sydneyvegan Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 When I switched to a meat free diet I weighed a little over 160 pounds, this went up to about 185 on a vegetarian diet and then jumped to 230 (It has been as heigh as 250) on a Vegan diet, so I can happily say my body is built on a vegan diet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I was 120 pound when I went Vegan and have peaked at 193......now looking to break into 200 territory.....Built Vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganEssentials Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Since I gained pretty well everything from the 220s on to 280 (and working my way back down again) while vegan, I figure that qualifies as vegan-built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongTimeVegan Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Vegan. I was about 170lbs when I first became vegan (after 2 years ovo-lacto). That went down to about 165lbs after being vegan for a few years (still wasn't working out at this point). I lifted on and off for about 8 years after that with no real knowledge of proper bodybuilding techniques and little attention to nutrition. No squats, no deads, no lunges... Yes I was that guy. I worked out mostly at home or in the pitiful gym at my work (lame machines and a few DBs). Doing this I was able to maintain around 180-185lbs. Now that I'm working a proper routine and know a little about nutrition I'm up to 212lbs. I've gained about 25lbs in the last six months. -Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damdaman Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 6'2" 150lbs when I started working out (had been vegan for about 3 years at that point). 175lbs now, hoping to get above 190 by the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I've built my body on a vegan diet but in a backwards fashion. At the same time I did manage to gain muscle when I went vegan even when I wasn't really trying to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 vegan built. I started doing much better, and actually making progress at the gym when I finally became vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xveganjoshx Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 super vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I dropped down to about 165 pounds on an omni diet and just maintained my weight as a vegetarian. Now as a vegan I am up to 180 lbs. So I guess I can say vegan, but it is probably somewhat of a mix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyvegan Posted February 6, 2008 Author Share Posted February 6, 2008 I dropped down to about 165 pounds on an omni diet and just maintained my weight as a vegetarian. Now as a vegan I am up to 180 lbs. So I guess I can say vegan, but it is probably somewhat of a mix. If you have gained size having switched from an omi or vegetarian diet to a vegan one, then you are definitely Vegan Built Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Vegan, I dropped from the mid 180's to the low 160's then built up a bunch of muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 i went from 138 to 172 while dropping bf on a vegan diet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Wow! So far 12 for 12. 100% polled say they are all built vegan. You should all write testimonials or stories about your transformation and submit them for our main website. I'm totally in need of more articles and too exhausted at the moment to write more myself. I know our community would love to hear from more people too, not just from me. Many of you have had great testimonials and have inspiring stories to share. Please share them! Even better is if you have before and after pics to join the article. But either way, I'd love to have you write about your story and send it to Me or Richard and we'll get them up on our main www.veganbodybuilding.com website that gets thousands of visits daily. Well done team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganDude Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I turned vegan 3 years before I started working out, so my gaines are 100% vegan. Before that I was vegetarian since I was 12 or something, so it's about 13 years ago I've eaten meat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warlock Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Never touched the weights before turning vegan. I can't say that my physique is truly impressive in bb terms, but I'm fit and strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I'm still rebuilding mine.As an omni, I built it up to almost 250 pounds. I was obese, not muscular.Now I'm losing the omni fat and trying to build vegan muscle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph13 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I was 120 pounds on lacto-ovo (haven't eaten meat since early childhood), and slowly climbed to 160 over the course of the 7 years I've been vegan. I went vegan at age 11 and I was only just above five feet tall though, so I was a pretty pudgy kid. My weight didn't decrease, but I slimmed down quite a bit as I grew. I was 130-145 for quite a while at my adult height of 5'10". I now weigh more than I ever have; 160 is a good weight for me I think. I just need to get rid of this beer belly. I would say my body is vegan-"built" (I use the term loosely...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonzen Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 Yep, what I've got here is a vegan built body. I am getting back into the gym again after about 6 months plus off, trying out yoga too. I feel fantastic and a lot of people think I am much younger than I am. So yeah! The Vegan diet and philosophy works for me! Deepest Bows, jonzen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I dropped down to about 165 pounds on an omni diet and just maintained my weight as a vegetarian. Now as a vegan I am up to 180 lbs. So I guess I can say vegan, but it is probably somewhat of a mix. If you have gained size having switched from an omi or vegetarian diet to a vegan one, then you are definitely Vegan Built Hm, good point, I guess I will vote vegan built now. Good idea on the articles, Robert. I have been trying to think of something to write about for the site like I told you I would, but I haven't been able to think of much of anything. I should get working on this. Hell, college was canceled today due to snow, I need something to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillipeb Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 i dropped down to 190lbs on an omi diet from 265 or so. Went vegan and dropped down to 145. Now im pushing over 160 as a vegan. So i can say my true muscle mass is being gained from being vegan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 A perfect 18-0 so far! Are those who didn't build their bodies vegan just not sharing, or are we all finding the same results? This could be a pretty important survey! Thanks for posting this my good friend sydneyvegan! And Please........send me your stories, let's get them on our main website! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyvegan Posted February 7, 2008 Author Share Posted February 7, 2008 (edited) I've been wondering about this for a while, so I thought I would have a poll to find out. I know there are a couple of people who are omni built as they have mentioned it in their intro or other posts (Most of which have maintain or increased their size when they have switched to a vegan diet) I guess they just haven't responded to this yet. Its good to see so many muscular vegans out there, built on a vegan diet. Helps dispell a lot of Myths propagated by people about veganism.I can see the T-shirts now...100% Vegan Built..... Edited February 7, 2008 by sydneyvegan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjs Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Went vegan 10+ years ago, only got interested in fitness about 2 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRardB Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Damn, I'm the only lacto/ovo so far :-/ I became vegetarian at age 7. I'm 16 now. I used to eat a lot of dairy, but ever since I joined this forum, I stay away from milk and eggs as much as possible. I honestly like it better like this, although it is a challenge. Anyway, I can say I've gained a lot of weight since I was 7, not because of bodybuilding though I'm bigger and stronger than lots of kids my age now, though. I weigh in at around 177lbs at 5'9". Today I maxed out benching and hit 170lbs. I was so happy Sorry for not being 100% vegan, guys. I like my occasional dairy treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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