shout!
I know a lot of people think they could never go without meat, but there are so many great alternatives out there now. Plus, I find a lot of people actually miss the dips and sauces that go along with meat and not really the meat itself. For instance, I thought I really missed ribs and wings but what I was actually craving was the sauce. Funny, really.
Anyway, best of luck to you! Hope you enjoy veggiedom!