High Protein Vegan Diet for Drastic Weight Loss: a Success Story

Vegan High Protein Diet and Exercise as Key for Weight Loss

StacieBorman's weight loss journey is an inspiring story for those who believe that high protein and vegan diet contradict each other. This 26-year old woman from West Virginia, stands 5’7’’ and weighed 220 pounds at the start of the journey. In just two and a half years, she managed to lose 75 pounds through a combination of a high protein vegan diet and strict cardio-strength training routine.

Cycle of Keto for Managing Cravings

In her Reddit post, StacieBorman stated that she has quit smoking and went on hormonal birth control which amplified her cravings. After those cravings, she would cycle through a month or so of a keto diet. Some of her staples on this diet are tofu, nuts, tempeh, seeds specifically flax and chia, TVP, avocados, and vital wheat gluten.

Vega One Protein & Greens Powder, Glutamine, and Peanut Butter as Supplements for High Protein Vegan Diet

The Reddit user also took Vega One protein & greens powder and glutamine for her supplements. For her high protein vegan diet, she largely depended on peanut butter which helped her to manage high carb cravings. She also shared her recipe for low-carb bread which includes 3T vital wheat gluten, 2T almond flour, 1T coconut flour, 1/2T coconut oil, 2 flax “eggs”, enough almond milk, and a dash of salt

Exercise Routine

StacieBroman followed a strict workout routine which included three upper body splits every week (chest/triceps, back/biceps, shoulders/lats). She also did one leg routine emphasizing weights (squats, deadlifts, lunges) a week, and one body weight-driven leg routine (single leg bridges, pulse squats, wall sits, plyometrics). She did two core workouts and HIIT cardio 3-4 days a week.

Conclusion

StacieBroman showed that one can lose weight even through a high protein vegan diet. Her recipe for low-carb bread and list of staples can be helpful for those trying to incorporate more proteins in their vegan diet. Her workout routine can also be an inspiration for those looking to develop a strict routine. Her 75-pound weight loss journey shows that weight loss is possible if one stays dedicated and committed to the process.