2nd day without eating meat

Ryanstwin
Ryanstwin Posts: 70 Member
in Food and Nutrition
what's up everyone thought I would try something new and cut out meat on the weekdays only allowing myself to eat it on my two days off work. Hoping to improve my strength with weight training and get leaner. My midsection fat is frustrating me. So I will give an update on my results at s later date. Also is anyone else who weight trains doing this chime in
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  • ew_david
    ew_david Posts: 3,473 Member
    Are you supplementing that loss of protein with a non-meat form of protein?
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Um...I hope you're supplementing with other protein sources, if your goal is to get stronger.
  • emdeesea
    emdeesea Posts: 1,823 Member
    I tried that last year and failed miserably, even supplementing my protein intake from plant and other sources. I guess some people can do it but I fell flat after about 4 months. Good luck to you.
  • staticsplit
    staticsplit Posts: 538 Member
    I gave up meat in early April and am enjoying it. I was vegetarian for 4 years as a teen and now am back. Hopefully you already know, but make sure you're eating meat substitutes, eggs, whey/pea/whatever protein powder if needed, pulses and grains, tofu, etc.
  • MrJThomasEsq
    MrJThomasEsq Posts: 144 Member
    Ohh eating meet. I read,, umm nebbermind
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    echo the protein sentiment.

    i'm trying just the opposite as you...i eat MORE meat due to my weight training. seems to be working ok.

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  • MrJThomasEsq
    MrJThomasEsq Posts: 144 Member
    Meat
  • kidragus
    kidragus Posts: 1 Member
    that sound great! i've been vegetarian for four years now and a vegan for 6 months. protein is NOT A PROBLEM FOR VEGETARIANS. everything has proteins, veggetables, fruits everything. I'm perfectly healthy and strong, cutting dairy and meat out of my diet is the best desicion ive ever made
  • Ryanstwin
    Ryanstwin Posts: 70 Member
    Still eating eggs.. Broccoli peas spinach and I'm waiting on some organic plant based whey to arrive in the mail @hollydubs85
    @_dracarys_
  • fannyfrost
    fannyfrost Posts: 756 Member
    I tried doing that, didn't have a problem getting enough protein, but I craved the meat. It didn't work so well. I have a decent balance now.

    Also I kept eating things like falafel which are fried.
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Why are you cutting out meat though?
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    What does not eating meat have to do with belly fat? I'm confused OP.

    Either way, just make sure you are getting enough protein (1gram per lb of LBM).
  • Ryanstwin
    Ryanstwin Posts: 70 Member
    Didn't mean to say "Whey" plant based protein.. It's just plant based protein powder since whey derives from dairy
  • Ryanstwin
    Ryanstwin Posts: 70 Member
    SoDamnHungry wrote: »
    Why are you cutting out meat though?
    Personally for better digestion and to become more overall healthy more so tho anything. Longevity avoid heart related problems extra weight etc.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    Ryanstwin wrote: »
    Still eating eggs.. Broccoli peas spinach and I'm waiting on some organic plant based whey to arrive in the mail @hollydubs85
    @_dracarys_

    Well, if yesterday's diary logging is any indication of your permanent diet changes, you're going to need a lot more than 37 grams of protein.
  • Sarasmaintaining
    Sarasmaintaining Posts: 1,027 Member
    Ryanstwin wrote: »
    what's up everyone thought I would try something new and cut out meat on the weekdays only allowing myself to eat it on my two days off work. Hoping to improve my strength with weight training and get leaner. My midsection fat is frustrating me. So I will give an update on my results at s later date. Also is anyone else who weight trains doing this chime in

    I would think the opposite would help you achieve your goals better-meat is a great, easy source of protein.
  • Emilia777
    Emilia777 Posts: 978 Member
    edited May 2015
    skullshank wrote: »
    echo the protein sentiment.

    i'm trying just the opposite as you...i eat MORE meat due to my weight training. seems to be working ok.

    Haha, nice. Yeah, I love meat. I dunno. You can of course do whatever you like. I ate vegetarian for about a year for some silly reason or other, but it didn’t do much for me.

