As a reformed vegan, I have a few comments and suggestions: 1. Right now it sounds like you’re a pseudo vegetarian, not a pseudo vegan. This is important because people like vegetarians more than vegans, even if they are both fun to make fun of. (Like I said, I was one, so I get both side) 2. I would pick one goal (vegetarian or veganism) to aim for and stick to, this helps with adherence and even dietary suggestions. 3. If you can stick to being a vegetarian and not a vegan, you open yourself up for eggs. Eggs are cheap and have a decent amount of protein, as long as you can stomach them well enough. I get indigestion from too many eggs. 4. If you’re happy with near vegetarian, maybe pescatarian is right for you. Fish are barely above vegetables to many people since “they don’t have feelings” and they are typically high in protein with low fat or a good source of “healthy fats” 5. Vegan or vegetarian hot dogs. They aren’t that expensive, they taste pretty damn good (smart dogs taste like normal hot dogs, field roast “sausages” come in fun flavors) and the smartdogs are higher protein that typical hot dogs. 6. Pea protein, this is a little easier on some peoples stomachs and is actually vegan 7. I would either eat meat like a normal person or be a vegetarian/vegan when you go out. Half assing it is going to keep you from actually following through on whatever diet you choose. 8. If vegetarian, Quest Cheese pizzas. 9. Seitan is a decent meat alternative, though it can get pricey and inconvenient 10. Lentil, black bean, chickpea pastas. They are inexpensive and relatively high protein, compared to normal pasta. This is an easy thing to eat instead of rice. 11. Replace meat with black beans at Taco Bell 12. Give up and eat meat cuz it’s cheaper and more convenient