Lean mass on a vegan diet?

Harley · **Joined:** Fri Sep 08, 2006 12:05 pm **Posts:** 246

People are telling me that I cannot gain lean mass on a vegan diet. Now I know all you do not prescribe to that notion. I am not into pictures or posting them on the web but i took this one this morning. I think I have put on some muscle but of course am striving to get bigger. I appreciate all of your feedback, I know I have a lot of work to do.

Marcina · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 7:23 pm

Those people are wrong. You CAN gain lean mass on a vegan diet. Your muscles are looking pretty good to me! Good job! Keep it up

HCPinGviini · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 8:54 pm

You're looking great.

I love your arms.

blabbate · **Joined:** Mon Oct 06, 2008 11:58 am **Posts:** 763

You look great, and of course you can gain lean muscle mass on a vegan diet. Vegans have a ton of high-protein, low-fat foods to choose from. Just keep up the protein and carbs and keep lifting.

I'm Your Man · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:18 pm

Nice biceps and shoulders

Wobbly Lifter · **Posted:** Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:22 pm

Just eat a lot. I've gained 6-7kg in the past 6 weeks. But I eat a lot.

offense74 · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2008 4:07 am

You look great!
Gaining weight is not a problem for some of us vegans, so it's not the diet.... I'm kinda big...

John V · **Posted:** Sun Oct 19, 2008 9:43 am

I have to agree with the consensus. You look like you're in good shape already. With the help of the experienced folks here, you'll be adding more lean muscle as well.

CollegeB · **Joined:** Wed Dec 31, 1969 7:00 pm **Posts:** 2785

Yup gotta eat. I've been sitting around plenty lately hoping I'd get bigger, it hasn't happened. The more I sit the less hungry I feel. :cry:

I had a good time, but need to get back in the gym and work up an appetite.

chrysalis · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:32 pm **Posts:** 25

It seems like for men all they do is eat alot and they gain mass but for me when I eat a lot, I gain fat, even when I am lifting heavy and eating clean, and it takes me forever to get the fat off.

I've been told to eat no more than 200 calories above maintainence. How do I gain lean muscle mass without gaining too much fat? I know some is inevitable but I want to gain about 8-10 lbs of mass. Any suggestions? I'm 4'9 (144 cm) 94 lbs (42 kilos) 23-25% bodyfat (skinny fat, I look thin with clothes).

chrysalis · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:32 pm **Posts:** 25

It seems like for men all they do is eat alot and they gain mass but for me when I eat a lot, I gain fat, even when I am lifting heavy and eating clean, and it takes me forever to get the fat off.

I've been told to eat no more than 200 calories above maintainence. How do I gain lean muscle mass without gaining too much fat? I know some is inevitable but I want to gain about 8-10 lbs of mass. Any suggestions? I'm 4'9 (144 cm) 94 lbs (42 kilos) 23-25% bodyfat (skinny fat, I look thin with clothes).

Devil's Plaything · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:16 pm

How much protein do you take in? Do you do cardio?

John V · **Posted:** Wed Oct 29, 2008 6:57 pm

WHEN I eat seems to be a determining factor. Evenings meals and especially late night food, when my metabolism is lowest, (especially if that evening's activities won't burn many carbs) seem to translate more to fat for me. Meals an hour or two before or after my lifting seem to be more efficient in adding muscle. :popcorn:

chrysalis · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:32 pm **Posts:** 25

I take in about 100-125 grams of protein, I've taken up to 160 grams. I weigh 94 lbs.
I also don't eat late at night, stop eating complex carbs around 3 pm unless I work out later in the afternoon.

chrysalis · **Joined:** Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:32 pm **Posts:** 25

I take in about 100-125 grams of protein, I've taken up to 160 grams. I weigh 94 lbs.
I also don't eat late at night, stop eating complex carbs around 3 pm unless I work out later in the afternoon.

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