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  1. Okay, so honestly though, you must ingest quite a bit of protein powder, if you're talking about complete protein and the grammage that you're referring to. Or you eat meat. No?
  2. Hey! Just thought I'd start a vegan cutting thread? I'm struggling with understanding protein requirements (have heard "rules of thumb" in the bb scene that range from 0.8g per lb of lean mass, to 1.2g per lb of body weight). I'm also struggling with understanding the appropriate protein balances, as there is some controversy about which protein sources are "incomplete"? Finally, I'd love to hear from any bodybuilders who successfully cut, what there approach is, if they would like to share!
  3. Like the title of this post, I'm a cutting vegan, and I'm curious. I haven't been a vegan for long. So I'm first torn about how to build an appropriate meal plan for cutting, namely because of the protein target rules of thumb that are sometimes conflicting in bodybuilding. For example Michael Matthews, the author of "Bigger Leaner Stronger" advocates 1.2g protein / lb of body weight. I've also heard authoritative guidance for 0.8g / lb of lean mass. Either equation leads to a significantly different result. training history, - I'm a 35/m, I played varsity basketball in highschool, and have increased in weight from around 145/150 lbs from high school athletic days to around 195 at my highest. Since going on a vegetarian diet and working out more regularly, I've reduced my body weight to around 166 lbs. I'm now converting to veganism (woohoo? ) and am curious about the tradeoffs. Meanwhile in my training I'm focusing on cardio & resistance, with one day devoted to each. I do HIIT cardio on a spinning bike, generally using the "Aaptive" app (LOVE it - Kelly is my hero, if you guys are curious); as far as resistance training goes, I do a combination of machine weight exercises focused on both upper and lower body. I do 1 warm up set, and 3 sets of 4-6 reps to failure, starting with the heaviest weight first. My left shoulder is rehabilitating (rotator cuff) so I use the "Cable Cross" equipment at my gym. Do you guys know what I'm talking about? I assume so. I understand that free weights are better but I'd like to heal my shoulder before going over into that territory, unless it's critical that I switch now, on say, lower body? how long you've been vegan, - as stated above, I am literally just now turning vegan! Hail Seitan. share some of your goals and - Cut to 12% body fat from 19% body fat. Then, do a clean bulk? some of your interests - I love to learn about food and ingredient history, especially now that I'm focusing so much on preparing my own food and entering it into MFP (MyFitnessPal). I'm also a digital nomad, hence the username. I love reddit. And journaling.
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