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Muscle Growth & Body Fat Percentage As A Vegan
As you probably remember, I decided to challenge myself to be vegan for a week. This happens to coincide with my body fat percentage getting checked this week. I wanted to prove that muscle gain is possible, even without animal products.
So I went to Southern CT State University for the seven site skin fold test. The technician weighed me and it read 3 pounds higher than last time. I wondered if this was a good or bad sign.
He proceded to check the 7 points, and checked for accuracy. After calculating, he gave me the results...
I have gained 3 pounds of muscle since last month! In addition to that, my 7-site test revealed a body fat percentage of 12.46 and 3-site test that revealed 10.38! Of course the 7-point test is more accurate, but this just shows you how close I am to my goal. The last time my trainer measured the 3 site test, I was 11 percent. That means I lost another half point.
It also means I gained muscle, as the fat went down while the weight went up. That's what I want, more muscle to tighten the skin.
The strength training has really been helping me so much. I work out 5 times a week, alternating muscle groups every other day. The strength class I've been taking at the local gym has been helping a lot as well.
I feel great this week being vegan, with lots of energy and strength. I don't think I could ever stay completely vegan as I do think vitamin B12 is important, and eggs are a great source for that. But once in a while, it's nice to be reminded that it's possible to eat only plant based foods and feel great!
About the author
Richard Hubbard was once over 350 pounds. After a doctor's physical and finding out he was pre-hypertensive, he decided to make changes and avoid medication. Over the course of a year, Rich lost the first 120 pounds of his incredible 150 pound weight loss. He ate healthy foods based on Dr. Joel Fuhrman's book "Eat To Live". He was mostly plant based, but switched to completely plant based in September of 2016. He also became a vegan in the process as his compassion for animals increased. He credits bodybuilder Robert Cheeke for influencing his decision of going vegan. Rich aspires to be a vegan bodybuilder and is planning his first half marathon this year.
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