The world is changing, and people are realizing that a transformation of paradigms is necessary, but above all of action. In a recent report, the College of Nutritionists of the Province of Buenos Aires ensures that 12% of Argentines over 18 years of age are currently vegetarians or vegans, marking an increase of 3 percent between 2019 and 2020.
The benefits are many, on a personal, social and environmental level. But the million dollar question is: How to get started so that it is as uncomfortable as possible and we do not lose motivation around the corner?
There is a widespread myth that dictates that You cannot be fit or dedicate yourself to fitness and at the same time have a vegan diet, due to the possible lack of animal proteins. The good news is that it is not only possible, but it is a one way road. There will always be stones in the way, but the important thing is the conviction and the qualified information to make the right decisions for health and the environment.
Here five tips for those who want to start trying this new way of living and observing the world: be fit-veg.
- Make conscious the motivation that leads to decide a change. Why and why do you want to change? Always keep this in mind, it will be like a kind of refuge to which to return whenever doubts threaten.
- Consultation with a nutritionist who specializes in plant-based diets is essential. Our body needs the macronutrients present in different foods, not the foods themselves. For example, our bodies need calcium, not milk. In the same way, we need to ingest proteins, which are not only present in animal meat, we also find it in, for example, legumes. Knowing this, it can be inferred that a person can be healthy and even increase their muscle mass, only ingesting proteins of plant origin.
- Learn to organize and plan. First of all, in order to have a healthy vegan diet that adapts to your physical goals, it is necessary to create the habit of weekly “meal prep”, that is, to plan ahead and prepare weekly menus for home and work. This allows us to ensure a balanced combination of nutrients in our meals, in addition to keeping track of what we eat and thus not losing sight of the objectives set.
- The above also avoids resorting to dangerous improvisations. Veganism is growing a lot, but there are still more ready-made food options as they are in the case of omnivorous diets. For this reason, in addition to the “meal prep”, it is important to consciously buy to always have legumes on hand, and the occasional food / snack option that will get you out of trouble.
- Inner work is key. There are still many criticisms of this way of eating, training and living, but the important thing is your own conviction. As in any process of change, self-knowledge and respect for one’s own time is essential to achieve the objectives.
ISFC trained and NSCA certified personal trainer. Travel the world with the idea of spreading the Fitveg lifestyle and accompanying processes of physical and mental transformation. IG: @ florfrers.fit
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