Bodybuilding vegan/vegetarian friends!

sabrinastarmfp
sabrinastarmfp Posts: 4 Member
edited November 18 in Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
Hey everyone! I'm a 28 yo vegetarian working on building muscle and losing fat
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  • coopergirl15
    coopergirl15 Posts: 9 Member
    Hi. I'm 31 and a vegetarian as well, getting back into weight lifting after a neck injury. You can feel free to add me. :smiley:
  • mintyjuly
    mintyjuly Posts: 31 Member
    Hi! Also 28, vegan and just started weight training :)
  • alechua
    alechua Posts: 224 Member
    Hello! currently on stronglifts and on a vegan lifestyle. Goal is to build muscle and lose fat :smile:
  • barry_b12
    barry_b12 Posts: 86 Member
    I am looking to bulk up a bit though struggling - not (I don't think) because I'm vegan but because I'm older (but not necessarily wiser in this arena). I'd love to have vegan friends on that same road. :)
  • Jar1ssa
    Jar1ssa Posts: 1 Member
    Hey Everyone! I'm 27 and been a vegetarian for almost 6 months now. I absolutely love it! Since December I've lost about 10 pounds. I realize that a few of you are looking to gain but I'm actually trying to shred a little more. Any suggestions?
  • FlattoPhat
    FlattoPhat Posts: 22 Member
    Im 30 and a vegetarian for 12 years. I am also trying to gain muscle and lose fat.
  • Cecily55
    Cecily55 Posts: 15 Member
    barry_b12 wrote: »
    I am looking to bulk up a bit though struggling - not (I don't think) because I'm vegan but because I'm older (but not necessarily wiser in this arena). I'd love to have vegan friends on that same road. :)

    HI, Barry, I'm older - in body if not in mind - answer I'm vegan simply because I seem to be allergic to everything that is not vegan. Plus I can't eat gluten / wheat, oats, or broccoli / cruciferous veggies. As a result it's hard to get enuf protein. I'm now 67, but a only a few years ago I was pretty fit. Now that ive figured out my dietary pro
  • Cecily55
    Cecily55 Posts: 15 Member
    To continue (cat stepped on post reply), . . . dietary problems, I'm looking to get back in shape so I can see my abs and triceps again. I'm really looking for a buddy to help work through these dietary changes while building some muscle and losing the fluff.
  • Valentinogomez
    Valentinogomez Posts: 24 Member
    Hello Everyone. Vegan weightlifter looking to achieve gainz on a Vegan Diet. Currently I am on a full bulking phase while leaning out to get rid of exess bodyfat. I begging to hitting the gym while recording out my progress on my simple workout log. Feel free to add me and keep in contact would like to have like minded friends :]
  • jayyb9
    jayyb9 Posts: 67 Member
    Hello. 23 year old male who is trying to build muscle and gain weight through a strictly vegan diet. Any high carb and high protein lunch and dinner ideas are really appreciated! :)
  • hannahnew625
    hannahnew625 Posts: 19 Member
    Hi! 19 female vegan. Not a body builder. But I lift weights in the gym and try to keep my protein intake high
  • wil_driver
    wil_driver Posts: 2 Member
    I just completed the nice to Vegitarian, and am working toward Vegan. I need more protien. I'm up to 50-65g per day. 40 from Vega shakes, 10-25 throughout the day. I'm looking to reach 100-ish grams.
    Any ideas?
  • bryansoto6745
    bryansoto6745 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello everyone. I'm a 35 year old male who very recently adopted the vegan bodybuilding lifestyle in the last 6 weeks or so. Congratulations to everyone on taking control of your health and lifestyle.
  • ellendalgarno
    ellendalgarno Posts: 3 Member
    @wil_driver 2 year vegan here. I start my mornings with oatmeal, with protein powder, nuts and fruit. Lunch is typically veggies and pasta, a shake, or some sort of sandwich. Dinner is almost always veggies, beans, and a grain. I get anywhere from 110-135g protein per day!
  • vinit33pratap
    vinit33pratap Posts: 23 Member
    Hi, I'm m24 and a vegetarian. Losing fat and gaining strength is what I'm up for. I'm currently following beginner level Bodyweight exercises. Protein intake is quite challenging for a vegetarian.
  • nyponbell
    nyponbell Posts: 379 Member
    31, vegetarian/borderline vegan for most of my life! Began lifting again not too long ago and am back to logging! Goal is to lose fat (a lot) and gain some more muscles!! Glad to see I am not alone!

    Feel free to add me (just please write that this is where you saw me)!
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  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    vinit33pratap wrote: »
    Hi, I'm m24 and a vegetarian. Losing fat and gaining strength is what I'm up for. I'm currently following beginner level Bodyweight exercises. Protein intake is quite challenging for a vegetarian.

