BJJVegan Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey everybody,My name is Brent Smith. Ive been vegan for a mere 2 months. But for me there is no turning back ever. I train in a style of martial arts called Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. It really keeps me active. I just recently started lifting weights so i can try and put on some more muscle. I'm 5'10 and I only weigh 146 lbs. Im tired of being the skronny guy. But i wont be for long . I just recently found this site and i thought it was really cool cause the main image people think of when they think of a vegan is a malnorished skin and bones type of person. Its great to see all these athletes showing how things really are for us. Vegans rock!! Thats all i have to say about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarrio Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey Brent! Welcome! Hey, you might want to check out the "Other Sports" topic as there are a bunch of people in here into martial arts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hey Brent, nice to see you on here. And cool to have another Oregonian too! That sounds like a pretty intense sport/style of training. We have a number of people here into various forms of martial arts. So as Finn said, check them out in the Other Sports section. Welcome aboard, great to have you here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted April 18, 2006 Share Posted April 18, 2006 Hello & Welcome! It's great to see someone from Roseburg - what's the vegan scene like there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJVegan Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 Well to be honest the vegan scene isnt too big here. But it is slowly growing. Right now there prob only a handful of us. There are alot of vegetarians...who eat fish...well dont get me started on that one. But anyways im tryin to get the word out. You know save as many lives as i can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganGirl2006 Posted April 19, 2006 Share Posted April 19, 2006 Hi and welcome Brent! I too am a martial artist! I am halfway to black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Nice to meet you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JW Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Welcome Brent! I'm sure you'll find a ton of useful information here.I went vegan a few months ago so I know what you mean about no going back. I'm so glad I made the decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 Welcome ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJVegan Posted April 20, 2006 Author Share Posted April 20, 2006 Thanks everybody!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted April 20, 2006 Share Posted April 20, 2006 hello brent!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie kray Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 hey brent! since you study brazilian jui jitsu, is it safe to say you are rooting for royce gracie in the next UFC pay per view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJVegan Posted April 23, 2006 Author Share Posted April 23, 2006 Most def. I think Royce is gonna take it to Matt Hughes. The only thing is whoever wins between Matt Hughes and Royce Gracie is gonna fight George St. Pierre (my favorite fighter). And i was hoping for a rematch between Matt Hughes and George St. Pierre. So it might be a bit before George gets his revenge. But anyways im rootin for Royce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted April 24, 2006 Share Posted April 24, 2006 Im tired of being the skronny guy. But i wont be for long . Welcome! You made the right dicision! Veganism rocks! And for the weight-lifting: Get it on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciton Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Welcome BJJVegan!I'm certain you'll fulfill your goals.Regards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 the main image people think of when they think of a vegan is a malnorished skin and bones type of person. Funny about that, huh? Welcome to VBB, Brent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJJVegan Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Its really funny actually. Because i dont know a single vegan that fits that description. All the vegans i know care so much about their bodies that they are no where near malnourished. And are also the healthiest people i know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrispyQ Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Its really funny actually. Because i dont know a single vegan that fits that description. All the vegans i know care so much about their bodies that they are no where near malnourished. And are also the healthiest people i know. Several years ago I bought some magazine subscriptions from a young woman going door to door raising funds for some organization. She was so outgoing & upbeat I couldn't say no. One of the mags I chose was a veggie mag & she asked if I was vegetarian. I said yes, for several years now. She looked me over & said, "You don't look like a vegetarian." I asked her what a vegetarian looked like & she replied, "You know, all sickly with bad skin." I LOL at that & said, "Yeah that's me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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