Ive been vegan since April 2001. I had a lot of health issues in the past. Not any more. People have pm'd to ask me too be legit and share my list of pros and cons about the vegan lifestyle in terms of weight loss and cycling performance.
Here is a list of pros & cons after cycling over 210 000km as a vegan.
Pros:
# Easier to stay at peak watts per kg.
# Faster recovery due to increased carbohydrate intake. (glycogen is like EPO).
# Reduced chance of heart disease, cancer, stroke, impotence, diabetes.
# Greater connection with nature.
#Increased ease of breathing due to less dietary allergies like lactose intolerance.
#Sweat isnt so corrosive it starts to melt your bars under your bar tape.
#99% of carbohydrate base foods are vegan anyway.
#Stronger immune system means more time riding vs being sick.
Cons.
#Can be socially awkward at the start. Bit like waking into a supermarket for the first time in lycra. You get used to it though.
#Can be situationally inconvenient. Bit like snapping a RD and trying to bring your bike on the train at peak hour so you don't have to walk 30km. Some people walk and some just get on the train.
#Your face starts to look as lean as Lance's and people think you are taking drugs.
#Drunk people at parties when finding out you are vegan will be concerned you are not getting enough protein and try and offer you a hotdog so 'you don't get weak and ill'. This can get a bit boring. Bit like fixing flats. You just deal with it though.
So just incase anyone had any doubts, there you go. Thats all that you have to know. Pretty straight forward.
Here is a list of pros & cons after cycling over 210 000km as a vegan.
Pros:
# Easier to stay at peak watts per kg.
# Faster recovery due to increased carbohydrate intake. (glycogen is like EPO).
# Reduced chance of heart disease, cancer, stroke, impotence, diabetes.
# Greater connection with nature.
#Increased ease of breathing due to less dietary allergies like lactose intolerance.
#Sweat isnt so corrosive it starts to melt your bars under your bar tape.
#99% of carbohydrate base foods are vegan anyway.
#Stronger immune system means more time riding vs being sick.
Cons.
#Can be socially awkward at the start. Bit like waking into a supermarket for the first time in lycra. You get used to it though.
#Can be situationally inconvenient. Bit like snapping a RD and trying to bring your bike on the train at peak hour so you don't have to walk 30km. Some people walk and some just get on the train.
#Your face starts to look as lean as Lance's and people think you are taking drugs.
#Drunk people at parties when finding out you are vegan will be concerned you are not getting enough protein and try and offer you a hotdog so 'you don't get weak and ill'. This can get a bit boring. Bit like fixing flats. You just deal with it though.
So just incase anyone had any doubts, there you go. Thats all that you have to know. Pretty straight forward.