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Originally Posted by Uptown Girl
Well, I was a vegetarian for 7 years and my college age daughter was a vegan. I chose to do it , with a Doctor's suggestion, because of family medical history, my daughter chose to do it as a (then) member of PETA. We researched carefully and continually, attempting to be responsible and wise about it. We both took the best organic supplements we could find, and were both active physically.
We each felt we were on the right track.... for awhile.
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I can't help but wonder what your diet was like. Vegetarians can eat in a variety of ways.
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Although that was not my specific intent, being vegetarian pretty much eliminated my body fat over time. (I ate 'the right fats' as prescribed, but evidently that was not enough.)
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I would think that would simply call for more fat in your diet.
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Once there was no more body fat to utilize, I began to notice a loss in muscle mass and stamina.
Remember, the heart is also a muscle. The body will not differentiate when in need of stored food to burn.
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In that case, why not include more high calorie foods like whole grains and healthy fats? And perhaps more plant based proteins, if needed.
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Anyway, to make this long story shorter, we eventually were advised to slowly incorporate a modest amount of meat/fish back into our diet. It has helped tremendously.
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Who advised you to do that?
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My diet now is mid-range in all things, NO radical swings either way. As a result, I am healthier than I have ever been. (of course, attitude is a factor in health, too.)
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I'm not sure what "mid-range in all things" means. I can't exactly picture what your diet consists of.
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Everybody gets to steer their own boat in this life, Thank God. It doesn't matter a whit if I think they are steering it ass-backwards or if I agree with them.
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Steering your own boat is fine, I'm just not sure it's helpful to others who may not have any sense of direction. I think this health board represents an opportunity to help others. But if we simply suggest, "all things in moderation" we may possibly end up with more of the same.