Any active vegans or vegetarians on here?! :)

mylifelikedust
mylifelikedust Posts: 4
edited October 7 in Food and Nutrition
I'm a vegan and want to befriend some peeps with similar diaries and active exercise logs. If anyone has some some tasty food recipes or vegan-oriented tips that would be awesome too. :)
P.s. As a vegan or vegetarian what is your biggest nutrient concert and how have you overcome it?
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  • MeowserKitty
    MeowserKitty Posts: 185
    Eyyo. I'm in said boat:)
  • MeowserKitty
    MeowserKitty Posts: 185
    My biggest concern was the high amount of carbs compared to protein and fat I was consuming (not saying carbs are horrible or anything, just generally not as filling and it was causing me to miss out other places) but I've mostly eliminated grains (personal choice,, once again, not saying they are horrid) and that has helped me focus on more nutrient rich foods. (nuts, avacados, etc.)
  • hollyeverhart
    hollyeverhart Posts: 397 Member
    I'm now vegan, was vegetarian for awhile before that! I feel way better & get all the nutrients I need! any questions feel free to message me!
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    i'm a vegetarian!
  • aliciaann16
    aliciaann16 Posts: 11 Member
    i've been a vegetarian who eats mostly vegan for over 2yrs and just joined this site. the month of december i ate way too many carbs, sweets and overall crap. so i'm trying to refocus my "back to basics" diet on fruits vegetables and beans.
    fatfreevegan.com and vegweb.com are where i get alot of my recipes
    and i have my own blog geekswhoeat.blogspot.com with some vegan recipes
    nutrient wise i worry about not getting enough b12 so ive started taking supplements
  • SeaSiren1
    SeaSiren1 Posts: 242 Member
    Request sent
  • chanson104
    chanson104 Posts: 859
    bump
  • ashleeluxe85
    ashleeluxe85 Posts: 1
    I'm a vegetarian, trying to go vegan, who depends waaaaaay too much on pasta, breads and cheeses! All veggies add me please. I just signed up today. :)
  • veganbaum
    veganbaum Posts: 1,865 Member
    There are loads of veg*ns on here. Try searching in the posts for vegan or vegetarian and you'll find posts from lots of people you can send a request to, and look under the groups - there are some veg*n groups as well. Good luck!
  • nomena
    nomena Posts: 165
    I'm vegetarian but was vegan for two years. Feel free to add me, I'd love some veg*n friends.
  • PeaceLuvVeggies
    PeaceLuvVeggies Posts: 375 Member
    Vegetarian converting to Veganism here :)
  • lisanxd
    lisanxd Posts: 93
    Vegetarian. I struggle with carbs vs protein.
  • CLotfy
    CLotfy Posts: 31
    I've been a vegetarian since I was 7 years old. I do cook meat for my husband and kids, but most of our meals are veg. I occasionally cook with substitutes by quorn...also do a lot of tofu, beans, and veggies. Adding you!
  • shasha_84
    shasha_84 Posts: 170
    I am vegan :) add me. I love getting vegan friends to swap recipes and ideas on here. Its good to have Vegan/ Vegetarian support.
  • 1smemae94
    1smemae94 Posts: 365 Member
    Hey! I'm a vegetarian. My biggest issue is getting a good balance between sugar/ carbs/ protein. Request is being sent!
  • aqua_zumba_fan
    aqua_zumba_fan Posts: 383 Member
    I'm vegetarian and would love to make more vegan recipes so anyone feel free to add me :)
    I often post links to recipes I've cooked at the bottom of my diary.
  • Psychomasokism
    Psychomasokism Posts: 46 Member
    I'm vegetarian going on vegan. Please feel free to add me, anyone! I don't have many vegetarian friends, so the support would be nice. If your diary's open, even better! Helps to give me ideas for my meals too :)
  • naomi8888
    naomi8888 Posts: 519 Member
    Me! I'm adding you
  • inkdgirl
    inkdgirl Posts: 79
    Vegetarian here, add me up!


    would love to get to the vegan stage but I simply cannot break up my love affair with cheese!
  • geeracee
    geeracee Posts: 1 Member
    I'm vegan! Aw yeah <3
  • Niledhel
    Niledhel Posts: 134 Member
    I'm a vegeterian vegan-wannabe, and I would like more active friends in here. =) Anyday ^^
  • mylifelikedust
    mylifelikedust Posts: 4
    Wow, I did not expect such great feedback! Hello fellow veggies, thanks for all the friend requests! :) I have to agree with the carb-overload that can come from cutting out meat and meat products. Luckily I run quite a bit so I don't feel too bad eating bread and pasta frequently. I have another question for you guys: anyone have good recipes for incorporating veggies into breakfast? I seem to only get my fill at dinner and I'd like to balance that out. Thanks again!
  • Jnh16
    Jnh16 Posts: 35 Member
    I don't technically 'qualify' but I just started doing dairy free this week to see if my baby has a dairy sensitivity, so I'm still eating meat but no forms of dairy which is hard since its in nearly everything! I would love advice too!
  • linettev
    linettev Posts: 4 Member
    I've been vegan for over 2 years now, and I'm very happy with it. I've always been a bit of a carb fiend, even when I was omnivorous, and that's not changed much! My biggest worry is B12, but I take supplements to make sure all is well in that area.

