Naxis.. in one of your earlier post you said you've now become a Vegan. Can you still build muscle on thie diet? Im talking Bodybuilding and Powerlifting. What would be your protein sources ?? I don't recall any of the Pro's on ''Muscle and Fitness/Flex'' magazines that are on this. Im really curious what your thoughts or any one else on this diet who ''Weight Lifts''...Thanks a million.. :cool:

Check out Mike Mahler for an excellent vegan role model in the body builders' circle. He's got it down. You can *absolutely* build muscle on a vegan diet, you just have to be a little more careful about food choices. I eat a lot of beans and green veggies, tofu, and use rice protein for shakes. I also use brewers yeats to make up for missing B vitamins as well as for additional protein. Boca Burgers (technically soy) make good meal/snacks too, although I avoid processed food when I can.

I'll check that out (mike mahler) but i've read where soy with its Phyto Estrogens slows Testosterone and also causes Hypothyroidism. Thanks !!

I really question the validity of those findings, but like anything sports or diet related, there isn't a lot of scientific testing to back either side of the fence. I think the fact that those claims are floating around prevent a lot of people from even trying - and to some extent, I don't blame them. But finding any singular cases, first hand experience, seems to be all but non-existant.
You could also use less soy. :)

Check out Mike Mahler for an excellent vegan role model in the body builders' circle. He's got it down. Thanks NAXIS...Good site on Mike Mahler and his Vegan diet. Seeing him hoist the Kettlebells on his Vegan diet is impressive. One last question about Soy. I was going to swap Skim milk for Soy milk on Oatmeal or Fiber One would o.k. for a protein source. And every now and then i have to have peanut butter /jellie sandwiches, Natural Peanut Butter, Sugar free Jam on Dark Grain Bread , 2 or 3 of these fine for a quick lunch?? thankx ! :cool:

Sounds good. Just watch the sugar free jams, they may put some nasty stuff in there. Real fruit preserves wouldn't be so bad, especially if you're looking to gain muscle.