I am thinking of becomg vegetarian, will I lose a lot of weight? I am not doing it solely to lose weight. I want to be healthier and I don't really eat meat now.
2007-02-13 14:10:44 · 8 answers · asked by SMILE : ] 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
I was severely overweight at the age of 14 and I went vegetarian and I eliminated sodas and sweets and I lost 40 pounds. I went vegan a year ago and I've haven't lost much more. :)
2007-02-13 14:22:33 · answer #1 · answered by Katja 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I've been a vegetarian for years, and initially I did lose a lot of weight- I got down to 98 at 5'7, but I ate a lot of mean before going vegetarian. Since you say you don't really eat meat now, it probably won't have such a drastic impact, but the health benefits are awesome. Just be sure you're getting enough protein, and iron especially, because I became anemic a few years after going vegetarian. Hope that helps!
2007-02-13 22:32:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you eat the right foods, such as vegetables and get a lot of protein, then yes, you will lose weight. I myself have been a vegetarian for 2 years now and I feel a lot healthier then I was while I was eating meat. But one of my friends, who is also a vegetarian, doesn't get a lot of protein and doesn't eat a lot of vegetables, this is very bad. Since you're not eating meat, your body needs another source of protein, which can also build muscle.
2007-02-13 22:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by BaileyW 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nursey, I don't want to sound offensive, but becoming a vegetarian/vegan does not necessary mean "more healtheir". There are plenty of people who are meat eater's, and are considered very healthy. It all comes down to what you eat. If you plan out your eating properly, and exercise then you can indeed lose fat weight effectively.
2007-02-13 22:30:45 · answer #4 · answered by dan 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You will lose weight IF you eat as much as you consume, regardless of what you eat. I have a niece who is a vegan and is 15 lbs overweight, while I am no vegan and I am skinny.
Eat less and exercise more (bottom line).
2007-02-13 23:19:50 · answer #5 · answered by Ro' 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was Vegetarian and you may or may not lose weight, i actually gained it since i didnt eat meat, i ate junk......and junk is worse than meat so i gained some weight but i needed it, but yea depends on if you eat right or not
......good luck!
2007-02-13 22:19:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are dangers involved with becoming a veg, meats have many nutrients and proteins that are essential for the production of amino acids and cells in our body. If you do become one, be sure to do your research to find the plants that offer these nutrients.
2007-02-13 22:22:22 · answer #7 · answered by ferniee2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a nurse and a vegan yes you will lose the weight fast and feel more healthy. I hope this answers your question, take care.
2007-02-13 22:14:18 · answer #8 · answered by nursey 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