@tiffmiya23 Yeah, I know this is going to sound weird but I've grown to learn I have a strong connection with animals. Wild or pets they are drawn to me and me them. I think of them and treat them like humans. I don't even kill bugs. Any found in my home get taken outside no matter what it is. I believe that all life is precious no matter how small. Everything has a purpose. I'm raising my DD to think/feel the same way. When she's grown of course she will make the ultimate choice but I believe it's necessary for her to have respect for all living things.
I really wouldn't even call it a choice. It's just me, how I was born. No one in my family is vegetarian. My mom had issues with me from the start about eating meat. I remember a few times she tried and failed. I know for sure the last time I ever ate it was when I was 8. My mom made me eat a cheeseburger and I threw it up. She never tried again and I never ate it again after that.
I'm completely content with my choice to be a vegetarian. I can't remember ever eating meat. I know I'm healthy but I could do better. I think it's important to get those kinds of things check regularly anyway. It's been a very long time since I've seen a doctor.
@tiffmiya23 I have these weird moments when I'll crave something salty then right after I want something sweet then salty again!!! I hate it so much. I have a doctor's appointment coming up and I want to see if I can talk to a dietitian about my eating habits and what can help me to stop binging at night and make sure I'm getting enough iron and protein (I've been a vegetarian for 25 years)