jamie1963 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I've been a vegetarian for 20+ years and vegan for 10 years. I've been a runner for most of my life but have developed a knee problem that now prevents me from running. I have always worked out but not to develop muscle. Now I would like to train and tone up my body that has become a little sluggish since I've stopped running.I also need to change my diet a little. I know I need to cut down on my carbs since I don't do as much cardio as I did. I still go to the gym every day to do some type of cardio but not the intensity of running. I lift 4-5 days a week.I am looking forward to this site for guidance in these areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome to the group! Great to have you....I hope you enjoy our online community. All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meru Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hello,Nice to meet you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apple Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome!! Have you tried to replace your running with swimming? Not as harsh on the knees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryStella Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 What are you doing for cardio? You can do weight lifting Cardio using crossfit to build functional strength. www.crossfit.com if you've been veg for that long you shouldn't have any trouble adjusting your diet. Looking forward to seeing how you do! Mary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuc Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome, Jamie! Wow, great to have another veggie here who has been vegan for a LONG time! Cutting carbs isn't really that easy while being a vegan... but it is easy to get good carbs instead of bad ones. Increase tofu consumption, kut down grains. That's what I'd do. I'm sure you'll find a lot of good tips here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Welcome! I look forward to reading about your training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hi welcome Jamie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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