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  1 / 9 Find your reasons

  Being vegetarian can be hard sometimes. So if you want to strengthen your resolve, write up
  a list of solid reasons why you’re making the transition, and refer to this list when you feel
  your commitment starts to waver.

  (Also Read: Eating A Serving Of Meat A Day Increases Risk Of Diabetes, New Research Says)

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  2 / 9 Try Meatless Monday first

  If you’re curious to see if the vegetarian lifestyle is something for you, get on the Meatless Monday bandwagon, where you cut out meat in all your meals at the start of the week. Hopefully that will give you enough momentum to sub out meat for plant-based foods on other days.

  (Also Read: Quick & Easy Spicy Vegetarian Treat for Meatless Mondays)

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  3 / 9 Consult a dietitian

  Before you embark on a lifelong vegetarian diet, consult a dietitian first to see if it’s right for you based on your health and lifestyle. He or she will also advise you on getting adequate nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, and protein, which veggie-based diets tend to have less of.

  (Also Read: Protein-rich Foods To Eat If You’re Skipping Meat (Besides Tofu))

  Read more
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  4 / 9 Get any cravings out of your system

  Depending on your personality, it may help you to have a proper goodbye to your favourite meat meals instead of cutting them out suddenly, which may make them more tempting later. Enjoy your last bite of cheeseburger, bacon, steak, fried chicken, or even fish curry (if you’re not planning on eating seafood either). You’re on your way to new and exciting dishes.

  (Also Read: Make Your Vegetables Taste Way Better With These Tips)

  Read more
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  5 / 9 Don’t try to do it around the festive season

  Trying to go vegetarian when everyone is enjoying holiday feasts laden with roast meats, hams and shellfish will really test your resolve and may set you up for failure. Especially if you haven’t informed the host beforehand for your dietary requirements and there aren’t enough veggie dishes to go around.

  (Also Read: How to Stay Vegetarian While Travelling)

  Read more
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  6 / 9 Do it slowly

  Even if you have steely willpower and have experience cutting off habits cold turkey, it’s good to go slow with this transition so your body has time to adjust. Listen to how you’re feeling as you cut out animal products, and consult a doctor if you have any concerns.

  (Also Read: Best Tips For Storing Fruits and Vegetables)

  Read more
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  7 / 9 Visit restaurants with good vegetarian fare

  Building up your stable of new go-to eateries is not only fun, but gives you something to look forward to and assures you that there’s plenty of tasty options available. The menu might also inspire you to recreate new dishes at home or try new ingredients.

  (Also Read: Top Places For Vegetarian And Vegan Food in Singapore)

  Read more
• 
  8 / 9 Cut out your least favourite meats first

  It’s easy and painless to start nixing things you don’t care so much about, and taking this first step could get you used to switching over to your new diet before long.

  (Also Read: The Difference Between Plant Protein & Animal Protein)

  Read more
• 
  9 / 9 Find good recipes

  You should enjoy what you’re eating, otherwise you might be discouraged. Seek out recipe books from popular veggie-forward chefs, try out a few dishes and find your favourites to make up your new repertoire.

  (Also Read: Easy Recipe for Healthy & Wholesome Energy Bars)

  Read more

Find your reasons Being vegetarian can be hard sometimes. So if you want to strengthen your resolve, write up a list of solid reasons why you’re making the transition, and refer to this list when you feel your commitment starts to waver. (Also Read: Eating A Serving Of Meat A Day Increases Risk Of Diabetes, New Research Says) Try Meatless Monday first If you’re curious to see if the vegetarian lifestyle is something for you, get on the Meatless Monday bandwagon, where you cut out meat in all your meals at the start of the week. Hopefully that will give you enough momentum to sub out meat for plant-based foods on other days. (Also Read: Quick & Easy Spicy Vegetarian Treat for Meatless Mondays) Consult a dietitian Before you embark on a lifelong vegetarian diet, consult a dietitian first to see if it’s right for you based on your health and lifestyle. He or she will also advise you on getting adequate nutrients such as iron, vitamin B12, and protein, which veggie-based diets tend to have less of. (Also Read: Protein-rich Foods To Eat If You’re Skipping Meat (Besides Tofu)) Get any cravings out of your system Depending on your personality, it may help you to have a proper goodbye to your favourite meat meals instead of cutting them out suddenly, which may make them more tempting later. Enjoy your last bite of cheeseburger, bacon, steak, fried chicken, or even fish curry (if you’re not planning on eating seafood either). You’re on your way to new and exciting dishes. (Also Read: Make Your Vegetables Taste Way Better With These Tips) Don’t try to do it around the festive season Trying to go vegetarian when everyone is enjoying holiday feasts laden with roast meats, hams and shellfish will really test your resolve and may set you up for failure. Especially if you haven’t informed the host beforehand for your dietary requirements and there aren’t enough veggie dishes to go around. (Also Read: How to Stay Vegetarian While Travelling) Do it slowly Even if you have steely willpower and have experience cutting off habits cold turkey, it’s good to go slow with this transition so your body has time to adjust. Listen to how you’re feeling as you cut out animal products, and consult a doctor if you have any concerns. (Also Read: Best Tips For Storing Fruits and Vegetables) Visit restaurants with good vegetarian fare Building up your stable of new go-to eateries is not only fun, but gives you something to look forward to and assures you that there’s plenty of tasty options available. The menu might also inspire you to recreate new dishes at home or try new ingredients. (Also Read: Top Places For Vegetarian And Vegan Food in Singapore) Cut out your least favourite meats first It’s easy and painless to start nixing things you don’t care so much about, and taking this first step could get you used to switching over to your new diet before long. (Also Read: The Difference Between Plant Protein & Animal Protein) Find good recipes You should enjoy what you’re eating, otherwise you might be discouraged. Seek out recipe books from popular veggie-forward chefs, try out a few dishes and find your favourites to make up your new repertoire. (Also Read: Easy Recipe for Healthy & Wholesome Energy Bars)