Plant Based.... mostly
MrsRadder
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Hey fitness pals. I am considering switching to a primarily plant based diet. Is there anyone other there that is interested in doing this along with me. Or if there is anyone that eats like this that wants to add me I could use the help and would probably stalk your food diary. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Wouldn't that be a diet based on plants and animal products, aka an ordinary, omnivorous, diet?1
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kommodevaran wrote: »Wouldn't that be a diet based on plants and animal products, aka an ordinary, omnivorous, diet?
No, alot of people have a meat-based diet2 -
littlechiaseed wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »Wouldn't that be a diet based on plants and animal products, aka an ordinary, omnivorous, diet?
No, alot of people have a meat-based diet
People, as in humans? Only meat?
(I think you are joking
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kommodevaran wrote: »littlechiaseed wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »Wouldn't that be a diet based on plants and animal products, aka an ordinary, omnivorous, diet?
No, alot of people have a meat-based diet
People, as in humans? Only meat?
(I think you are joking )
I said based, not exclusive lol I don't know how many posts I see where people eat chicken all day. Gross.3 -
littlechiaseed wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »littlechiaseed wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »Wouldn't that be a diet based on plants and animal products, aka an ordinary, omnivorous, diet?
No, alot of people have a meat-based diet
People, as in humans? Only meat?
(I think you are joking )
I said based, not exclusive lol I don't know how many posts I see where people eat chicken all day. Gross.
Aha. I too get a bit nauseous with all the chicken. I think there's a misconception that chicken is "the healthy meat", so let's base our intake (or protein intake) on chicken, and nothing but chicken.
I used to think "plant based" meant "mostly plants" (that's what it "sounds like"), but I learnt - in here, actually - that it means "vegan, sans ethics". Following this usage, "meat based" would be "exclusively meat". I don't think anyone can live (for very long, and be healthy) without any plant food.3 -
I am a whole foods plant based eater following the McDougall and Forks over Knives way of eating, add me if you want support. I have been eating this way for five months for health reasons first and then other reasons as I do discovery. I am feeling a lot better and while I wasn't on MFP for a bit, I have lost a total of 15 lbs. I have another 10 to go but I am more committed do keeping with this life style. My doctor is quite pleased with my progress!
Best wishes to you!13 -
I am a whole foods plant based eater following the McDougall and Forks over Knives way of eating, add me if you want support. I have been eating this way for five months for health reasons first and then other reasons as I do discovery. I am feeling a lot better and while I wasn't on MFP for a bit, I have lost a total of 15 lbs. I have another 10 to go but I am more committed do keeping with this life style. My doctor is quite pleased with my progress!
Best wishes to you!
While I am glad you found a way of eating that helps you, the documentary (and I use that term lightly) is one sided propaganda filled with fake science.4 -
Hello there! I eat a plant-based diet and am transitioning to being completely vegan, and it has positively impacted my life tremendously! I feel great and have more energy to work out, helping me lose weight. I added you; feel free to message me anytime!4
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Hey fitness pals. I am considering switching to a primarily plant based diet. Is there anyone other there that is interested in doing this along with me. Or if there is anyone that eats like this that wants to add me I could use the help and would probably stalk your food diary. Thanks in advance for your help!
Apparently there is a name for this...flexitarian...who knew? Anyway, I eat ovo-lacto vegetarian 3-4 days per week...usually "meat" days consist of having wild caught fish with dinner...I usually do a chicken dish on the weekend (I prefer boneless, skinless thighs to boring breasts)...I eat beef a couple times per month.
We do this largely because my wife and I were eating meat like 3-4 times per day and over the years we have become a bit more concerned with sourcing so things started getting really expensive...it was largely that as well as I have gout and started having more flare ups eating all that meat.
I hope you are not afraid of carbs...
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I'm a vegan powerlifter. Ask me anything!6
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I'm vegan as well. I would love to be buddies and stalk each other's diaries and help you transition! Going plant based was the best decision I've ever made.6
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I switched to a plant-based diet last year for the health benefits, not ethics. 95% of my calories are from plant foods. I'm done losing weight (39 lbs) and now in maintenance at 113 lbs. My diary is useless as I don't log, but my staples are - oatmeal, rice, breads, potatoes, all kinds of beans, lentils, tofu, fruits, veggies, sugar, some nuts and seeds. I minimize added oils.1
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Hi! Feel free to add me I would love more vegetarian/vegan MFP friends! I am vegetarian or I guess mostly vegan. I don't (or try not to)eat dairy and eggs. I eat lentils, seitan, beans, veggies, fruits...you know all the yummy stuff! 1
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January 2015 I stopped eating all sugary foods and more then 90% of man made process foods and I'm so happy. I will never go back to that lifestyle because I lost weight and was able to get off 13-prescribe meds.4
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January 2015 I stopped eating all sugary foods and more then 90% of man made process foods and I'm so happy. I will never go back to that lifestyle because I lost weight and was able to get off 13-prescribe meds.
That's awesome...but what does that have to do with eating a plant based diet?4 -
butterbuns123 wrote: »I'm a vegan powerlifter. Ask me anything!
I'm a vegan and considering lifting .. Help please on gow and what to eat ??0 -
butterbuns123 wrote: »I'm a vegan powerlifter. Ask me anything!
I'm a vegan and considering lifting .. Help please on gow and what to eat ??
As for food I prioritize beans and legumes. Beans peas and lentils are packed with protien and carbs. Wonderful workout food. And Hella cheap so good for broke students.3 -
Hiya! I'm vegan, I'll add you 0
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butterbuns123 wrote: »I'm a vegan powerlifter. Ask me anything!
