VeganRican Posted October 22, 2010 Share Posted October 22, 2010 Hello Fellow Vegan Body Builders! I've been on and off a Vegan diet for almost 3 years, for health reasons, primarily. I find I feel the most energy when I eat clean, and try to keep it High Raw. Unfortunately, though, I seem to crave refined sugar, gluten and dairy, and it's not long before the desire for all three of those derail my efforts. A month ago, I started lifting weights in order to seriously change my body. I've never tried as hard as I'm trying now, to make real and lasting life changes with my diet and exercise program. I'm even paying for a trainer! Finally, I'm LOVING the exercise program, but as you well know, diet is 85% of your results, and I have NOT done well in this area... I've been lifting weights for 7 weeks, and because I believed the whole "gotta eat animal protein to build muscle" thing, I've been eating meat and dairy. Problem? One, I'm lactose intolerant (stupid of me to eat dairy, I know), two, well, meat grosses me out!!!!!! So, I haven't been consistent! 7 weeks have gone by, and I've lost a total of 2 pounds! Yea, pretty pathetic. Well, maybe I gained muscle....but I doubt it. I'm here because I need as much advice as I can get. I really want to be reassured that I can build muscle on a vegan diet, and I need as many recipe ideas (that balance complex carb, protein, and healthy fat) as I can get. I hope you guys can help me. I entered a fitness challenge that is 18 weeks long. 7 weeks have passed, and I feel like I've wasted all this time, because I didn't eat right. I have 11 weeks left, and I really want to see CHANGE. Please help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Welcome! I just passed through CT about a week ago! I'll be in Boston this weekend for VegFest. Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobsteriffic Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Welcome! Lots of folks here have made super impressive changes by working out and following a healthy vegan diet - I have no doubt you can too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slodki Posted October 28, 2010 Share Posted October 28, 2010 welcome! i'm your neighbor over in RI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laur318 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I'm here in CT and following avegan diet. I have kept my muscle and am slowly gaining some. You have to work just as hard at the gym, but even harder in the kitchen to keep what you LIKE thats healthy + vegan in stock and ready to eat for when those sugar cravings kick in. nuts and dried fruit are great for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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