Transition time!

I am 39 years old and I'm new to the vegan lifestyle. I've been bodybuilding for a few years now and I'm coming from a Paleo background. I have an amazing nutritionist who has strongly encouraged me to consider vegan. Of course I balked. However, I have seen the light, and am now making the transition. It's a little difficult, and is a very lonely road in the Southern states. I am SO glad I stumbled upon this website!

Nice find in a trainer that can support you! Might suggest checking out Meetup.com for vegan groups in your area. Might not be a core of bodybuilders (yet!) but getting in with a community can be a great support (and great for food ideas!) and may well make connection with other fitness vegans!

Like with everything 'new', transition can be challenging, and yeah, I'm sure you'll get lots of ribbing and questions about protein from your friends/co-workers....smile, talk the talk and when in doubt, I go with a 'hmm...i don't know but I can find out' answer!