I don't know how you do it, but when I go strictly plant based I pretty much forget about even trying to make protein goal for a while. 2/3 of my daily calories today are already gone and I'm barely at 16 grams of protein. I'm not worrying because it's temporary, but props to you for putting such effort into your macro planning.0 -
I am looking to shift to more plant based so I am following this thread...3
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I'm slowly transitioning onto a plant based diet too, so if anyone would like to add me please do!1
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To all of you wanting to transition feel free to friend or message me. I was full blown meat eating a year ago.2
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Hey fitness pals. I am considering switching to a primarily plant based diet. Is there anyone other there that is interested in doing this along with me. Or if there is anyone that eats like this that wants to add me I could use the help and would probably stalk your food diary. Thanks in advance for your help!
I've been mostly vegan for 4 yrs. I've been able to reverse lots of chronic health issues. I read dr neal barnard's books & they changed my life. The food tastes cleaner, natural, esp if it's minimally processed & homemade.
Have you heard of the Happycow app? Great restaurant finder.
I need more veganish friends. I'm not an animal rights activist. I love healthy non animal food. I do use honey, but that's all.
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I am a whole foods plant based eater following the McDougall and Forks over Knives way of eating, add me if you want support. I have been eating this way for five months for health reasons first and then other reasons as I do discovery. I am feeling a lot better and while I wasn't on MFP for a bit, I have lost a total of 15 lbs. I have another 10 to go but I am more committed do keeping with this life style. My doctor is quite pleased with my progress!
Best wishes to you!
I've been mostly vegan for 4 yrs. I've been able to reverse lots of chronic health issues. I read dr neal barnard's books & they changed my life. The food tastes cleaner, natural, esp if it's minimally processed & homemade.
Have you heard of the Happycow app? Great restaurant finder.
I need more veganish friends. I'm not an animal rights activist. I love healthy non animal food. I do use honey, but that's all.
I love plant-based documentaries.... Food Matters; Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead. Videos by vsh.org & nutritionfacts.org.1 -
Hey fitness pals. I am considering switching to a primarily plant based diet. Is there anyone other there that is interested in doing this along with me. Or if there is anyone that eats like this that wants to add me I could use the help and would probably stalk your food diary. Thanks in advance for your help!
I no longer log my food, so not much help there but I went plant based after losing 20+ lbs whilst eating meat. It was a good decision which I transitioned to over time. I find being plant based is easier all round. Easier to digest, easier to maintain weight, easier to prepare. I've since dropped another 10 lbs effortlessly and at the last count had dropped 31 in total. Good luck with the switch, I hope its as successful as mine was!1 -
Another lifter here... running on about 5 years of eating 100% vegan, including successful bulking and cutting cycles. It can be done! As with many things, once you make a routine of it, it begins to feel normal.
My advice would be to hit the bulk bins at your grocery store and stock up on things that can be:
A.) A base for a meal with some protein (chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, beans, dry soup mixes, etc).
B.) Snacks: (seeds, nuts, fruits).
C.) Quick breakfast stuff (plain oats are cheap as hell, and easy - I mix mine with peanut butter).
D.) Optionally, some plant-based protein powder. I don't worry too much about the fancy name brands all the time, some basic pea/rice protein does the trick for me.
Here is a good group to check out for recipes/etc: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores.
Find a good workout routine, stick to it, and don't feel bad if you make mistakes on your diet or fitness - just keep move forward the next day. Every good decision makes a difference to you and the world in general.
Feel free to add me, although I've been notoriously bad with logging lately.
Good luck!4 -
jesusHchris wrote: »Another lifter here... running on about 5 years of eating 100% vegan, including successful bulking and cutting cycles. It can be done! As with many things, once you make a routine of it, it begins to feel normal.
My advice would be to hit the bulk bins at your grocery store and stock up on things that can be:
A.) A base for a meal with some protein (chickpeas, lentils, quinoa, beans, dry soup mixes, etc).
B.) Snacks: (seeds, nuts, fruits).
C.) Quick breakfast stuff (plain oats are cheap as hell, and easy - I mix mine with peanut butter).
D.) Optionally, some plant-based protein powder. I don't worry too much about the fancy name brands all the time, some basic pea/rice protein does the trick for me.
Here is a good group to check out for recipes/etc: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/45-happy-herbivores.
Find a good workout routine, stick to it, and don't feel bad if you make mistakes on your diet or fitness - just keep move forward the next day. Every good decision makes a difference to you and the world in general.
Feel free to add me, although I've been notoriously bad with logging lately.
Good luck!
Brilliant tips!0 -
littlechiaseed wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »littlechiaseed wrote: »kommodevaran wrote: »Wouldn't that be a diet based on plants and animal products, aka an ordinary, omnivorous, diet?
No, alot of people have a meat-based diet
People, as in humans? Only meat?
(I think you are joking )
I said based, not exclusive lol I don't know how many posts I see where people eat chicken all day. Gross.
Hey!! I take great offence to that
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I've been starch solution for a long time now. I experimented with different recipes i found online, found my top 10 favorites, and now i just rotate them over and over. After about a week my cravings for processed/sugary foods went away and haven't been back since. Personally this diet works for me because i used to be a binge eater. Since i don't have to track calories i can eat as much as i want to. Since its all plant based i'm getting all the nutrients i need, therefore i'm not craving other foods and i'm not over eating. Out of curiosity i track my calories anyways at the end of the day and I'm always within a healthy range, but i never feel hungry or deprived throughout the day. Since I've started the starch solution i don't get migraines anymore, I've went off of my depression and anxiety medications and my psoriasis is almost gone. I hope the journey to plant based goes well for you!! 1
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