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This article forgets to mention that the same report says that most people who are vegetarian for 3 years or more stay vegetarian for the rest of their lives.

The "vast majority" here are probably people who tried it and stuck around for a couple of months before quitting. Just like any other "fad" diet.

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I was also looking for a mention of such a statistic.

I have been vegetarian for 2+ years, occasionally cheat with sea food, but the idea of eating animal flesh grosses me out and i don't think I'll ever turn back.

I've been vegetarian for 10+ years, "lapsed" for a few months after my life was turned upside down by a series of events but quickly just went back to vegetarianism because it was easier for me. Once you get into a routine, you'll probably stick with it.

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