veganism: I am a large, strong, husky guy and I have always had to exercise extremely hard in order to stay in shape. My uncle introduced me to Veganism and I've been trying it. I had lost over 100 pounds while before I was even introduced to Veganism. I don't seem to be able to lose weight now, but I work out everyday and don't eat any meat. What's going on?|||Becoming a vegan isnt really a weighloss plan. Your uncle probably lost weight because he was not eating right- there are many nutrients that become difficult to work into your daily diet when you are not eating any animal products. Being a vegan is no healthier than being a meat eating person, if it is done correctly. The idea that veganism is healthier is a common misconception because it is generally the LIFESTYLE that most vegans follow that causes them to be healthier overall- such as doing yoga, living more stress free, getting more sleep, etc. At the end of the day, weight loss is calories in, calories out. If you want to lose weight, just cut back on how much you eat, and up your exercise- but to a healthy point. A full grown male should eat about 2,500 calories a day. If you normally intake more than that, try making 2,500 your max intake. If you normally intake around that amount, cut back 150 calories one day, 250 the next, then 100 again, and mix it up. Also, make sure you are getting "good calories." Don't use up your allowance with sweets. Go for the fruits and veggies... or tofu is good too! There are some great recipies online that make it easier to choke down. =P By getting your calories from nutritous foods, you will get the vitamins your body needs to be able to work properly and lose weight more effectively. Hope that helps!|||no its not|||Veganism can be dangerous if you don't take suppliments- you body needs some things that can be found in meat, which you can't get any other way, and it still isn't absorbed by your body the same way even if you do take suppliments. While Veganism isn't necessarily bad, you should still watch what you take into your body, and those needed vitamins and minerals that you can find in meat. Same is true for everyone, really. But as for the weight loss, when you try to loose weight, it's easy to hit a "plateau" where nothing you do seems to do much help. It's hard, but just keep at it, and maybe tweak your diet or exercise regamine (sp?) a little. Don't starve yourself either (your metabolism slows and your body goes into "starvation mode," where everything possible is conserved). Whatever you do, don't stop. Then you'll just gain back all that weight you tried so hard to loose. People loose weight differently, depending on their body type, age, and metabolism, and probably a bunch of other factors that I'm forgetting.|||No, it is not. It is a good thing to try over a short term but not for the long haul. We are Omnivores, we must eat meat to have good health. After a couple of years you will notice your gums will start bleeding, that is because our mouths have a different chemistry than the rest of our bodies an need meat protein to maintain a healthy balance, other organs need this protein also, the mouth is the first to show what the long term effects will be. Some may go for years without any effects, some may not.|||read tips on vegetarian foods and more to help you on this site