Attempting a vegan diet

[DPeezy13]

This is going to take some discipline since I have always been a big time dairy and meat eater...I used to drink a ton of milk and recently switched to almond milk. I already eat a good amount of nuts and a decent amount of legumes, as well as plenty of fruits and veggies, but am looking for more ideas on protein sources. I still lift heavy 4 days a week and am trying to avoid losing any muscle. My cousins are vegans and eat a lot of tofu and tofu products.

[SuffolkPunch]

If for ethical reasons then fine - just supplement with B vitamins and possibly calcium, watch protein intake. There might be a few other deficiencies you could develop without supplements - google it.

If you are doing it for health reasons then think again - it IS a deficient diet and you will have to work harder to stay at equivalent health compared to omnivore diet.

[n0useforaname]

Just curious, but why are you going vegan if you like meat?

[bambam601]

http://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-4771/...f-Protein.html

google. took me 3 seconds...

[DPeezy13]

Just curious, but why are you going vegan if you like meat?

I'm really just looking to try it for spring/summer as an experiment. I want to test my discipline and see if this is something I can keep up with. Also like experimenting with my diet and different food combinations.

[Indman]

Eating lots of greens and vegetables will get you the protein you need no problem. Try a green smoothie for post workout (greens + normal fruit smoothie). Delicious and nutritious. Nuts and seeds also, obviously. Try not to eat too much soy, it's not good for your digestive system in large amounts.