Let me get this straight, I'm a vegetarian and I'm doing just fine! Yes, I eat enough protein, thank you for your unwarranted concern. Newsflash, there is protein in many foods other than meat. For example, beans are great, and also tofu is delicious. I promise you, I'm okay. I wouldn't be vegetarian if I didn't want to be right? No cares about your protein intake until they find out you're a vegan or vegetarian.

So, what does it mean to be vegetarian? While the simple explanation is we don't eat any meat. Anything with a face is off limits for us. "So, you still eat fish and seafood right?" It's almost ridiculous how much I've been asked this question. When did fish stop being an animal? Please inform me because I would like to know. Fish is still an animal, so I don't eat fish. Quite simple!

by countryliving.com

"So, does that mean that you can't drink milk or eat eggs?" This is another common misconception about being vegetarian. Vegans are the ones who don't consume any meat or animal by-products, which includes milk, cheese, and eggs. Being vegetarian, half of my diet is cheese. I love my cheese and that is no joke. I would happily accept a heart-shaped box of different cheeses for Valentine's Day.

"So, what do you eat? Grass and lettuce?" Wow, yes, I love a plate full of grass and lettuce. I eat that as my meal three times a day! Sometimes, I throw in spinach if I want to shake it up a little bit! But, seriously, I can still eat cheese pizza, sushi, ice cream, the list goes on! Also, there are meat alternatives that seem to get more and more delicious every day. We have black bean burgers, tofu hot dogs, and many more galore. I'm not missing out in the slightest, and that's something most people don't seem to realize.

by organicauthority.com

"What about lasagna/cheeseburgers/steak/etc.? I couldn't live without it!" Well, I've been a vegetarian for 2+ years and I'm still alive. Seems like I'm doing fine? Fun fact, I used to be the biggest meat eater ever, filet mignon was my jam. I only liked my steak medium rare. However, I saw a video that changed the way I looked at the entire food industry. It was called Food Inc. and I could never look at meat the same way again. Somehow seeing how it all works made me realize that I couldn't eat meat anymore.

My main reason for becoming a vegetarian was that I love animals. If I can't kill the animal myself, how can I eat it? Why should I let someone else do the dirty work and just ignore what goes on behind closed doors? Why should I take an animal's life just because I want to eat steak? Animals are so much more than a cheeseburger. Animals have feelings, thoughts, and emotions just like us. Just because I don't eat meat, does not mean I judge those who do. You do you, and I'll do me. Just let me eat in peace, okay?