WHy are you a vegetarian or vegan?

Well mainly I became a vegetarian because of cruelty to animals. Health wise I feel better than ever. No, I just went cold turkey (pardon the saying) and for the first few days I craved meat but after that I never really wanted it any more. No meat didn't always repulse me I ate meat for a long time before I changed. Now I did research and really thought about it for a long time. I talked to my parents even though they think it's dumb and unhealthy. So you should talk to yours and tell them that you want to but need help and want theirs. And my strength hasn't diminished any, that's a myth. Just stay healthy eat right, get protein and you'll be fine. I just feel fine, sometimes people ume things and that bothers me, but, I can ignore it. Because I'm not 'grown up' yet they think I haven't made and informed decision, but just go with your heart and don't let other change your mind. If you want to be a vegetarian just be one.