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Is it possible to be a part time vegetarian?  As someone who is always trying to eat healthier, this sounds like it could be an interesting idea.  Personally, I could never be the person who cuts meat out of her life altogether, but limiting my meat intake and eating more vegetables is very doable.

In addition to this being a more healthy way of eating, there are also economic implications.  It’s just getting more and more expensive to buy meat these days.  In fact, due to the economy I think I’ve actually become an accidental part-time vegetarian.

Regardless of why you may want to become a part-time vegetarian, it does seem to be a healthier and more economic alternative to the conventional American diet.   Would you be willing to give it a try?

From Mommy Your Bum Jiggles – Day 73 Part Time Vegetarian…

I think I’ve written in a previous post about how I eat less meat as a strategy to reduce calories. I could never cut out meat completely, because I love it way too much, but I exist perfectly happily eating LESS meat. I rarely have meat at breakfast or lunch, and at dinner I limit my portion size to around 100g and fill my plate up with veggies and healthy grains.

Somehow, I have managed to convince my husband that a weekly “vegetarian” night for the family is a good idea (or at least not a horrible idea).

From Vegan Mamas – Can You Be a Part Time Vegan?

Woman’s Day Magazine this week featured an article titled “Can you be a part-time vegetarian?” They used the term “flexitarian” which was the second time in recent weeks I’ve read this term for a part-time vegetarian diet.

But can we really coin the phrase “flexitarian”? Or are you really just a carnivore? What in the world is the difference between a carnivore and a flexitarian? In my opinion absolutely nothing.

From Gray Street – Confessions of a Meat-loving Vegetarian…

Consider this. Most Americans eat meat at EVERY MEAL, something I consider the height of decadence when there are people in the world subsisting on just a bowl of rice a day. There was a time when meat was reserved for a special occasions. You know, weddings and the returnings of prodigal sons. Everyone would benefit from more meatless days.

From Eco Child’s Play – Meal Planning for Part-Time Vegetarians…

For almost two years we’ve been eating vegetarian or vegan twice a week and seafood twice a week. I guess you could consider us part-time vegetarians. Eating this way keeps us from overloading our diets with too much meat or dairy and cuts down on our grocery bill. It forces us to eat more fresh produce and to shop locally so the produce actually has flavor.

It is extremely eco-friendly to eat vegetarian twice a week; eating meat takes a toll on the environment big time.

From 365 Days of Purpose – Part-Time Vegan…

As of last week, I made a commitment to myself to become a P/T vegetarian for the sake of my health and the environment.

What does P/T mean? 5 Days out of the week vegetarian.

I am replacing regular milk with goat milk because it is much more beneficial. Giving up red meats and cutting down on fatty cheeses and dairy products.

Also See:

• Cheap Healthy Good – Veggie Might
• Savor Queen – Lentil Walnut Burgers
• My Cozy Kitchen – Vegan Mac & Cheese
• Simply Recipes – Vegetarian Recipes
• Kalyn’s Kitchen – Vegetarian Dishes
• More Kids Going Veggie

Have you become a part-time vegetarian?  Was it a choice you made in order to become more healthy?  Or have you slipped into it accidentally because of the economy?  And, if you’re a “real” vegetarian – What do you think about the part-time vegetarian thing?  Let us know in comments.