I was vegetarian for years before I made the switch. (namelymarly.com)
I have always been drawn to a wholistic lifestyle, choosing to become vegetarian for years in my twenties then later settling into a plant - heavy diet that I've maintained into my thirties. (lavendascloset.com)
McCarty went vegetarian for a year before becoming vegan and hasn't eaten an animal product in over two decades. (bonappetit.com)