"I'm gonna be vegetarian to lose weight"; do you think vegetarianism defaultly results in healthy weight loss?

Question

I've heard people say / do this, and you probably have, too.

Do you think that vegetarianism defaultly gets people to (healthily) lose weight when done for an elongated period of time (as in 6 weeks or longer)?

Please give your insight.

Btw I know there's various types of vegetarianism, so please be specific as to which style of vegetarianism you're referring to in your answer. 8-)

woohoo_friday · Accepted Answer

Both my parents have been vegetarians all my life, so I know what it's like. Think about it this way. Potato chips are vegetarian. Ice cream is vegetarian. Vegetarian doesn't necessarily mean healthier. True, you're not going to be getting all the cholesterol and bad stuff from meat, but just by becoming vegetarian, you're not going to lose weight.

Now vegan is a whole different thing. Going all vegan (no meat, eggs, or dairy) for a long enough period of time would most likely cause you to lose weight, as well as detoxify your system. You'd be cutting out a lot of calories and chemicals and fats. That being said, going vegan is incredibly difficult. Most people would be surprised to see how many foods actually have dairy, eggs, or some sort of animal product in them. You can be a perfectly healthy individual without eating meat and dairy. Our bodies don't need those things, we just need the protein and calcium from them, which we are perfectly capable of getting through other sources, such as beans and tofu, and green vegetables such as broccoli and spinach. Just to name a few.

I think people need to be a bit more open-minded when it comes to this sort of thing (well, a lot of things, actually...), because despite what the dairy companies, and meat companies would like you to believe, there are indeed other ways of doing things, and most of those ways will result in better performances from our bodies.

Don't get me wrong, I don't eat a perfect diet, but I am always aware of what kind of fuel I'm putting into my body, and the way my body reacts to it. No enough people do that.

Sorry if that was a bit long. I'm not trying to criticise anyone here, I just have a lot of thoughts and opinions on this particular subject.

madmisskelly · Accepted Answer

I think it depends on how the person was eating before. If they ate a LOT of meat then of course cutting out meat will make them lose weight, they just cut out the majority of their diet!

However, it is just as possible to gain weight or maintain your weight. There are plenty of calories to be had in fruit, grains and breads. The mistake is thinking you can eat as much of those as you want because you aren't eating meat but that's a mistake.

As with an eating plan, to lose weight you need to produce a calorie deficit.

jmr2191 · Accepted Answer

Vegetarianism isn't any better for losing weight. Best way is a balanced diet and daily exercise. I'm fact, most natural protein comes from poultry/meat. Natural protein is vital for breast growth/health and sustainment, as well as for regulating many body processes. Try doing about 30 minutes of cardio and about 15-20 minutes of weight exercises and/or pushups and situps. Also, eat a variety of foods that are high in fiber, protein and whole grain, have low to moderate levels of refined sugar and low or no trans/saturated fats. Natural sugars found in juice and fruits is great too. However, this does not mean you can't splurge a little bit.

-Jay

Vegvisir · Accepted Answer

Meh, it has the possibility to make you thinner I guess. a lot of people use a lot more fats in their foods to make up for no meat though, ie eating more cheese and nuts and oils, etc. I'm sure it's possible to be very healthy and lose weight being a vegetarian, but I'm sure it's a lot easier eating a balanced diet of meats and vegetables and being healthy. Nowadays with quorn and all that, it's just a matter of personal preference. I am personally extremely healthy, and workout almost every day and I wouldn't trade my omelletes and chicken for quorn and celery sticks :9

lace1228 · Answer

My boyfriend is vegan and I went to a vegan pot luck with a room full of people and not one of them over weight, it has been scientifically proved that those who don't eat meat have a much lower fat percentage and had a good weight. Yes we have been eating meat for 100's of years and has been socially aceptable however it doesn't mean it is right.  When you have time you should watch forks over knives. I think you'll find it interesting.This isn't just made up bull sh*t as a lot suggest it has a lot of truth to it.

aamy811 · Answer

I'm a Ovo lactase pescitarian. Um I think a lot of people thing just being vegetarian makes you loose weight, but that's not always true. Sometimes girls think that jut because they don't eat meat they can et whatever they want. So they eat sweets, and tons of unhealthy carbs. But then complain that they're not skinny. Honestly I became a vegetarian for weightless and am happy I did. I love it. I still eat really clean, so I've lost and maintained my weight

xzinax2 · Answer

usually-but not always. you can still eat a lot of junk food and sweets,but if you take a person who eats meat and a vegetarian who are equally health concerned-the vegetarian (depends on genes,but usually) is thinner and healthier. I eat plenty of junk food,sweets,bread-everything,and while most of my family are either thick or fat-i'm skinny.

tanhira · Answer

Depends. A veg. who only eat donuts and sweeties is not healthier than other who each at McDonald. Know what it requires to have a balance diet.

