Do you lose weight by going vegitarian?

[Anonymous]

do you lose weight by going vegitarian?

So i eat meat, but i also have a very balanced diet and in general eat very health (i dont eat junk food, everything i eat is made from scratch, i only eat sweets once a week, i drink once a month) and i work out about 3 times a week.

Im moving soon and starting uni in 6 days, ut from former experiences i use a lot of money on food. So i was planning to cut down a lot on meat and since im lactoseintolerance im not going to buy diary products.

Anyway, i want to lose som weight too,, but without actually dieting, so do you think i can see some big differences if i only eat meat once a week?

[GingerBear]

No, you lose weight from eating less calories than you expend. That's it. Cut your portion sizes, keep the workouts, and you'll lose weight.

Forget about 'dieting'. It's a lifestyle change, not a short term fad change.

[Asker]

i know, thats why i said i dont want to diet...

[GingerBear]

You just didn't really say what you meant by dieting, and I think I misunderstood.

I stand by that advice though. And keep in mind, meat is very good for you. It's the easiest way for your body to absorb iron, for example. And a great source of protein.

[Asker]

i know i know.. i have done a lot of strength training and power lifting so i actually have a lot of knowlege when it comes to nutriens etc, But meat is expensive and im paying way more rent now then i did 3 months ago, so i have to cut something out of my diet

[GingerBear]

I understand that... Perhaps try cutting smaller amounts of each food group, rather than one entirely? I don't know where you live, but where I am, there are certain shops and butchers that sell meat at discount prices.

[Life_with_Gom]

I think you will defenetly loose a bit of weight your lifestyles looks really healthy so you should keep going !

[John_Doesnt]

Losing weight has to do with burning calories and fat off your body. If you don't exercise and eat tons of food (even veggies) you still won't lose weight.
Keep eating your healthy meats, but just eat less and exercise.

[zinithin]

No. Changing one food for another does not necessarily make you lose weight.

[Asker]

well its not changing one thing for another its more cutting something out

[zinithin]

When you cut something out, you usually make up the calories by eating more of the other stuff.

[Asker]

not necessarly, but i get your point

[LightUp]

Only thing you will loose is good health if you go Vegan

If you want to loose weight do cardio , cut down on carbs & fat

[powernate]

Just go with the foow

[Asker]

what?

[OrdinaryGentleman]

You eventually die though

[Asker]

no.. its not temporary so i dont see how its dieting

[OrdinaryGentleman]

Ah, well I come from a strictly vegetarian home. In my experience girls are able to function happily while guys quickly get frustrated. You will lose weight, but stay away from breads and milk. You could always get ISOpure to help during that time. When converting it will suck for the first week you will get headaches and feel weak then your body will stabilize. Make sure you drink a lot of water.