Hello!
I am new here. As the title suggests, I am a vegan that has transitioned from vegetarianism 4 days ago.
The results have been amazing to say the least. While I wasn't excited about going vegan, my energy has been through the roof and my depression is gone! My joint inflammation has also decreased significantly from my workouts, and my sleeping patterns have been improved since then. I've also been eating more calories as I was under my caloric intake as a vegetarian. I used to eat about 2-3 eggs per day with asian food and for breakfast, along with about 1/2 a cup of cheese per day
and maybe 2 thin slices of turkey per week for flavor enhancement.
Since researching and studying the science behind veganism more carefully, it was clear that I needed to switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet for the solid long-term health based reasons. I eat non-processed, organic foods and whole grains (No refined foods, sugars, oils, etc.)
However, I am experiencing very light stomach cramps and mild diarrhea. Is this normal? Is there anything else I should expect?
Attached is a Cronometer screenshot of what I ate yesterday. The day before yesterday has been much lighter and less nutrient dense.
Based on the attached screenshot, can someone help figure out why stomach is responding this way and what I may need to adjust? I supplement for B12 and Vitamin D. My vit. D levels are actually not over the limit as the chart suggests as I didn't supplement in the last 38 hours. I've upped my intake of wheat grass powder as well as flax that I never used to take before.
For perspective's sake: I am a female, 26, 112 lbs, 5'4.
~ Thank you for any advice in advance.
I am new here. As the title suggests, I am a vegan that has transitioned from vegetarianism 4 days ago.
The results have been amazing to say the least. While I wasn't excited about going vegan, my energy has been through the roof and my depression is gone! My joint inflammation has also decreased significantly from my workouts, and my sleeping patterns have been improved since then. I've also been eating more calories as I was under my caloric intake as a vegetarian. I used to eat about 2-3 eggs per day with asian food and for breakfast, along with about 1/2 a cup of cheese per day
and maybe 2 thin slices of turkey per week for flavor enhancement.
Since researching and studying the science behind veganism more carefully, it was clear that I needed to switch to a whole-food, plant-based diet for the solid long-term health based reasons. I eat non-processed, organic foods and whole grains (No refined foods, sugars, oils, etc.)
However, I am experiencing very light stomach cramps and mild diarrhea. Is this normal? Is there anything else I should expect?
Attached is a Cronometer screenshot of what I ate yesterday. The day before yesterday has been much lighter and less nutrient dense.
Based on the attached screenshot, can someone help figure out why stomach is responding this way and what I may need to adjust? I supplement for B12 and Vitamin D. My vit. D levels are actually not over the limit as the chart suggests as I didn't supplement in the last 38 hours. I've upped my intake of wheat grass powder as well as flax that I never used to take before.
For perspective's sake: I am a female, 26, 112 lbs, 5'4.
~ Thank you for any advice in advance.
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