UPDATE: I just weighed myself, and I've lost 20 pounds, Huzzah!

About 4 months ago I decided to try a vegetarian diet (health reasons, I'm middle-aged, 5'11" and 250 lbs.). At first it was just an experiment to see if I could do it, but so far it's a success. I haven't actually lost that much weight, but inside I feel so much better!

I recently read an article here in Portland by someone who has been vegetarian for 3 years, and he says that he's lost 100 pounds! If I can even lose 1/2 of that I'm hooked! On July 1st I'm going to make the jump to Vegan for further health reasons. It shouldn't be that hard, mainly lose cream in coffee, and pizza.

Anyhoo, if anyone is now, or is considering becoming Vegetarian, I'd love to hear your stories and takes on the decision.

I'm not one of the types to stop wearing leather (ugh, pleather!), nor am I the type to listen to special "Vegan" punk bands, I just decided to lose a bit of weight for the ol' ticker.

If you are interested in more thoughts My Crazy Vegan Life (recipes/outlook) is a great place to start.

And here is that rancher that sold his ranch and went Vegan. This is his whole documentary, Mad Cowboy.

I feel great, but at heart I'm still a cranky Punk rocker!

Best, Dave

Most people are like:

Oh, well.

Follow-up: 

Winter sucks for vegetarians! Your body is craving heavy meals, and really appreciates butter and cheese, and even the occasional meat, ack! I gained back that 20 pounds, so it looks like Summer is weight-loss time.