I am on this diet program right now. It's really great, I was on it while I was a meat-eater. But, I was in a stressful time in my life then and I quit, gaining back the 100+ pounds I lost.
Now that I'm a vegan again (I was vegan for a few months a couple years back, but I stopped for a while due to a combination of factors.... anyway, the past is behind me), I want to continue on this diet program. And I really do have to play by his rules, whether or not I agree with them, because otherwise it doesn't work.
I'm a 6'2" male, weighing 375 pounds. My maximum limit (which may be lower than the amount I should have as-is) is 2200 calories, which is in addition to daily exercise. The only other thing I need to worry about is that I must intake 25-40 grams of fiber. That's non-negitiable. I am trying to cut out non-healthy vegan foods from my diet, or drastically reduce them.
How can I ensure I get enough calories and nutrients without resorting to empty calories such as soda, and I'm also trying to eat less processed foods like these fake meats, etc although I love them. It seems like most fruits and vegetables are really low in calories yet proportionally high in fiber. If I have to cut my fiber at 40, how can I work my diet to accomodate that?
Lots of doctors think that although fiber is beneficial, too much of it has drawbacks, so I kind of agree. Anyways, tips?
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