Vegetarian & Overweight - it happens!

Justanothername9801
Justanothername9801 Posts: 32 Member
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Hi everyone!
I'm 37, 5'9, curvy, somewhat active, living in Nebraska. I have many kids & life has happened....and well, maybe I like to eat! :D I struggle with my weight & trying to make changes. I'm an animal activist & vegetarian - no judging - vegetarians struggle too!
My gym membership has been renewed, I'm trying to eat better & have set my own goals. Hoping to connect to new friends for advice, encouragement & support. My food diary is open for all to see - I'm human - expect good & bad eating days! :)

Looking forward to this journey with you!
-Jessica

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  • FitForL1fe
    FitForL1fe Posts: 1,872 Member
    yup welcome to MFP, sounds like you already know the deal with CICO (calories in calories out)

    set your stats and goals in MFP (let it calculate for -0.5 or -1.0 lb per week)

    get a food scale and weigh everything

    good luck! :mrgreen:
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    It comes down to calories. If you eat anything at a surplus, you'll gain weight. I know over weight vegans and vegetarians .
    The good news is, your in the right place. All you need is a food scale, Weigh everything you consume and log it here accurately. :smiley:
  • Justanothername9801
    Justanothername9801 Posts: 32 Member
    ^^Thank you both! I think my biggest challenge is getting back into the gym routine. I don't enjoy it like I used to, so I really force myself to go. I know I feel better when I'm done...it's just going! I've increased my water intake & started some good supplements. I'll get this! :)
  • fitchriis
    fitchriis Posts: 14 Member
    edited June 2015
    When I switched from being vegetarian to vegan (for ethical reasons not health/diet) my weight automatically went down even though I was still eating as much - dairy, especially cheese, has a lot of fat in it so I would think that vegetarians could easily get as overweight as meat-eaters especially if they eat a lot of dairy. I've been vegan for decades and I don't think it is as easy for vegans to gain weight but I managed to let myself creep up to 20 pounds overweight, I love fruit and can eat lots in a day, now since doing this fitness diary I see how much sugar there is in it! You really can get too much of a good thing :smile:
  • softblondechick
    softblondechick Posts: 1,275 Member
    Yes, cheese and dairy products can add fat quickly. As can processed wheat products.

    My vegan friend touted a "raw" diet as "perfect", geez, he was eating more fat from coconut and carbs from dried dates in a day, than I eat in a week! He is fat and yet states how healthy his diet is! He does not look healthy to me.
  • karacasale5
    karacasale5 Posts: 41 Member
    Welcome and good luck! Stay focused! Everyone has bad days once in a while but dont let it ruin everything youve done

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