For five years, I didn't eat any red meat. It started off with ethical and health reasons. Then, it just became what I was used to. I did go back to eating red meat. It's a lame excuse, but I am lactose intolerant. My diet was already limited. I wanted to be able to eat more with my family and my husband's family. It was more about convenience and variety, but it does still sadden me how poorly animals are treated here.