College Confidential - View Single Post - What Have You Done For Yourselves Lately?

07DAD · 07-03-2009, 05:15 PM

There are a couple of books that have helped me try to understand how to work to maintain muscle mass on only veg protein. I do not binge on cardio. I do resistance and some lifting.

I have to say that several people I have talked to who have tried it eventually added back in some non-veg protein. My wife and I recently met a woman who is in her early to mid 40s who has done the vegan/body workout since in her early teens. Her hair condition and skin and general muscle tone is that of someone 10++ years younger.

I must admit that starting in your 50s has been a challange, but the change has been nothing short of unbelieveable. And, at least now you have an easier time finding the items you need and even truly vegan restaurants.

I look at it this way. It sure beats paying for doctor bills, prescription medicine, the shrink and divorce lawyers. And, being able to white water raft, hang-glide and boogie board with my college S as I quickly approach 60 is "priceless."

I helped both the trainer and the woman who does my massage set up their businesses so I have a sort of "grandfathered" rate. FYI--when I joined the big chain gym back in 2002 to have access to a pool for laps and the racketball courts, you could lock-in a low rate by pre-paying the first 3 years. I now pay $50 a year to maintain the membership. In the present economy I have heard you can get a pretty good deal.

07-03-2009, 05:15 PM	#46
07DAD Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 899	There are a couple of books that have helped me try to understand how to work to maintain muscle mass on only veg protein. I do not binge on cardio. I do resistance and some lifting. I have to say that several people I have talked to who have tried it eventually added back in some non-veg protein. My wife and I recently met a woman who is in her early to mid 40s who has done the vegan/body workout since in her early teens. Her hair condition and skin and general muscle tone is that of someone 10++ years younger. I must admit that starting in your 50s has been a challange, but the change has been nothing short of unbelieveable. And, at least now you have an easier time finding the items you need and even truly vegan restaurants. I look at it this way. It sure beats paying for doctor bills, prescription medicine, the shrink and divorce lawyers. And, being able to white water raft, hang-glide and boogie board with my college S as I quickly approach 60 is "priceless." I helped both the trainer and the woman who does my massage set up their businesses so I have a sort of "grandfathered" rate. FYI--when I joined the big chain gym back in 2002 to have access to a pool for laps and the racketball courts, you could lock-in a low rate by pre-paying the first 3 years. I now pay $50 a year to maintain the membership. In the present economy I have heard you can get a pretty good deal.
	Reply