    If your concern is belly fat, just lift all the weights, and maybe do a recomp - I don’t see why your source of protein would make any difference…

    Edited to add: but, bacon :disappointed:
  • rugbyphreak
    rugbyphreak Posts: 509 Member
    I was a vegetarian for 7 years and never had a problem getting my protein in. When I became vegan though... I struggled every day to get my calories in. But I LOVE CHEESE, so veganism only lasted a few months.
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Sarasmaintaining wrote: »
    Ryanstwin wrote: »
    what's up everyone thought I would try something new and cut out meat on the weekdays only allowing myself to eat it on my two days off work. Hoping to improve my strength with weight training and get leaner. My midsection fat is frustrating me. So I will give an update on my results at s later date. Also is anyone else who weight trains doing this chime in

    I would think the opposite would help you achieve your goals better-meat is a great, easy source of protein.

    Agreed. Meat isn't bad for you and nixing it with your goals is just going to make it that much harder. The only real reason to cut meat is if you have a moral hang up about eating it.
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    How will cutting out meat get rid of your midsection fat?

    Hint hint- Nope.
  • triciab79
    triciab79 Posts: 1,713 Member
    This seems kinda counter productive. Meat is likely not what is causing your midsection to not be flat. Lean meat like chicken breast is excellent for building muscle while losing fat. If you want to cut something try cutting refined sugar items like white bread, cakes, cookies, candy, or crackers. I don't know anyone who recommends cutting out all meat to achieve a more muscular physique.
  • Ryanstwin
    Ryanstwin Posts: 70 Member
    I have fat on more than my midsection .. I was just pointing that out as my most hated problem area for me because I'm making getting defined In my chest and arms. I'm well aware that you can't spot reduce.. Overall fat loss is the goal the abs will show eventually @ASKyle :-)
  • Ryanstwin
    Ryanstwin Posts: 70 Member
    @Hornsby no moral reasons I don't have a problem with meat. Like my post says I'm trying it for 5 out of 7 days per week
  • BarbWhite09
    BarbWhite09 Posts: 1,128 Member
    I have given up meat recently and I have loved how I have felt and the weight has really been dropping off me. I have been focused on a plant based diet.
  • coreyreichle
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
    Hornsby wrote: »
    What does not eating meat have to do with belly fat? I'm confused OP.

    Either way, just make sure you are getting enough protein (1gram per lb of LBM).

    I'm confused as well about this.
  • amberjo1986
    amberjo1986 Posts: 50 Member
    Lots of armchair nutritionists in here.....
  • Ryanstwin
    Ryanstwin Posts: 70 Member
    hollydubs85 wrote: »
    Ryanstwin wrote: »
    Still eating eggs.. Broccoli peas spinach and I'm waiting on some organic plant based whey to arrive in the mail @hollydubs85
    @_dracarys_

    Well, if yesterday's diary logging is any indication of your permanent diet changes, you're going to need a lot more than 37 grams of protein.

    I know I wasn't feeling well yesterday so I didn't workout or eat much I know how much protein I need daily thanks for the comments
  • coreyreichle
    coreyreichle Posts: 1,031 Member
    Ryanstwin wrote: »
    SoDamnHungry wrote: »
    Why are you cutting out meat though?
    Personally for better digestion and to become more overall healthy more so tho anything. Longevity avoid heart related problems extra weight etc.

    I'm pretty sure meat itself doesn't really effect that... Our bodies are really good at digesting meat.
  • HotKanye
    HotKanye Posts: 103 Member
    Haven't eaten meat in years and no protein deficiency here so everybody can calm their tits. Eating less animal protein is not a bad thing. If you choose to do something different it's all good but it sounds like this person was looking for people who were doing the same thing not people to tell him why it's dumb?

    I don't do anything incredibly intensive with weights but I have no problem getting enough protein for the amount of strength training I do. I strongly recommend Vega for a hit of plant based protein (plus a whole range of other nutrients.) in the morning or after a workout. Their whole line is pretty decent but Vega One is my jam. (I don't work for them or anything just a satisfied customer!) Best of luck to you.
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    Ryanstwin wrote: »
    I have fat on more than my midsection .. I was just pointing that out as my most hated problem area for me because I'm making getting defined In my chest and arms. I'm well aware that you can't spot reduce.. Overall fat loss is the goal the abs will show eventually @ASKyle :-)

    But what does cutting out meat have to do with losing fat?

    Best way to lose fat is to run a small deficit (15ish% off of TDEE), get adequate protein (0.8-1.0 grams per lb of LBM, or 0.7-0.8 grams per lb of goal body weight), and take part in a progressive strength training program. Missing any of these key points then a larger % of your weight loss will come from lean muscle than if you incorporated them.
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