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Vegetarian Friends for motivation?

CarobChip108
CarobChip108 Posts: 54 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
Hi, I would love to connect with friends who are vegetarian or vegan! Please feel free to add me! :smile:

What are your go-to foods for protein (besides eggs, I don't do eggs). I love different dahls and chickpeas, I also got this protein powder with all veggie based proteins (https://www.sproutliving.com/shop/epic-protein-chocolate-maca/).

Since I just started Insanity, I really feel I need to add more protein.

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  • WildePillar
    WildePillar Posts: 120 Member
    I've been a vegetarian my whole life, and I'm half Indian so I was raised on mung beans and kichiri haha...

    I saw an Ayurvedic specialist who suggest that I cook with ghee also. I add a serving of beans (also great for a source of folic acid) to my meals as well.

    Good luck!
  • CarobChip108
    CarobChip108 Posts: 54 Member
    Nice! I wish I would have been so lucky to have been veggie from birth! :blush: And yesss kichiri is one of my favorites! Lately I've been cooking with coconut oil, but definitely ghee is super healthy too, I should make more!
  • bodyzen
    bodyzen Posts: 122 Member
    I'm a vegan! :) love adding new veggie friends! I lost over 50lbs and never looked back! My main sources of protein are things like: lentils, chickpeas, dark leafy greens, seeds/nuts, beans etc. I stick to the World Health Organization's recommendations and feel fabulous! In my experience, it's the quality of foods that matter more so than their exact macronutrient ratios. Keep at it - best of luck! <3 Peace!
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    Vegetarian here! I posted a blog about this some time ago and started having more lentils in my diet. Great source of protein. I have lentil chips and soups. Delicious.
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    Also Greek yogurt. Yum yum.
  • CarobChip108
    CarobChip108 Posts: 54 Member
    @bodyzen Yes! And wow it looks like you've had a beautiful transformation! Very inspiring (: It's definitely true, quality counts. And through MFP I can see how I can also over-eat even if it's good foods!
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    I couldn't agree more carob chip. I was steadily gaining weight before joining and didn't know why. Haven't gained weight since joining.
  • CarobChip108
    CarobChip108 Posts: 54 Member
    @AshleyCMoody I'd love to see your blog on that topic, and definitely I like to add yogurt to my diet as well. Raw milk too if I can find it!

    I've used MFP on and off, and it definitely works, this time I am super determined about making this lifestyle permanent! (:
  • AshleyCMoody
    AshleyCMoody Posts: 144 Member
    I will write a comment on that blog to put it back on recent topics for ya. I'm always here for support.
  • hekla90
    hekla90 Posts: 595 Member
    Great yogurt, light cheese sticks, and edamame mmm (:
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