Eat a steak you will feel better. I lived with a vegan once and he was the most sickly looking fellow I ever saw.

It could be lack of iron in your diet, we get alot of that from red meat, iron tablets may help, just a thought :-)

Are you getting enough protein, hon? I'm not a vegetarian, but I AM pregnant, and meat of any kind has made me ill for the last 6 1/2 months. One of my BIGGEST issues is trying to find ways to get protein into my diet, and I've had fatigue issues as well. Edamame is great - it's just straight up soybean. I get it frozen in health food stores, and you can go to sites like http://cooks.com to get recipes. Also, peanut butter, tofu, dairy products (Organic drinkable yogurt is my new splurge)... they even make soy-based "potato" chips, that are actually REALLY good!

You need more protein and iron! Protein Sources: Legumes, Almonds and Whole grains Look here for more details: http://www.happycow.net/vegetarian_protein.html Iron: Slow FE supplements will provide you the needed iron. Tofu and Kelp Here's a great website for sources of nutrients in a vegetarian diet: http://www.vnv.org.au/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=55&Itemid=66#Iron

Vegetarians can get all the important daily nutrients through a balanced diet from a wide range of food sources. The key nutrients to focus on are iron, zinc, calcium and vitamins B2 and B12. The best sources for iron and zinc are eggs, whole-grain cereals, pulses, green leafy vegetables and fortified breakfast cereals. You can increase iron and zinc absorption by including a source of vitamin C with your meals, such as a glass of orange juice, fresh vegetables or fruit. For calcium, vitamins B2 and B12, try to eat two servings of low-fat dairy products a day. If you don’t eat dairy, try soya milk, fortified orange juice, dark leafy vegetables, sesame seeds, tahini, tofu, or almonds. Since the best sources for vitamins B2 and B12 are animal products, vegans—who avoid animal products altogether—may lack these vitamins. If you are still concerned about your diet, then it may be wise to take a general vitamin and mineral supplement. There are many available on the market especially designed for vegetarians and vegans. If you are pregnant, consult your doctor or dietitian for a well-planned vegetarian or vegan diet that meets the needs of mother and child during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Contact The Vegetarian Society in Altrinchan, Cheshire www.veg.org for more information. From: http://www.ivillage.co.uk/dietandfitness/nutrition/vitamins/qas/0,,250_163610,00.html

G'day Nate, Thank you for your question. It sounds as though you are not getting the nutrients you need. I have attached information on how to have a balanced vegetarian diet. A dietician or nutritionist would probably be able to provide useful advice as well. I have attached sources for your reference. Regards Mayoclinic http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vegetarian-diet/HQ01596 Medline plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/vegetariandiet.html Vegetarian society http://www.vegsoc.org/health/ Better Health http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Vegetarian_eating?open

Hey guys and girls. Thank you for the helpful advice you all have provided. I'm going to take into account everything said here except the very unhelpful advice of "just eat meat" I appreciate different views but I know this won't work for me. Again thank you all.

ive been a vegetarian for 4 years now and the things that helped me was, vegie burgers, soy milk, beans and rice= complete protein for a veg. and lots of iron, protien and calcium. people think when they become veg that they just dont eat meat and can eat whatever they normally eat. WRONG. what kind of vegetarian are you?

Sounds like your diet isn't structured properly to give you all the nutrients you once got from meat. Especially since you just recently converted over. Iron deficiency may be it. Not being a vegetarian myself, I would recommend you contact a dietician or someone who has lived this lifestyle healthily for a while. Google it. Being a vegetarian is NOT just as simple as not eating meat or meat products. It's a SERIOUS change in your lifestyle and one where you should have learned before you leaped. Good luck!

1) If you have been a non-vegetarian all your life and just started to be a vegetarian a month ago, there could be some problems. 2) What kind of vegetarian are you? "Vegetarianism is the practice of a diet that excludes all animal, including poultry, game, fish, shellfish or crustacea, and slaughter by-products." "Foods in the main vegetarian diets Diet Name | Meat, Poultry, Fish | Eggs | Dairy | Honey Lacto-ovo vegetarianism No Yes Yes Yes Lacto vegetarianism No No Yes Yes Ovo vegetarianism No Yes No Yes Veganism No No No No " Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarianism 3) "Vegetarian nutrition is the set of health-related challenges and advantages of vegetarian diets. Evidence suggests that vegetarians are generally healthier and live longer than non-vegetarians. They have lower rates of coronary heart disease, obesity, hypertension, type 2 diabetes and some forms of cancer. Vegetarian diets tend to be rich in carbohydrates, omega-6 fatty acids, dietary fibre, carotenoids, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium and magnesium. They are generally low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and animal protein. However, vegetarian diets can sometimes be relatively low in protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, calcium and other nutrients. Nonetheless, well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets can meet all these nutrient requirements and are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including during pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, and adolescence." Source and further information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarian_nutrition 4) Generally speaking, it would be better not just to stop eating animal products, but also to ponder the consequences. If you change your alimentation, you must adopt a kind of alimentation where you get everything that you need, and some errors could be made if you don't inform yourself accurately. If you choose the vegan way, it will be even more difficult to get your proteins and some particular elements, for instance.

life feeds on life feeds on life feeds on life this is necessary.

