I want to be a vegetarian, but it's just so hard to give up red meat and fish.
I completely understand! I'm vegetarian as well actually, and it took me about 6 months to transition over.
Do you have any tips on how to transisiton?  I don't want to be a vegan, that would absolutely be impossible for me.  I need eggs!
Make sure you are getting your macro and micro nutrients. I eat a lot of legumes, nuts, and organic soy.
I have heard good things about soybeans, about how it can replace animal proteins cheaply.  But I've also heard bad things about soy, mostly from complete idiots on the internet.
Agree! It depends on where they are sourced. I also recommend experimenting with flavor! Once I found flavors, herbs, and spices I liked, it was easy.
I do remember one of my friends using soy as a dairy substitute.  He used soy milk for his coffee, mainly because he didn't really like milk to begin with and only like how it flavored his coffee, which soy milk was able to replace for him.
Soy milk is delicious! Just be sure to purchase organic or from a reputable source, so you know it's clean and nutritious.