My family and friends think im weird because im vegetarian.

My friends and fam always tell me to stop being vegetarian. When I tell them I feel bad for the animals they tell me to get over it and they say that God put animals on this earth for us to eat and then I say no, I dont think so and then I get into this big argument. So basically everytime I say no I dont eat meat they get mad! I dont get into big arguments, they just think Im unhealthy. So then I feel like I havta eat meat and I do, but when I eat it I feel guilty! I dont know what to do!

do what I do...dont tell them your a vegetarian...well I guess you already did so just say your eating meat now but your really not.

if you don't want to eat meat, then don't. but realize that it is a lot of work to eat healthy while not including meat in your diet. as to making your family mad at you...there's not much you can do other than let them know you've made your choice. you've got a lot of control; I couldn't live without meat. my hat goes off to you, my lady. best of luck, live the dream.

~chip

Its not unhealthy! Get information on it and explain it to them! Its actually much healthyier! And your saving animals! Stand up for what you believe in!

You should check out vegan web sites and show them articles on how you can be vegan and still get all the vitamins and minerals you need. You could also talk to your doctor and get advice from him.

Stand up for what you believe in! Your opinion is your own, and they CANNOT change it, just like you can't change theirs. They need to mind their own business. If they're okay with eating poor defenseless animals, than that's their problem. Not yours. My friend tries to change my views on things all the time, and it really gets on my nerve. No one can change what you believe in. You're doing the right thing in life. Vegetarianism is not unhealthy, it is scientifically proven meat-eaters eat a lot more protein than they need. We have a lot of other choices for protein, and as long as your are getting a significant amount of Protein & eating 4-5 servings of vegetables, than you are a lot healthier than any Meat-eater in my book!
Good luck!

:] hey! that's cool. I tried being a veggie-eater once but the beef jerky looked sooo good. tell your family that it's YOUR choice on what you eat. (say it nicely.) if they think that you aren't getting enought protein tell them that fruits and vegetables give you plenty and so does peanuts/peanut butter. or suggest protein pills.

GOOD LUCK! DON'T LET THEM TALK YOU OUT OF IT! :]

I get in the SAME ARGUMENT with my family over the whole God thing!
How in the world can they think that God put living, breathing, feeling, bleeding, thinking creatures on this earth for us to slaughter and consume?
Honestly.
STAY STRONG