04-08-2015, 02:55 AM
(04-07-2015, 11:50 PM)Doctor Makuta Wrote: Perhaps rather than this somewhat negative debate we could change the subject. I would have prefered it if the posts I donated to this didn't result in this spiralling into an argument. I can tell you're passionate in your beliefs but perhaps speaking on the subject like Ra, which always had a neutral way about it would be better.
Anyways, how would someone who is fairly active find switching to a vegan/vegetarian diet go?
Don't feel your posts have caused any "spiraling into an argument." Eating meat has been a volatile subject on B4 for years.
I am an active person (most of the time—I get into inactive periods once in a while). I used to do a lot of hiking and backpacking. I've backpacked into the Grand Canyon carrying a 45# pack, and that's almost half my weight. I found that after I became vegetarian, my endurance was much greater while hiking. I have 2 advanced black belts and was vegetarian throughout my training.
I had a friend that used to be a professional wrestler (WWF). He was huge. When I met him he had been a raw-fooder (raw vegetarian) for 10 years. He was by far the strongest person at the gym whenever we were there together, and everyone would stop and watch when he pressed certain weights.
There is no problem with being vegetarian or even vegan if you are active. It's the opposite—you have MORE energy and you feel lighter.
No matter whether you are vegetarian or omnivore, it's important to eat well and not subsist on junk of course.