Protein

Here is the lamest excuse most vegans hear all too much: "I could never stop eating meat. How would I get enough protein?"

Yes, protein is important. Yes, meat contains a lot of protein. No, it is not the only source of protein.

Removing flesh from your diet will be detrimental to your health if you do not make the effort to get enough protein and vitamins, ESPECIALLY if you are an athlete! This is totally doable with a vegan diet, you just have to learn how.

To get you started, here is a link to a great site about vegan nutrition and getting enough protein in your diet [just ignore that picture of shirtless muscle man at the top of the site]: http://www.vegetarianteen.com/articles/robertcheekeprotein.shtml