Why is it so hard, this time around?

Welcome to my world! I found that it is easy to just use non-dairy substitutes. Coffee mate for milk, soy cheese for pizza, etc... There are tons of lactose intolerant products for people like us. I'm also finding that beef products give me problems so 6 years ago I tried to go vegetarian, failed at it, then just stuck with poultry and fish. I'm not sad about it at all. I look at people my age and they look sooooo old! (I don't smoke or drink so that may have something to do about it) Anyway, after you decide to eliminate dairy and beef from the diet, you will find life more enjoyable.