This is coming from someone who is working on being more discipline (1.5 more months of only vegtarian food!).

Brando · Answer

I don't hear many vegetarians use this reasoning for becoming one. The few I have heard though I've asked them if they knew about nutrition and proper dieting. It's of no use though, as someone who makes this kind of choice for themselves based off of ignorance isn't going to listen to reason because of pride and not looking stupid.

Olgaxxx · Answer

In my opinion it might take some time especially if you are a meat lover. You don't have to loose so much weight. You could do some exercise and eat healthy food. Most especially avoid fast food, laziness  & lack of exercise because that's where all the problem lies

ajay143 · Answer

Drink water Daily at least 3 liters and eat less. If u wan to eat, u just take it little quantity like one cup or two cups not more than that, after two hours u start it again one or two cups. But one thing it should be vegetarian only. Do Yoga it will refresh ur mind and u can easily loss ur weight through yoga. Or do "Suryanamaskara's" daily morning (it's a part of yoga) definitely u will loss weight with in 3 months.

Anonymous · Answer

• try Doing 30 day squat challenge
•30 day ab challenge
•30 day push up challenge
(all together and have your rest day) don't miss out no day except the day it tells you to rest!! This helps even more tbh! And drink more water, less sodas! & no more junk food.. Yes it might be hard ... But take it slow if you want the process to be slow or if you want fast resutls stop the junk food and add weight into your excersize.

Mgoods · Answer

I've been a vegetarian since childhood. My diet is POOR! I'm don't get the nutrients I need, because I eat crappy foods. My body is not a temple, it is where health goes to die.

lordAlex818 · Answer

No. Virtually all junk foods are vegetarian, and so are carbohydrates. Those are probably the two worst things to eat if you are worried about calories.

Fiona83 · Answer

No. You can eat just as much fatty and unhealthy food as a vegetarian. I've been a vegetarian for several years now, I know it.

kheserthorpe · Answer

The most successful diets I've used relied on animal protein, and could not be done as aggressively any other way.

Hyped_up_on_coffee · Answer

No I tried it and I ended up eating a lot of cheese

Anonymous · Answer

As long as you get enough protein it should be OK.  Some people that are vegatarian or vegan just really don't look healthy, it's not natural for humans.  We are meat eaters.

Finalfantasy · Answer

No thats not a good idea because all kinds of meat is not unhealty,, in fact that it good for you..  Just stay away from all the extra unhealty stuff you have to the meat

MohammedAsh · Answer

If your gonna be a vegetarian and eat French fries and ice cream i dont think your gonna lose weight. But going vegan for a while could be good , and jus eating raw fruits and veges

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. I turned vegetarian a few years ago and I lost 10 lbs. that doesn't sound like a lot but to me it's a lot. I went from 110 to 100

Anonymous · Answer

no.  you need protein to lose weight the healthy way.  my cousin became a vegetarian and actually gained a tonne of weight.  I think it's a bad idea.

Anonymous · Answer

I was vegetarian for a while (I ate fish, eggs and drank milk) but didn't eat meat. I began to get really tired and never had any energy. Honestly drink green tea and don't eat red meat too much it helps weight loss.

Anonymous · Answer

I think it helps you to be healthier but it doesn't means your gonna lose weight.

Anonymous · Answer

It doesn't work as effectively as you think. If you're thinking about going vegetarian, don't. Maybe just start buying nonchemical enhanced foods from a co op near you or something. ??

Anonymous · Answer

Well I had a friend who became one, she said it makes you lose weight once you've done it long enough but make sure you take like protein vitamin pills or you'll get sick a lot

Anonymous · Answer

Nope. You need protein to gain muscle if you plan on running or something cause healthy fats are an essential part of a daily diet

Anonymous · Answer

No. If you eat carrots all day without exercising there isn't going to be a difference in weight

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