VEGAN

heelie1996 · April 2017

I am so excited bc 4 days ago I went vegan ( I was vegetarian for 2 years before this).
If anyone has advice or good recipes please lmk.
Also will I lose weight???

janejellyroll · April 2017

Vegans lose weight the same way non-vegans do -- through a calorie deficit. Some people find that eliminating animal products from their diet results in them eating fewer calories. These people do lose weight. However, lots of people maintain their weight and some people even gain weight. It just comes down to calories.

Advice: If you haven't already, check out veganhealth.org for nutritional information and details on what supplements you might want to consider. Pinterest is a great source for recipes. As far as cookbooks, Isa Chandra Moskowitz has many great cookbooks. She's my favorite vegan cookbook author (I like like Terry Hope Romero, Robin Robertson, and Bryant Terry).

SarahLascelles1 · April 2017

I recommend the Veganomicon, it's an excellent cook book

KristyDonovan · April 2017

I was vegetarian for 13 years and have been 99% vegan for almost a year. I've lost almost 50lbs. But it's strictly from a caloric deficit. However, my skin completely cleared up and my hair is great! I love kite hill almond cheese and just mayo products. Also the beyond burger is about the best thing ever! Good luck

laconrad2013 · April 2017

You won't lose weight by going vegan. Just calorie count for that. But I do have a ton of recipes. I'm in my 6th year 100% plant based and vegan. Let me know what you would like recipes for. I'm happy to share!

leanjogreen18 · April 2017

SarahLascelles1 wrote: »

I recommend the Veganomicon, it's an excellent cook book

I will 2nd this. I eat vegan meals several times a week and this is my favorite cookbook!

caitlinj406 · April 2017

I've been vegan for nine years and have gained and lost weight in that time. It's all about calories. I love to invent recipes now but starting out I relied on cookbooks so if you have a library card go check out every one of Isa's books (ok maybe not the baking ones though they are awesome). Appetite for Reduction is great because it has nutritional breakdowns and is geared toward lower calorie meals.

cee134 · April 2017

Make sure to supplement the nutrition you can't get from meat and dairy. It's not hard and very affordable. Generally it's B12 and Iodine. It depends on your diet.

BeGrandLike · April 2017

I gained a ton of weight when I went vegan 'cause I thought I wouldn't have to pay attention to what I was eating if I didn't eat animal products.

Turns out, Oreos and coconut bliss and peanut butter and cashew cream are actually full of calories? Like, who'd have thought it?

BeGrandLike · April 2017

But to answer your actual question about food.. here's my vegan food pinterest board. I mean, about 3/4 of the recipes there are things I just gaze at cause they're so pretty, but it's got a few of my staples as well

Traveler120 · April 2017

I'm 95% vegan. Yes you can lose weight esp if the main change will be removing eggs, cheese, butter etc. If most else remains the same, then your calories will be much reduced coz you've removed calorie dense fatty foods.

But if you'll just replace those calories with vegan alternatives, then no, you won't lose weight.

janejellyroll · April 2017

Traveler120 wrote: »

I'm 95% vegan. Yes you can lose weight esp if the main change will be removing eggs, cheese, butter etc. If most else remains the same, then your calories will be much reduced coz you've removed calorie dense fatty foods.

But if you'll just replace those calories with vegan alternatives, then no, you won't lose weight.

When you say one won't lose weight if one chooses vegan alternatives to eggs, cheese, and butter, do you mean they won't lose weight *as a result* of going vegan? Or do you mean that they won't lose weight at all. A vegan who consumes anything would be able to lose weight if they have a calorie deficit.