Will I Lose Weight When I Go Vegan?

by Pia

Question: Do vegans get skinny from not eating meat and dairy products?

Answer:
Many people do lose weight when they become vegan, but it will depend entirely on the person. If you are adopting a healthy, well-balanced vegan diet that is based around whole fresh vegetables, whole grains, fruits, beans, and nuts, and you are minimizing processed foods, white flours, and white sugars, and you have weight to lose, your body will likely lose weight. I find that on a great diet like this, your body will return to its best possible weight. In some cases, that might even mean you will gain a few pounds.

You can read more about vegan weight loss here and about how to turn it a diet here. You can also learn from other readers about their weight loss battles here.

Hope that helps!