Purdatory Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hello to everyone, My name is Matt Purdy, I'm currently a nursing student at McMaster University. I've been vegan for close to a month now and loving it! Originally, the biggest worry about going vegan was that I might not be able to attain the fitness level of a body builder but thankfully this forum and website have pointed me in the right direction. For most of my life I've been an over weight person, at one point I was pushing 250lbs with a 40 waist size. It got to the point where I either had to change my life and eating habits around or suffer permanent health risks. My mother had been a vegetarian for several years and about two years ago she choose to go vegan; I guess it was at this point that I started to change my own eating habits for the better. I slowly started by weaning myself off meats and implementing a daily exercise regime. Recently after reading "The Thrive Diet", I decided to go full out and go with the vegan lifestyle, I couldn't have been happier with this decision. As of today I currently weigh 165lbs and have a size 32 waist. I've never felt better and I'm looking forward to any help with recipes and exercise routines that this forum can provide. -Purdy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebecca Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 hey matt! welcome to the forum. this is a great place to learn, to teach and to get lots of inspiration! good luck on your journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Congrats ! did you loose all that weight within a month?????? that's close to 100lbs. Welcome to the form Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purdatory Posted August 20, 2007 Author Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hah, no, I didn't lose all that weight in a month. It took about 2 years to loose. The most drastic change probably happened in the past few months where I really started to take my fitness a little more seriously. Since April I've dropped from 180 to about where I am currently, I've also managed to sculpt a wee bit during that time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Welcome to the forum What are your long term goals in terms of fitness??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawSteve Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Welcome Matt - I am in the same area as you!!!! Great bunch of people on the forums here... Cheers, Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veganitaliana Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Welcome! Hope you enjoy it here. Ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessifly Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hi Matt! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hello & Welcome Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Hey, welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sartis Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 badass story. congrats for going vegan - you'll never go back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markc7 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Wow, awesome story and great progress! Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Welcome, Matt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbillyx Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Welcome to our online community! Awesome that you read The Thrive Diet as well. It's a great book for anyone interested in having better health. Thanks for the great intro. I think you'll have a great time here. We have lots of new vegans and those who have been vegan for 10-20 years. Congratulations on your weight loss and improved health. That is inspiring. All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Welcome Matt!Cool to see that your mother influenced you. Many of us are trying to convince their parents to go vegan (or at least vegetarian) but it can obviously work the other way round, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommybricks Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shesfit Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Hey Matt, Welcome! What an inspiring story about your lifestyle change. Thanks for sharing! I grew up in Hamilton and still have family there. Your photos are wonderful and I can recognize familiar views (Niagara Escarpment). As for local natural bodybuilding organizations, check out the IDFA at: www.canadian-classic.com I will compete with them next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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