soyduck Posted December 9, 2008 Share Posted December 9, 2008 I wouldn't usually post something like this in such a public place, but seeing all of your beautiful and muscular vegan bodies is the biggest inspiration in the whole world. I look at the pic of me on the left and wonder, why did I stop lifting? I was in such great shape. I am still at a healthy weight, but between getting a new job, moving in with my boyfriend, and becoming a foster parent, I kind of gave up lifting. I still work on cardio, but I need to look that good again. I'm starting a career as a personal trainer after I complete a course, and I can't be looking as puny as I do now. Here is me now .... skinny ass arms http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/52/m_47f27266594f460a946ef7c042b9d04a.jpg I've also been very focused on eating completely fat free, to a fault. I'm trying to incorporate healthy fats back into my diet. I also need to consume more protein. Right now it's more like 80/15/5 on carbs/protein/fat. I started keeping a calorie counter. I plan to consume 1600 calories a day, no more than 20g of fat (and that is MAX), and at least 50g of protein. I'm working slowly up to that protein consumption. At my buffest, I didn't consume more protein than that, so that seems about right. *fingers crossed* I start my personal training course in January and it ends in May, so I have about 6 months to get to my goal buffness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Best of luck on your goals. Can't wait to see your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Soyduck, I love your nickname FWIW, I am a metabolic freak with a "fuel efficient system". I eat about the same amount of calories. I have no trouble getting 70g - 90g of protein a day. Usually one serving of low processed soy ( tempeh, soy beans, tofu ) or a glass of rice protein per day does it for pushing the numbers higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hryan77 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 Can't wait to follow along...and I applaud you for beinng a foster parent...I was a social worker for 5 years and for part of the time was a foster care case worker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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