zoe Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Hey everyone! Fitness newb here! I'm a 22 yr old female from around Bmore, MD. I've been vegan for about 3 years, and was pescetarian for 4 years before that. I've always been in pretty good shape (5 ft 3 in tall, 110-115 lbs.) but have recently been getting into actually trying to reach some fitness goals. I played soccer for years and was a river raft guide the past couple of summers so that kept me busy but nowadays I ride my bike whenever I can, and try to run for 20-30min at least three days a week. I am in a band that was just on tour for a month, and while playing a show for thirty minutes a night is quite a workout, I'm ready to get a more routine workout at home. As of now I'm just trying to find my way to harder abs, and more toned everything else. I could probably clean up my diet a bit. I've recently been relying too much on veggie burgers for lunch everyday. I definitely want to more rigidly following the "eat 5-6 smaller meals a day" sort of thing. I was also thinking I need to start lifting/strength training, but don't know what's best as far as complementing a vegan diet and woman's physique. Comments/suggestions are welcome! -Zoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djshrew Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Welcome!! I'm also in Baltimore What band are you in? As far as weight training I don't train a special way because I am a girl, I just train like "one of the guys" here's a link to some programs you could try: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=WorkoutPrograms A lot of people like the 5X5 which I think I'll start doing after my competition is over. Try to start keeping a journal on here of what you're eating everyday- I know it was really helpful for me when I started- really opened my eyes to what I was actually eating. It also helps others to give you better advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beforewisdom Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Welcome to the board Zoe. I live in the DC area, but I know there are a lot of cool vegan things popping up in B'more all over the place. I think a bunch of vegans had an organic athlete chapter up there at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoe Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 Thanks!I am definitely going to start recording everything that I eat, just to become more aware of what I'm doing day by day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 11, 2010 Share Posted August 11, 2010 Welcome to the forum Zoe! Looking awesome in your pic! So great to have you here. All the BEST and welcome aboard! -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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