Vegan support

JerseyGirlHeart
JerseyGirlHeart Posts: 133 Member
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Any vegans out there or trying to switch over to vegan? Just wondering, I know it can be hard at times, but the feeling is great! I made a committed to eat all vegan now, before I was on a diet where I eat vegan most of the time, and through in some animal products here and there.

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  • adamcrisis
    adamcrisis Posts: 35 Member
    Welcome! Going on 6 years for me. Best decision I ever made.

    Theres a few Forum Groups here based around Vege/Vegan diets

    Happy Herbivores and Team Vegan
  • msps1973
    msps1973 Posts: 52 Member
    I decided to switch to vegan back in July. I would say I am 95%- having a hard time giving up sushi! It was challengeing at first, and I was relying on packaged processed foods too much. I have found a few websites/blogs that have awesome recipes and now make pretty much everything I eat.

    I decided to switch to be healthier and of course to save a few animals :)

    I love that I can input recipes on MFP and see what I am consuming. I was shocked to see that I really dont eat a lot of fat! Which is to be expected with a vegan diet.

    I am going 100% starting Jan1.

    :0)
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    I went vegetarian in may 2011 and vegan sept 1 2011......so far I'm loving it! I have had a few hard days but overall I feel so much better that I just keep stickin with it!!
  • Nova_Lotus
    Nova_Lotus Posts: 7
    Being all Vegan. Where do you get your protein from?
  • ROCKERFOREVER81
    ROCKERFOREVER81 Posts: 109
    I started on August 2011......to eat vegetables from Monday-Thursday and then do chicken or fish on the weekends. I am trying to get to a point were I don't have to feel the cravings for white meats and finally become a full-time vegetable :) Still working on it but i have felt the positive changes already such as more energy and my skin is no longer oily. Its awesome!
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    Being all Vegan. Where do you get your protein from?

    I get mine from tofu, quinoa, beans, lentils, protein shakes (I drink one everyday after I work out) almost every food out there has a bit of protein it all adds up throughout the day.
  • Joisgettingfit
    Joisgettingfit Posts: 160 Member
    One of my new years resolutions is going to be to try and eat a more vegan diet.
    I might just follow the Jenna Marbles approach (she's a popular youtuber,really funny and has the most kick *kitten* body) and keep to a vegan diet 6/7 days a week.
  • adamcrisis
    adamcrisis Posts: 35 Member
    Being all Vegan. Where do you get your protein from?

    What a lot of people dont realize is that you get protein from almost anything you eat (albeit small amounts) but it adds up over the day. I rarely have to pay attention to getting my daily protein amount.

    But beans, nuts, wheat gluten (aka seitan, wheat meat), soy, grains
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    I have been trying for a while and I have decided to go all vegan after the holidays. My body likes it so much more!!
  • mysteria_
    mysteria_ Posts: 44 Member
    I am considering going vegan as well... actually pretty close to vegan right now, since I only rarely eat any meat or cheese...
  • tam120
    tam120 Posts: 444 Member
    I try not to say I'm vegan because it can be a bone of contention to those who lead a vegan lifestyle, I try not directly eat anything with a face or a mother but I don't attempt to avoid anything in which animals may have been used it it's production (pretty much I don't do the research - it's not like I want to harm animals) such as makeup or clothing or marshmallows or wine or OJ etc. I eat a plant based diet most of the time, but there are times when I don't, whether it's because I'm craving some particular food or because it's just a pain (like vacation) or family events where I'm not going to make the host cook just for me.

    Right now I'm having a protein issue because I haven't really been paying attention to macros so I haven't been consuming enough so I've started drinking a plant based protein supplement. That being said, it is definitely possible to get all of your protein from plants.
  • PirateGary
    PirateGary Posts: 19
    Calorie for calorie, broccoli has more than double the protein than a sirloin steak, but the steak also has 55 mg cholesterol and 1.7 grams of saturated fat. The broccoli? 0 cholesterol and a teeny tiny amount of saturated fat. And in case you might be thinking that broccoli is a “magic” vegetable, and other vegetables don't have the same sizzle, I can tell you that most vegetables are just as nutrient dense. This means that calorie for calorie, most vegetables (and other plant-based foods) have loads of nutrients, whereas most animal-based foods do not. Think you cannot build muscle on a vegan diet? Tell that to a gorilla. :)
  • tiffanyrose519
    tiffanyrose519 Posts: 107 Member
    This vegan food blog has some amazing recipes: ohsheglows.com I think if you have some good substitutes for foods you already eat it will be easier to be successful in your switch. I've been making recipes from this blog for about 6 months and haven't come across one I didn't like!
  • HealthyAcademic
    HealthyAcademic Posts: 85 Member
    I eat almost entirely vegan. Sometimes I slip, but I am not perfect. I eat vegan because my body breaks down non-animal food easier. Since switching, I have seen all sort of turnarounds like a total drop in cholesterol and the weight comes off faster.

    Someone mentioned above that protein is in everything. I try to include some of the following in my diet every day because they are higher in protein:

    Beans
    Lentils
    Seitan
    Quinoa
    Wild Rice
    Tofu
    Nuts
    Tempeh
    RAW Protein Powder
  • MattGetsMad
    MattGetsMad Posts: 429 Member
    Being all Vegan. Where do you get your protein from?

    What a lot of people dont realize is that you get protein from almost anything you eat (albeit small amounts) but it adds up over the day. I rarely have to pay attention to getting my daily protein amount.

    But beans, nuts, wheat gluten (aka seitan, wheat meat), soy, grains

    ^This

    I've been plant-based since November 1st of this year. Not exactly vegan I eat honey and own leather products (I understand serious Vegans do neither)

    I find that I eat plenty of protein (over 50 grams a day) and I feel freaking great! Never had so much energy during workouts in my life. Also, never had such a speedy recovery after workouts.

    Whether you come in from the ethical side, or the health side (like me) I would strongly recommend giving it a go.

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  • gingerb85
    gingerb85 Posts: 357 Member
    I've been vegan for two years. I haven't found it to be difficult at all. For the most part, I eat whole foods and avoid overly processed foods. I do not eat non-dairy cheeses or meat substitutes with the rare exception of a Field Roast product every few months. Tofu once a week. After a few months, I did find Vegan Gourmet nondairy sour cream and I'll add that to burritos or a little dollop to my black bean soup. I've had seitan once (liked it, but would rather make my own than buy premade and haven't delved into that yet) and tempeh once (didn't care for it). I get my protein from grains, legumes, and veggies. I do love almond milk and we usually have a couple of different varieties in our fridge.
  • DonPendergraft
    DonPendergraft Posts: 520 Member
    I'm on basically a Vegan diet, but I'm not Vegan since that has an ethical component. I'm following the diet portion for my health. I'm on a slightly stricter program as I don't eat nuts or added oils as well. Very heart healthy diet and I no longer have to watch my calories. It wasn't too hard to adjust once I made up my mind. I just jumped in and did it 100% and didn't look back. Highly recommended. Good luck on your journey!
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