Question by valadentmich: Does anybody actually lose weight by becoming a vegetarian?
I know that pretty much everyone gains it because they start eating tons of carbs, but has anyone lost weight by becoming vegetarian? If so, what did you eat and did you maintain that weight loss with a vegetarian diet?
Thanks!
Thanks for all of the “no, this is how you lose weight” answers, they are helpful too, but right now I am only looking to hear about vegetarianism and good ways to lose and maintain weight with a vegetarian diet.
Best answer:
Answer by ? you dont always have to eat a lot of carbs…
If you phase out meat from your diet but replace it with other processed foods, it’s as good as doing nothing. Overweight problems for vegetarians is often caused by wrong choice of foods, poor planning and inadequate exercise, more than overeating.
You need some guidance, so I’m sharing with you here 5 steps to losing weight fast and effectively.
Follow them and you’re on the way to slim down, restore your health, look younger, become more vibrant and amaze other overweight vegetarians who are still struggling to lead a truly healthy vegetarian lifestyle. But of course, you can then share this article with them.
For those non-vegetarians, vegetarian diet offers a better solution to weight loss since most plant-based foods are low in calories but high in fiber and other nutrients. It actually allows you to eat as much as you like and losing weight at the same time. These 5 steps show you how.
Step 1 – Find Your Target Weight
Find out how many pounds you need to lose against your height, using BMI calculation.
Assuming you stand 5-foot-7 (170 cm) tall and weigh 180 pounds (81.6 kg). Using BMI = Weight / (Height x Height), you score 28.2 kg/m.Now, according to the BMI chart, 18.5 – 25 is the normal range for non-Asians and 18.5 – 23 for Asians.
Let’s say you target BMI at 22, then you have to work out the formula backwards in this way => Weight = BMI x Height x Height, and get your target weight, which in this case is 140.5 pounds (or 63.6 kg).
You need to shed about 40 pounds (18.1 kg). Now, you have an idea of how many pounds to lose, next step please.
Step 2 – Monitor Your Body Fat
You need some essential body fats to protect your organs and keep you warm. So, you must constantly monitor your body fat content to make sure it doesn’t fall too low.
You can go spend some money using hydrostatic (underwater) weighing or dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning to find out your percent body fat, and mark that as a reference point to assess your fat loss progress.
Alternatively, check online for a reliable body fat calculator which costs you nothing. Although it may not give accurate results, at least you get something to work with in the initial weeks for tracking your progress, before you turn to DXA or hydrostatic weighing for body fat assessment in the later phase.
Step 3 – Toss All Unhealthy Veggie Foods Out the Window
Change what you eat to natural wholesome veggie meals comprising foods high in fiber and complex carbohydrates but free from trans-fat and animal fat. Not only will they help wipe out the toxins, but also enable your body to absorb essential nutrients for proper functioning of your fat burning engine.
Even when you eat out in some so-called healthy veggie restaurants or cafe, you can’t guarantee the freshness or quality of ingredients used, preservation of nutrition during cooking and good hygiene of those food preparers. The nutritional value of what you pay for somehow gets compromised. You could end up even worse than before.
I suggest that you cook your own meals. Find some truly tasty recipes that you can easily make in 10 – 15 minutes, with minimal or no cooking.
Great recipes should also allow you to prepare them in advance at home to fit into your hectic 9 to 5 job, so that you get to absorb the essential nutrients even at your workplace, or traveling elsewhere.
Step 4 – Accelerate Your Fat Burning Engine
Eating quality nutrient-packed veggie meals alone can shed fats. But to deliver a more solid punch to boost up your overall health, you should work out.
Don’t think of cardio as it only burns fat during your exercise bout. If you want to burn more, you must work out longer.
Rather, I recommend high-intensity workouts that burn more fats much more efficiently and effectively than slow cardio. You only need 30 – 45 minutes a day, 3 times a week, comparing to cardio that requires you to work out 1 – 2 hours a day, 6 – 7 days per week to get the same results.
High-intensity exercises will continue to burn fats even hours after your training bout. That’s why more and more people are switching over.
But bear in mind, as high-intensity is riskier than low-intensity exercise in causing injuries, make sure you only learn it from true expert trainer.
