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Jan 25 2006, 6:34 pm
I recently became a vegetarian, or as I've read a lacto-vegetarian. For the past few days, I've been tired. Really tired. The only thing I can think of is a lack of protein, but I didn't think protein played a big role in energy. Anyone have any ideas? I'm pretty sure its involved within the new food choices, as it began with the change.

And if I know for sure what it could be, I could make some adjustments to my diet to include something.
#1 Jan 25 2006, 6:47 pm (Edited on Jan 25 2006, 7:37 pm)
For every animal you don't eat, Im going to eat three! -- Maddox
#2 Jan 25 2006, 6:49 pm
Soya-beans. Also, you could try eating fish or taking cod liver oil tablets, etc.
#3 Jan 25 2006, 6:49 pm
I would probably take a protein supplement, or eat more beans if you think that may be causing the problem.
#4 Jan 25 2006, 6:51 pm
In response to Shun Di (#3)
Its a bad omen.
#5 Jan 25 2006, 6:57 pm
Just look up a website about a healthy vegetarian lifestyle. Protein is used to build muscle tissue, and muscle tissue is destroyed throughout the day and then buiult during sleep... If you feel like you have no energy (more specific than "tired"), then it may be protein.
#6 Jan 25 2006, 7:02 pm
eat soy beans but dont over eat em lol they produce estrogens which that frooks up your testosterone a bit and no one wants that, get a multi vitamin, drink lots of water 10-12 glases and exercise lol check for every vegetable that has protein and check if they dont do anything bad to u, Good Luck...i dont belive in being vegetarian thou, u could simply eat chicken and fich if you dont want red meat and youl be even more healthy lol

Good Luck
#7 Jan 25 2006, 7:05 pm
In response to XzDoG (#1)
Wrong! It's three.
_>

#8 Jan 25 2006, 7:11 pm
In response to Artekia (#7)
Fish is considered ok, by some Vegans. Peanut butter is also a good choice. ("Can never get enough of dat Peanut, 'Skippy!")
#9 Jan 25 2006, 7:26 pm
Beans (especially black ones!) and soy (tofu can taste really great, I swear) are good sources of protein that you will definitely want to try before looking at protein supplements. If you're not really opposed to eating a little meat, check out oriental menus - many dishes are almost entirely vegetable but contain scraps of meat. If you cook the meat right, it's quite tasty. Meat is also very good for you, especially eaten in relatively small amounts. You can also substitute a third to a half of the meat for tofu without really noticing any change in texture, and no change in taste.

About tofu: if you don't mind the texture (I sure don't!) it can be prepared many ways and eaten with a lot of dishes. If you're not eating enough protein daily, adding 2oz or so of tofu can really help.

The other thing to consider is that your body may need some time to adjust its new diet and metabolism. People who use lots of sugars and starches (soda, chips, and pizza at least once per week, say) may get a slight shock when switching to a vegetable-heavy diet. Give yourself some time and space, exercise, and eat plenty and healthily for a few weeks and see if your energy doesn't rise again.

Best of luck with your new diet!
#10 Jan 25 2006, 7:32 pm
In response to PirateHead (#9)
New studies say soy isn't as great as it's made out to be. =p
#11 Jan 25 2006, 7:49 pm
In response to Mechanios (#8)
Thanks everyone. I ate some peanut butter earlier. I am opposed to eating poultry and fish also. I have no reason for becoming a vegetarian, for some strange.

And on the other note, my diet was very full of sugars and starches, but I also do lack "energy" to do things.

Thank you everyone for your ideas.
#12 Jan 25 2006, 7:51 pm
In response to Soccerguy13 (#11)
FISH IS NOT MEAT. How can you not eat it?
#13 Jan 25 2006, 7:53 pm
In response to XzDoG (#12)
I hate fish.

With a strong passion.
#14 Jan 25 2006, 8:01 pm
In response to SSJ Radditz (#10)
Soy was way over-hyped in a lot of areas, I think. The fact is, it's tasty and pretty good for you. End of story: no hype, no overstatement.
#15 Jan 25 2006, 8:11 pm
In response to PirateHead (#14)
Yep. 'Tis good for you, it was just thought to be some kind of miracle food for awhile, eh. I never found it very tasty.
#16 Jan 28 2006, 7:22 am (Edited on Jan 28 2006, 9:33 am)
In response to Soccerguy13 (#13)
Have a big juicy steak, you know you want to.

Edit: heh you guys know im joking right?
#17 Jan 28 2006, 8:01 am
In response to PirateHead (#9)
You love tofu too!?!? :D It's brilliant stuff.
#18 Jan 28 2006, 2:11 pm
In response to Elation (#17)
Consult the food guide pyramid... http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyramid.html

'* 9- to 13-year-old girls need 5 ounce equivalents each day.'
#19 Jan 31 2006, 1:35 pm
Get some peanut butter, nuts, and legumes in you pronto.. Also, soy and tofu are good alternatives to beef. There are plenty of foods out there these days catered towards people who make the 'philosophical' choice of becoming vegetarian.
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