why would a lifelong meat eater become a vegetarian? I become a vegetarian during a very gradual process. I have always liked vegetables, gains, nuts, and beans, but they were, for years, secondary to meat. I gradually over a long period of time learned that I actually preferred meatless meals to those centered on animal products. Sometimes, I would go a couple of months without having any meat or poultry at all. I would, however, occasionally craves meat, have some, and then not crave it again for several months. My philosophy about meat also underwent a change. Reading about animal right groups and others who supported a vegetarian lifestyle. I even starts feeling sad when I saw pictures of lambs, cow or pigs being sent for slaughter. Then
