Why are some vegans/vegetarians overweight/chubby?

Answer 1

This is really a good question. All overweight people have different problems why they are overweight. Some of them don't do sports. Vegetarianism has nothing to do with sports, so this could be a reason (this is the reason for myself....). When you gave birth to a child you somethimes stay a little overweight, too. Also nothing to do with vegetarianism.

My personal opinion on overweight in general is: Sugar is much worse than fat! Just because a vegetarian doesn't eat animal-fat doesn't mean he/she should be thin! Sugar is devilish!!!! Hey, even in bread there's sugar! SUGAR everywhere!!! Think of softdrinks..... sugar! Sugar is even in some products specially for vegetarians! Like vegetarian sausages! And think of candy! I could never live without chocolate cookies!!! Then I prefer to stay a little overweight. I am still healthy, so why should I (or anyone else) care?!

Answer 2

The veg'ns who are overweight are usually that way because the reason people on a standard American diet are: they eat more calories than they burn. A calorie is a calorie, no matter if it comes from a carrot or a hunk of meat. It's only more difficult for a veg'n to be overweight because vegetarian foods tend to be lower in calories than non-veg, less processed, and more filling. However, this can all be changed simply by adding oil to whatever the meal may be or not being sensible about portion sizes. Veg'ns are generally leaner than meat-eaters because the majority of us are more health-concious and turn down the plate of french fries. ;-)

Answer 3

I'm a chubby vegan. I also ride in long distance bicycle rides. But I love to eat! I'm fairlly self destructive and eat way more than I should and what I shouldn't. Being vegan doesn't entail being all alike, just like all cheeseburger eaters like Jackie Chan movies.

Answer 4

The same reason why some meat eaters are. They take in more calories then they "spend". Vegetarians eat alot more then low calorie vegetables. Lots of foods are can be higher in calories and fat and if anyone eats too much of them, coupled with little or no exercise, they will gain weight.

Answer 5

Vegetarians can be obese if they don't do vegetarianism correctly. For example, vegetarians can still eat cheese, eggs, potato chips, guacomole, cookies, cakes, pies, etc. If you live off of only these fatty foods, you will be fat whether you are vegetarian or not.

I've never heard of a fat vegan- they don't eat anything with any fat in it (no animal products).

Answer 6

I've noticed that too...my guess is that they eat a lot of breads and cereals, and don't have a well rounded diet. Also, some vegetarians are also picky eaters so their diets are limited to just a few things they like, which they then overeat on.

Answer 7

hahaha,

I always wondered why my step-dad was so huge, then I took a look at what he ate. About 6 regular sodas a day, bags of hydrox cookies (non-gelatin Oreos), chocolate (lots of chocolate), and other sweets…but besides that, he used tons of butter and cheese to flavor things, eating a veggie patty with sautéed mushrooms and onions (in oil) and two types of cheese can be worse than a chicken patty. He loved pastry dishes (e.g. pot pies), and fried food…not to mention, everything he ate was in giant portions. The lesson: watch out for sugar, oils and fats, bread, and portions…

Answer 8

This is because they are not getting a well rounded diet. The healthiest diet/way to eat, is to eat proportionate meals from EACH of the four food groups. That is the only way that you body will get all of the nutrients that it needs to function properly.

Answer 9

Here are some vegan sources of key nutrients, including protein, carbs, fats (including essential fatty acids), minerals and vitamins. Many of the vegan foods listed are also good sources of fiber (soluble and insoluble), phytochemicals and other micronutrients.

Sources of Protein in a Vegan Diet
Whole grains (eg. whole wheat flour, bread and pasta, brown rice, oats, rye), nuts (eg. hazels, cashews, brazils, almonds), seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin), legumes/pulses (peas, beans, lentils), soy products (flour, soy milk, tofu, tempeh).

Sources of Carbs in a Vegan Diet
Whole grains (e.g. wheat, oats, barley, rice), whole-wheat bread, pasta and other flour products, lentils, beans, potatoes, dried and fresh fruit.

Sources of Fats in a Vegan Diet
Nuts and seeds, nut and seed oils, vegan margarine, avocados.

Answer 10

there are plenty of sugary and high fat foods that vegans and vegetarians can still eat that do not contain meat or animal products