loverofloveandstuff Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I really enjoy yoga and meditation and thus have experimented by going on several yoga camps where they serve a vegan (or atleast vegetarian) diet. I have always felt as though I look and feel a lot healthier after eating this way.... so 9 months ago I decided to take on a vegan diet. Ever since, I have been on several dinner dates and food is often a topic of conversation. I always get a lot of questions about my vegan diet (why I decided to become vegan, what do I eat, where do I get my iron, etc). And along with the questions, I also get a lot of negative vibes and sometimes guys telling me 'that can't be healthy' or something along those lines... I always fear that people will judge my veganism as being self righteous or moralistic so I make sure they know that it's primarily a health choice rather than a moral one. I still feel like guys are very turned off by it though... Thoughts? Would you date a vegan?
LisaLee Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Heck yes I would date a vegan, I could easily go vegetarian/vegan if my partner was one. I don't like the morally superior ones, though. They make me want to eat more meat.
alphamale Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Would you date a vegan? no, i wouldn't date a vegetarian or vegan. most of the ones i've met are pretty flakey
AverageJoe Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Deal breaker for me. At first things are ok, then later comes the pronounced disgust of me eating a hearty meat and potatoes meal. It made Jesus weep, then later on a kitten died.
Author loverofloveandstuff Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 Yeah I've noticed that a lot of people feel that way. I'm even thinking of deveganising myself to not feel like such a social outcast! Can you guys elaborate on the flakiness and 'chips on her shoulder' thing though?
alphamale Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I'm even thinking of deveganising myself to not feel like such a social outcast! a cheeseburger or nice steak once in a while doesn't hurt
MrHalfJack Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 okay, first off i consider my self vegan because i don't eat meat, dairy or eggs, but i haven't gotten to the point of making sure all my clothes are animal free. i don't go out of my way to buy leather though. anyway, i was vegetarian since around 2000 when i just noticed how aware i was getting about what i was eating. i had already stopped eating fish and any meat that was attached to bones (porkchops, fried chicken parts), and later i gave up eggs too. so, i just did it because the idea of eating animals grosses me out. and then i found out from a peta thing in the mail that there are traces of blood and mucus in dairy products. for a long time it seemed like i was eating cheese on everything, so that was hard for me to deal with. but, the idea of eating something i love, even though it might have blood and pus in it, seemed impossible. i had to stop eating dairy too. and i lost some weight from it, and felt better too. so, i'm glad i did it. and i have found plenty of alternatives that satisfy me. before i became vegan, i met my girlfriend (who i recently broke up with), and i got lucky, because she also didn't eat meat. we tried being vegan together, but she strayed from it this year. it bothered me a lot, because i would have to see her eat cheese pizzas, which i used to love. cheese was like an addiction for me, and it felt like i was being taunted. she said she was just eating it because it was cheap and filling. but, i eventually realized she just wasn't as serious about it as i was, and had to deal with it. it was nice having a girlfriend that ate the same things as me. not sure how i'm going to handle it when (if ever) i get another girlfriend, and she is a meat eater. maybe i can convert her....
yah Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 It's not a deal breaker but it is a bit of a turn off (just a TINY bit). Not the vegan part but just that there is any dietary restriction. I'd imagine a guy would feel the same way. SO eats kosher. I always keep that in mind when eating with him. Dietary restrictions aren't a LOT of work but it requires me to think and ask myself, "is this food OK for SO to eat?" If you don't make a big deal out of it, then it wont be.
Star Gazer Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 It would be a big deal breaker for me, but I'm kinda a foodie, and I want to share that experience with my partner without being so severely limited. Same goes for teetotalers... or even people who just don't like wine.
CLC2008 Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Not a deal breaker for me. As long as I can still eat meat and so long as he didn't mind that I like meat. Cheeseburgers are a delight, I couldn't live without them.
