I'm vegetarian so it isn't quite as tricky as vegan but I still find it hard hitting my macros. However I try to make sure I always get at least 1g per pound of my lean body mass (approx 106) so as long as I get over that I'm happy, although I'm usually quite a bit over now. On heavy workout days (lifting etc) I'll have an extra protein shake just to keep my muscles happy.

Having the same issues as you all... the average vegan has no problem getting enough protein... but when your are building muscle, it is truly a challenge to get the numbers up there without going overboard on the calories. I'm trying to figure what to cut out of my diet- there are definitely a few things I need to reduce- I could rely less heavily on protein bars and nut butters, but I cannot eliminate them. I need the bars for a quick post workout fix on the days I am away from home, like at the gym en route to work... and the nut butters are important too. It's hard, but it's worth it to stick to your principles. We don't get the instant gratification of "building muscle fast" like carnivores, but it can be done with persistence and dedication. It's just a struggle when you are new at it, and I am. I was okay when I was losing weight, cutting was not a problem, but maintaining is getting to be an issue for me as is building muscle for strength training. I feel I either under consume or over consume... it's a process of learning I guess.