Plant based-whole foods?

kimdhsingh

I am getting back on track after losing over 100 pounds several years ago and then getting stuck in a rut. I am phasing out animal based products and so far I feel much better. Was wondering if there are any other users that also follow a plant based-whole foods diet?

1rayhamilton

I'm vegan. It's so easy not eating animal based products (like I was 6 months ago)..the weight is just coming off!

mamagooskie

I'm vegan. But I lost all of 147+ lbs prior so it's hasn't been a factor in any weight loss for me, but I feel so much healthier and so far it's been really good (6 months and counting)

kimdhsingh

That is awesome for both of you! I have never been much of a meat eater but after losing about 100 pounds I am stuck, so I have phased out almost all animal based products and am starting to see results again. I am also seeing an amazing difference in how I feel.

daffodilsoup

Vegan here!

antihillmoby

Is there any vitamin supplements that you have to take when you don't eat animal based foods?

CosmicBella

Vegan here, too !!!

kimdhsingh

The question about Vitamins is a great one...Typically (from what I have been told by my nutritionist) you can get everything except b12 as long as you eat a wide variety of fruits, veg, and whole grains. I take some others (Vit D) because of some absorption issues but plants contain all the vitamins and more that animal based products would. I would research further though.

daffodilsoup

Is there any vitamin supplements that you have to take when you don't eat animal based foods?

Most vitamins, etc. can be consumed through a varied diet, but some vegans choose to supplement their diet with B12.

antihillmoby

Thank you.

meganlee85

There are quite a plant-based/whole foods, dairy-free, gluten-free vegan recipes on this blog - http://eatsimpleeatfresh.blogspot.com

I ran the site when I was vegan, but started eating meat again and haven't updated since. (I still eat a plant-based diet with very little gluten or dairy, but have added some organic eggs and meats)

kimdhsingh

Thanks for the tip! I've phased out meat but still am eating a limited amount of organic eggs and cheese for the protein.

_VoV

The question about Vitamins is a great one...Typically (from what I have been told by my nutritionist) you can get everything except b12 as long as you eat a wide variety of fruits, veg, and whole grains. I take some others (Vit D) because of some absorption issues but plants contain all the vitamins and more that animal based products would. I would research further though.

I have had problems with vitamin B12 deficiency in the past, related to a vegan diet. This was in the mid-1970's, before fortified foods like soymilk and meat analogues were introduced on the market. I would never mess with it again. The anemia can totally wipe you out.

I also think most people don't get enough vitamin D, so I supplement that too. It gets me through the winter in a much better mood!

IndigoVA

I'm a long-term vegetarian (was vegan for 15 years, but went back to ovo-lacto). I never used to have any problems with vitamin deficiency, but I've noticed that as I've gotten older, I can sometimes become anemic during my TOM. Now I take a multivitamin every day and take extra iron supplements during my TOM, and it really helps.