Mehrad Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 My name Mehrad, Im 16 and I come from Greater London, Uk. I have decided to become vegan on the basis of moral and spiritual decision and the fact that one of my goals are is to build more muscle, look lean and natural. Aside from that I use to do Karate, but now I want to do something more full contact, to prove myself I am a strong person and big-headed egotistic fighters dont always win Im trying our my brothers TKD class, but I wouldnt mind trying out some Muay Thai/MMA. I have to be honest with you I am not 100% vegan. Its very hard to convince my parents to let me become vegan, let alone being vegetarian (which lasted only a year). So I have decided to be 80-90% vegan secretly. I want to look good and comepete one day in martial art tournements, just like the VB team here. Im abit stuck on what to do for a nutrional plan or workout plan, mostly becuase i dont have any supplements (ie. whey) at my disposal which is ok becuase they personal make me want to puke! Dairy and me dont go well together! I joined this forum becuase I need all the support to succeed from people who understand my problems Thank you for listening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hi Mehrad, welcome to the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDude Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Hi welcome, Don't worry about the supplements, you don't need them.Working out and eating/sleeping well is the key. If you need any help you can get it all on this forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Welcome Mehrad . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Welcome to the group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Welcome Mehrad! My parents were very worried when I first became vegan, but I was over 18 (I live in America, I don't know what the age of adulthood is elsewhere) and they couldn't stop me. I kept it secret at first, so that when they found out months later, they would realize that I was actually looking healthier. It worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Welcome, Mehrad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehrad Posted December 15, 2007 Author Share Posted December 15, 2007 Thanks for the warm welcoming guys What do you think of my current diet? Today I had: 7:00PM Hummus in a wholeweat wrap3 datesCup of Tea 10:00pmAppleCup of mix nuts 12:30Salad Cup of Tea 3:00pmPersimmon FruitCup of Mix Nuts 5:00pm200grams mix nuts and dried fruit250ml water8:00pmone small orangehummus in wholeweat wrap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Welcome to the forum So whats the big hangup with the parents. It seems you have access to enough vegan food to just not eat the non vegan stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mehrad Posted December 16, 2007 Author Share Posted December 16, 2007 Welcome to the forum So whats the big hangup with the parents. It seems you have access to enough vegan food to just not eat the non vegan stuff. Because I'm a "young athlete" they think I need meat and dairy for sport....and my mum cannot cook for two, she also doesnt trust me in the kitchen. Im actually too ashamed to tell what i REALLY had for lunch yesterday because its just too shameful Also I think Ive suffered the concequences of too much fibre,,i think ive developed some type of food poisening Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 16, 2007 Share Posted December 16, 2007 Welcome Mehrad! Great to have you here. We have a very cool group here and it's like family. Thanks for finding us and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeVegan Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Welcome to the forums, Mehrad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Hello & Welcome Mehrad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flanders77 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Welcoem Mehrad!IMO you should try to provide info to you parents concerning vegan diet. Maybe this one helps. Take a look at Page 754 (VEGETARIANISM THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE).If they show some interest give them "The China Study" or "Diet for a new America" or "Food Revolution" to read. Maybe it helps them accepting your choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessifly Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Hi Mehrad! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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