bezmyasa Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Greetings, I am new to the site and the vegan bodybuilding world. I decided to go vegan 2 weeks ago for heatlh purposes. I had concerns about losing muscle and strength. After 2 weeks I have great energy and deadlifted 455lbs during my last work out. I am currently 275lbs and only carry fat around my waist ( love handles, etc. ) I am Big and have been lifting for about eight years now. My question is about calorie intake on a vegan diet. It seems like I have to eat a lot of calories to get my protein requirmensts. I am supplimenting with rice/ pea protein. Tofu is out of the question....just can't do it. Should I continue to lose body fat on a vegan diet with a higher caloric intake than on a standard diet? thanks for any input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melrae Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 You can get lots of protein and calories through beans/legumes (chickpeas/garbanzo beans, black beans, lentils, etc). Quinoa (a grain) is also really high in protein and calories; you can find it at most regular grocery stores in the natural foods section, and it tastes amazing. Good luck as you continue your vegan diet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezmyasa Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks for the response. I am a couple of months into my plant based diet. I have discovered a new world of eating and cooking. I feel like a million dollars. I have lost about 15 lbs, although I have lost some strength. I have not taken blood pressure medicine in a month and when I checked it the other BP was 119/68. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melrae Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 That's awesome!!!! Congrats on your new found health and lifestyle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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