HeidiMightyRawr Member

That's fantastic, congratualations on your results - that's massive progress!

I personally would up the calories, I don't think 1200 is enough for the vast majority of people as a lot of the time their BMR (minimum required for the body to function in a basic state) is higher than that. The protein seems fine though, my goal is 77g and 2050 cals and I have no issue with maintaining muscle while…

For eating out, there's an app called HappyCow which should help you find places to eat that have vegan/plant based options, and is worldwide as far as I know :) I tend to just prefer picking my usual favourite places and calling or emailing them ahead to ask what they have available though. Most places are pretty willing…

There are several plant based youtubers around. NaturallyStephanie is good, she did a Vegan Bulk series a little while ago; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fK5bQz7iDzI

Pros: Not contributing to unnecessary animal suffering. Also for me more energy, less bloating & clearer skin. Cons: It can take a little bit of getting used to the beginning, the reading ingredient labels, asking questions at restaurants, general lack of quick on the go snacks..dealing with other people's negative…

Animal based sources of protein: Meat (poultry is generally higher in protein than red meat/fattier cuts) Fish Dairy (cottage cheese, greek yogurt have a decent ratio of cals to protein compared to a lot of others) Eggs. Non animal based sources of protein: Lentils - dried have a higher % than canned Chickpeas Beans Nuts…

It's a protein derived from fungi. So it's similar to mushrooms, but it's not actually mushroom. http://www.mycoprotein.org/index.php/faq/index.html

I'm in the UK, open diary (2050 cals) My goal is 16lb loss. Feel free to add me

I was going to recommend anything by Linda McCartney, but not sure of availability in the US and I noticed since you said you're avoiding soy. (They do contain soy) but if you ever decide to try any ever, they are amazing, especially the sausages! For a soy free meat substitute I'd say 'Seitan' It's a homemade meat sub…

As much as some people like to say going vegan helps with weight loss, that isn't always the case. It's been 8 months for me and my weight hasn't changed at all (so I've just started tracking again) When a person goes vegan and loses weight (and a lot do) it's because the person has typically gone from more calorically…

I went vegan in the new year after trying Veganuary and loving how it made me feel, so I kept on with it :) First of all you will not have a lack of protein, if you eat enough quality food. I'm a powerlifter, don't take protein supps and manage just fine. My main staples / food choices are pretty much the same as before,…

If you're in a caloric deficit, you'll lose weight. Doesn't mean it's going to make you feel, look or perform well.

Not vegan (or veggie) but I've significantly reduced animal products the past month roughly, so it's a rarity now I have any. Most of my sources of protein come from lentils and chickpeas at the moment. I really like red split lentils and replace mince with them for things like bolognese and shepherds pie. Curries are also…

I've seen people at PL meets use foam rollers while they're warming up, which supposedly helps, although I've never tried. My arch isn't huge, but it's decent enough and better than what it was. As others have mentioned, push your shoulder blades right into the bench, feet firmly on the floor. Remember not everyone gets on…

Your BMI is in the "healthy" range of 18.5 - 25. I use " " because BMI isn't a great indicator of health and ideal bodyweight, especially if you exercise, and may have extra muscle. But if you take it for what it is, your bodyweight would be seen as ideal. In terms of fat % for women: 10-13% = essential 14-20% = athletes…

There's absolutely nothing wrong with carbs. Why do you think they're unhealthy?

Cherry tomatoes. Grapefruit or Orange

Well there's deadlift day and squat day. They're the days when I have leg based exercises, but there is other stuff too. Deadlift day (Tuesday) - Deadlifts / Rack Pulls - Box Squats - Deficit Deadlifts - Leg Press - Leg Curls ..and back/traps stuff like barbell rows, DB rows and shrugs. Squat day (Friday) - Squats -…

That's such a tough one, they're both so good, but both depend heavily on where you get them! .... Probably french fries, but that was far too difficult!! Onion bhaji VS Samosas

Yes you need salt. As someone mentioned, especially if you're exercising! You will sweat, and the body needs salt. Mind you the only time I ever add salt is with chip shop / fast food chips, which is so so rare. Other that that, I don't add any. There is so much in food already. In normal circumstances I seem to get around…

There is no difference in the requirements of a protein powder, preworkout etc for men and for women. The difference purely comes down to what's in there, and does it suit your goals? Most ranges that I have found targeted towards women tend to be focused on fat loss and "toning" (which is just fat loss and muscle gain).…

Age: 25 Occupation: I'm in Pensions Admin College (alum/current student): I have a Psych degree Location: England Fitness Goals: Strong as hell Exercising: Do you do it, and what do you do? Powerlifting, 4x a week Consistency (are you here for today, or will you be here long term? And do you get on every day or once a…

Why only 50g protein? I'm assuming there's a medical reason and it's not just because you are vegetarian (there are plenty of ways to get protein besides meat/animal products) Regarding the actual muscle mass, eat more. It's really as simple as that. Extra protein will sure help but it's not like all hope is lost if you…

No, it doesn't. However 1g fat = 9 calories. 1g carbs or 1g protein = 4 calories. So while the macronutrient itself doesn't have a direct relation to fat gain, it's easier to go over your calorie requirements with a diet high in fat. Leaner meats will have the benefit (if you're aiming for weight loss) of not just less fat…

I used to, several times a day...pretty much the only meal I'd have without meat was breakfast. At the moment it's getting less frequent and not every day, but that's got nothing to do with weight loss. I've had great success with weight loss before while eating meat 2, 3+ times a day. It honestly is calories in vs…

I make my time in the gym a priority and always find a way to work it around whatever job I'm in. If the job I was in made it extremely difficult, unless it was my absolute dream career I would be looking for a new one! Last year I changed jobs from a fairly active job with messed up shift patterns to a 9-5 desk job. I…

Some decent size on their forearms, or legs (please don't skip leg day!) Plus accents, love the Scottish accent.

I can lose on 2400, regardless of whether I eat meat/dairy or not. It's an individual thing and while it may seem high to several people, it's not for everyone. It's just so many people are fed the idea that we need to be on 1200 to lose, which is not true. It's more than just Freelee, she's just the most well known one. A…

No, I don't think they do. I've seen a fair few vegan channels on YouTube etc and a lot of them certainly eat a decent amount, often promoting 2500+ calories and they are lean. Do I think that it's suddenly more than the general population who eats that amount? No. I've got a few reasons why I think what I do; 1) It is…

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