Hang in there. Meat and blood is actually quite addictive, filled with hormones and other drugs. It is not at all surprising to have withdrawal symptoms when quitting just like with any other addictive substance!

Consider a consultation with a Naturopathic Doctor who can guide you properly into vegarianism. Your body will need more time to adjust....yes, withdrawal is happening...but you also may be lacking some vital nutrients. Go with an expert. At least, invest in a book which teaches you how to change your diet so drastically...there are many on the market. Check out Amazon.com for reviews of some books.

You should have your blood work done to make sure your not anemic. (caused from low iron levels.) When you are vegetarian it is very important to make sure you are getting enough: iron,calcium,Vitamin B-12,Vitamin D, and zinc. Decreased levels can cause the symptoms you have listed. Hope this helps.

You're likely not getting enough protein and possibly enough iron. what are you eating?

you need more protein. have a hamberger

Try some more carbohydrates, that will produce some energy. You can also find many protein bars or drinks that are loaded with carbs also. I am also starting a new diet, lots of vegies, very little red meat, 4oz. or less of any meat in a meal. I also have been trying acai berry supplement 1028mg 2 times daily. So far I have lost 11 pounds in 2 weeks! Hang in there! Its hard but the first month your body is adjusting to the nutrition change, it should pass dont give up hope :)stacychevy@hotmail.com

Its really bad suddenly stopping to eat meat all together, if you want to be come a vegetarian (and a healthy one) you need to slowly go from eating meat to not eating it at all, like start eating once every couple of days then once a week then ones 2 weeks and so on... your body isnt used to not getting the stuff it has been getting now. Hope this helps!

I have recently gone vegetarian too. Try taking a muti vitamin, drinking tons of water, and eating a ton of protein. I eat a lot of nuts, egg whites, peanut butter and TONS OF SOY FOOD

There is a reason why meat is eaten it has nutriants you will not get from veggies, all veg heads are frail, sick, skinny ppl who die quick.

Your body is rebelling against you. Go out and get a Supersized McDonald's Bic Mac Combo complete w/ a large chocolate shake. You can stay a vegetarian just do this once every 60-90 days..

Are you taking a multivitamin...something with B vitamins in it?

Sounds like you might have gone blindly into this without doing any research. As others have said, it would be good to read a book. To speed things up, you might consult a registered dietitian. You could also checkout vrg.org. It can turn your life around with many health benefits. Being a more ethical person is just icing on the cake. It shouldn't be done without at least a basic knowledge of nutrients, though. Good luck! Let us know.

You sound anemic. Go take some iron pills!

I Have Been A Vegitarian For 11 Months And Being A Vegitarian Is Very Hard But I Dont Think Your Getting Tired And Headaches B/C Of That. Just Make Sure You Get 3serving A Day Of Greens And Make Sure Your Getting That Iron, Or There Will Be Promblems & Make Sure Your Getting Lots Of Sleep!!! Hope That Helps! :D

you don't have enough protein and healthy nutriction in your body. eat lots of fruit and take vitamins, also talk to your doctor

Your system may be cleansing itself too fast if all you are eating is fruit and vegetables. That can cause lots of fatigue and aches. You may be getting rid of old toxins. You may also be needing some nutrients. Make sure you get adequate protein and are eating healthy. Just because you are a vegetarian does not insure you are eating as healthy as possible.

Any time that you cut something out of your lifestyle,that you were adding to your body for a long period of time,food drink,snort,smoke,any way shape and form,your body responds to with a withdrawl process.I believe that this is the cause for your ills,but I'd go to a doctor anyway to see if there is something else at play here.*

I had this problem the very first time I went Vegetarian about ten years ago. Your problem sounds like you're not getting enough protein. Try eating some more peanut butter or nuts. If that still doesn't help, try a protein shake. Stores like Wal-Mart sells them around the vitamin area. You can mix them with milk (if you drink it) but I've found a better alternative is to mix them with vanilla soymilk. Also, protein shakes (at least in my Wal-Mart) come in vanilla and chocolate flavoring. I drink the chocolate, and it's not as bad as one might think.

Body needs of Proteins and Vitamins related to the job of an individual. Kindly check your intake of these and change the same according to the need. Vegetarian food contains all bodily requirement, you need not worry on that score. I am a born Vegetarian like many tens and thousands of Hindus. Most of us lead normal healthy life. You can go through the websites giving Vegetarian Indian Recipes, you will find thousands of good tasty food items to take.