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Vegan and about to start working out!!! HELP!!

Started by Chy-Ann Ribaudo on August 17, 2011
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Chy-Ann Ribaudo said #1 Aug 17, 2011 at 5:25pm

Hey! So I have been vegan for about 6 months now...I am doing pretty good except the fact that I have become a serious junk food vegan...I have found way too many tasty vegan junk food substitutions that I fill my day with stuff I probably shouldnt be eating.....I just joined a new gym and I want to get toned up! I was wondering if there was anyone out there that could point me in the right direction into what I should be eating?? before the gym? after the gym? dinner snacks? PLEASE HELP ME!!!!

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Beth said #2 Aug 17, 2011 at 5:41pm

I am barely there yet with being vegan but am trying hard. I have however, been working out for years. Oatmeal for before a workout or a no-egg frozen waffle with peanut butter will get you some energy. Vega bars for before or after a workout. Cheerios (unless those aren't vegan?) and soy or almond milk. Any of these work for me before a 10k run or more or a 5k run with a P90X workout for upper body ( about 90 minutes of workout).

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Chy-Ann Ribaudo said #3 Aug 17, 2011 at 6:03pm

You know I have been hearing about these vega bars....what are they? and where can I get them?

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powerlifer said #4 Aug 18, 2011 at 2:52am

We sell the vega bars, chy, they are a blend of vegan wholefoods that are high protein plus contain other vitamins, minerals, antioxidants etc.


If you are doing weight training then after the gym you would want to consume a protein source such as vega sports protein. Before the gym some quick carb source for energy such as a banana or oats.


http://www.amlaberry.co.uk

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Chy-Ann Ribaudo said #5 Aug 18, 2011 at 4:16am

Thanks so much for the info ;)....Im going to start training this weekend and hopefully it goes well.....Is there a certian amount of time your supposed to eat before working out?


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powerlifer said #6 Aug 18, 2011 at 1:27pm

Not really but it can be uncomfortable training after eating so leaving around 30 minutes is a good idea.


http://www.amlaberry.co.uk

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JenTam said #7 Aug 29, 2011 at 3:37am

coconut water post workout, it's the best! Way better for you than gatorade. Trader Joes carries it but some SuperTarget's have also had it

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powerlifer said #8 Sep 7, 2011 at 3:31am

Coconut water is good if you have been doing cardiovascular or endurance workouts, as its isotonic thus replacing electrolytes.


Protein shakes are best post workout if weight training.


http://www.amlaberry.co.uk

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