Yes a vegetarian, I do not eat meat or fish but have dairy and eggs, as well as animal byproducts. I do try and reduce the amount I eat of those though in a conscious effort. Because I do eat all of that, I do not consider myself a vegan. I think the technical term for my diet is lacto-ovo vegetarian, according to many airlines!
I am a vegetarian, but I sometimes go completely vegan. I do not eat meat, but will occasionally eat eggs and dairy. I have my own chickens to ensure ethical egg consumption.
Mostly vegetarian, but pescatarian on occasion. No red meat of any kind. Poultry on the absolute rare occasion. Will eat eggs. Will eat dairy if mixed into another item, but no milk or butter at home. Plant-based diet.
I am a Vegetarian, I have an alpha-gal allergy and get very ill from eating red meat, so I swore off it completely and have found I'm healthier and happier.
I'm vegan. I was vegetarian for 10 years before going completely vegan. No other dietary restrictions or allergies beyond that. Switched to veganism because of moral reasons and I had my eyes opened to a lot of what was going on in the egg and dairy industries. So while I don't feel superior to others for it (because I get it - it's hard stuff to look at and it causes some big time cognitive dissonance until it clicks in your head), I do take a lot of pride in that I put my money where my mouth is and stick to my morals. I love animals, I hate violence, and I don't need animal products to live. There's no humane way to kill someone that wants to live.
I consider myself a vegan, though I do eat honey. I do also make exceptions occasionally.
I consider myself a person that follows a vegetarian diet. Vegetarian is just how I eat, not the defining characteristic of my identity.
Vegetarian, although I don’t watch out for gelatin.
I consider myself to have a primarily plant based diet, and choose not to identify as vegetarian or vegan. I also exclude substances that alter mental state, such as caffeine.
Vegetarian I am mostly vegan but I feel uncomfortable calling myself vegan especially around other vegans because once a month I have a pizza and ice cream night.
I consider myself a vegetarian. I do not eat any kind of meat, including seafood, but do eat dairy and eggs. I also use honey and other animal by-products but do try to limit those that I consume. I’m certainly not ashamed to tell anyone about my dietary choices, but generally don’t bring it up unless it’s relevant or am directly asked.
Vegan. I don't consume and avoid purchasing animal products as much as possible.
I label myself as a vegetarian as it is easier for other people to understand and accept, however in practice I am a pescetarian as I will eat seafood/fish as well as dairy and eggs.
I am a vegetarian. I eat a few animal products but often try to cut them out of my life. Meat is really disgusting to me, I do not have cravings for it, and would likely starve rather than eat it. I do get cravings for cheese, and eat it a couple times a week. I feel ashamed at times, but it's hard for me to resist sometimes. I do not like to eat eggs, but they are hard to avoid, especially at restaurants and packaged foods.
Was vegetarian/verge of vegan. Hair fell out. Ate meat. Hair grew back. I think the vegetarians and vegans are on the right moral side of the argument, though.
Vegetarian. Will eat dairy, eggs. I enjoy accidental vegan days.
Vegetarian is the label that I go by, but I eat vegan food at home and avoid dairy and eggs as much as possible. The only reason I’m not entirely vegan is for social reasons ( restrictive during family events or non vegan restaurants) and because it seems more expensive. 1
I’m a vegetarian who occasionally cheats.
Vegetarian although I eat fish once a month as needed
I consider myself a vegan. I was a vegetarian five years before I became a vegan
I consider myself to be a vegetarian with severely limited amounts od dairy.
Plant-based and as little animal products as possible.
Vegetarian. Dairy and eggs are fine but meat isn’t fine. If you want to get really specific, I’m a lacto-ovo vegetarian
I am a vegetarian transitioning into being vegan
Vegetarian for last 25 years. Trying hard to be vegan last few years but sometimes cheese or egg is in prepared foods.
Vegetarian that still consumes eggs and dairy, however do not consume things like gelatin or animal stock
I am a lacto-ovo vegetarian who occasionally eats fish (a few times per year).
vegetarian— no fish, moderate amount of eggs, limited dairy (I never buy milk but will have it in my coffee elsewhere; some butter and cheese)
vegetarian who attempts to avoid animal products when possible
I'm a vegetarian, which means I can eat eggs and dairy, but I think I may not be a good fit for this survey. I'm allergic to most animal products so I *cannot* eat them without becoming ill. Even wearing leather can cause my skin to develop welts. My problem is being caught on both sides: the attitudes of meat eaters and vegetarians.
