Emilyyoung24 Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi everyone! My name is Emily Young and I'm a junior in college. Oh by the way, I'm only 20. Well anyways, I sparked an interest in fitness and health when I was 16 or somewhere around that. I didn't really know what to eat or do but I ran a lot! Then I read the book skinny bitch and watched food inc. which made me look at food totally different. I've attempted streaks of being meatless for years and kept on relapsing. When I was 18 I became interested in bodybuilding and lifting weights so I got a trainer which helped me so much. I began eating extremely clean but my diet was mainly meat and vegetables. All I cared about was protein. I cut dairy out almost completely. Then in September 2012 I became a trainer at 24 hour fitness in downtown Seattle for a while. There I began detoxing. But after so when I returned to my normal diet I didn't feel good. I was also obsessed with my image which drove me nuts. After all the detoxing I've done, I realized that I was ready to commit to being vegan. After all the attempts and relapses I've had, I knew I was ready. I committed to being vegan then I began feel mentally and physically better. I changed my goals to performance rather than appearance. But, I was still concerned with keeping muscle, so I bought Vegan bodybuilding and fitness and ended up on here. Well that's my introduction. Don't be afraid to ask me any questions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maybenot Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Welcome Emily =)Congratulations on your decision to become a vegan! Being happy with your decision is all that matters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvid Beck Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Hi there! Welcome to the board! I think there's nothing wrong about being a vein and caring a lot about your appearance, as long as you do it in a healthy way... so...becoming vegan was a right step i would really try to hold on to it! You won't regret it ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvid Beck Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 * a bit vain ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyyoung24 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thank you! I am really happy with my decision, I just can't believe it took me so long to get it right! Yes I still care about my appearance of course but I'm 100% positive if I eat healthy, workout and enjoy myself then results aka my appearance will follow too xoxo <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arvid Beck Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 That's true... if nutrition and training are well balanced, and you eat the right food in the right amount, your appearance should automatically develop in a positive way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Hi Emily, welcome to the group here. Saw your posts with before and afters and listing your workouts and diet, great stuff. Oh Seattle, I miss Marination Moble's sexy tofu kimchi fried rice so much! -Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emilyyoung24 Posted February 27, 2013 Author Share Posted February 27, 2013 Thank you Thank you! Sexy tofu whaaaaat?! I'll have to try that! Where is that at? Seattle has such great places to eat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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