Weight loss

[treehuggertodd]

How fast can you expect to lose weight if you follow a vegan diet?

[Beth]

Um...it would honestly depend on how many calories you ingest in a day. Many people make the mistake of thinking that if you eat vegan that this automatically translates to being healthy or weight loss. There's still plenty of stuff you can eat (including stuff that's god for you) that can lead to you packing on the pounds.

[tara]

Um...it would honestly depend on how many calories you ingest in a day. Many people make the mistake of thinking that if you eat vegan that this automatically translates to being healthy or weight loss. There's still plenty of stuff you can eat (including stuff that's god for you) that can lead to you packing on the pounds.

Beth is right, a lot of healthy plant-based oils like avocado, olive, canola, coconut, etc. are good for you and vegan friendly but if you eat too much of it (and trust me it's easy to eat too much of it) this can lead to weight gain. Cutting out meat, dairy and all animal products doesn't mean instant weight loss. It can REALLY help, but you do need to know what you're doing. That said, if you do do it right and watch your calories, it can be easier to lose by following a vegan diet and you should be able to lose between 1 to 2 pounds a week if you're being healthy about your weight loss.

[treehuggertodd]

Beth is right, a lot of healthy plant-based oils like avocado, olive, canola, coconut, etc. are good for you and vegan friendly but if you eat too much of it (and trust me it's easy to eat too much of it) this can lead to weight gain. Cutting out meat, dairy and all animal products doesn't mean instant weight loss. It can REALLY help, but you do need to know what you're doing. That said, if you do do it right and watch your calories, it can be easier to lose by following a vegan diet and you should be able to lose between 1 to 2 pounds a week if you're being healthy about your weight loss.

So, essentially, not much more than what can be expected if you're not Vegan. That's interesting to know. I really thought that it would be more. Maybe it's easier to keep it off. That said, does anyone know some good-for-you filling vegan meals that are healthy and relatively low in calories?

[Penny]

So, essentially, not much more than what can be expected if you're not Vegan. That's interesting to know. I really thought that it would be more. Maybe it's easier to keep it off. That said, does anyone know some good-for-you filling vegan meals that are healthy and relatively low in calories?

It's the same as if you're not vegan, look for meals that are high in protein and fiber to help keep you fuller for longer. For instance, don't eat a salad for dinner and expect to be satisfied for the next several hours you need to add a bit of healthy fat and protein in the mix to sustain you, such as beans and a bit of avocado, etc. If you're really not sure what you should be eating, I recommend talking to a dietitian who specializes in Vegan living/eating. :)

[madscientist]

It's the same as if you're not vegan, look for meals that are high in protein and fiber to help keep you fuller for longer. For instance, don't eat a salad for dinner and expect to be satisfied for the next several hours you need to add a bit of healthy fat and protein in the mix to sustain you, such as beans and a bit of avocado, etc. If you're really not sure what you should be eating, I recommend talking to a dietitian who specializes in Vegan living/eating. :)

Couldn't agree more. You still need to watch how many calories you consume and engage in regular exercise to lose weight, manage weight and stay fit!