vegan fitness

how does it work exactly is there anything i need to t ake care off? I heard that something with B ( i forgot the name of it tbh but it was some vitamin important for the body) only exist in meat and that vegans are suppose to take pills for it but i am strictly against pills and stuff like...

I'm having way too much soy, so I wanted to replace the soy protein powder I have with a Rice/Hemp/Pea combo since I hear so much about it. Which of these three would you recommend? What are the benefits and drawbacks of each? Thanks!

10 of the best & underappreciated plant-based protiens! (Part 1) These by far are some of my most favorite and underappreciated sources of plant based-protien (they're also great sources of omega 3 and fiber!) I hope this helps anyone looking to start they're vegan journey! Know that there's...

Is this a temporary thing? Anyone still have access to the sub?

Hey y’all, Happy 2024! I know a lot of you are looking to deliver on your New Year’s resolutions with health and fitness. Here are a few tips that I have learned over the almost 7 years of being vegan. No supplements will do the work for you. Everyone and their grandma will try to tell you...

Hey there frens, The last 11 days I ate a lot of bread (really, a lot) and noodles and barely did any activity. I also drank a lot of soda. I’m at my parents house for holidays. My sister said that I look pregnant and I can’t unsee it now. It’s like my stomach is big and bloated, as a balloon...

Like the title says I've been vegan 2 months, I lost 15 lbs going from 150 to 135. It has been the best decision I could have made. Since being vegan I've worked out every day (or try to), but here's the thing, I'm starting to feel weaker on my workouts. This is incredibly frustrating...

Everything makes me constipated. This includes protein powder and seitan. Struggling to hit my protein goals. Current primary sources are legumes, tofu and edamame. I also get random amounts of protein from all the kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts and random vegetables I eat, but it's not enough...

Hi team!! I’m super excited that through this page and r/vegan I made the switch to vegan in May after some scary blood test results. I’m hitting 3-6 workouts a week (always over 200 intensity minutes a week on my Garmin, but aiming closer to 300-400). I’ve had my bloods retested this week and...

Hi guys, In a nutshell I turned to a plant-based diet to seek greater health, as I believe it is healthier than relying on animal based products for the majority of a diet. I realise this is the vegan subreddit, but I was hoping for some guidance. Over my 40 or so days totally plant based (no...

I’ve received so many comments on how it’s impossible for vegans to get enough protein (or complete proteins) and that it’s impossible to get enough B12. What else have you heard? And how do you respond to it? My favorite is when a coworker told me it was impossible for me to get any complete...

I'm a scrawny long distance runner. I'm currently running >100 miles in 11-12 hours per week. The only strength training I do is core/abs. I recently had access to a bioelectrical impedance scale and I took a bunch of readings over the course of a week. They were all in the 6-7% body fat range...

Hi Reddit ! I just have a quick question that hopefully someone can put me in the right direction I’m 167 lbs (76 kilo) 6 foot 0, Male and I’m 30 years old. I’m about to start the 5 x 5 strong lift program for 12 weeks, to get that initial foundation of strength before I start getting into...

I find myself eating good food for breakfast and lunch (around 1 pm). And have a huge wait of 7 hours before dinner (8 pm). What are some light purchased or home made snacks? Thanks in advance!

I've just selected my protein powder after reading the hell out of this subreddit & various articles. Thought I'd share my findings here, possibly edit per yalls' suggestions. Common powder protein sources: hemp, yellow peas, rice, soy. There are various other sources - quinoa, amaranth...

Hey, So I’ve been vegan for like 9 years, pretty much been at the same weight the entire time, 72-73Kg. Never kept track of what I’ve eaten, I just eat whenever or whatever I want whenever I’m hungry. Started going gym today for the first time ever really, with the idea of putting on muscle...

I am a 48 years old male. I am trying to get back into the fitness routine. Back in July, I was doing mainly cardio to get my bodyfat percentage down. Starting in August, I started doing resistance training 3 times a week with a personal trainer. He measured my bf% at the start. It was 16.9%. I...

I'm not a vegan but make an effort to maximize my macro's from Vegan sources - kale is one of my snack's of choice! Here's a cool article for you Kale lovers - got it from /r/HealthProTips http://www.buzzfeed.com/christinebyrne/how-to-make-a-better-kale-salad#.ndxwweOglp

Hi all. This is more about nutrition than fitness but hope it's ok. Does the textured soy, the one that looks like meat, count as whole foods plant based diet or is it more like vegan junk food? How is it made exactly? It's in this video at 2:30 Thank you

One of my favourite sandwiches to have after a workout! I've just posted a video sharing my favourite vegan sandwich. If you got a spare few minutes I'd be so grateful if you could have a watch. Thank you! :) Click here for the video