True or False

LaBelle89
LaBelle89 Posts: 71
edited October 6 in Food and Nutrition
Is it true that Vegans lose more weight than people that eat meat every day? Even if it is the recommended portion?

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  • RonSwanson66
    RonSwanson66 Posts: 1,150 Member
    False.

    Where are you getting this information? Vegan propaganda site?
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    False. They lose the same amount in the same calorie deficit. Cutting out animal products doesn't magically increase weight loss :]
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,224 Member
    Keep in mind that generally speaking vegans are consuming what would be considered a higher carb diet, which is also low protein and when in a deficit that can work against muscle preservation. In that regard doing weight bearing exercise would be highly recommended if you are in fact a vegan.
  • Classalete
    Classalete Posts: 464 Member
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."
  • KCarpenter83
    KCarpenter83 Posts: 36 Member
    false. calories are calories no matter if they are animal based or not.
  • Supercatie80
    Supercatie80 Posts: 1,802 Member
    False. Losing weight is losing weight. And calories are calories. If a Vegan needs 1400 calories a day to maintain weight and starts to eat less or burn more, they will loose weight. The same would go for an omnivore with an identical caloric need.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    I eat all food groups, just make them healthy choices and portions. I have had no trouble losing weight. I would not start something you don't intend to do forever. You will just gain as soon as you stop.
  • Classalete
    Classalete Posts: 464 Member
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."

    seriously dude.....

    isnt there also something in there about how we no longer have to follow the old law....yeah. should men beat their wives too? that's also in there.
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."

    seriously dude.....

    isnt there also something in there about how we no longer have to follow the old law (old testament).....yeah. should men beat their wives too? that's also in there. idiot.

    Pretty sure that was a joke...
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Wow! Someone needs a snack ;D
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    Wow! Someone needs a snack ;D

    Jerky? :laugh:
  • MercenaryNoetic26
    MercenaryNoetic26 Posts: 2,747 Member
    I don't think so. At least I say this because I know many vegetarian Indian folks. I luv em', but they are all overweight. They fry a lot of their stuff. Even Vegans/Vegetarians have to eat clean to an extent. I tried going there (vegetarian status), but couldn't meet my protein requirements. Back to carnivore status and no turning back for me.
  • AlsDonkBoxSquat
    AlsDonkBoxSquat Posts: 6,128 Member
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."

    seriously dude.....

    isnt there also something in there about how we no longer have to follow the old law.....yeah. should men beat their wives too? that's also in there.

    Pretty sure that was a joke...

    And a pretty funny one if you ask me . . . coffee, it's called coffee and will help you wake up in the morning.

    This is a myth. I've known people of all sorts of shapes and sizes with all sorts of diets, it's all about knowing how to eat no matter what diet you adhere to.
  • BobbyClerici
    BobbyClerici Posts: 813 Member
    Actually, it's not weight but friends Vegans lose...lol

    Seriously, a plant based diet is great; however, I worry about protein given my own goals and expectations.
    My standard is to avoid any programs where certain items are banned from diet.

    Having said that, my experience is that Vegans, as a group, are the healthiest people around.

    Mike Tyson went Vegan, and he lost a ton of weight after bloating up like a balloon after retiring from the ring.
  • tsegears
    tsegears Posts: 94
    False! My daughter is a strict vegan and I've seen her weight go up and down. I agree with some of the posts. Calories are calories no matter where they come from.
  • coyoteo
    coyoteo Posts: 532 Member
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."

    My "other side of the office wall people" now think I'm a little crazy for random insane laughter. Thanks for that. :)
  • MrsCon40
    MrsCon40 Posts: 2,351 Member
    False! I am a formerly fat vegan. It hasn't been easy to lose weight.

    Lifting weights and getting 100g+ of protein a day - as well as lots of fat - has sped up the process significantly.
  • LaBelle89
    LaBelle89 Posts: 71
    False.

    Where are you getting this information? Vegan propaganda site?


    I guess its too obvious lol
  • LaBelle89
    LaBelle89 Posts: 71
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."


    Wow really?
  • LaBelle89
    LaBelle89 Posts: 71
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."

    seriously dude.....

    isnt there also something in there about how we no longer have to follow the old law....yeah. should men beat their wives too? that's also in there.

    Thessalonians is in the New Testament...so its new law.
  • SharadaRose
    SharadaRose Posts: 69
    :laugh:
    Negative, actually god shuns vegans, evidence of this can be found in Thessalonians 5:22. "He who detests the meat provided by the heavenly father, shall hereby be condemned to the lake of fire where they shall endure extreme misfortune for all eternity."
    :noway:

    My "other side of the office wall people" now think I'm a little crazy for random insane laughter. Thanks for that. :)

    I know right hahaha. But from me they are use to it. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    False. However, it is true that people who eat a diet of whole foods will lose some more weight because of the added work it takes to chew and digest a big pile of kale as opposed to a piece of crispy, delicious bacon. This would not be the case if you just ate vegan marshmallows all day.
  • gigiangelique
    gigiangelique Posts: 233 Member
    When I was VEGAN I was at my smallest! I was 118 and I am 5/ 8"
  • Espressocycle
    Espressocycle Posts: 2,245 Member
    BTW, Thessalonians 5:22 says to avoid evil. Nothing about meat. However, Acts 11:6-7 reads:

    I looked into it and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles and birds. Then I heard a voice telling me, ‘Get up, Peter. Kill and eat.’
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