Kayla Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Hey everyone! My name is Kayla, I'm a 20 year old college student and I've been gluten free and vegan since June 2013. I'm gluten intolerant and have a mild allergy to dairy, but the eggs and meat are a choice (and even if I were to magically have no dairy allergy, I wouldn't eat it). I went vegan for ethical reasons following many years of vegetarianism. The switch to GF vegan happened while I was in treatment for an eating disorder, so I was seeing a nutritionist weekly at the time and she fully supported my reasons behind the veganism and helped me immensely to be sure my diet was still balanced! I started to become interested in weight lifting when I got back into exercise after recovering from the anorexia (whereas before all I ever did was cardio), and it makes me feel so strong and empowered. I have begun to take it more seriously and am considering competing at some point if I stay healthy and happy doing this! I'm excited to join this community and see what I can offer others and what others can offer me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mini Forklift Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 Welcome to the forum Kayla, great to have you here and interesting to read about your switch to being GF. I'm sure that has made such a massive difference! I look forward to seeing you posting more around the board. Feel free to start up a training journal so that we can follow along and see what you are up to. All the best with your goals for this brand new year MF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbear666 Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 welcome! this is the best place to be if your into exercise and veganism! everyone is really friendly and helpful........good luck with your weight training Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdensDemise Posted January 21, 2014 Share Posted January 21, 2014 thats really nice to read you passed that phase and that your nutritionist helped you during hard times.now that you are stronger you are ready to reach your goals, and no one an stop you.welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.O. Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Yeah Kayla, you sound motivated, get it girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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