vegan fitness

{I have two inquires within this post} 2 years & 2 months into being vegan & going to the gym and I’m 8 months into having a strength training routine—4 day UB, LB split. I’ve definitely gained muscle and got stronger but my big problem is the weight loss/ toning part lol I’ve lost a...

This comes from an idea on /r/fitness. There is a lot of information out there to support the idea that publicly setting goals encourages people to be more committed. Either way this could be a good way to promote some discussion so I'll start with my own goals: Right now I'm aiming to enter...

Some days/mornings of my current diet requires to go very low carb. This is quite tricky on a vegan diet outside protein powders/shakes, so I thought my list of ingredients might come handy for others on similar diets. Ingredient protein/carb/fat High Protein Seitan 74/14/2 Gluten...

Some quick background: 46 year old male, vegetarian, 5'8 between 155-160lbs. Most of my fitness is calisthenics/bodyweight (pushups, pullups, etc) and running, but I do have a set of dumbbells that go from 10-35 that I use 1-2x a week for shoulders/arms etc, for about 90 minutes per workout. My...

Context: I'm turning 30 this month and incredibly weak from the past two years, which have been filled with on and off keto, fasting, and binge eating. I can't stand for more than an hour without terrible back pain due tight hips, weak hams/glutes, and overactive quads. I'm 6' tall, F, and my...

I’m 37% body fat at 5’10 How to eat 190g of protein a day as a vegan on a calorie deficit? I’m 237lbs and I’ve been working hard at the gym for a week and a half now. I’m not giving up compound free weights because it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me. How do I get my protein...

Hi Everyone, I'm a final-year psychology undergraduate student working on my dissertation project on diet types, and we desperately need vegan participants! I would be very grateful if you could please help me out by participating in my study exploring the relationship between diet type and...

Hey all, I've been vegan for going on seven years. I'm still in the "if it has no animal products I'll eat it" boat, haven't dedicated the time to developing more healthy eating habits -- I rely too heavily (for my comfort) on imitations and I consume too much sugary stuff. I would very much...

Hey all, I keep reading that one should get about one gram of protein per pound. I'm only about 140 pounds right now so that would mean eating 140 grams of proteins per day! But how is this possible? My tofu packs are 56g proteins here, so that would mean I'd need to eat like a whole protein...

Hi, all! This is my first post on here. I’ve very recently (1 hour ago lol) committed to going vegan. I am very new to the gym. Im 5’6” and 138lbs. I’m currently lifting 3x/week and doing cardio 4x/week. My trainer has me on a high animal protein diet consisting of 150gP, 122gC and 50gF. I’m...

So I’m on the hunt for a vegan protein bar that has good protein to calorie ratios, is reasonably priced and obviously tastes good! It also needs to be available in U.K. (can’t be spending ££ shipping from US). This is the bar to beat at the moment : Myprotein Carb Crusher £13.34 for 12...

I’m just wondering if anyone else experienced this. I am 35, been vegetarian for 10 years, vegan for 5 months. I notice my weight can fluctuate 8 pounds in a month since switching diets. I am 5’3” and on the low end I’m 115, on the high end I’m 123. I’m fit and have muscle. But I really don’t...

Hi guys! New here! My background with vegan diet: I used to be vegan 5+ years ago and maintained it for about 2 years, however I was not financially able keep at it and my health deteriorated from lack of nutrition as I wasnt doing it properly. Fast forward to now my finances and physical...

TL;DR For the best results, aim for your total daily protein intake to be 1.6 - 2.2g/kg of bodyweight if looking to maximize muscle growth (0.8 - 1.1 g/kg for general health/maintenance) spread out over 3-6 feedings. Strive to get your protein from a mix of grains, legumes, and nuts/seeds to...

Hi y’all, I hope this kind of post is okay here. I’ve been vegan for almost 3 years and while I’ve never felt healthier, I am hoping to gain more strength. A weightlifter friend was pointing out that no matter how much I work on my strength exercises if I don’t get more protein in to my daily...

I’m a firm believer of “one diet doesn’t fit all”. I see food as medicine: needs to be adjusted to each variable in a person. That being said, I’m wondering if anyone agrees? If you do, how should I figure out how many calories I need?

There is such a wealth of knowledge in this community, so many great results, so many myths busted! And I'm just wondering what this community would think about assembling some sort of permanent resource like a Wiki/nutrition FAQ/diet plans/training plans/etc. to get people started and answer...

Hi all, new to the group and wanted to get your thoughts... Love the milk alternatives - diverse range of choices, and easy to make at home too. Struggling with butter alternatives. In the shop I can see coconut butter, but don’t feel it’s as diverse as actual butter. Question: has the vegan...

It took me one hour, but I’ve improved so much since a month and a half ago when I started exercising. I used to not even be able to go 5 minutes without stopping, now I regularly do 40+ minutes at 4 mph. Today being longer, which is very motivating to see how far I’ve come. June 1 will be my 8...

Hi! I'm trying to pick between the "Essential" and "Complete" multivitamins from Future Kind, but I'm finding it hard to make a decision. The Essentials Vitamin comes with B12, Omega-3 (main reason why I think it's better) and Vitamin D. And it's 2/Day. The Complete Vitamin doesn't have...