[Troubleshooter]

You don't need religion to do all of that. That is the appeal of religion, as long as you do it for your (G/g)od(s) it's not really your choice and if you don't do it you're going to whatever appropriate bad place is. As long as it's a secular choice, the real reason for doing it generally isn't strong enough motivation.

That and it teaches capituation to someone else's will. Namely that of whoever wrote whatever religious text.

All that being said, if your post was just about the dietary aspects I apologize for the diatribe. Just don't lose sight of your real goals, good health and bonding with DaughterofV.