vegan fitness

Hi all, I recently got into the world of nutrition in preparation for being vegan when the gyms open and wow it's actually pretty cool! I whipped up a really good base of foods that gets me nearly all my vitamins/minerals for like 1050 cals + 88g of protein (like after really sitting down and...

y’all, I am at a loss. I am a 24 y/o female, 5’7”, 155 lbs who is looking to gain muscle and lose fat but I am struggling big time and could use advice from personal experience. For details… I am pretty active. I go to the gym about 4 days a week for weight lifting, and I work a job where I am...

I've been struggling with keeping my diet clean mostly due to being hungry after a meal. I tend to follow recipes here and other vegan fitness sites. My issue is that I tend to resort to garbage snacks when I get hungry between meals as my office is full of them. I try to avoid them by...

So the protein RDA is 0.8g/kg. Is more protein needed for muscle building or are supplement companies trying to muddy the waters? Nutrition facts dot org don't recommend more than 0.8.

Has anyone here taken it? If so, did you notice any effect, positive or otherwise? Apparently there is some evidence that L-Carnitine can upregulate androgen receptors in muscle cells and aid in fat metabolism. On the other hand, there is some concern that it can convert into TMAO in the gut...

I’ve been wondering about alcohol consumption in my life. What does a healthy consumption of alcohol look like? Is it complete abstinence or is it still considered normal and healthy to have a few drinks to celebrate life 2-3 times a year? Nutritionfacts.org always makes sure to remind me that...

Hi everyone looking for lupins I saw that they are very protein and then I discovered lupine flour (They have 36 to 43 grams of protein depending on the product). But I have read that raw lupins are toxic. So is flour too? And if, for example, I use it for pan cakes, cooking in a pan is enough...

Hi everyone! I’ve been vegan for around 2 months and also been trying to lose weight. My Personal Trainer (who was vegan for a while) set me some macros but I just seem to be gaining weight! I go to the gym 4/5 times a week and walk most days but I do have a desk job. Anyone think my macros...

Hello there, thanks for engaging with my semi promiscuously titled post! I’ve been plant-based to varying degrees since January 2020. The deal I worked out with myself at first was that I’d allow myself to have 4 meals with animal products a week, then 3, then 1. Now I’m at the point where I...

So I need a little help here. I’m a new vegan, since 2 months ago. I’ve been inhaling a lot of information on vegan nutrition, cuz I wanna make sure I’m putting my best foot forward and never going back to hurting animals again. On the topic of protein, I’ve been getting many contradictory...

Does anyone else despise having to eat MOUNTAINS of food to meet your bulking dietary goals? I always have trouble with breakfast because “traditional” breakfast foods (pancake, waffles, oatmeal, etc.) are generally not high protein, and I don’t want super heavy food first thing in the morning...

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This isn’t my proudest post haha but I need some help. I have no idea what could be causing my smelly gas and some mild intestinal distress. Any one have any thoughts on what it could be? Here is some info. I have been trying to g to narrow it down I have been trying to increase my protein...

My boyfriend wanted to try vegan so we have been eating a chickpea curry for the past three days. I regularly run 2-3 times a week but have been adding 3 one hour swims in for a sprint triathlon training. Today I went for a run and it felt like something was sitting on my chest and my legs just...

I’ve been 16:8 fasting for the last few weeks and historically I always lose weight very easily when fasting. However, I work out at 8am and don’t end up eating my first meal until 12:00/13:00. Is this going to be an issue or that I’m not taking advantage of the anabolic window after resistance...

Fitness tips - plateau Hello, Wondering if someone might be able to make some suggestions on how to reach my next set of goals with weight loss and toning up / building muscle. M46 / 179cm / 72kg Over the past 4 years I’ve gradually lost 20kg via diet and exercise but I’ve plateaued at 72kg...

I am 145 pounds and 5 8. I’m ok with my weight but realized I’m not just skinny today, but actually fat. I always have had a beer belly and today got official measurements and I’m almost 29 percent body fat. It caught me somewhat off guard as I had been running and thought I’d be closing in on...

I have just recently picked up the confidence to venture into a gym after suffering gym anxiety for a long time after having a bad experience in one. But slowly getting there My main goal is to bulk up as I am still skinny with quite a fast metabolism. I was wondering if my current work out...

Definitely check out this interview with Dr Minil Patel. Dr Minil Patel explains how he get shredded, whilst working shifts in the hospital, but still living a life that matches his moral values

Reading conflicting things about eating some foods before or after training. I workout 6 days a week PPLPPLR for about an hour a day at 7 AM. The goal is building lean muscle, so slight surplus from as much whole foods as possible. Want to eat a small ideal snack before the gym (6am) and full...