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Calling all Vegans!

Caitychuu
Caitychuu Posts: 33 Member
edited January 30 in Food and Nutrition
Any vegans out there? I'm just starting out with the whole vegan thing and would like some tips - Building muscle, what to buy/stock up on, exercise, etc.

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  • professorhuggins
    professorhuggins Posts: 72 Member
    I have been vegetarian for a while and just made the jump to being a vegan a couple of months ago. I have found http://www.nomeatathlete.com to be a really helpful resource...although most of the fueling is centered around long distance running.
  • Caitychuu
    Caitychuu Posts: 33 Member
    I have been vegetarian for a while and just made the jump to being a vegan a couple of months ago. I have found http://www.nomeatathlete.com to be a really helpful resource...although most of the fueling is centered around long distance running.
    Thanks! :)
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    Hi :) also a recent vegan youtube is an awesome start also ohsheglows.com and there are many more best of luck if you start to lose the will watch earthlings it will haunt you forever
  • PikaKnight
    PikaKnight Posts: 34,971 Member
    Any vegans out there? I'm just starting out with the whole vegan thing and would like some tips - Building muscle, what to buy/stock up on, exercise, etc.

    There are a few MFP groups dedicated to vegans that might be able to give you more info, recipes, etc

    And whether you are vegan or not, to build muscle you'll want to be eating at a calorie surplus...basically going through a "bulk" phase.

    Also, have you looked into strength programs? I would recommend looking into Stronglifts, Starting Strength and Wendler. If you don't have access to equipment, check out NerdFitness and Convict Conditioning.
  • Caitychuu
    Caitychuu Posts: 33 Member
    Any vegans out there? I'm just starting out with the whole vegan thing and would like some tips - Building muscle, what to buy/stock up on, exercise, etc.

    There are a few MFP groups dedicated to vegans that might be able to give you more info, recipes, etc

    And whether you are vegan or not, to build muscle you'll want to be eating at a calorie surplus...basically going through a "bulk" phase.

    Also, have you looked into strength programs? I would recommend looking into Stronglifts, Starting Strength and Wendler. If you don't have access to equipment, check out NerdFitness and Convict Conditioning.

    Ahhh- I'm scared of the bulk phase, but I suppose it has to be done, hey? Thanks! :)
  • kimclenard
    kimclenard Posts: 46 Member
    Suggest that you join these two groups on MFP; Happy Herbivores and Team Vegan. You will find lots of like-minded individuals and can also scan through past discussions for insight.

    I have been a vegan for 4 1/2 years so feel free to add me as a friend. My diary is open. You can also check out my friends list I have a lot of vegan friends there that are great moral support.
  • AlteredSkates
    AlteredSkates Posts: 123 Member
    Protein shakes are great. I use Sun Warrior!
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