Vegetarian?

A few months ago I became a vegetarian and have picked up my training alot the past few weeks. I know absolutly nothing about supplements and wanted to know if anyone could point me in the right direction. I guess the big thing is to get protein, but is there anything else I should try to fulfill through supplements because I don't eat meat?


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Thanks for your help!

 

Not sure what I am classified as. I don't eat meat or eggs.

 

You greatly need to get a B12 supplment, thats for sure.

 

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I really didnt like what it did to me while I was training. I started it because I wanted a six pack and to be healthier. Over 6 months I dropped from 160 to 150 and became anemic. Just be sure to take alot of suppliments but in reality the best source of protein for building your muscle is lean red meat. Boca Burgers/Tofu/Edamame and soy are all good sources but not the best IMO.

 

eat fish?

 

no don't eat fish

 

Yeah I think I will. Thanks alot for the help.

 

I've been a vegaterian for 10 years. When I began lifting not too long ago I started at 145lbs and have gone up to 185lbs. So it's certainly possible to make gains on a veg diet.
Just make sure you're getting plenty of protien, and b12 and iron.


Schiff actually makes a vegaterian multi vitamin.

-Kev

 

You should just take a B Complex and skip taking B12 seperatly. Protein is important and I recommend Whey since you are not getting much protein from animal sources. Incorporating cottage cheese is a good way to add lean protein into your diet. I have been a Vegetarian for three years and I went from 332lbs to 251lbs right now at 6'6".

 

My friend and Mom are both Vegetarians.

They reccomend alot of beans, an tofu into your diet, along with some vitamins. you should be good.


Man i could never be a veggie, i like steak too much

 

just curious, where do you vegetarian guys get your protein from, especially enough to gain muscle? ive always been under the assumption that protein you get while eating vegetarian is coming from soy and whatnot.....but someone recommended whey, which comes from milk, so im guessing its cool to drink milk products and such? once again, just curious

 

hey.. how would u guys rate this protein powder?

http://www.vitacost.com/NutriBiotic.../searchby-PN/searchtext-protein/bt-categories

it's rice protein.. 12g of protein in 1 heaping tablespoon according to the nutrition facts..

 

The problem with the 12g of protein that the rice delivers is that it is also accompanied by 40 or more grams of carbs. You have to eat foods that have a higher percentage of protein to carbohydrates to act as a meat replacement. Foods that qualify that I include in my diet are: Tofu, Tempeh, Cottage Cheese, Boca Burgers and Whey protein shakes.

 

I just can't bring myself to eat soy containing products...especially after all the estrogenic effect it has on males.

I also understand that it's not a complete protein.

But I've thought about being pesco-vegan.

I just love cow so much.

 

take another look at the nutrition facts in that link.. it's rice protein but the total carbs equal 1.8 grams..