New to veganism and been having a headache since?!
Hi, ive been a vegetarian for quite a while for pure animal rights reasons!. Ive always concidered veganism i started on monday and weighed 143 in the morning at the time now this morning on thursday I weigh 138!. and i have had a headache ever since monday, headaches are not normal for me and it wont go away!. is this normal!? and the weight loss is welcomed but so drastically!? is this a concern!? and if your going to ask I eat a organic fruit mix that i prepare myself, like blueberries,raspberries, strawberries, peaches for breakfast a salad sandwich for lunch of all natural local whole grain bread and have cucumbers, sprouts, roman lettuce, tomatoes, and onions and have the same thing for dinner!. i drink around 8 to 10 glasses of water a day (i know its a lot lol) and i do this everyday and no its not getting boring i really love it i just want to make sure im not doing something wrong or should be concerned thank you all very muchWww@FoodAQ@Com
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You're missing protein, sweetie!. You need to include beans, nuts, and/or tofu products for a balanced diet!. That might explain the weight loss too - protein is important for muscle mass!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I'd say you're missing carbs (though you mentioned bread)!. However, if you're having vegan bread it may also be using other types of flours/grains that aren't giving you the right amount of carbs you need!. It would explain the rapid weight loss, as lack of carbohydrates sucks the water out of your system (basically you're pulling the vegan equivalent of the Atkins diet)!.
That may also explain the headaches, as your brain is probably lacking in hydration as well!. Try to stay hydrated, and the weight loss should stabilize after a week, though it'll rise again as your carbs go up and your body starts taking on water again!. If you continue to have headaches and rapid weight loss, consult a physician/dietitian, as they'll have more accurate advice!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
That may also explain the headaches, as your brain is probably lacking in hydration as well!. Try to stay hydrated, and the weight loss should stabilize after a week, though it'll rise again as your carbs go up and your body starts taking on water again!. If you continue to have headaches and rapid weight loss, consult a physician/dietitian, as they'll have more accurate advice!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
You're not giving your body any protein! I can understand being vegetarian but I think we need at least some of the fat and the protein from animal products!. If you're really serious about staying vegan, go to the store and get supplements!. Find things that are higher in fat too, like nuts!. You shouldn't be losing weight like that!. I highly suggest going and talking to a doctor though so they can give you more medically correct advice!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
please eat meat or go back to vegetarianism at least!. animals are not as tortured and mistreated as the media suggests!. it is over exagerated in most parts and it mostly happens in 3rd world countries or remote western areas!. where you live the animals need to be taken care of before they are killed because if they panic their meat becomes tense and hard which isn't good for business which is why they need to be taken care of!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Make sure you're taking a multi-vitamin! I know it's hard to find a vegan multi-vitamin since most use gelatin in the actual pill, but there are some out there!. Most likely from a lack of B12!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Proteins and Fat!. Go back to being a vegetarian!. Look for small farm markets and more organic milk, it will help you a lot and eat protein rich foods!. Www@FoodAQ@Com
you're not eating enough calories!. make sure you eat lots of soy products!.
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Sounds like you're missing protein!. Add some beans, nuts and tofu to your dietWww@FoodAQ@Com