I am vegetarian due to a malfunction in my gastrointestinal tract. 2 years ago started to experience constant nausea to the point of weight loss out of the blue. After 1 year of it, I tested restricted diets and found red meat and it's fats were causing the upset. I do not like identifying as vegetarian but it has been forced upon me and there's nothing I can do about it now unless I want to take pills after every meal. Had my GI remained as it had for the past years, I'd never tried vegetarianism.
I consider myself a vegetarian. I was a very strict vegetarian/occasional vegan for 8 years, then went back to eating some fish and chicken for a time for health reasons. I am now a less strict vegetarian, as I will eat things with gelatin or rennet and don't restrict dairy much. It has been a struggle finding a level of vegetarianism that works for my health.
Lacto-vegetarian (No meat, chicken, fish or eggs, no animal by-products except honey, will eat dairy that doesn't contain other animal by-products)
I eat vegan most of the time but sometimes eat eggs esp. if in another country where vegan meals are hard to find If I'm in a "vegan friendly" setting I say vegan if not, vegetarian
Strict vegetarian, loose vegan. I mostly avoid dairy etc, however sometimes I consume dairy.
Flexible Vegan for 1 year Strict Vegetarian for 10 years
Vegetarian. But once every other month or so I’ll have fish to satisfy my love of sushi. I do not consider myself pescitarian(spelling?)
Vegetarian. I try to avoid dairy products (use alternatives). Avoid gelatine but not honey/eggs.
A vegetarian: i almost always refrain from eating meat. Maybe 2-4 times a year I will eat fish.
I'm a vegetarian, I do not eat any meat, fish or animal products made by killing animals (gelatin, rennet etc.)
I'm a vegetarian but I very occasionally eat fish when other options are limited or non existent
Vegetarian by necessity see alpha-gal allergy
Vegetarian at least 6 days out of 7 by rule, often go longer; to other vegetarians I'd identify as Flexitarian. ---- -no beef/pork/unsustainable seafood; -try to support humane poultry sources and farm-raised mussels on infrequent "meat days".
I consider myself vegetarian because it is more flexible and open to interpretation than vegan. I do avoid all meat, poultry and fish, and often also avoid dairy and eggs where practicable, as well as other animal derived products. I am flexible in certain situations, which is why I do not consider myself to be vegan. I feel that the term vegetarian communicates my dietary restrictions sufficiently to most people, without veering into purist territory which is more difficult to explain.
Pescetarian who is mostly vegetarian at home. In some way maybe I'm more flexitarian, but I don't feel fully comfortable eating non-fish and seafood flesh.
I am pescatarian but will often eat vegetarian at restaurants. I also will seek out vegan options (like meatless meat).
Vegetarian, I eat dairy and honey as well. Sometimes chicken but never red meat
I suppose I'd be considered a "pescetarian" because I eat fish a couple of times a month, but I tend to just call myself a vegetarian because it makes life easier.
Vegetarian but I eat vegan when I can. The dairy and egg industry are even more cruel than the meat industry
Vegetarian. I eat no meat, and also avoid animal products (dairy, eggs, etc.) when presented with convenient and palatable alternatives. I will be the first to admit that using taste and convenience as an excuse for failing to adopt an entirely vegan diet is untenable but, nevertheless, that is my current diet. Call it: Vegetarian with vegan tendencies?
I consider myself vegan, though I am willing to eat products such as eggs if I am convinced they come from an ethical source such as a pet chicken.
I identify as a vegetarian. I very occasionally will eat food made with gelatin or chicken stock, but I will never eat physical meat.
I used to be vegan, now mostly vegetarian (try to minimize dairy and eggs, but never any meat). These days when I talk to others I tend to say ' I don't eat meat's rather than 'Im vegetarian' - but it also happens
Vegetarian since third grade (25 years), but recently went vegan in July 2018.
I would probably consider myself a semi-vegan as I try to avoid all animal products but I do occasionally eat dairy and eggs
Vegetarian-I do not eat any meat or flesh. I am vegan on most days. Holidays I may have a small amount of dairy.
Pescatarian... but I allow myself to eat meat if I’m badly craving it - which is typically only approx 3 times annually. I hate trying to find the “correct” term for my dietary patterns. No matter what label I choose, people misunderstand or point out that I don’t quite fit the label. So, I try to avoid much discussion of my diet...
Vegetarian. (I eat veggies, eggs and dairy products)
Vegetarian. I do try to minemalise the amount of diary i consume. Sinds i have dicided to cut meat out of my diet i have been tempted once but never consumed.
I am not into labels. I just say I do not eat meat - if asked or at a restaurant when enquirjng about options. My diet is not really a relevant topic unless it comes up in conversation. I do eat some fish and some dairy (though mostly choose alternatives eg oat milk but not always) so I would not know what to call myself.
