Anyone here follow a whole food plant based diet?

BoxerBrawler

mutantspicy wrote: »

cushman5279 wrote: »

I love veganism and thrive on it as well. Totally enlightening! BTW... I am sure this post is simply about eating a plant based diet - not related to weight loss right? Because I see a lot of comments about proteins, etc. If the only concern is weight loss we could lose weight eating twinkies and pizza all day long... as long as we're in a calorie deficit. We all know this by now right? lol! So with veganism supplementation of various vitamins and nutrients is always recommended. I found that as long as I had a large variety of plant based foods in my diet I didn't need to supplement. I also wouldn't fall into the trap of "replacement" products.

I agree. I eat a large variety pack of raw veggies every day. I don't feel the need to supplement with any thing special. I don't even take a multivitamin. Variety is key. I also don't worry about macros, I check back thru once in while just to make sure they aren't out of whack but they balance them selves out on their own. I generally don't eat tofu products not a fan unless its part of Sushi dish or something.

Same here! A few years ago I did a 30 day vegan challenge. Went cold turkey without doing any research. I ended up severely anemic and went back to some animal products. I then took some time to do thorough research and went about it the right way making sure all of my requirements were covered without the assistance of supplements or replacements. It's awesome! I do track my macro's carefully as I partake in competitive sports and am a lead boxing coach and MMA coach so I have to be aware of my level of fitness at all times. I can't just talk the talk you know? Actually... not sure if you can tell but in my profile photo I am holding up a pink tank top that reads "F*** Animal Cruelty" heehee!

breathefire

Hit me up if you need any plant based friends! Open diary

kshama2001

fuzzylop72 wrote: »

accidentalpancake wrote: »

iowalinda wrote: »

missylectro wrote: »

I've been eating WFPB for almost two years now and I feel great eating this way.

At the end of December I set a goal to have at least one salad a day every day. I'm proud to say I've eaten somewhere around 160 salads this year.

Looking for more WFPB friends so add me if you are.

What constitutes Whole Foods Plant Based? I mean, I get eating healthier with more veggies and fruits, but does it mean not eating meat, fish, poultry, dairy, etc? Please clarify

It's a new-ish label being used to avoid using the terms vegetarian/vegan.

I don't think it's to necessarily avoid using the term vegan, but rather to be clear that you're only adhering to the dietary restrictions of a vegan, but are not actually vegan (eg: you might still use leather or other animal products in everyday life).

You beat me to it.

kshama2001

jennismagic wrote: »

mikhailaquinnie wrote: »

I am WFPB. I love the way I feel eating this way but using MFP has made me realize that some of my go-to meals have almost no protein and most days I don't meet my protein quota. When I do, a large percentage of my protein comes from whole grains (which I am currently not eating) so it has been tricky.

There's only so much quinoa, tempeh, seitan, and beans one can eat while not getting enough protein. Plant-based eating works for some people, and I wish I had been one of them, haha.

I keep thinking that I want to take another stab at it, as I haven't been feeling my best lately, but the constant hunger and unexplained aggression I had when I was plant-based two years ago haunt me. I ate lots of fat, fiber, and protein, and was still starving on top of feeling awful. I got my B-12 from spirulina, so that wasn't the issue, either.

I'm just not built for it, I guess.

This was pretty much my experience as well when I was inadvertently mostly plant-based when living in yoga retreat centers. I did supplement with B vitamins, so that wasn't it.

Philosophically, I'd love to be vegan, but it just doesn't suit me.

Also, after three years of being surrounded by tofu, I still can't stand the stuff, and it's been 14 years. Can't eat cooked oatmeal anymore, either.

nickssweetheart

It makes me sad to see people that agree with the ethics of veganism but don't feel good on a plant based diet.

I will say that if you're not opposed to some processed foods, veganism is a totally different experience today than it was 10 years ago. Yesterday for breakfast I had a "fish" taco and for lunch today I'm having the Beyond Beef burger with caramelized onions. I don't eat that way every day, but peppering in some substitutes keeps my variety up and helps with protein (although I don't shoot as high as many people here do.)

But even when I couldn't afford the occasional meat substitute I still felt great on this way of eating, philosophically and physically.

DanniInProgressmfp

I'm working on transitioning to a wfpbno diet. I am a former junk food addict...and I do tend to slip up under stress (chips and candy). I do feel better eating whole food and the day after binges are the worst. Feel free to add

ThereAreManyNames

xbowhunter wrote: »

Deer are plant eaters & I eat plenty of deer meat so does that make me a plant based eater?

Good on you, hunting is THE most ethical way to eat meat as well as being a necessity for pest control, I always wished I could get more people to understand that. I don't hunt myself because licenses are expensive but I know enough people who do that it's not unusual for me to wind up with so much deer sausage I have to start feeding it to the dog to make freezer space. I don't eat processed food at all anymore though and just cook all my food at home. (cheaper that way anyhow!) Veggies are probably about 70% of every meal.

marishkarip520 wrote: »

I have a developmental disability and on four medications for it and live in a semi independent group home and when I move to an independent living place called JESPY House, I am eventually going vegan but right now I just refuse meat,fish, eggs and milk, because I am not allowed to cook and have a chef cook my meals and every time I have to throw away the meat because it is served at every meal!! I have problems with my semi independent living home not giving me enough healthy food options!

No offense but this doesn't sound healthy at all. Whatever's left on the plate probably isn't making for any kind of sustainable diet. Full veganism is something you have to approach with a lot of planning and care.

nowine4me

accidentalpancake wrote: »

iowalinda wrote: »

missylectro wrote: »

I've been eating WFPB for almost two years now and I feel great eating this way.

At the end of December I set a goal to have at least one salad a day every day. I'm proud to say I've eaten somewhere around 160 salads this year.

Looking for more WFPB friends so add me if you are.

What constitutes Whole Foods Plant Based? I mean, I get eating healthier with more veggies and fruits, but does it mean not eating meat, fish, poultry, dairy, etc? Please clarify

It's a new-ish label being used to avoid using the terms vegetarian/vegan.

I follow a whole foods based diet myself, and I would certainly offer that it is plant-based. I eat plenty of animal-based protein as well, but my plate is filled with well more veg than meat.

WFPB is actually WFPE (Whole Foods Plant-Exclusive).

I’m WFPB. It means you eat only fruit, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and legumes. No meat. No dairy. No processed foods. Typically low salt and sugar and no oil.

tytilghman

I do! For years I switched back and forth between vegan and vegetarian and now have committed myself to a WFPB diet. I'm going through sugar withdrawal as we speak ><'

Pennylite

I am thriving on a WFPB diet. Took me a few months to get my head round it initially. That was around 9 months ago when I first read Dr Joel Fuhrman’s Eat To Live. I now exercise 5 or 6 times weekly & feel fit & well. My blood pressure has dropped right down & remained down. I’m just about to have my cholesterol tested. Can highly recommend WFPB to anyone drawn to it.