I was for many, many years, until I discovered that I was allergic to soy, all but 5 vegetables, and all but 4 fruits.

A vegetarian diet is becoming easier and easier to shop for. Most grocery stores will sell soy "meat" that is a passable substitute. You will need to be careful and learn how to combine foods into complete proteins. Because of my food restrictions, I had a difficult time getting enough protein and calcium. My best recommendation would be to go to the library and check out some vegetarian cook books and start collecting recipes.

You will also need to decide if you are going to eat milk products, fish or eggs. The benefits are wonderful. Weight loss will be easier. Also go to some natural food stores and see what kind of books they sell. They usually have some free handouts. Seventh Day Adventists, for the most part, are Vegans, so they are also a good resource.

There's a lot to learn, but just keep plugging away at it and you will learn what diet works best for you.

Good luck and happy eating!