if you switch to vegetarian,will you lose alot of weight fast?

Question

im just wondering because im tired of feeling horribel for eating animals.you can give me your opinions,but id really just like for my question to be answered.
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Ashleigh

Answer 1

I did and yes I did lose A LOT of weight. In a month's time I lost like 20 pounds. I also found that I had a lot more energy. I was really fat and since I switched to vegetarian I can run a half a mile without stopping for breath! Vegetarianism is a great lifestyle to live! It also is very good because you save innocent animals. Did you know some of the things they do to them? Click this link and you will learn what they do to the poor things! http://www.peta.org/

Answer 2

That depends entirely on what you ate beforehand and what you eat now. If you ate a lot of red meat before the switch, and simply dropped it from your diet, the likelihood is that you will lose some weight. However, if you dropped the red meat but are instead eating more chips, vegetarian take-away burgers etc, then obviously you won't lose much, if any weight. In fact you could put weight on. The best idea if you drop meat, is to consume legumes on a daily basis, along with fruits and veges and vegie meat substitutes (soy etc) which are low in fat.

Answer 3

Being a vegetarian is really nice but challenging. Humans DO NOT need to eat meat. I have thought about being a vegetarian but I'm not ready for that challenge at this time. My brother has been a vegetarian for over a year, but he has not lost any weight. You may lose weight if you eat a lot of vegetables and fruits. You may gain weight if you are eating a lot of pasta, macaroni and cheese, and french fries. If you want to lose weight don't forget to exercise. Good Luck!

Answer 4

More than likely you will lose weight, but how fast depends on a lot of things. Cutting meat out of your diet will help you lose weight because meat is often fatty and difficult for your body to digest so it sticks with you longer and we often eat too much meat (too large of servings). Just make sure you are still getting protein and iron from other sources or you could really damage your health. When switching to vegetarian, you need to monitor your health to make sure you are still getting all the nutrients you need and to make sure your body can handle it...it isn't for everyone.

Answer 5

It took me several months to loose weight once I went veggie, but it did come off. My skin cleared up too.

If you want to loose the weight, the important thing to remember is that you need to keep active. Sure you can have all those carbs, pasta, potatoes and bread with butter, but you gotta get out and do something with that energy.

I started bicycling to the store every couple days, walking to work, just not using the car and then all of it came right off. It took months, and honestly, I'm glad it did or I would have a lot of stretched out skin that used to house all that extra padding!

And one last thing. If you go veggie, remember to keep your iron up. That's really vitally important in keeping from going anemic, especially for a woman!

Post a question again if you want some recipes. I have plenty.

Answer 6

I recommend cutting down on both fats and carb but keeping the protein. I suggest a high-protein breakfast and for vegs that could be two eggs, some cheese toast, peanut butter or a handful of nuts over a bowl of oatmeal. Do not go overboard on carbs: tofu, eggs, fish, milk, cheese, yoghurt, nuts, fruits and vegetables should make up most of your diet. I normally never eat red meat but had to start eating it for awhile till my iron levels return to normal. Since I am sick of it, I get diarrhea and nausea as well as gas from red meat and poultry, I plan on reverting back to my old diet.

Eat about four or five moderate servings of whole grains, beans, rice, potatoes, or corn a day. I also like couscous, sweet potatoes, Chinese noodles, cream of wheat, barley and oats. I never eat sorghum and hardly ever eat pasta. If I make sidekicks by Lipton, I eat about 1/3 cup and leave the rest. I think I will get a n iron supplement soon.

Answer 7

Not sure shifting to vegetarian does the trick. But eating a lot of fruits (and some exercise) definitely does. It actually did a world of good for me by doing the above. I lost 22 lbs in 2 months by eating a lot of fruits (not fruit juices) and doing some exercise everyday.

Answer 8

No but if you go vegan you probably will. I haven't lost any weight at all since i started being vegetarian 9 years ago but it makes me happy to know that animals are not dying in vain because of me. You can say they are bred for this purpose but it doesn't make it right and they certaintly aren't treated any better than being out in the wild. You do what makes you happy and not worry about your image while doing it.

Answer 9

Well, I do know that when i ate meat I felt bloated all the time. Vegatarian made me feel lively and healthier. But yes I believe it does help loose weight. also it is a fact that if you wanna loose weight you should chew your food extra good so that it will trick your brain into thinking you've had enough. Becaude the jaw sends messages to the brain.

Answer 10

I stopped eating meat about 3 years ago. Without trying I lost about 25 lbs. Being a vegetarian forces you to eat more salads, veggies and fiber. It also does make you feel better not to eat animals!