Author loverofloveandstuff Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 okay, first off i consider my self vegan because i don't eat meat, dairy or eggs, but i haven't gotten to the point of making sure all my clothes are animal free. i don't go out of my way to buy leather though. anyway, i was vegetarian since around 2000 when i just noticed how aware i was getting about what i was eating. i had already stopped eating fish and any meat that was attached to bones (porkchops, fried chicken parts), and later i gave up eggs too. so, i just did it because the idea of eating animals grosses me out. and then i found out from a peta thing in the mail that there are traces of blood and mucus in dairy products. for a long time it seemed like i was eating cheese on everything, so that was hard for me to deal with. but, the idea of eating something i love, even though it might have blood and pus in it, seemed impossible. i had to stop eating dairy too. and i lost some weight from it, and felt better too. so, i'm glad i did it. and i have found plenty of alternatives that satisfy me. before i became vegan, i met my girlfriend (who i recently broke up with), and i got lucky, because she also didn't eat meat. we tried being vegan together, but she strayed from it this year. it bothered me a lot, because i would have to see her eat cheese pizzas, which i used to love. cheese was like an addiction for me, and it felt like i was being taunted. she said she was just eating it because it was cheap and filling. but, i eventually realized she just wasn't as serious about it as i was, and had to deal with it. it was nice having a girlfriend that ate the same things as me. not sure how i'm going to handle it when (if ever) i get another girlfriend, and she is a meat eater. maybe i can convert her.... Have you tried cheezly? It's vegan 'cheese' which doesn't exactly taste authentic, but hey, it curbs my cravings. You're obviously not in Australia but near my house there's this place called Mr Natural Vegetarian Pizza. They can make all their pizzas gluten free and vegan. I loveee it. Some really amazing toppings. Yeah, I also have not got to the point of making all my clothes animal free. I was actually told by another vegan once that I wasn't really a vegan because I was wearing leather boots.
skydiveaddict Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Have you tried cheezly? It's vegan 'cheese' which doesn't exactly taste authentic, but hey, it curbs my cravings. You're obviously not in Australia but near my house there's this place called Mr Natural Vegetarian Pizza. They can make all their pizzas gluten free and vegan. I loveee it. Some really amazing toppings. Yeah, I also have not got to the point of making all my clothes animal free. I was actually told by another vegan once that I wasn't really a vegan because I was wearing leather boots. If I shot an elk or deer for food , would it bother you?
Author loverofloveandstuff Posted September 18, 2010 Author Posted September 18, 2010 If I shot an elk or deer for food , would it bother you? I wouldn't be ecstatic about it but it wouldn't bother me that much either.
skydiveaddict Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I wouldn't be ecstatic about it but it wouldn't bother me that much either. Fair enough. Than I wouldn't hold being a vegan against you either.
alphamale Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Cheeseburgers are a delight, I couldn't live without them. indeed....
MrHalfJack Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Have you tried cheezly? It's vegan 'cheese' which doesn't exactly taste authentic, but hey, it curbs my cravings. You're obviously not in Australia but near my house there's this place called Mr Natural Vegetarian Pizza. They can make all their pizzas gluten free and vegan. I loveee it. Some really amazing toppings. Yeah, I also have not got to the point of making all my clothes animal free. I was actually told by another vegan once that I wasn't really a vegan because I was wearing leather boots. cheezly? never heard of it. i like tofutti brand cheese slices, but i don't think i've seen them here in utah. they have rice cheese that seems kind of slimey, and another kind of cheese that has the consistancy of tofu. i don't mind it, but it's not the same as real cheese. and when it melts, it liquifies. but, i recently found out about something called daiya that is supposed to be the best thing out there. i will have to try it if i can find it at whole foods. no, never heard of mr natural, but it sounds nice. i wish there where more frozen pizza options for vegans.... yeah, i found a vegan forum and i had to select that i have a vegan diet, but not really vegan, or something like that. i would like to be completely animal free, but it's hard enough managing my diet, looking at ingredients everytime i buy something. i did stop using noxzema, even though i loved using it, and haven't found a replacement yet. i still haven't found an alternative to my tylenol yet.
MrHalfJack Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 indeed.... you can still eat cheeseburgers, and not have it be from an animal. tastes just as good, if not better, and better for you.
MrHalfJack Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 If I shot an elk or deer for food , would it bother you? poor deer or elk. no one should have to kill animals to eat.
Star Gazer Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 you can still eat cheeseburgers, and not have it be from an animal. tastes just as good, if not better, and better for you. poor deer or elk. no one should have to kill animals to eat. It's this kind of commentary that turns off meat-eaters. Just sayin'.
skydiveaddict Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) poor deer or elk. no one should have to kill animals to eat. Mountain lions and wolves do it all the time. In a much more savage way Edited September 18, 2010 by skydiveaddict
durkadurka Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 I wouldn't date a vegan on the basis of the fact I love eating food, lots of different kinds. I would hate to date a person with an incredibly discriminatory diet.
MrHalfJack Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 It's this kind of commentary that turns off meat-eaters. Just sayin'. i don't see anything wrong with what i said. i think i am making good points.
MrHalfJack Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 Mountain lions and wolves do it all the time. In a much more savage way yeah, but i was talking about people who have a choice, and are more educated that a mountain lion.
callingyouuu Posted September 18, 2010 Posted September 18, 2010 It's this kind of commentary that turns off meat-eaters. Just sayin'. x2. It's like telling a religious person that no one needs a spiritual life in order to live. Perhaps it's true, but you're still cramping their style, which no one likes.
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