blastbeat78 Member

600 calories is far too low. Your body will not be getting all the nutrients and energy it requires. PLEASE EAT MORE! Going back to your other question I am vegan and try to limit my carbs to 100grams (or less) a day which is 25% of my daily calorie intake. I'm steadily attempting to reduce them more. My fat intake is 45%…

I'm vegan and consume around 125g of protein a day on 1,650 calories. My main source of protein is Seitan but I also eat a lot of Tempeh, Tofu and mock meat products (which I know some people are not a fan of but I love them). I know you're not keen on protein powders but I do have 1 -2 scoops a day. I've tried many but my…

I've always hated my stomach and have the kind of mid section you describe. Despite all the exercise and weight loss the rolls are still there (albeit they're smaller rolls). I've been told that most of it is loose skin and the only way it will ever go is if I have a mini tummy tuck!! I do anywhere between 100 - 300…

How did you calculate your BMR and TDEE? It's perfectly possible to lose 25 pounds by the end of the year. According to this calculator (which is what I use) http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ your BMR is 1433. Without knowing what your activity levels are I would say that you should eat at least 1500 calories a day. You…

I've been vegan for 19 years. Most of the people I go out to dinner with are vegan or veggie so I only really eat at restaurants that don't serve meat. On the odd occasion when I've eaten at a non veggie place I tell them that I am a vegetarian who is VERY allergic to dairy. Maybe it's untrustworthy of me but it saves the…

Vegan for ethical reasons. I eat 1,500 calories a day and am currently trying to reduce my carb intake so my diet consists of lots of natural sources of fat (avocado, peanut butter and seeds). I like to keep my protein intake quite high as my main goal is to build muscle so I eat seitan, tempeh, tofu and Sunwarrior Protein…

I've been vegan for 19 years. Purely for ethical reasons but the health benefits are of course a bonus. Happy to accept friend requests from anyone who's vegan or considering going vegan!

Lift weights at least 3 times a week (if you can lift them for more than 8-10 reps then they're too light) and do HIIT twice a week. This combination will burn fat and build muscle for that toned look! Don't be afraid to lift heavy weights. You will not get bulky!

I was never applying it to you and of course they are meaningless to someone like you.:yawn:

The feelings of guilt some meat eaters have is only relevant to those who are capable of compassion or empathy.

Errr, I never said you had to agree or be bound my morality. And the lion kills the gazelle itself, you pay KFC to kill the chicken on your behalf.

I get all my recipes from Pinterest. I'm vegan and don't necessarily follow a low carb diet but I am slowly reducing them. Gone from 50% to 40%. Here's a link to low carb vegan recipes on Pinterest. Must be tons of veggie ones too! http://uk.pinterest.com/search/boards/?q=low%20carb%20vegan Good luck!

I do have cheat days. Normally every Sunday where I eat approx 500 - 1,000 calories over my goal but I follow 5:2 protocol which gives me quite a big weekly calorie deficit. I don't go crazy and stuff my face but I have higher carb meals and a sweet treat. It hasn't interfered with my weight loss as it helps me keep…

I've been vegan for 19 years and the thought of eating meat or dairy ever again churns my stomach. There is no such thing as free range or humane slaughter. They're just terms dreamt up by the meat and dairy industry designed to ease your guilt.

What are your stats and what have you set your macros too? Do you weigh and track all your food? I think you are putting too much emphasis on exercise. Of course it’s important for health but weight loss is 70% diet and 30% exercise. Do you eat back your exercise calories? I spent 2 years in the gym putting in 3-4 hours a…

I hit a weight loss plateau at the beginning of last year so gave 5:2 a try and have been doing it ever since. I lost a further 12 pounds as a result and reached my target weight. Now I find it helps me maintain my current weight.

I've been vegan for 19 years for ethical reasons. There are a couple of groups on here worth joining. If you post anything vegan / vegetarian related on the main forums you'll sadly be flooded with comments from haters who still believe that vegans are all sickly and deficient in everything!!…

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/8005-5-2-fasting http://www.myfitnesspal.com/groups/home/49-intermittent-fasting

I follow 5:2 and 16:8. On my 16:8 days I eat 1,500 cals which is 15% below my TDEE as I want to lose a couple of pounds and lower my BF %.

I also binge eat and can easily get through 5,000 calories on those days. Despite losing nearly 50 pounds I also never really feel full and I love having big meals. I have a HUGE appetite! Eating small meals throughout the day has never worked for me. It always leaves me wanting more which makes me obsess over when I can…

How does that look in terms of calories? I like to eat big meals but I don't think I could stomach 1,700 all in one go!

Can't see anything wrong with that. I've experimented with various forms of IF over the years and find that the 5:2 protocol has worked best for me and I have followed it consistently for 18 months. I fast every Monday and Wednesday for 24 hours and break the fast with one 500 calorie meal. For the rest of the week I…

According to this online calculator http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ your TDEE is 1954 and BMR is 1421.

I've been vegan for approx 18 years and consume 1,700 calories a day. I add things like protein powder, flax, Miracle Matcha Health Mix-in and superfood nutrition to smoothies and natural yoghurt which helps boost calories. I don't know whether a lot of these things are raw but I'm sure there are raw equivalents. Nuts,…

I'm vegan and my protein intake accounts for 30% of my daily calories. I aim for 125g a day but often exceed this. My main sources of protein are home made Seitan, Mock Duck, Tempeh and Sun Warrior protein powder.

I lost 50lbs quite rapidly and was left with a lot of lose skin around my stomach. I train hard and eat clean but nothing improves it but I can see muscle definition in my abs when my weight really drops. I've been to see 2 surgeons and both advised that liposuction would not be an option as there's not much fat there and…

Don’t beat yourself up. I really feel for you as I’ve been in exactly the same boat. One of my closest friends died last month and my way of dealing with it was to binge eat and drink! I normally consume 1,700 calories a day but during this time there were days when I was eating up to 5,000 calories (getting through 3…

I get the majority of my protein from seitan, Sun Warrior Protein powder and lentils. This alone helps me to reach a protein intake of 128 grams a day.

I had the same problem. I used to eat a lot of fruit until I started tracking my food intake and was shocked at how much sugar I was consuming. Now I only eat blueberries, strawberries and pomegranates in small quantities and I make sure I get all the nutrients I need from vegetables.