Am a vegetarian whose main diet includes more of veggies rice pulses Fruits and dairy
I consider myself a vegetarian. I don’t eat any meat or seafood. I do eat dairy and eggs. I tend to minimize use of eggs and dairy when I’m at home, but it’s easier to go out to eat or be hosted in other people’s homes if I eat eggs and cheese. I ate vegan for Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter) one year, but didn’t stay with it mostly because, as a pastor, it’s important to be able to receive hospitality from my church members and they feel less intimidated to invite me to dinner if they can serve me something with eggs and dairy.
Vegetarian trying to transition to veganism.
newly vegan. (previously omni childhood, vegetarian for 12 years, then omni for 8 years, then pescatarian for 8 years)
Vegetarian with decreasing dairy use, occasional free range eggs, honey
By other peoples standards or for clarity, if I have to choose a diet label, I am more a vegan except I eat egg whites and some dairy. However, I am going to move forward calling my diet 'mostly plant based' to avoid the militants who claim compassion for animals while bullying other humans. Ugh... over it!
I consider myself "Whole Food Plant Based" I avoid all animal products primarily for health, as opposed to ethical, reasons. I don't consider myself "Vegan" because I avoid many foods that vegans would eat (e.g., alcohol, oils processed sugars) because they are not whole food, and not as healthy or nutritious.
Vegan, no animal products to eat, wear, or use.
Totally vegan for well over a year now... very strict vegetarian for almost four.
Vegan for 10 years, Vegetarian for 20 years before that (did not know about problems with dairy and eggs)
Vegan. On that note, this survey is a little confusing/ambiguous because I don't refer to myself as a vegetarian, that means something different to me.
Ovo-lacto vegetarian, because my diet includes dairy and chicken eggs
I am a vegan, first and foremost for the animals, then the environment. I am proud of myself for becoming a vegan (since 1985) but am always hesitant to talk to people about it.
Strict vegan. No animal products at all including honey. I wear no animal clothing either including wool, leather, or silk.
I consider myself a vegetarian- I do not eat meat, but still eat some eggs and dairy.
I consider myself an imperfect vegan. I am occasionally tempted to eat a brownie or other dessert without asking whether it has dairy or eggs in it. When travelling or in other people's homes, I will accept a vegetarian option if there are no vegan options available, but I generally take a vegan entree to people's homes to help me stick to my preferred diet.
Vegan now for 3 years approx Vegetarian previously for 45 years approx
Vegan - no animal products including honey, gelatin, or silk.
I no longer use the terms vegetarian or vegan. I prefer to use Plant-Based. I talk to people about eating this way because I am a dietitian who specialized in plant-based diet for disease prevention and reversal.
I consider myself vegan (previously a long-term vegetarian).
I consider myself to be a vegetarian who doesn’t eat eggs and limits dairy intake. I just say vegetarian though if someone asks.
I am vegan and eat no animal products but sometimes I let honey slide when it's a small ingredient in certain situations, partly because I don't want veganism to look too extreme or difficult.
Vegetarian. Avoid salt, and foods with high fat values. Eat dairy products.
Vegan(ish) Might accidentally have hidden animal/dairy products without my knowledge. I don't sweat the small stuff
Aspiring Vegan since @ 2011. Almost 7 years. Omnivore by birth.
I am a vegetarian. I eat nothing that requires killing an animal.
Vegan. I occasionally consume products that have trace amounts of honey or milk if no alternatives are available.
Veganoid -- strive to be vegan but live in the real word where it is not always possible.
I consider myself a vegetarian, however, I consume fish 3 meals a week.
Vegan at home except for eggs with “humane” certification, and vegetarian when out or traveling (it’s too difficult to be a vegan when out, the choices are too restrictive).
I have been vegan for 10 months and vegetarian for two years.
Vegan, but I do flex my diet sometimes when vegan Food is not available because I feel very uncomfortable restricting my diet for this reason alone.
Vegetarian or some one who eats a Whole foods plant based diet.
I consider myself a vegan. I don't eat anything that contains animal products or is made using animal products as best as I can. I also avoid other products (hair and cleaning products, for example) that use animal products.
Vegetarian - eat eggs and milk products, but try to reduce my consumption of these where possible. I always choose gelatine free products and buy vegetarian wine and cider when I'm buying for myself in the supermarket. If I'm in a bar or restaurant I don't ask about the wine or cider and I drink wine that people have bought for me if I am unsure about its credentials.

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This is a ridiculous question in the way it’s phrased. I have a vagina since that seems to be what you want to know and I am a male. I don’t see how what’s between my legs has to do with my diet.

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