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Hey Guys, 2 years ago I did vegan diet for 2 years and I got pretty ripped, felt good and pooped great! Over the last few months I started to re introduce eggs and fish. I noticed I have smoothed out a bit and feel bloated. I am looking at going back vegan again, however I recall I had a hell of a time getting the diet down right. Ie) calories, protein etc... I used to body build (not compete) and I would like to get that shredded look back. I struggle figuring out diets. I was wondering if there is a book, that is simple, and lays out diets? Any recommendations? I must also say I love vegan smoothies!! I am 38 years old, 5'10 184 lbs....... hope that helps. thanks Jim
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Vegan bloating and stomach pains!
demonseed replied to demonseed's topic in Health & Nutrition Programs
I have noticed that beans is usually th culprit. I still try to eat them but limited. I love p b! -
Vegan bloating and stomach pains!
demonseed replied to demonseed's topic in Health & Nutrition Programs
Hey I am concerned that I do not get enough protein.. I was about 187 and in a year and a half down to 181. Not too bad but some say I am skinner. I feel better although I have to go back to doctors this week for blood work results as I feel overly tired. That being said I am closing in on 40, and I work shift wok and have 4 kids under 7. With the beans, I am going to to try again, but I feel I may have to stop. I was told years ago (about 15) that I have IBS and beans is one food they say not to eat. Since I switched to vegan I have had hardly any issues, stopped all medications etc.. so I thought maybe it was just the diet before. I have read a lot about beans and IBS or not I am not alone. I am glad you posted your views! It helps my feelings. Soy protein is fine so far with me, but then I read online about men growing boobies cause of it! I will look into other sources, are powders ok or are they crap filled with fillers? In regards to whole foods what is on the non gassy, bloated list ? thanks! -
Hey I have been vegan for almost 2 years feel great most days however the second I have any beans I get severe stomach pain and bloating! It usually lasts half a day!What am I supposed to do? I have tried beano it's ok but still bloated. I have read about soaking beans etc and I h e been trying it maybe not soaking them long enough? I find canned beans are way worst. Maybe I ahold eat more sourcecrowt? Any ideas? What else can I do for protein? I do soy powder, nuts, greens, hemp seeds... I must say years ago I was told I have Ibs but since vegan I have no issues on the can! I think i had issues due to all that meat! Also I have not taken meds do Ibs since vegan! So I believe it is the beans! The pains are always mid torso goes smooth, bloated and I get gassy.
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Hey Guys Well after taking me 30 mins to figure out how to resize a photo on mac, I got 2 pics up.... I have been vegan for 8-10 months. The photo in the red shorts is today (in am) however during the day I get more bloated... (I have posting about that under nutrition, where I am seeking help). The older picture is a few years old, but its relatively what I was prior to vegan, only thing I am not sure of in regards to the old is if I was on creatine or not..... I take nothing now but food and b12 Comments? Also please take the time to check out my other post in regards to tweaking! http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=37200/url]. I also have been debating buying one of Roberts books.. any suggestions? Workouts are fine for me its diet tweaking.. Thanks Jim
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Hey Guys So.. 8 -10 months vegan so far and for the most part I am happy. When I say "most" I have noticed a few issues. 1. gas, bloating, 2. tired, 3. I am hungry often., 4. lost some strength... On the plus side, my bowels have been great! I was diagnosed with IBS years ago.. since being vegan no pills! I poop great There is a few issues there... I am not giving up by any means... 8 months ago I was about 187-190. lbs. Now I am 184. I compared some photos (see the photo subsection) and I am surprised how well its working...http://www.veganbodybuilding.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=48&t=37201/url] I have read and read into what may help and it appears I do not enough of beans, legumes, and combos that everyone suggests. I do not eat enough whole grains as before when I ate meat I monitored my carbs to prevent weight on. It is also possible that I am not eating enough, however my weight shows me to be relatively close. I have noticed that I often do not prepare food in advance and like to look for quick meals. I have found many meals that I can make that sound amazing, however the prep time for many is insane..Now do not get me wrong I do not eat the pre made crap like torfkfu etc.... I still eat whole foods just opt out for quick stir frys or smoothies. What I am wondering, is there any ideas for quick meals, that will provide proper nutrition and help to reduce the few issues I have? I really have to monitor my time as I often in in a hurry as I work 12 hr shifts, full time, and have 4 kids under 8.. Our house is a gong show! Any tips, suggestions would be greatly appreciated! thanks Jim
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Vegan 4 months-bloated stomach?
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Thanks for the posts..... typically I eat a large mix of vegetables, I try to get numerous colours throughout the day. I also eat at least 4 servings of fruit a day, apples, bananas mainly this time of year, some strawberries, blue berries,mangos..... I eat oatmeal, quenua, whole grains,some barley... I eat tofu say every other day, vegan protein powder, hemp seeds, beans, lentils the rest (2-5 times a day) I like smoothies, usually 2 day, with almond milk, a fruit and two-3 handfulls of veggies, usually greens, and or peppers. Fats-lots of nuts.... Hope this helps......oddly enough the bloating stopped after 3months (mostly) only to come back... only thing I can think of is I increased my carbs? and stopped drinking the wifes fermented drinks. Also had full workup at doctors all vitamins etc normal.... (except Billirubin, but he said likely genetic issue not diet) -
Hey Guys, I have been vegan for four months now. I have leaned out a bit, holding weight steady. My bowl movements are awesome....one to two times daily! About 15 years ago I was told I had irritable bowl syndrome and took 3 pills daily to help me go to can..now I do not need them! I have noticed that I feel gassy, bloated and my tummy often feels bloated. I drink lots of water which is supposed to help. I read somewhere that often when you go vegan, you do get this feeling, but after four months should it not be gone? Any suggestions.?
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Hey Thanks. I found Roberts sample diet plans and starting with that... also found a cool website called ohsheglows.com (good recipes) .. I started today and so far so good. I had egg whites in AM as I have a bunch left to eat but rest has been vegan.. loving hummus!!
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Hey Guys Jim here from ON, Canada. The wife opened my eyes to what crap is in our meat etc.. and I agreed to try vegan. I love many of the foods, but I am not exactly sure how to balance a diet. The way now is simple, portion protein, carbs and veggies.. throw in some nuts and fruits... I have been steady with my weight.. 180-190.. usually lean for well over 15 years. I want to try vegan but I am nervous that I will over or under eat, deprive myself of vitamins and just F*ck it up..... I am hoping you guys can steer me in the right direction on how to sort out a diet? Glad to be here.. look forward to learning and chatting! Thanks Jim