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@malou 1.3-1.8 g protein per kg bodyweight is what's recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine for vegan/vegetarian athletes. The RDA that you're referring to is for sedentary individuals.

@patrick226 I think probably 1400 calories is too low for you.

@denispeter Try logging what your eat in a day on Cronometer, and see if you’re meeting all of your macro and micronutrient needs.

@macbarb Easy bruising can be a sign of a variety of medical conditions besides just nutrient deficiencies. Have you discussed your bruising with your doctor?

@tripp1523 Try tracking what you eat in a day on Cronometer to see what distribution of amino acids you're getting in a day on average. Keep in mind that other foods besides just "high protein" foods contain amino acids.

@ericameeran If I were you, I would just continue to stick with your current plan, and then reassess in another month or two. And if you're still making progress in the right direction, I would keep going.

@ericameeran If you've dropping from 22% to 18.0% BF over the past 6 weeks, it sounds like your current plan is working just fine. Why do you feel like you need to change things exactly?

@dcyshy You are probably hungry because you're not eating enough calories. If you're doing 3-4 days of strength training per week and walking 1-1.5 hours a day, that's a lot of activity. Definitely not "light". I would suggest choosing a more appropriate activity level that will give you a...

@nogamenolife What program are you following? Does it have a scheme for progressive overload? That's the #1 thing I would focus on. Also - have you been losing weight, maintaining your weight, or gaining weight?

@monte Generally what I see recommended for vegan athletes is 1.3-1.8 g per kg bodyweight. That's what's recommended by the American College of Sport Medicine and other dietetics associations.

@joywillcome37 You’re welcome!

@joywillcome37 I would aim for 0.6-0.8 g protein per lb bodyweight, and then split the rest of your calories up between carbs and fat based on personal preference.

@purplegirl50 I would suggest aiming for 1800-2000 then, and reassess in another 1-2 months.

@vanda I like MRM Veggie Elite and PEScience Vegan.

@techo Which iron supplements have you tried?

@purplegirl50 How many calories have you been eating on average, over the past month or so?

@purplegirl50 It looks like you are losing weight. Water weight fluctuations occur on a day to day basis, but if you're seeing changes over the span of weeks to months, that it more likely to be due to actual fat/muscle loss. If you're not satisfied with your rate of weight loss, then I would...

@plsletmevanish Is there a particular reason that you're concerned about your iron intake? And in terms of low fiber sources of protein - tofu, seitan, and protein powder are great options! Also with regards to the fiber, keep in mind that you may be able to increase your body's tolerance by...

@ecaush If you're a beginner, I would not recommend trying to do your own programming like this. I would highly recommend following one of the programs listed here or here.

@gentilerain Do you have any deficiencies? If not, I would not recommend taking all of those.