    I'm not vegetarian, but eat a lot of meatless meals. I don't find a vegetarian diet challenging in terms of protein as you can still eat eggs and dairy on top of plant based sources.
  • fuzzylop72
    fuzzylop72 Posts: 651 Member
    wil_driver wrote: »
    I just completed the nice to Vegitarian, and am working toward Vegan. I need more protien. I'm up to 50-65g per day. 40 from Vega shakes, 10-25 throughout the day. I'm looking to reach 100-ish grams.
    Any ideas?

    legumes of various forms will be your go-to for protein (specifically: lysine requirements). peas, lentil pasta (processed), seitan, etc. You should fairly easily be able to reach reasonable levels of protein with a little planning if you're not strict on carb intake.
  • elliej
    elliej Posts: 466 Member
    edited July 2017
    This thread !!! Woo !!!

    29, 80% vegan / lifelong vegetarian.
    Nearing weight loss goal doing stronglifts and starting to think about recomp
  • skyrider8737
    skyrider8737 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi! I am a 16 year old vegan, feel free to add me! Ive been working on becoming a bodybuilder for a while now but I am having my ups and downs. I just really want to compete in physique shows and I think it would be really cool to compete in the crossfit games someday.
  • wil_driver
    wil_driver Posts: 2 Member
    @ellendalgarno Hey thanks. I do a lot of that, but I'm missing the nuts/beans. I'll add them in.

    @bmitchelmfp Thank you. I've never been too strict on carbs. Just one rule "Eat healthy. Eat as much as you want. But always burn at least as much as you eat. "

    Thanks again. Very helpful.
  • karl010203
    karl010203 Posts: 1 Member
    Hi all - interesting thread, please excuse the ignorance but I would like to reduce meat and diary - - but struggle with getting protein without whey, cottage cheese and meat... how do I get started replacing some of these -- think it is potentially a lot healthier... any thoughts on getting started welcomed... thanks :smiley:
  • RebeccaChristineG
    RebeccaChristineG Posts: 2 Member
    Hello all! 34 year old who is doing my best to live a vegan/healthy lifestyle. Into weight lifting and also on a mission to lose weight and build muscle. Just trying to surround myself with others living the same lifestyle to offer support, encouragement and maybe share recipes and health related info. I'm very new to this app but glad I found this community. Best Wishes to all on your journey of health and healing...
  • babychris1
    babychris1 Posts: 159 Member
    Yes to this thread
    26 year old vegan lifter from the UK
  • marlenaferguson
    marlenaferguson Posts: 4 Member
    wil_driver wrote: »
    I just completed the nice to Vegitarian, and am working toward Vegan. I need more protien. I'm up to 50-65g per day. 40 from Vega shakes, 10-25 throughout the day. I'm looking to reach 100-ish grams.
    Any ideas?

    Beans are your friend! They're a great way to add protein. Brown rice is also really filling and higher in protein than lots of other grains.
    I eat A LOT of greens, which somewhat helps the fat to protein ratio (not demonizing fat here- it's a vital nutrient, it's just hard to balance with the other macros). Peanut butter is great if again, you have fat macros to spare.
    Soy mince (like the one from Holland and Barrett) is 50% protein when dry, so 25% wet with lots of fibre and very little fat.
    I average about 80-100 grams of protein at the moment- normally it's more but as its summer I just can't stop eating fresh veg and I get too full for things like veggie burgers or black beans .
  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    edited July 2017
    wil_driver wrote: »
    @ellendalgarno Hey thanks. I do a lot of that, but I'm missing the nuts/beans. I'll add them in.

    @bmitchelmfp Thank you. I've never been too strict on carbs. Just one rule "Eat healthy. Eat as much as you want. But always burn at least as much as you eat. "

    Thanks again. Very helpful.
    Lentils, tofu, soya milk, peas, beans, Linda McCartney frozen goods, houmous, spirulina powder, vegan Quorn (not all Quorn is vegan, but some-- the packets emblazoned Vegan, to be specific-- is).

  • hiijinx
    hiijinx Posts: 9 Member
    28 male veggie, occasional lifter here.

    One of my fav high protein meals is Beans on toast with various Seitan steaks/burgers or Tempeh. Add some avacado/PB, seeds, egg/cheese (for non vegans) and various condiments and can be a nice 1000 + cal meal.
  • circularsmiles
    circularsmiles Posts: 14 Member
    Hi!
    I'm a 31 yr old vegan strength trainer that's lost over 100lb.s! Always looking to add more motivating (veg/an especially) friends!!
  • babybluekai
    babybluekai Posts: 3 Member
    26, vegan for 5 year vegetarian for like 10, recently started living, I do yoga and cardio regularly forever though. My meals are usually a Bean, Grain, and Green. =) I love to see other veggies on here =)
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