    Honestly though, my food has got into a bit of a rut, and I'm not really eating the variety of foods I should be, so that's partially why I've shared my diary, to try and encourage myself to make better choices.

    Veggies for breakfast is an interesting one, as so many cultures see our habit of eating different types of food at breakfast compared to lunch and dinner, as really weird. You could try shaking off the breakfast cultural concept and having what could also be thought of as a light lunch. Or, delve into the world of fruit salads for brekkie, not veg I know, but closer than many breakfasts. Or if you like them, delve into the world of juices. Start with a fruit one with maybe some beetroot or carrot in, and slowly go full veg.
  • veganbaum
    veganbaum Posts: 1,865 Member
    Wow, I did not expect such great feedback! Hello fellow veggies, thanks for all the friend requests! :) I have to agree with the carb-overload that can come from cutting out meat and meat products. Luckily I run quite a bit so I don't feel too bad eating bread and pasta frequently. I have another question for you guys: anyone have good recipes for incorporating veggies into breakfast? I seem to only get my fill at dinner and I'd like to balance that out. Thanks again!

    Have dinner for breakfast. Steamed veggies and rice. Tofu scramble with loads of veggies. Miso loaded with veggies.
  • amyhollar
    amyhollar Posts: 107 Member
    I don't officially label myself anything but I try to eat at least 85% plant-based diet.....I love vegan recipes, they inspire me! Veggies and vegans feel free to add me I love looking at people's diaries that aren't loaded with meat! Check out ohsheglows.com for amazing vegan creations I make her recipes all the time!

    As far as veggies for breakfast go, I make smoothies with spinach or kale in them as well as carrots, pumpkin, squash, etc. I blend leafy greens into my chia seed breakfast puddings too. Gena just posted this the other day, maybe you'd like it : http://www.choosingraw.com/chocolate-avocado-sauce-and-chocolate-avocado-breakfast-salad/
  • linettev
    linettev Posts: 4 Member

    Have dinner for breakfast. Steamed veggies and rice. Tofu scramble with loads of veggies. Miso loaded with veggies.

    Oh wow! I totally forgot to suggest scrambled tofu!! Great breakfast idea! I use variations on the postpunk kitchen's recipe here: http://www.theppk.com/2009/10/tof-u-and-tof-me-scrambled-tofu-revisited/ and like they say, you can also make a burrito with scrambled tofu for brekkie on the go...
    (hmm.. I used to make piles of brekkie burritos and freeze them, microwaving one for breakfast each morning back when I ate egg still, I wonder how that would work with tofu? I know freezing changes the texture, but may be worth an experiment!!)
  • Jessmoylan3
    Jessmoylan3 Posts: 2 Member
    One tip for you, I use Arbonne's Protein shakes when I'm on the go and want a healthy and more cost friendly meal than eating out. They are certified vegan as well as gluten free! Let me know if you'd like more info.
  • Riley4ever
    Riley4ever Posts: 225 Member
    Hi I'm vegetarian (have been for nearly 30 yrs now!) - biggest nutrition concerns are not eating enough protein (especially when dieting as cut cheese & nuts out as too fatty so have to rely on eggs, tofu and beans/pulses) and not getting enough iron - I frequently become chronically anaemic and have to have treatment doses of ferrous sulphate to get my iron levels back up to normal. anaemia can be very debilitating as effectively not enough iron to effectively transport haemaglobin (and therefore Oxygen) round your body so get incredibly tired and breathless (not a great combo when you already feel like that through being overweight) ! Dark leafy veg (spinach), eggs, tofu, dried apricots are all good sources of iron for veggies.
  • bluestocking06
    bluestocking06 Posts: 66 Member
    I've been vegetarian since I was 13 and have been living with a vegan for the past 4, so I eat mostly vegan. I have to say my biggest struggle has actually been not enough sodium. I know that's pretty rare but since we don't really eat anything packaged and only use salt sparingly in cooking, we were both having a really hard time recovering from intense workouts (he does half marathons, I do long distance biking and triathlons.) We would feel off for days after races or long training rides/runs. We finally figured out that we need to buy some chips or something to keep our electrolytes in better balance.
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