Vegan Bodybuilding & Fitness

Hey everyone,

I'm kinda new to this site, and am looking to lose about 17 (more) pounds through exercise and eating right. I lost about 12 a month ago by restricting my calories to 1500 a day, and then hit starvation mode, so now I would like to eat "maintenance", which for me is apparently about 2700 calories with the amount I work out. I'm trying to eat maintenance to try to boost my metabolism again so I can start losing weight.

I'm having a hard time eating that many calories in a healthy (non sugar/junk food way). If anyone on here can help out that would be great...here are some stats if it helps:

5'9" female, 173 pounds, 20 years old, vegan (of course!)
-Bike 50 to 60 minutes 5 days a week
-Swim for 20-25 minutes 2-3 times a week
-HIIT training on eliptical for 15 minutes 3 times a week
-Moderate weight lifting 3 to 4 times a week.

Thanks!

can you give us what you are currently eating as a starting point??

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