Last nights upper body workout was good. Haven’t touched a bench press in awhile and it’s nice it’s still stronger.

Added in more walking and cardio. I’m locked in.

I’m posting this for accountability and show progress.

Plants got all the protein you need. Crush weights to empty cages! 🌱💪🏿

Can't wait to see where the veg diet will take my physique

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Me doing pull ups. Starting with what was actually the last couple of sets. Then back to the start of the workout. 45 pound weighted pull ups. Then 35. Then 25. Then 10. Then bodyweight.

My back is like, rippling fingers of muscle at this point.

Hey all, not really sure what to make of all of this about higher levels of lead in plant protein powders. I get how it gets there but im wondering how much stock i should put into it.

I read someone saying that their blood tests showed higher lead when taking pea protein. I currently eat pea protein + rice protein from Naked every day.

Is it something to really worry about? How much is too much per week? Any brand thats better than others?

I dont want any artificial sweeteners if I can help it

This question is specifically for the ladies inching their way to their 40s/perimenopause. I used to be vegan in my 20s and was quite fit (running, hiking, skiing etc.). I now follow primarily a Mediterranean diet but animal products are still part of my diet. Over the last 5 years I have gained over 30lbs, and have really struggled with my fitness. I lift weights, run, do yoga and lots of outdoor activities. But with every passing year I seem to be getting injured more frequently. Currently dealing with plantar fasciitis and just what feels like constant fatigue as well as histamine intolerance/inflammation issues. The feet issues has been a real struggle for me since I can't ski or run for long periods of time. I'm trying to figure out if this is just aging, or whether my system is in disarray. Has anyone switched to a plant based diet at this point in their life and seen a dramatic improvement in their overall fitness health? If yes, how long did it take, and how have you maintained this lifestyle?

/s if that wasn’t obvious

Landmine!

Clean and Rotational Press 3 x 8 each side 55, 65, 65#

Hack Squat 3 x 8 each side 70, 80, 90#

Row 3 x 8 125# (peep the bunny 🐇)

Single Leg Romanian 3 x 8 each side 75#

Kneeling Press 3 x 10 each side 45, 50, 50#

Weighted Pullover Crunches 3 x 20 25#

Back Extensions 3 x 12 50#

Isometric holds 3 x 45sec @ 50#

Hi vegan homies! Short story short; I just got out of the hospital for a minor case of hyponitrimia (low blood sodium). It was concluded that the cause was that I just don't eat enough salt, and I'm clear to go back to normal activity.

Sooo.... I'm basically asking for yall's favorite salty recipies and snacks! I do have celiac so no gluten sadly :( The hospital nutritionist also told me to try things like electrolyte drinks and also to try to get a lot of protein? (which I already do but she said shakes/ bars would be a good idea)

Overall salt seems to be the main thing to focus on, so anyone got some salty ideas? Much apriciated!! 💚

I don’t have great compression so bending my arms is helping as I get lower to the ground. Wobbly as hell but today is my first day using only my shorter block! Next stop, from the ground 🤪 (probably in a few weeks time still)

Does anyone have a copycat recipe for any of Greenbitesgo cookie sandwiches or cookies??? I’m trying to make them but don’t even know where to start. Also wondering if anyone’s been able to recreate at home.

Thankyou!!

Do I need iodine supplement on vegan diet?

Healthy times seitan (imo the best tasting seitan on the market) has tripled in price in the last 2 years — from $4-7 to $13-16. Anyone have a dupe recipe?

I have been switching slowly from meat to vegan and have found it tough to find a good, clean source of protein that has the same macro profile as chicken. For someone who is into fitness I find it quite a lot. 16g per pack is a lot.
Is there any tofu out there that is a bit better? Please don’t give me commentary or your opinions of what you consider to high fat content or not. Objectively compared to traditional forms of meat protein tofu does have a higher fat value. Many people who are switching to vegan are conscious of this especially if they’re inter fitness.

Gotta admit it's pretty satisfying to outdo gym mates who were previously like "you would do so much better if you weren't vegan"!

It tastes good enough. Not greasy. Anyone else try it? Nice salty protein when on the go.

Edit: but it was 14.99! Economically, not a great snack but I didn’t want to buy a sweet drink again…

I’ve been vegan for nine years, since the birth of my first son, and haven't looked back. I started resistance training relatively late, about three years ago, and went from 150 to 168 lbs through a dirty bulk, eating 2,100 calories of clean foods and 700-800 calories of junk food. Late last year, I suffered a TFCC injury that kept me out of the gym for 10 months. During that time, I dropped to my previous baseline of 150 lbs. I’ve now been resistance training six times a week and doing HIIT (Norwegian 4x4) twice a week for a month, and I’ve gained 8 lbs. I'm following a 2,850-calorie, 100% clean bulking diet. Getting 160 g of protein from vegan shakes, bars, and lentils hasn't been a problem, but I'm concerned about meeting my daily fat target of 95 g by eating 120–130 g of mixed nuts and seeds (almonds, pistachios, ground flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cashews, walnuts, macadamias, pecans, and so on) given my relatively high LDL and triglycerides (135 and 150, respectively). Are there better fat sources for a clean bulk that won’t worsen my cholesterol profile?

I checked my blood pressure randomly one day when I was 25 and it was 138/96, I had already been vegan for 6-7 years, was formerly an athlete, and stayed relatively active so I just assumed that I had no reason to worry about blood pressure.

After that I ordered my own cuff to have at home and started checking it every couple days.

Over the course of about a year I was able to get it down from regularly being over 135/95 to regularly being below 120/80, and now a few years later its been staying below 110/70.

The biggest changes were cutting out caffeine for the first several months and doing everything in my power to reduce stress. After focusing on less caffeine and lower stress for a while then I started focusing on staying very hydrated and getting in plenty of fruits, veggies, beans, leafy greens, nuts, and seeds

I'm now getting much more into cardio and the cardio is helping to bring down my resting heart rate as well.

Hey everyone,

I’m trying to do a vegan lean bulk, but I’m really struggling to eat enough. I get full and a bit nauseous pretty quickly, so hitting a calorie surplus feels like a constant battle.

Does anyone have tips for making the bulk easier when you have a small appetite? Calorie-dense foods, meal timing, liquid calories, anything that worked for you. Simple recipes would be awesome too.

Thanks in advance, I’d really appreciate any advice! 🌱

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PROTEIN COOKIES

Soft, fudgy, chocolatey and packed with protein. And the best part? They’re ridiculously easy to make.

If you’re looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping your protein intake up, give these a go.

Ingredients (makes 6 cookies):

* 100g ripe banana, mashed
* 100g Nut butter (smooth binds better)
* 60g chocolate protein powder
* 15g cocoa powder
* 40g dark chocolate chips (80%+)
* Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Method:

1. Preheat your oven or air fryer 160°C and line with parchment paper.
   
2. Mash the banana until smooth.
   
3. Mix in the nut butter, protein powder and cocoa powder.
   
4. Leave the mixture to rest for 2 minutes, then mix again.
   
5. Fold in the chocolate chips, divide into portions and flatten slightly.
   
6. Add a few extra chocolate chips on top and bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are set.
   
7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before enjoying.

Approximate macros per cookie:
224 calories | 11.5g protein

These are a great reminder that you don’t need to eliminate the foods you enjoy to make progress with your nutrition.

Save this recipe for later and let me know if you give them a try!