Closing in on 1 year, plant based diet?

[triplethreat 257]

Hi all. I'm close to the 1 year mark for surgery. I'm at my goal weight and I'm working on my stretch goal (which has to do with fitness but will result in a few more lbs gone). Since surgery I've eliminated some foods (no fries since June of last year!) and I typically hit my Protein and carb goals. I've had great success but I find myself craving fruits and veggies and I don't have room for them. Two of my children are vegetarians and I've been giving serious thought of eliminating red meat, chicken from my diet. Much of my protein intake now is not animal-based so it would not be a huge stretch. I would love to hear from anyone who is at gw and has a plant-based diet. I'm looking at ways to figure out the transition as well as how to limit carbs...and cook for a blended family (omnivores and vegetarians!). I do cook now for the family but definitely could expand my menu.

[Newme17 3,444]

Following this.

I'm actually going plant based with a few exceptions when I'm cleared for all foods, and I'm not even close to goal weight. Lol. There are many Protein rich plants that you can add. Not as high as a bit of chicken and fish, but it's highly doable. I read a few posts somewhere here in BP from a few years back of a few people being plant based and having success, even in their "honeymoon phase". I tried to find it the other day but there was so many, I couldn't. If you search for PLANT BASED you'll find several do this. Hope you all the best with it. 😊

[Newme17 3,444]

[bellabloom 2,467]

If your body is telling you to become a vegetarian, listen!! but I doubt you could limit carbs. That would be very very difficult on a veggie or vegan diet.

[fruitandveggies 456]

I've been vegan for 13 years and never had issues with getting Protein. That being said, I don't restrict carbs either (my doctor doesn't require it). I say just give it a try and see how you feel!