[SuperCubsFan]

A few months ago I became a vegetarian and have picked up my training alot the past few weeks. I know absolutly nothing about supplements and wanted to know if anyone could point me in the right direction. I guess the big thing is to get protein, but is there anything else I should try to fulfill through supplements because I don't eat meat?


Sorry if this is a bad thread that I could have fulfilled with a FAQ somewhere. If you have any problems with it feel free to send it to the wastland.


Thanks for your help!

[Madmick]

Originally Posted by SuperCubsFan

A few months ago I became a vegetarian and have picked up my training alot the past few weeks. I know absolutly nothing about supplements and wanted to know if anyone could point me in the right direction. I guess the big thing is to get protein, but is there anything else I should try to fulfill through supplements because I don't eat meat?


Sorry if this is a bad thread that I could have fulfilled with a FAQ somewhere. If you have any problems with it feel free to send it to the wastland.


Thanks for your help!

That's awesome that you're becoming a vegetarian, bro. Keep it up. I was for four years. I hope to get back to it, I'm being selfish eating meat right now, although I'm keeping it free range.

In order to do it right, you're gonna have to read a book:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books


Are you vegan, ovo-lacto, fruitarian, or piscerian?

[SuperCubsFan]

Originally Posted by Madmick

That's awesome that you're becoming a vegetarian, bro. Keep it up. I was for four years. I hope to get back to it, I'm being selfish eating meat right now, although I'm keeping it free range.

In order to do it right, you're gonna have to read a book:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books


Are you vegan, ovo-lacto, fruitarian, or piscerian?

Not sure what I am classified as. I don't eat meat or eggs.

[Duncon76]

You greatly need to get a B12 supplment, thats for sure.

[Brand Nizzle]

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[retrostyle]

I really didnt like what it did to me while I was training. I started it because I wanted a six pack and to be healthier. Over 6 months I dropped from 160 to 150 and became anemic. Just be sure to take alot of suppliments but in reality the best source of protein for building your muscle is lean red meat. Boca Burgers/Tofu/Edamame and soy are all good sources but not the best IMO.

[Narko Boy33]

Originally Posted by SuperCubsFan

Not sure what I am classified as. I don't eat meat or eggs.

eat fish?

[SuperCubsFan]

Originally Posted by Narko Boy33

eat fish?

no don't eat fish

[Madmick]

Originally Posted by SuperCubsFan

no don't eat fish

Then you're ovo-lacto. You don't need a B12 supplement unless you're a vegan. Besides, Multi's are usually overloaded with B12, so that's enough. But you can get B12 from dairy.

[Madmick]

Originally Posted by retrostyle

I really didnt like what it did to me while I was training. I started it because I wanted a six pack and to be healthier. Over 6 months I dropped from 160 to 150 and became anemic. Just be sure to take alot of suppliments but in reality the best source of protein for building your muscle is lean red meat. Boca Burgers/Tofu/Edamame and soy are all good sources but not the best IMO.

This is why anyone who goes vegetarian, especially vegans, needs to read a book. I only lost fat when I first became vegetarian (I later gained most of it back). I gained 10 pounds of muscle while I was a vegetarian.

Just order that book, man.