Step 5 – Stop Losing Weight
Look in the mirror after every week. You should see your tummy flattening and your abs toned. Stand on your bathroom scale after every week. The reading should continue to drop towards your ultimate goal.
But take note. There are some people who always look upon themselves as fat, and obsessed with losing more weight even when they reached a healthy kilogram. They ended up transforming themselves from slim to anorexic. Or even died from it.
So, remember to stop losing weight once you’ve reached your target weight. Ask around for honest opinions about your shape. Don’t coop yourself up in your own beliefs and judge yourself subjectively. Get objective feedback.
That will ensure you know when to stop and really lead a truly slim, healthy vegetarian lifestyle.
Laura Ng has shed 27 pounds and ended her overweight problems with healthy vegetarian meals and active lifestyle. She has created a vegetarian weight loss guide where you’ll discover shortcut techniques to lose fat and gain health in as little as 7 days.
Indian actress attributes youthful beauty to vegetarian diet. Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor, who has been voted “India’s Most Beautiful Woman” by US-based People magazine, says that her outer appearance is a reflection of her commitment to such practices as yoga and healthful vegetarian fare. She stated, “I believe you are what you eat.” Ms. Kapoor, who switched to being vegetarian five years ago, says that this change has led to a natural difference in her beauty and the secret to her flawless skin. We join in accolades, Kareena Kapoor, for your deserved recognition and glowing example of how a compassionate diet is beneficial both inside and out. May your shining star inspire more and more people to experience the manifold advantages of the plant-based lifestyle for ourselves, the animals and the environment. Video Rating: 5 / 5
Some cool becoming vegetarian and losing weight images:
Day 39: Time to quit
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I’ve been slowly improving myself. I have been losing weight, stopped my caffeine intake, and ended up becoming vegetarian. Now to stop the last thing that is killing me. Maybe by making it more formal, this time will stick. I had hoped to start this on the first of July, but better late than never!
Next month, exercise!
16 Things.
Image by CherrySoda!
Been tagged, so here it goes…
- I’m an only child, but have older half sisters. I had a half brother too, but he died before I had the chance to meet him. Me and my sisters have no contact.
- I’m from Brazil, but I never liked the beaches or the heat. I used to love going to the hills and almost cried with delight upon seeing the fog around the mountains. Maybe I was never meant to live in a tropical country.
- I hate bugs. Regardless of cuteness, I’m just terrified of small flying things. The top two in the scare scale are cockroaches (Brazilian ones are bigger than the european ones, plus they can FLY) and dragonflies (yes, I know).
- I love perfume. A smell can and will remind me of so many things, much more than a photo or a song.
- I am not too fond of children. Don’t intend to have kids, but then again I never say never.
- I was badly bullied when I was a child. The scars are still here; these things can never be entirely healed.
- Despite my profound love for animals, I don’t think I could ever become vegetarian or vegan.
- I’ve had only three relationships in my life. I married number three. We are very, very happy together (and I got married all dressed in black and wearing my skull doc marten maryjanes).
- I can’t bring myself to drink still water. It falls like cold led on my stomach and makes me ill immediately. I love sparkling water, though.
- I need to lose weight. Even though I love food, I can tolerate not eating; giving up wine and beer is the hardest part.
- I don’t do drugs (if you do not consider alcohol as such), never wanted or even tried. I’ve tried cigarettes, but it’s really not my thing.
- Because of the bullying, I have a very poor self esteem. I hate being photographed, I hate looking at myself in the mirror.
- I don’t drive because I am scared of traffic. Luckily I really like to travel by bus.
- I have a very politically incorrect sense of humour. I tend to associate with people who won’t get easily shocked by what I say.
- I don’t like chocolate. Sometimes, just thinking about it is enough to make me feel sick.
- I am falling out of love for the dollie world. It’s just too much trouble, sometimes. But I still love my dolls dearly. I’ll never get rid of them, or all the lovely people I met through the hobby. They’re a big part of me.
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Question by : Vegetarians: did you lose weight upon becoming vegetarian?
I became vegetarian a few weeks ago and I noticed a few pounds lost. I was just wondering if anybody else has gone through the same thing… and if so, will I gain it back?
Best answer:
Answer by Kai Only about five pounds, but you shouldn’t lose anymore then that if you are eating healthily.
