abc Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 I'm new to this site. Just started a Body for life challenge (12 week body building program). Based on that, I was told that I need 170 grams of protein, 160 g carbs and 36 g fats on a daily basis. I have been having a lot of trouble getting up to those numbers on vegetarian diet. Also, because my eating habits have been such that I ate very little for many years. I would like some advise on how I can meet this challenge on Vegetarian diet. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. ThanksAbc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Hey abc, welcome! You know what.........I did the Body-For-LIFE challenge in 2000 and that is what inspired me to get into bodybuilding. I gained 19 lbs in 12 weeks and would have gained more if I didn't have the school stress and low budget at the time. I wrote about it here: http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/?page=article_bodytransformation I can provide more tips and advice as well. It worked out great for me on a vegan diet and got me interested in bodybuilding. Thanks for finding our forum. Enjoy your time here and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Welcome aboard!It would be nice if you provided some more info about yourself Maybe read some of the advices from the training section and start a log on your own where you give detailled info about your diet and your training. Btw: IMO 160 gr Protein is too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 About me---------- 37 year old - male. Have been practicing Yoga and following Yogic lifestyle for over 20 years. Have taught Yoga to many people and have given classes in the local universities. I have been a vegetarian for ever. During University days, when I started living away from home, I ate some meat for about a year of so but quickly got over it. As per Yogic diet, considering the animals are treated with respect and love and not as commodities, milk has been very well praised for its nutritive value and is included in the Yogic diet - but I understand that that is not the case these days. Animals are treated badly. I am also a Homeopath and run a developing clinic. I am fairly fit and look much younger - having practiced Yogic lifestyle for so long. I have also been a marathon runner and a triathlete for some years. Now I am getting into building some muscles. -------------------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Thank you so much for this detailled info!There are many members (including me) who are practicing yoga. But I am quite sure you are the most advanced yogi! We did a great yoga session at the beach during VV2007! You will find the pics in the VV2007 section.Two questions remain unanswered: Where are you from and how do you look like? Maybe you can add an avatar and some info in your profile.All the best to you. I hope you reach your goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted August 14, 2007 Author Share Posted August 14, 2007 >Two questions remain unanswered: Where are you from and how do you look like? Maybe you can add an avatar and some info in your profile. Born to Indian parents, I live in Canada currently. I'm about 5'11" tall and weigh about 70 Kg. I will add an avatar asap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Good to have you on the board. I can agree with flanders that 160 g can be overkill. I dont know if its harmful. I did that kind of consumption for a few years, it was not the healthiest probably but I did put on weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Welcome abc! Where in Canada are ya? It is great to have a Naturopath here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 >Welcome abc! Where in Canada are ya? It is great to have a Naturopath here! Thanks ! I'm from Ottawa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormicaLinoleum Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 If my math is right, that diet is 1608 calories daily, with 43% being protein, 40% carbs, and 18% fat. I think that's way too much protein and too little carbohydrate. I would consider 20% protein to be a high protein diet; 43% is just crazy protein! With the same number of calories, but a 20/60/20 protein/carb/fat split instead, you'd need 80g protein, 240g carb, and 35g fat. 1600 calories seems low, though, unless you are trying to lose weight. And if it's a bodybuilding diet, it seems you should be trying to gain or at least maintain. Oh, and welcome! I forgot I was posting in an intro thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hello & Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawSteve Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey - Welcome to the Forum!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Hey abc, welcome! I'm from Ottawa too. There are a couple us from here on the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veganitaliana Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 You all should do an Ottawa Forum dine out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abc Posted August 16, 2007 Author Share Posted August 16, 2007 >You all should do an Ottawa Forum dine out! Good idea... At the least we should get together for a tea/coffee.... If anyone is interested, let me know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Asocial Ape Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 hi abc. welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 I agree 160g is way too much. Even 80g should be more than adequate for a long while...at least until you actually get really big and are capable of breaking down more muscle while training. Its a much healthier way to go about things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommybricks Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Welcome brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hey, welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamela Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hi abc, I'm in Ottawa too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Welcome, abc! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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