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Any vegans out there?

livmae14
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Sent you a friend request. Happy, healthy vegan here:-)1
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I'm transitioning! I'm almost there with the occasional milk based ingredient1
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I’m WFPB0
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Almost a vegan here, but some whey and some fish. For almost 40 years.
Reading recently about the protein requirements to build muscle (perhaps as high as 1 gram/pound body weight according to some) and the real risk of muscle loss when in calorie deficient, I decided that getting enough protein to accomplish my goals (which include weight loss and muscle gain at different times) would be VERY difficult for me as a full vegan.)
I encourage you to read up on protein requirements and make an informed decision. Definitely count calories, but count protein too.
I found this link compelling, but I’m not an expert and, who knows?, maybe the author isn’t either: https://examine.com/nutrition/how-much-protein-do-i-need/
The reason I’m posting here is that I suspect my average athletic (swim, bike, hike) performance for the past literally decades may have been largely because I wasn’t getting enough protein. :-(
I’m not dissing a vegan diet here. I’m just cautioning you to be sure you get enough protein.
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If you are eating enough calories to sustain your activity level, you’re most likely getting enough protein.2
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