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by VJ
on December 31, 2012
Yesterday was my first day of eating Vegan. Much of what I ate yesterday was delish; fresh foods and grains, however my concern is I will gain weight rather than lose. I was so used to not eating carbs, really I would limit them. My diet consisted of eating protein "meat" and veggies/mixed greens at every meal and occasionally a sweet potato.
I will keep a food log for a month. Hopefully this helps? Any suggestions or recommendations would be helpful!
Thanks All!
VJ :)
I had the same concerns but I haven't gained but lost. As long as you are eating healthy grains and having your meals primarily vegetables you should be fine. I do notice I gain a couple pounds once I eat a big plate of spaghetti but I drop it quickly ( I weigh myself everyday). Keep up the good work and everything will be great! Good luck!
Make sure you eat enough protein as I found I lost weight rather than gained! Really explore grains not just substitutes. Yesterday I had a middle eastern dish with lentils and rice. Try to add sea vegetables. I like to wrap leftovers in sheets of nori as Alicia suggests. I made a quinoa nut loaf with mushrooms for christmas and turned the leftovers into little 'sausage' rolls. Once you get the hang of it, it's awesome and you'll feel amazing.
Thank you so much ladies! Cheers!
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