I am always being told that you cant be a vegetarian and get big gains at my gym, but i dont believe that. People seem to have this idea in mind that you have to eat meat to get big and when i say other wise i get criticized for it. I am not against people eating meat, frankly i dont care, but i do think its more beneficial not to but whatever. My question is what do think of bodybuilding and being a vegetarian? I am 20 and i have been doing this for at least 5 years, currently i am bulking weighing at 250lbs, im 6,3 and i am very strong for a veggi eater what do you think? P.s sorry for the crappy pics.
Well no truth be told you dont need meat to get big gains. Beans, peanuts, and protein shakes offer great sources of protein. I however just love a fat juicy peice of steak. Or a lean piece of chicken after my workout. Looking good tho. I must ask tho and I dont want to come off as a dick but why are you bulking you already are a big guy. I too am bulking but I am super skinny only 5'11 at 130 lbs. However last week I was only 122 so im digging the progress I made.
Thanks for replying, and yeah thats how i think and eat, lots of beans nuts veg and qourn foods Yum, for some reason people look at me weird when i say i'm a vegetarian and i have been bulking a while now i am just wanting to pack alittle more muscle on before i cut to look pretty good. Thanks and best of luck bro.
Steer clear of vegetarian junk food - corn/wheat-based products of any kind, tofu, fake meats, textured vegetable protein, etc. That shit is not food. Avoid any soy products that are not fermented. Miso and tempeh are good for you, but things like soy milk and tofu are pesticide-ridden, estrogenic garbage. Dairy products are your friends, especially if you have access to raw milk. I'd suggest learning how to make your own greek yogurt, as it's a wonderful source of protein and fat, but very expensive when store-bought (full-fat Fage is the best kind). Yogurt can be added to most sauces (especially curries and spaghetti) to make up for the lack of meat. Make sure that any fats/oils you use are made up of saturated fat/and or monounsaturated fat. Olive oil, coconut oil, and butter are your best options. Stay away from grapeseed, canola, safflower, soy, corn, etc. Make some coconut ghee for cooking at high-temperatures. Make sure that your carb sources are mainly things like legumes, squash, pumpkin, turnips, beets, potatoes, quinoa, etc. Real food. Keep grain products to a minimum, although barley and rice are fairly safe. If you're a noodle person, stick to brown rice noodles, or better yet, make them out of squash and zucchini. The difference between bleached grains and "heart healthy whole grains" is negligible.
Damn some great tips you're giving, Thanks Chaohinon, +rep. i do try stay away from messed with foods "so to speak" and get as much organic foods or at least as healthy as i can afford. Although i do consume some meat free products like Linda McCartneys or Qourn, but i dont see alot of harm with these, maybe you know? Its really damn expensive when your just a student with my kind of life style, and the Greek yogurt you mentioned, i always walk passed some Organic Greek Yogurt pretty cheap at my store but didnt think anything of it. I'll be sure to pick some up. Thanks again.