chewybaws Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Hey my names Gary, been vegan for 10 months now (veggie for 2years 4months). I weigh a mere 140lbs for being just over 6ft tall. Been reading loads of FAQs on this site recently which have inspired me to start getting into shape so I can start bodybuilding (hopefully!). Last week or 2 I've started doing exercises every couple of days to start preparing myself. Unfortunately exercises (in general) are new to me so I've been spending a lot of time on youtube finding out what all the different ones look like and how to do them properly! Because of this I've been sticking to basic ones (I didn't even know what some of these were!); squats/calf raises/superman lifts/crunches/push-ups/pull ups (not full pull-ups yet, got the bar low+keeping my heels on the ground). From watching videos I was surprised at how wrong i was doing all of these, but I'm starting to get the technique right now. So anyway, been doing 10 reps of each for 3 circuits (think that's the right word lol). Also been trying to eat every couple of hours, which is hard work but I'm getting there. Really enthusiastic now, looking forward to every session! (This is not my main or only reason for starting, but) after hearing countless comments of how vegans are weak or deficient of (place anything here), I want to join the many who exist already as visual proof that this isn't so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuc Posted April 9, 2009 Share Posted April 9, 2009 Welcome, Gary! Hey, you are about the same size as I was 1½ years ago! Just go nuts (and seeds) and start eating like a horse and you'll be twice as big in no time. Also remember to increase either reps, sets or weights all the time so that you'll keep getting better results and bigger muscles. BTW, there are really big vegans from Scotland. Check El Flaco (or Spug_Myer @ VF). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arsah Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 (edited) Hello tuc, eating nuts and seeds could double me up ?? I am now only 105lbs height about 5'11" Edited July 21, 2009 by arsah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trev Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Hello tuc, eating nuts and seeds could double me up ?? I am now only 105lbs height about 5'11" If you lift enough of 'em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Welcome to the group! Great to have you here. I look forward to seeing you online....all the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Cool forum name, Chewybars Welcome aboard, look forward to seeing you on the Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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