Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

Hey Everyone -

I am so excited to be partaking in this community! I work in fitness, and have been vegetarian for a few years now, and for about a week, went fully raw vegan - just to try. As a group fitness manager and instructor, I find myself teaching a lot of classes, but not taking time for myself. I have a lot of vegan nay-sayers, so I figured I'd prove them wrong and take my fitness to the next level - the problem, Im not really sure where to start - specifically with some more serious weight training. I am currently about 108lbs, 19% body fat. I want to lower my BF% and increase my lean muscle mass, all while hopefully improving my energy levels, skin, and overall health with a plant-based diet.

I figured I have nothing to lose - so here goes! Any advice would be much appreciated! I look forward to "meeting" you all and learning.

Jenny

I'm not a trainer.. But hey! I'm a newbie also!
Good luck on your journey

Well thank you - and same to you!!

Another warm welcome to the group Jenny. I'm not a trainer either, but I can be of some help with meal planning if needed.

-Dylan

hey jenny, great to see more members all the time, ive been here a few months and love it!

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Thanks Guys - I am excited to embark on this new journey. Dylan - would love any advice you have to give as far as meals. I find myself worrying about low protein intake and high fat intake since Im eating a lot of nuts and seeds. I would just like to see what other people out there are eating like.

You should start by checking out the training journal section of the forum here. Lots of people track their daily diets. I don't my journal is, very journal like, that's what works for me not stats but many people thrive on tracking their stats, eating and training wise. I go through people's journals all the time looking at what they are eating and looking for new workout routines. I find it very useful.

If you spend some time going through the journals and still would like some personalized help PM me.

-Dylan

Welcome !! Proving the naysayers is one of my main motivations !

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-Evan

Thanks Dylan will do! And yes "compassion" the more they dish it out the more Ill dish right back - well, hopefully

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-Evan