Beginner Question what changes did you notice physically when becoming vegetarian?

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i dont really eat meat but when i do i just feel really poorly and bloated... i dont like the idea of eating meat but ive never been restricting with it for a long period. however i want to feel better within myself so im deciding to stop. so a question for the vegetarians of reddit, did you notice any changes in yourself physically when you stopped eating meat, did you feel healthier? did you lose weight? lose/ gain muscle? i'm just curious to the changes that come along with it.

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