What are the benefits of becoming an Ovo-Lacto Vegetarian?

I am thinking of making the change. Also, does this mean no more fish eating? What's a real vegetarian???

Yeah, it does mean no more fish.

It's fine if you want to eat fish, but people who eat fish are not vegetarians. Flattering that they're apparently wanting to be thought of as ditto, but. No.

A starting point:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vegetarian

There is nothing nutritionally beneficial in eggs or dairy. Both are laden with hormones, saturated fats, serum albumin proteins, and cholesterol.

Watch your oils. Use cold pressed and unrefined olive oil, flax, hemp, borage, evening primrose, and change them up often and regular. FDA recommends 8% of calories as protein (4x high according to many) and they say you need 20 - 30% of your calories as oil.

High protein diet eh? I thought that was done finally. Excess protein pulls minerals from the body. The Hunzas, Todas, and Yucutan Indians were all vegans. Average live expectancy in each group was over 90 years. Highest protein intake on the planet? Greenland Eskimos. Average life expectancy = 30 years (and they ALL have osteoporosis)

I've eaten no dairy, eggs, meat, or fish for nearly ten years. I can out perform every meat eater at every endurance test, and its never even close.

I had made the change and some how like it and felt great then all of the sudden after a couple of years I was sluggish and had blood work done and found out that I became Anaemic and had very low iron in my blood. My doctor suggested that I tak iron supplements and perhaps eat meat. I still don't eat much meat today, I eat what I need and I find that it's ok to eat meat. If you become a vegetarian just make sure that you do it carefully. I have found that alot of my friends have had problems with their vegan and vegetarian diets.
Good Luck

there are different levels of vegetarianism.

Pescotarian is someone who eats only fish. They are officially considered semi-vegetarian.

Ovo-lacto eats eggs and milk. They are vegetarian.

A strict vegetarian eats no animal products, including honey.

Vegan eats or wears no animal products. They also don't go to zoos or circuses where animals can be exploited. Veganism is a lifestyle as well as a diet.

There are a TON of benefits to become vegetarian. Less hormones, pesticides, diabetes, obesity, heart problems, the list goes on. It is a good environmental choice--the amount of energy needed to make our beef is astounding. It is also a compassionate choice, both for the animals, of course; but also for other humans. If everyone in the US would cut down on their meat consumption by just 10%, we could end world hunger.

As for me, my skin, nails, and hair look sooo much better. Most people who try it (myself included) say they would never ever go back. I HATE a lot of vegetables--I was the LAST person in the world I would ever think would go veg (I used to think it was stupid, I loved my high calorie, high fat diet, and I just don't like veggies unless they are raw), but I am making it work with only a minimal amount of effort, and it is getting easier and healthier all the time. I have much more energy and I just FEEL better--for the first time in my life, I am controlling my food; my food doesn't control me.

A lacto-ovo vegetarian is a vegetarian who is willing to consume dairy products (i.e. milk and its derivatives, like cheese, butter, or yogurt) and eggs. This will give you more protein in your diet.

A "real" vegetarian differs on how the person sees it, some cut out meat, dairy, eggs, and fish while others just cut out red meat. It is your choice if you want to eat fish or not.

not only is vegetarianism beneficial for your health but it is also better for the environment. it takes much more land and water to produce just a small amount of meat than it does to produce the same amount of grains or vegetables (read the artical linked in my souces).

Okay. This is more me. I'm lacto-ovo and LOVING IT. Now, my boyfriend isn't. But oh well. He will get over it.
So, you are putting less hormones into your system. I mean, think about all the hormones they give cattle and other livestock they intend to feed us. How gross!! And all that ends up in your system.
Also, if it's a weight thing, vegetarians have a naturally lower BMI. In other words, WE ARE NATURALLY THINNER...no Adkin's involved!!!! =)
Fish? Depends. I eat some fish so...I guess I'm not 100% lacto-ovo veggie, but at least I'm getting protein. Right?
Anywho, if you're going to make the change, make sure you get the proper nutrients. Trust me. It's important.
Good luck in making your decision. =)

A Lacto-Ovo just means you consume dairy and/or eggs.

A real vegetarian is open to perception. I suppose the name would insinuate vegetables only, but I doubt anyone really does that unless they're a rabbit.

Eat fish. Fish have omega oils that have amazing benefits for your body. I could give a crap less if you cut out the red meat, etc... but fish (even though I hate it) is surprisingly good for you. Salmon is especially good. It has a great flavor, it's a meaty fish, and in comparison to others it is low in mercury.

Lacto-Ovo has it's benefits. I'm personally a meat eater because I'm on a high-protein diet. If you're considering going in that direction, I incourage you to eat dairy, fish, and eggs. The protein they provide will more then supplement for the meat you're not getting. Protein builds muscle tone, and without it you would eventually lose any good healthy tone to your body and just be a flimsy veggie consumer. High protein is always the way to go, even for vegetarians. Get it one way or another okay?

Vegetarian= no fish. Basically no flesh or fat from animals, that's the simple explanation. Dairy is ok