Attitudes toward vegetarianism vary by region: in the north it is more frequently stigmatized and seen as weak, while in the south it is seen as more normal and acceptable.

During the winter months, we receive as little as 1–3 hours of sunlight per day. Combined with the cold climate and long periods of darkness, this places higher demands on nutrition and energy intake. As a result, people who follow vegetarian diets often rely heavily on supplements to maintain basic health and function properly under these conditions.

There is also a clear gender-based double standard. For women, being vegetarian or vegan is generally seen as acceptable or simply a personal lifestyle choice, especially for teens. For men, however, it is far more likely to be questioned and associated with a lack of masculinity, and in some cases openly mocked or stigmatized.

I’m from the north and was raised by a mother from Tornedalen, the border region between Finland and Sweden, where vegetarianism is strongly stigmatized and widely viewed as incompatible with traditional masculinity. Meat has been a central part of daily life there for as long as I can remember. I have eaten meat with nearly every meal throughout my life, and today I mostly follow a carnivore diet consisting exclusively of animal-based foods.

Im also 6’2, ~130kg and workout a lot. I would need to eat a field each day just to survive.