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A Vegan's Account of Her Weight Loss Journey: 33/F/5'8"

Super_luminal's post on Reddit highlights her journey to losing weight while sticking to a vegan diet.

Article by Madeleine Smith

A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a snapshot of 131 pounds at a height of 5'8
A before and after photo of a 5'8" female showing a snapshot of 131 pounds at a height of 5'8
Intro: 33/F/5'8"/131 lbs (Jan 8 - Apr 1)
Originally posted on /r/BTFC

Introduction

Super_luminal, a 33-year-old female vegan, recently shared her weight loss journey on Reddit. She started on January 8 with a weight of 131 lbs and planned to undergo a Low Carb – Vegan – Protein Sparing Modified Fast diet (LC-V-PSMF) until April 1. She received positive feedback and encouragement from the Reddit community for her efforts.

Diet challenges for vegans

Super_luminal admits that sticking to a vegan diet requires careful planning, especially for a diet like PSMF wherein one must get enough protein while being mindful of carbs and fats. She discusses how she tries to maximize protein intake even at the expense of other important nutrients in her vegan diet. Super_luminal mentions that she relies on brown rice and pea protein powder, along with protein-dense vegan options like tofu, seitan, tempeh, or Gardein, for her protein needs.

Getting inspired and motivated

Super_luminal got the inspiration to adopt a strict diet regimen from her previous gains during BTFC2. She also recognizes the importance of having a support system during a weight loss journey. She believes that the BTFC community is a great help in providing motivation to keep going and push through the challenges.

Results-oriented

Super_luminal's weight loss journey is indicative of her results-oriented attitude. She spends a considerable amount of time planning and researching different diet regimens, including vegan alternatives. Her efforts paid off as she lost a total of 18 lbs during the course of the LC-V-PSMF diet.

Conclusion

Super_luminal's story highlights that losing weight on a vegan diet is possible with careful planning and a willingness to experiment with different food and protein sources. Her perseverance in sticking to her strict diet regimen and the support she received from the BTFC community was instrumental to her success. Those who are trying to lose weight should take inspiration from her account and try different things to see what works best for their bodies.

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