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Vegan bodybuilder here!
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Hi Neon, It can be a little overwhelming @ first ... but trust me ... it really isn't all it is made out to be ... just take any dish you like and remove the meat and dairy/eggs ... there are plenty of substitutes nowadays to just sub in recipes. I am a vegan bodybuilder .. so I can't think of anything more challenging…
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I second Megan ... I recently transitioned to smoothies ... I was NEVER a fan of the smoothie concept ... I always thought it was a waste of calories and not filling enough ... but I was wrong ... I now have a low-carb protein smoothie shake - and add fresh fruit and so forth ... so I can just hop in the car and "eat"…
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haha ... there are chemicals in that crap that are just addictive ... keep driving by ... the stuff will kill you! I can only say this now that I have lost 160 lbs ... I too ... at one point was in line @ the drive-thru :blushing:
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Well there is the debate between processed and whole foods ... obviously the peppers have been "processed" into a powder/liquid ... but overall ... I usually exclude spices and items like hot sauce and try to find ones without preservatives and ingredients I don't find in nature ... Even the USDA does not consider spices…
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Chevy88 said it all ... this is not a diet ... never think of it that way! This is nothing more than retraining the way you make decisions. Right now you are at the base of a mountain ... and if you look to the top - it is overwhelming and you feel helpless ... but if you just look at the steps in front of you ... it isn't…
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Ah, that stinks ... well, at that point ... simethicone 80mg ... or what I find does the trick is a quick jog and some crunches ... :smile:
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Ah ... a tough one with a thousand opinions! If you want to gain muscle ... you need to replace it with lean protein and complex carbs in order to build muscle ... to lose fat ... stick to protein and lower carbs ... but don't undereat and put stress on your body ... when you work out ... your body does need building…
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Welcome!!! Glad to see you here ... we are all here to help!
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For me ... it was all about focusing on my decisions ... every decision is either right or wrong for your health. Keep asking over and over until it works ... Is this the best decision for my happiness and health? Eventually you'll get it ... it just takes a while to build strength ...
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These are all person-dependent ... For me ... sodium and sugar are the killer ... either of them resulting in MAGICAL weight gain. So I limit my sodium to less than 2,000mg a day IF I am exercising ... If not ... I cut it down to 1500mg ... no sweat = less salt Sugar? Well, I did the Atkins diet for 5 years and lost 100lbs…
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Hi Angel! This depends on your goals really ... and can be tailored specifically to the target. If you wish to shed fat ... workout on an empty stomach (fluids only) first thing in the morning ... 30-45 mins max ... If it is more aggressive you need to plan differently ... this should target fat stores ... If you wish to…
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Hey divatj, Welcome! If you need any help with your meds - I am a pharmacist ... feel free to call on me!!!
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Hi Vinkariz! You are making the first step ... and that is being here ... so good for you! I know exactly how you feel. My journey began about 8 years ago - and I said the same exact words. There is no magic phrase I can say ... but I am here if you need any advice - to ask questions - seek guidance ... I have a thousand…
