Bodybuilding vegan/vegetarian friends!

skyrider8737

Hi! I am a 16 year old vegan, feel free to add me! Ive been working on becoming a bodybuilder for a while now but I am having my ups and downs. I just really want to compete in physique shows and I think it would be really cool to compete in the crossfit games someday.

wil_driver

@ellendalgarno Hey thanks. I do a lot of that, but I'm missing the nuts/beans. I'll add them in.

@bmitchelmfp Thank you. I've never been too strict on carbs. Just one rule "Eat healthy. Eat as much as you want. But always burn at least as much as you eat. "

Thanks again. Very helpful.

karl010203

Hi all - interesting thread, please excuse the ignorance but I would like to reduce meat and diary - - but struggle with getting protein without whey, cottage cheese and meat... how do I get started replacing some of these -- think it is potentially a lot healthier... any thoughts on getting started welcomed... thanks

RebeccaChristineG

Hello all! 34 year old who is doing my best to live a vegan/healthy lifestyle. Into weight lifting and also on a mission to lose weight and build muscle. Just trying to surround myself with others living the same lifestyle to offer support, encouragement and maybe share recipes and health related info. I'm very new to this app but glad I found this community. Best Wishes to all on your journey of health and healing...

babychris1

Yes to this thread
26 year old vegan lifter from the UK

marlenaferguson

wil_driver wrote: »

I just completed the nice to Vegitarian, and am working toward Vegan. I need more protien. I'm up to 50-65g per day. 40 from Vega shakes, 10-25 throughout the day. I'm looking to reach 100-ish grams.
Any ideas?

Beans are your friend! They're a great way to add protein. Brown rice is also really filling and higher in protein than lots of other grains.
I eat A LOT of greens, which somewhat helps the fat to protein ratio (not demonizing fat here- it's a vital nutrient, it's just hard to balance with the other macros). Peanut butter is great if again, you have fat macros to spare.
Soy mince (like the one from Holland and Barrett) is 50% protein when dry, so 25% wet with lots of fibre and very little fat.
I average about 80-100 grams of protein at the moment- normally it's more but as its summer I just can't stop eating fresh veg and I get too full for things like veggie burgers or black beans .

HeliumIsNoble

wil_driver wrote: »

@ellendalgarno Hey thanks. I do a lot of that, but I'm missing the nuts/beans. I'll add them in.

@bmitchelmfp Thank you. I've never been too strict on carbs. Just one rule "Eat healthy. Eat as much as you want. But always burn at least as much as you eat. "

Thanks again. Very helpful.

Lentils, tofu, soya milk, peas, beans, Linda McCartney frozen goods, houmous, spirulina powder, vegan Quorn (not all Quorn is vegan, but some-- the packets emblazoned Vegan, to be specific-- is).

hiijinx

28 male veggie, occasional lifter here.

One of my fav high protein meals is Beans on toast with various Seitan steaks/burgers or Tempeh. Add some avacado/PB, seeds, egg/cheese (for non vegans) and various condiments and can be a nice 1000 + cal meal.

circularsmiles

Hi!
I'm a 31 yr old vegan strength trainer that's lost over 100lb.s! Always looking to add more motivating (veg/an especially) friends!!

babybluekai

26, vegan for 5 year vegetarian for like 10, recently started living, I do yoga and cardio regularly forever though. My meals are usually a Bean, Grain, and Green. I love to see other veggies on here

tapwaters

/waves; vegan/vegetarian for over ten years. I run regularly -- training for a half marathon, but I am also trying to build, particularly my core and arms.

Cat3141

I'm an ethical vegan. I'm not currently lifting weights, but I do lift myself into and out of precarious positions.