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Why do you need eggs and cheese for protein? There are plenty of plant based sources of protein, way more than we need to lead fit and acive lives. There are plenty of vegan athletes out there who are getting loads of protein if you are worried about having enough for your running etc. Eating a balanced diet of legumes, nuts and seeds, sprouts and leafy greens and also fruit will give you more than enough protein and will also be easier to digest giving your body more energy for an active lifestyle instead of having to work hard digesting the animal products. Rice is also high in protein, but limiting grains is also a good idea as they can be hard to digest. Some greens are higher in protein than others, same for fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds. There is loads of info on plant based protein online.

You know the way. Just do it. We're all backin' ya! Check out all the vegan athletes on YouTube from all over the world. Huge big bodybuilding muscle-burgers from Sweden, cycling maniacs from here & everywhere, track & field athletes from all over the world. You guys have whole teams of 100% vegan firefighters there. If you get scared, just go the Spirulina & Chlorella. That stuff has more protien, B12, etc than anything on earth, including every ghastly animal product around. No need to cut back on carbs, just learn how to prepare them properly so that they're of enormous benefit to you rather than a burden. Read up on soaking & sprouting. I've been 100% raw since August last year. Read up & learn how to be entirely self-sufficient. You can do it.

I would suggest starting by going back to vegetarianism. Veganism can be a pretty big plunge, and it is easier to "fall off the wagon" so to speak if you jump from a diet with poultry, dairy, eggs and honey to a vegan one. I would suggest starting by swapping out the poultry and replacing it with tempeh, tofu or seitan in dishes. That is one of the easiest steps that you can take. Each of these is also a good source of protein, which should make it a little easier for you to ease up on the egg and cheese consumption even if you aren't ready to eliminate them completely. Don't be too quick to cast carbohydrates in the villain role, either. Just be certain to be getting plenty of whole grains and avoid stuff like refined sugar and white flour-based foods.

I would recommend going vegan, and try to go raw if possible, or at least 51% raw. You can get a ton of protein from greens like spinach or kale, vegetable proteins, and of course, nuts and beans. Sprouts are an excellent way to get a lot of nutrition. Here is a website to start with: http://www.goneraw.com/ And here is a fantastic youtube channel all about going raw or fitting more raw foods into your diet. http://www.youtube.com/user/liferegenerator

You could go pescaetarian. I didn't read all of the responses so I'm not sure if that was mentioned or possibly something you wouldn't consider. I usually read everything before I respond. But I'm in a hurry right now. Although I did see where you said you want to get away from sugar. Have you heard of xylitol? It is not an artificial sugar substitute. The brand I buy is from Whole Foods. It comes from American hard woods. I don't think I can mention the brand here. But it looks like sugar, a little coarser and tastes exactly like sugar. It's not like stevia. I used to love sugar but for more than a year I've been using this. It's also very good for your teeth. It's an ingredient in some toothpaste brands. No carbs. Here's a link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xylitol There is a lot of info on the internet about it. Good luck with making your dietary changes. Big challenge. I hope this helps.

Hi,I think if you want to eat chicken and turkey,just do it.Don't worry about it.You are a runner so your body need protein.chicken and turkey is rich in protein.I think eat that is the best way. If you really want to be a vegan.You need to some vegetables with many protein.such as milk,beans,maize and juglans.I hope my words can help you.

I think that you need a little of everything in your diet since you are a runner. You really need those protein or else you'd collapse with just having veggies and fruits.

hi, why not add soya based products like tofu, here we also buy TVP or textured vegetable protein that come in many forms that would suit your cooking, they look like pork, chicken, beef...and have many different forms and cuts that mimic real meat. They are easier to chew and digest and easier to cook. Oh yes what about mushrooms for protein?

Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well i am glad to know that u are very much diet conscious and u should be after all that is the perfect way to keep yourself healthy and fit. I know there are somethings that u cannot sacrifice but then if u want to go vegan then u can take lots of green vegetables and fruits. U can take milk, oats and salads in plenty. That would be good for u. What say?

Hi friend, i am a strict vegan from my childhood days and have a healthy body with my proper diet and continuous exercise. You can keep your health in a good manner with vegetarian foods, fruits and veggies having a lot of vitamins and proteins, take them in your diet. Good to know you are interested in converting to vegan. All the best

I actually met a guy on one of my travels who had been a vegan for about five years, converting from 20 years of vegetarian. He seemed very healthy and he ran marathons, so I'm guessing he found ways to get protein. I know he had a recipe for spaghetti that others had tried and told me it was absolutely delicious. Guess you would have to find some recipes online and try the vegan diet for a week or so to see how your body responds. Good luck!

I am really happy to know that you are cautious for diet.Protein from plant source is always better than animal source but non-veg will give you variety to choose from.If you have made your mind going for veg then eat steam boiled veg without frying much. Nutrients are preserved in steam boiled veg which is beneficial for health.